Quick Facts About EMU Athletics

School Founded: 1917
Enrollment: 1,296 (2024-25)
Location: Harrisonburg, Va. (population 51,814)
Religious Affiliation: Mennonite
Athletic Affiliations: National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III, Old Dominion Athletic Conference
Intercollegiate Programs:
Seven (7) for men (Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Indoor Track and Field, Outdoor Track and Field and Volleyball)
Ten (10) for women (Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Indoor Track and Field, Outdoor Track and Field, Triathlon and Volleyball)
Nickname: Royals
Mascot: Herm (Blue lion)
Colors: Royal Blue, White
Arena: University Commons (Seats 1800)

Interim President: Rev. Dr. Shannon W. Dycus
Director of Athletics: Carrie S. Bert
Associate Director of Athletics for Operations: Buck Smith
Faculty Representative: David Berry and Laurie Yoder
Head Athletics Trainer: Ian Smith
Director of Athletics Communications: Justin McIlwee
Office Manager: Carleen Overacker

Athletics Phone: 540-432-4440
Athletics Fax: 540-432-4443

For more information about the university, visit the EMU Facts from the Admissions Department.