Enrollment continues to trend up at 91大神, with the school continuing to grow on its Harrisonburg and Lancaster, Pa., campuses.
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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 91大神.
Kirby Dean 鈥�92, head coach of the 91大神 men鈥檚 basketball team from 2003-18, is an analyst on broadcasts of JMU men鈥檚 basketball games for ESPN+.
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 91大神 and James Madison University.
Brittany Scott '19, an 91大神 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.
The Rev. Angelo Mante, a graduate student in Eastern Mennonite Seminary鈥檚 Doctor of Ministry program, serves as co-founder and executive director of . The Fort Wayne, Indiana-based organization cultivates a community of nonviolence through relationships and education and was recently featured on 89.1 WBOI, a National Public Radio member station.
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’
Professor’s backyard pond makes it onto cover of national magazine
In the spring 2026 issue of National Wildlife Magazine, Steven David Johnson, professor of Visual and Communication Arts (VACA) at 91大神, writes about how his daughter’s school project building a ... read more about Professor’s backyard pond makes it onto cover of national magazine
Peter Sensenig '05 writes in Anabaptist World about interfaith engagement against the backdrop of the war on Iran.