Dr. Parker Leap ’15 has been hired as associate athletics director for sport psychology and mental wellness at Appalachian State University. A former Royals soccer forward, Leap earned his bachelor's degree in psychology from EMU. ... read more about Alumnus joins App State as associate AD from Appalachian State University Athletics
Kirby Dean ’92, head coach of the EMU men’s basketball team from 2003-18, is an analyst on broadcasts of JMU men’s basketball games for ESPN+. ... read more about Former basketball coach in new role with ESPN+ from Augusta Free Press
Forbes included Harrisonburg on its list of the top 25 places to retire in 2026, describing it as a “charming Shenandoah Valley college town” home to EMU and James Madison University. ... read more about Forbes mentions EMU in ‘Best Places to Retire’ list from Michael Russo | WHSV-TV3
Brittany Scott '19, an EMU nursing alumna at UVA Health Cancer Care Augusta, has been honored with a DAISY Award. The award recognizes the "extraordinary nursing care" she provided to a patient at the infusion center and her "true advocacy, critical thinking, compassion, and a commitment to seeing the whole person, not just the symptoms," a nomination says. "Brittany Scott's actions changed the trajectory of this patient's life and exemplify the very heart of the DAISY Award," it adds. ... read more about Nursing alumna honored with DAISY Award from UVA Health from Sudha Kamath/UVA Connect | Photo by Kay Taylor/UVA Health
The Rev. Angelo Mante, a graduate student in Eastern Mennonite Seminary’s Doctor of Ministry program, serves as co-founder and executive director of Alive Community Outreach. The Fort Wayne, Indiana-based organization cultivates a community of nonviolence through relationships and education and was recently featured on 89.1 WBOI, a National Public Radio member station. ... read more about DMin student’s adult education initiative builds a culture of nonviolence from Julia Meek | 89.1 WBOI
Kaleb Wyse ’10, an accounting and business administration grad who hosts the “Wyse Guide” lifestyle blog and YouTube channel, shared some trendy spring gardening ideas on an April 10 segment ... read more about Kaleb Wyse ’10 shares gardening tips on ‘Live with Kelly and Mark’
In the spring 2026 issue of National Wildlife Magazine, Steven David Johnson, professor of Visual and Communication Arts (VACA) at EMU, writes about how his daughter’s school project building a ... read more about Professor’s backyard pond makes it onto cover of national magazine
Peter Sensenig '05 writes in Anabaptist World about interfaith engagement against the backdrop of the war on Iran. ... read more about Alum column: ‘Dignity is the only way’ from Anabaptist World
Congratulations to Mat Huff '06, head coach of the Luray High School boys basketball team, for leading the Bulldogs to their first state championship win since 1976. Huff was also an assistant coach for the EMU "Runnin' Royals" men's basketball team that advanced to the Elite Eight of the 2010 NCAA Tournament. ... read more about Mat Huff ’06 coaches Luray boys to state championship win from John Breeden | Daily News-Record
EMU Interim President Rev. Dr. Shannon W. Dycus and Harrisonburg Mayor Deanna Reed, director of alumni engagement and community connections at EMU, spoke at the Harrisonburg International Women's Day March on Saturday, March 7. ... read more about EMU leaders rally crowd at Women’s Day March from Kira Fullington | WHSV-TV3