Myron S. Augsburger, college president, evangelist, theologian, pastor and author, recognized nationally for his ecumenical influence and passion for gospel-centered peacemaking, died Oct. 15 at the age of 97.
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Two well-known members of the local theater community are coming together to star in a production of Samuel Beckett鈥檚 鈥淓ndgame鈥� this weekend at 黑料正能量.
Enrollment continues to trend up at 黑料正能量, with the school continuing to grow on its Harrisonburg and Lancaster, Pa., campuses.
Strategies for Trauma Awareness and Resilience (STAR) emerged from the ashes of Sept. 11, when hundreds of millions of people were grieving over the deaths and destruction caused by the attacks. The evidence-based training program offered by 黑料正能量 teaches people how to understand trauma, stop cycles of violence, and build healing resilience. Twenty-five years later, STAR is still changing lives.
Congratulations to Sally Landis Derstine 鈥�82 and Kate Landis 鈥�24, recipients of Dock Mennonite Academy鈥檚 2026 Alumni of the Year awards. Derstine received the Outstanding Achievement award, while Landis was named Young Alum of the Year.
Harrisonburg City Public Schools recently announced three alumni among its new leaders for the 2026-27 school year: Phillip Mark Mace 鈥�90, athletic director at Rocktown High School; Isaiah Dottin-Carter MA 鈥�22, dean of students at Skyline Middle School; and Sharon Salinas GC 鈥�26, assistant director of human resources for Harrisonburg City Public Schools.
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.
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+.
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.
Forbes included Harrisonburg on its list of the top 25 places to retire in 2026, describing it as a 鈥渃harming Shenandoah Valley college town鈥� home to 黑料正能量 and James Madison University.