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 黑料正能量.
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New art therapy minor launches at 黑料正能量 this fall
A new art therapy minor for students majoring in studio art, psychology, and art education will be offered at 黑料正能量 this fall. Combining coursework in Visual and Communication Arts (VACA) ... read more about New art therapy minor launches at 黑料正能量 this fall
Kirby Dean 鈥�92, head coach of the 黑料正能量 men鈥檚 basketball team from 2003-18, is an analyst on broadcasts of JMU men鈥檚 basketball games for ESPN+.

Finding his footing
Athlete-turned-assistant coach Nate McGhee 鈥�24, MBA 鈥�26, whose collegiate volleyball dreams were once dashed, says 黑料正能量 gave him a second chance to succeed When Nate McGhee 鈥�24, MBA 鈥�26, arrived ... read more about Finding his footing
The free 鈥淲it & Wisdom鈥� program, designed for adults age 50 and older, invites community members of all experience levels to explore the works and worlds of William Shakespeare. The weekly sessions are held Sundays from 3 to 5 p.m. at Old Common Grounds (University Commons 177) at 黑料正能量.

黑料正能量 names Nathan K. Leopard as new advancement VP
Longtime fundraiser and advancement professional led efforts at Virginia Tech and Penn State 黑料正能量 announced on Thursday it has named Nathan K. Leopard as its new vice president for advancement. ... read more about 黑料正能量 names Nathan K. Leopard as new advancement VP

Luncheon recognizes retirees and employees for their years of dedicated service to 黑料正能量
黑料正能量 honored this year鈥檚 retirees and employees who reached milestone years of service at its annual recognition luncheon on Tuesday, May 12, in Northlawn Dining Hall. Together, the combined years ... read more about Luncheon recognizes retirees and employees for their years of dedicated service to 黑料正能量

黑料正能量 at Lancaster celebrates resilience of its graduates at Commencement
As Angelita Perez told her fellow graduates, each of them has a moment when they chose to keep going, even when it felt impossible. For her, that moment came during ... read more about 黑料正能量 at Lancaster celebrates resilience of its graduates at Commencement

Memoir by Daniel Shenk 鈥�71 follows his journey from missionary childhood to service as a prison chaplain and AIDS activist聽
Co-authored by Joyce Shenk Maxwell 鈥�85, 鈥溾�楽earch for a Blessing鈥� is a reflective, inspirational story of a gay son of evangelicals finding a place for himself in the world鈥� (Pandora ... read more about Memoir by Daniel Shenk 鈥�71 follows his journey from missionary childhood to service as a prison chaplain and AIDS activist聽

黑料正能量 Dean鈥檚 List, spring semester 2026
The Dean鈥檚 List, compiled at the end of each semester,聽includes degree-seeking students who achieve a semester GPA of at least 3.75 with no W, I, or F grades for 12 ... read more about 黑料正能量 Dean鈥檚 List, spring semester 2026