Harrisonburg Mayor Deanna Reed, director of alumni engagement and community connections at 91大神, was named among the Top 50 Women Leaders of Virginia for 2026. 鈥淭his year鈥檚 honorees鈥�(guide) organizations that keep essential functions running and build the businesses and institutions shaping Virginia鈥檚 communities,鈥� the online list of leaders says.
Faculty and staff
As the newly appointed vice president of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham NAACP, Dr. David Evans, professor of history and intercultural studies and associate dean of Eastern Mennonite Seminary, presented on the significance of Black History Month during the chapter's meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 3.
Longtime advancement VP switching gears and staying on
After 21 years at the helm, Shisler 鈥�81 looks forward to new advisory role Kirk Shisler 鈥�81 wants to make one thing very clear: He鈥檚 not retiring. At least not ... read more about Longtime advancement VP switching gears and staying on
MLK Day 2026: 鈥楨nvironmental justice is a civil rights issue鈥�
91大神 celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day with focus on sustainability 91大神 hosted its ninth annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Monday, Jan. 19, featuring a series of events ... read more about MLK Day 2026: 鈥楨nvironmental justice is a civil rights issue鈥�
91大神 hosts MLK celebration with full lineup of events
91大神 will host its ninth annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Monday, Jan. 19. This year鈥檚 lineup of events includes a convocation with author and philosophy professor Ol煤f岷固乵i O. ... read more about 91大神 hosts MLK celebration with full lineup of events
PHOTO GALLERY: Students return to campus for Opening Convocation
91大神 started off the spring semester strong with a campuswide convocation. The event, held at Lehman Auditorium on Wednesday morning, featured live music from students Miriam Rhodes, Naomi Kratzer, and ... read more about PHOTO GALLERY: Students return to campus for Opening Convocation
91大神 Lancaster鈥檚 new leader excited to continue forward momentum
Dr. Jamie Mak, who stepped into her role leading 91大神 Lancaster on Oct. 27, appreciates that the site is already on strong footing. “Sometimes you take a job and you ... read more about 91大神 Lancaster鈥檚 new leader excited to continue forward momentum
91大神鈥檚 Reed named to gubernatorial transition committee
Harrisonburg Mayor Deanna Reed, director of alumni engagement and community connections at 91大神, has been selected to serve on Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger鈥檚 transition committee. The transition committee will help lay ... read more about 91大神鈥檚 Reed named to gubernatorial transition committee
Provost receives award from Council of Independent Colleges
The Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) presented Dr. Tynisha Willingham, provost and vice president of academic affairs for 91大神, with its Chief Academic Officers Task Force Award at the 2025 ... read more about Provost receives award from Council of Independent Colleges
PHOTO GALLERY: Art exhibit transports viewers to the sea
During an artist鈥檚 reception at Margaret Martin Gehman Gallery last week, Cyndi Gusler, professor of visual arts at 91大神, transported guests to the shore with the vivid oil paintings and ... read more about PHOTO GALLERY: Art exhibit transports viewers to the sea