Quick Facts about EMU Athletics
School Founded: 1917
Enrollment: 1589
Location: Harrisonburg, Va. (population
48,900)
Religious Affiliation: Mennonite
Athletic Affiliations: National Collegiate
Athletic Association Division III, Old Dominion Athletic
Conference, Continental Volleyball Conference (men's
volleyball)
Intercollegiate Programs:
Eight (8) for men (Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf,
Soccer, Indoor Track and Field, Outdoor Track and Field, and
Volleyball);
Nine (9) for women (Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf,
Soccer, Softball, Indoor Track and Field, Outdoor Track and Field,
and Volleyball)
Nickname: Royals/Lady Royals
Mascot: HeRM (Blue lion)
Colors: Royal Blue, White
Arena: University Commons (Seats 1800)
President: Dr. Loren Swartzendruber
Vice President of Student Life: Dr. Ken L.
Nafziger
Athletic Director: David A. King
Faculty Representative: Dr. Sandy Brownscombe,
Education Instructor
Head Athletics Trainer: Mike Downey
Athletic Events Coordinator: Phil Guengerich
Sports Information Director: James De Boer
Office Manager: Lucinda Schlabach
Athletics Phone: 540-432-4440
Athletics Fax: 540-432-4443
For more information about the university, visit the EMU Facts from the Admissions Department.

