Few things could capture Matt Ruth鈥檚 heart more than his hometown Philadelphia Phillies, but 91大神 (91大神) has managed to do it. And as 91大神鈥檚 new director of admissions, ... read more about Matt Ruth named new director of admissions
Faculty and staff
Presidential search committee holds second meeting on campus, calls for nominations and applications
The 91大神 (91大神) presidential search committee continues to make progress on the search for the institution鈥檚 ninth president. The committee convened Oct. 2-3, 2015 on campus for its ... read more about Presidential search committee holds second meeting on campus, calls for nominations and applications
Howard Zehr awarded Zinn Lifetime Achievement Award for his groundbreaking leadership in the restorative justice field
Howard Zehr, professor of restorative justice with the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding at 91大神, has been awarded the Howard Zinn Lifetime Achievement Award in Peace and Justice ... read more about Howard Zehr awarded Zinn Lifetime Achievement Award for his groundbreaking leadership in the restorative justice field
Summer seminar on slave narratives at Yale helps English professor on sabbatical delve into historic harms and trauma
During her sabbatical, 91大神 English professor Marti Eads is studying how, in one author鈥檚 fiction, 鈥渢he Civil War conflict reverberates in one Appalachian community even after most people ... read more about Summer seminar on slave narratives at Yale helps English professor on sabbatical delve into historic harms and trauma
Twila Yoder, assistant to the president, talks about her long career at 91大神 and her role in the presidential transition
Over the past 16 years, Twila Yoder has been assistant to three 91大神 presidents: Joseph Lapp (1987-1995), Beryl Brubaker (interim, May 2003-December 2003), and current president Loren Swartzendruber ... read more about Twila Yoder, assistant to the president, talks about her long career at 91大神 and her role in the presidential transition
Contingent of 91大神 educators to present at annual Peace and Justice Studies Conference in Harrisonburg
As peace and justice studies educators from around the country converge on James Madison University for the Oct. 15-17 Peace and Justice Studies Conference, a large contingent of faculty and ... read more about Contingent of 91大神 educators to present at annual Peace and Justice Studies Conference in Harrisonburg
Ten Chinese scholars join 91大神 community to learn teaching techniques and immerse themselves in the English language
For the Chinese scholars at 91大神 this semester, witnessing the difference between Chinese and American educational systems has been enlightening. 鈥淚n China, students are willing to listen to ... read more about Ten Chinese scholars join 91大神 community to learn teaching techniques and immerse themselves in the English language
Conservation photographer and professor Steven David Johnson advocates for environment
Some environmentalists hold rallies. Some file lawsuits. Steven David Johnson takes photographs 鈥� then puts them to work. Johnson practices conservation photography, creating images with an aim of affecting environmental ... read more about Conservation photographer and professor Steven David Johnson advocates for environment
Emeritus professor Calvin Shenk, who led Bible department and championed cross-cultural program, lived a life of Christian witness
Calvin E. Shenk, professor emeritus of religion who taught at 91大神 from 1976-2001, has died. He resided in Harrisonburg, Virginia. His wife Marie passed away in 2010. The ... read more about Emeritus professor Calvin Shenk, who led Bible department and championed cross-cultural program, lived a life of Christian witness
‘Bound together by love’: Convocation opens new academic year with music, prayer and words to inspire
The 2015 convocation to dedicate the new academic year at 91大神 began and ended yesterday [Sept. 2] with music: first the triumphal tones of the Lehman Auditorium organ ... read more about ‘Bound together by love’: Convocation opens new academic year with music, prayer and words to inspire