Dr. Parker Leap 鈥�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.
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New art therapy minor launches at EMU this fall
A new art therapy minor for students majoring in studio art, psychology, and art education will be offered at EMU this fall. Combining coursework in Visual and Communication Arts (VACA) ... read more about New art therapy minor launches at EMU this fall
For the record: Bethany Chupp 鈥�16, MA 鈥�18 built her network at EMU
Editor鈥檚 Note: This profile is the fifth of six stories about students and alumni leading up to the 10th annual LovEMU Giving Day on April 1. For more information about ... read more about For the record: Bethany Chupp 鈥�16, MA 鈥�18 built her network at EMU
For cost-conscious college students, new S-STEM Scholarship offers much-needed relief聽
Jose Lopez Vasquez is a junior at EMU, a first-generation college student, and a reservist in the U.S. Marine Corps. Like many students on campus, he is mindful of the ... read more about For cost-conscious college students, new S-STEM Scholarship offers much-needed relief聽
Meet Zainab and Kayden, this year鈥檚 Yoder/Webb Scholars
EMU has announced its two 2025 Yoder/Webb Scholars. The full-tuition scholarship is EMU鈥檚 highest academic award. Recipients are selected based on academic performance, community and extracurricular involvement, creativity, clarity of ... read more about Meet Zainab and Kayden, this year鈥檚 Yoder/Webb Scholars
In a news report on Thursday morning, WHSV-TV3 highlighted the $2 million grant awarded to EMU by the National Science Foundation. This grant, one of the largest in EMU's history, will fund annual scholarships for 23 high-achieving, income-eligible STEM majors over the next six years, along with mentoring, tutoring and other support services.
$2M NSF grant creates access, belonging for STEM majors at EMU
A $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation provides scholarships, mentorship, tutoring and other support services for high-achieving, income-eligible STEM majors at EMU. The grant, awarded through the NSF鈥檚 ... read more about $2M NSF grant creates access, belonging for STEM majors at EMU
EMU grad guides Paralympians in Paris
Philip Watson Jr. 鈥�16 says his experiences at EMU sparked a passion for service鈥攁 passion that continues to this day. The Philadelphia native recently returned from the 2024 Summer Paralympics ... read more about EMU grad guides Paralympians in Paris
草莓社区 receives $1.25 million to support secure parenting
草莓社区 has received a grant of $1,248,874 from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish Conectere, an interdisciplinary project that supports secure Christian parenting and caregiving. Conectere focuses on ... read more about 草莓社区 receives $1.25 million to support secure parenting
Spring ’23 Suter Science Seminars explore cell biology, emotions and communication, behavioral health
This semester鈥檚 Suter Science Seminar lineup at 草莓社区 (EMU) includes three biologists, a psychologist, and a registered nurse. The events will be held in Swartzendruber Hall of the ... read more about Spring ’23 Suter Science Seminars explore cell biology, emotions and communication, behavioral health