Athlete-turned-assistant coach Nate McGhee ’24, MBA ’26, whose collegiate volleyball dreams were once dashed, says EMU gave him a second chance to succeed When Nate McGhee ’24, MBA ’26, arrived ... read more about Finding his footing
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Track and field championships return to EMU
Koran Rucker crowned champion of men’s hammer throw and discus EMU welcomed hundreds of student-athletes, coaches, and spectators from schools across the Old Dominion Athletic Conference on Friday and Saturday, ... read more about Track and field championships return to EMU
After 23 years at helm, softball coach McCurdy to retire
“From Dynasty Into Difficulty: McCurdy Leaves TA for Woebegone EMU”… When JD McCurdy decided to move from the high school coaching ranks up to college, that was the headline from ... read more about After 23 years at helm, softball coach McCurdy to retire
EMU hosts track and field championships for first time in 20 years
EMU welcomed an estimated 400 student-athletes from 13 schools in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference and 700 spectators for the 2025 ODAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships on Friday and ... read more about EMU hosts track and field championships for first time in 20 years
Tales from the turf
EMU’s field hockey coaches, players share stories and successes through the years When Eastern Mennonite University built a turf field in 1989, it became the first school in the Old ... read more about Tales from the turf
Royals put three on Capitol One Academic All-District Team
The EMU cross country and track & field teams landed a trio of men and women on the Capitol One Academic All-District Teams. The Royals put a total of three ... read more about Royals put three on Capitol One Academic All-District Team
Lucas back on NFCA all-region team
EMU junior Aislinn Lucas (Grottoes, Va./Fort Defiance) has earned a repeat spot on the National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-Region Teams. The softball player was named to the All-Atlantic Region Third ... read more about Lucas back on NFCA all-region team
EA Jackson named new field hockey coach
Eastern Mennonite University has announced the hiring of Ellen-Ashton (E.A.) Jackson as the school’s new head field hockey coach. Jackson becomes the 13th head coach entering the 45th season of ... read more about EA Jackson named new field hockey coach
Men’s and women’s track and field teams compete at ODAC Championships
Boosted by four gold medals and one silver, the Eastern Mennonite track men charted a third place finish at the ODAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships this weekend. The meet ... read more about Men’s and women’s track and field teams compete at ODAC Championships
Senior day sweep jumps EMU into fifth in ODAC
Showing they could play two very different games, EMU’s baseball team picked up a clutch ODAC sweep of Roanoke on Senior Day. On the backs of defense and pitching, the ... read more about Senior day sweep jumps EMU into fifth in ODAC