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JMU announces new VP of Enrollment Management
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - James Madison University announced in a press release Tuesday that after a national search, Melinda Wood has been appointed the new vice president for enrollment management at James Madison University. The division includes access and educational outreach, admissions, the Centennial Scholars program, The Reddix Center for First-Generation Students, financial aid and scholarships, university events and Valley Scholars.
Nighttime paving to begin on South Main in Harrisonburg this week
HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) –Nighttime milling and paving work will take place on Thursday, May 16 on South Main Street this week. In a social media post, Harrisonburg City officials said the work will be in front of Kline’s Dairy Bar and Subway and will require the closure of both southbound lanes. The road will remain open to through traffic as the southbound traffic will shift to utilize the center turn lane for southbound travel. Traffic controls will be in place.
James Madison University Graduate running in Congressional Primary today
HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — A former national champion with James Madison University football who also served with U.S. Capitol Police on January 6 is hoping to survive a congressional primary in Maryland today. Harry Dunn is one of 22 Democrats vying to win the nomination for the Old...
JMU to host 2025 Sun Belt Track & Field Championships
(WHSV) - The Sun Belt Conference announced on Monday James Madison will host the Track & Field Championships at Sentara Park next May. It’s the first time since 2021 JMU will host a conference championship. “We are thrilled to bring the Sun Belt Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships...
Shenandoah University receives Stevens Initiative grant to support international virtual exchange
WINCHESTER, Va. (WHSV) - On Tuesday, the Stevens Initiative announced Shenandoah University received funding to run virtual exchange programs that connect young people in the United States and the Middle East and North Africa. According to a press release from the university, Virtually Going Global is implemented by SU and...
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