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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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
Brittany Scott '19, an 黑料正能量 nursing alumna at UVA Health Cancer Care Augusta, has been honored with a DAISY Award. The award recognizes the "extraordinary nursing care" she provided to a patient at the infusion center and her "true advocacy, critical thinking, compassion, and a commitment to seeing the whole person, not just the symptoms," a nomination says. "Brittany Scott's actions changed the trajectory of this patient's life and exemplify the very heart of the DAISY Award," it adds.

Steve Kniss 鈥11鈥檚 film 鈥楴ever Not Yours鈥 now streaming free on Tubi
Following a successful festival run, Steve Kniss 鈥11鈥檚 debut feature film Never Not Yours (2024) is now streaming for free on Tubi after launching on the ad-supported platform earlier this ... read more about Steve Kniss 鈥11鈥檚 film 鈥楴ever Not Yours鈥 now streaming free on Tubi

Kaleb Wyse ’10 shares gardening tips on ‘Live with Kelly and Mark’
Kaleb Wyse ’10, an accounting and business administration grad who hosts the “Wyse Guide” lifestyle blog and YouTube channel, shared some trendy spring gardening ideas on an April 10 segment ... read more about Kaleb Wyse ’10 shares gardening tips on ‘Live with Kelly and Mark’

Cardiologist Ben Ruth 鈥09 receives prized Golden Stethoscope Award
Award is considered 鈥渙ne of the highest honors a Sentara RMH physician can receive鈥 Dr. Ben Ruth 鈥09, a noninvasive cardiologist with Sentara Cardiology Specialists in Harrisonburg, received the 2026 ... read more about Cardiologist Ben Ruth 鈥09 receives prized Golden Stethoscope Award

Joyce Beachy 鈥25 found friendship in faculty at 黑料正能量
Joyce Beachy 鈥25 first arrived on 黑料正能量鈥檚 campus as a student in January 2023. It was midway through the academic year, and everyone else already seemed well-acquainted with the campus ... read more about Joyce Beachy 鈥25 found friendship in faculty at 黑料正能量

Alumna author to present novel at Lancaster-area reading
Melodie Miller Davis ’75 will share readings from her latest book, A Place in the Fold, at Landis Homes, a senior living community near Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, April 9, ... read more about Alumna author to present novel at Lancaster-area reading

黑料正能量 alumnus leads Lynchburg鈥檚 doctor of medical science program
Dr. Blake Rogers 鈥14 has been named director of the University of Lynchburg鈥檚 doctor of medical science (DMSc) program. He joined the faculty in 2024 as associate program director. According to ... read more about 黑料正能量 alumnus leads Lynchburg鈥檚 doctor of medical science program