Luray High School senior Reese Fitton, who will play collegiate volleyball for the Royals next year, was profiled by the Daily News-Record as its Athlete of the Week. "I love [EMU head] coach Casey [Steinbrecher]," she told the newspaper. "I think he鈥檚 such a great coach, and I鈥檝e been to some of their recruiting camps. I just loved the way he coached, so it was almost just God鈥檚 calling pushing me there. I knew that鈥檚 really where [God] wanted me to be to grow my faith, grow as a player and in my education.鈥�
Student Profiles
Keeping its promise: EMU expands tuition-free initiative to even more students
EMU Promise Grant increases access for families earning below $75K After a full day of classes at EMU, Kevin Garcia clocks in at 5 p.m. for his eight-hour shift at ... read more about Keeping its promise: EMU expands tuition-free initiative to even more students
Q&A: Transfer students say why they chose EMU
Whether they’re transferring from a large state school, a small private institution, or a community college, EMU’s transfer students are a vital part of the student body and contribute to ... read more about Q&A: Transfer students say why they chose EMU
EMU celebrates its first-gen students
EMU observed First-Generation College Celebration Day with tasty treats and giveaways. On Friday, Nov. 7, outside the University Commons, EMU staff members handed out hot cider, fresh doughnuts from Strite鈥檚, ... read more about EMU celebrates its first-gen students
‘A part of the journey’: Ceremony honors trio of summer IEP graduates
Jeremy Samsoe likened the latest crop of graduates from EMU鈥檚 Intensive English Program (IEP) to travelers on a road trip. One of the goals of a road trip is to ... read more about ‘A part of the journey’: Ceremony honors trio of summer IEP graduates
Jesse Longenecker, a sophomore environmental science major who won the 2025 College Disc Golf National Championship in April, competed against the sport's best of the best at the 2025 U.S. Disc Golf Championship this weekend in Rock Hill, South Carolina. He tied for 30th place.
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
Third-year student Ciela Acosta receives Young Peacemaker award
Ciela Acosta, a third-year EMU peacebuilding and development major from Salem, Oregon, is the recipient of a 2025 Bring the Peace award from Mennonite Church USA (MC USA). She is ... read more about Third-year student Ciela Acosta receives Young Peacemaker award
Former EMU soccer player uses near-death experience to inspire others
After a car crash last year derailed his playing career and nearly took his life, Joel Spalding is sharing his story to spread God鈥檚 love Last September, Joel Spalding woke ... read more about Former EMU soccer player uses near-death experience to inspire others
EMU senior showcases cancer research on global stage
One science-minded senior is showcasing EMU鈥檚 brand of academic excellence on the world stage. Roumany Sefin, who is double majoring in medical laboratory science and business administration, with minors in ... read more about EMU senior showcases cancer research on global stage