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Community
1 year ago
JMU health sciences professor retains ranking as a “Top 2% Scientist”

The list provides a standardized way to recognize scientists who have made a significant impact on their respective fields. Zaman started working at JMU in 2023, according to a news release. 

Community
1 year ago
Augusta County Schools hosting Clymore Community STEAM Night

AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — Clymore Elementary School will be hosting a community […]

Local
1 year ago
HCPS and City of Harrisonburg hold school safety town hall

Richards discussed the situation last month that forced school officials to cancel classes at Rocktown and Harrisonburg High Schools for a day.

Community
1 year ago
RCPS partners with Lakeside Book Company for Halloween reading initiative

As part of the program, Lakeside Book employees will visit classrooms dressed as beloved characters from popular books and movies to read to students.

Local
1 year ago
Office on Youth to publicly screen documentary ‘Screenagers Under the Influence’

The Office on Youth has included the Screenagers Project as part of the current PREP (Personal Responsibility Education Program) curriculum in Waynesboro and Staunton City Schools.

Community
1 year ago
JMU alumnus to discuss city management challenges, strategies at civic engagement event

James Madison University will host special guest and alumnus Marcus D. Jones as part of the university’s ‘Common Good Conversations’ series. 

Local
1 year ago
Rock City Regiment to march in National Veterans Parade

The band is a collaborative ensemble that is made up of students from Harrisonburg High School and the new Rocktown High School.

Community
1 year ago
James Madison University professor receives Sun Belt Conference faculty award

The annual award, given to one faculty member from the entire conference, recognizes a professor who excels in teaching, engages and inspires students, and supports student-athletes and the athletics department.

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Local
1 year ago
Harrisonburg School Board reviews latest collective bargaining resolution draft

The 14-page resolution outlined the rights and responsibilities of employees and employers as well as Prohibited Conduct and Resolution Procedures.

Community
1 year ago
New JMU engineering concentrations offered to enhance job readiness

The new concentrations allow students to take 15 elective credits and focus on Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Systems and Geo-Environmental Engineering. They also allow students to tailor their degree to their interests and career goals while obtaining specialized knowledge and skills to meet job market demands.

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