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PCPS launches school year on a high note
LURAY, Aug. 22 — On Thursday night, the Page County School Board had a lot to celebrate. Not only the annual good vibes sent out to get the school year off on the right foot, but also a genuine, objective illustration of the hard work that teachers, staff and administrators have put into improving Page County Public Schools.
Blue Ridge Community College preparing for the start of 2024-25 school year next week
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Classes are set to start Monday for the fall semester at Blue Ridge Community College. School president Dr. John Downey said on Early Mornings today that he is excited for the beginning of another academic year. “I think [I’m excited] to see the campus...
Warren County Wildcats Host Broadway Gobblers in Benefit Game – Thursday, August 22
The Warren County Wildcats are gearing up for a special night of football as they host the Broadway Gobblers in a benefit game this Thursday, August 22, 2024. This non-conference matchup will take place at 7:00 PM at Warren County High School in Front Royal, VA. Not only is this...
Further policy revisions raise concerns for campus public expression
JMU’s University Policy Committee (UPC) has made controversial changes to its public expression policy, with the most recent being published Friday, and is currently “seeking” input until Sept. 9. On Aug. 1, the new version of Policy 1121: Public Expression on Campus contained 73 changes. The most...
NAME, IMAGE AND LIKENESS (NIL)
Student-athletes at James Madison University have the right to utilize their name, image, and likeness (NIL) to earn compensation. Student-athletes must adhere to the State Law of Virginia and all University policies when engaging in NIL activities. In order for an NIL activity to occur, a quid-pro-quo must be present. In other words, a student must do something in exchange for the compensation they are receiving. Compensation includes any remuneration or the receipt of anything of value in exchange for the use of a students NIL.
Editorial | JMU should reconsider public expression policy
Upon many Dukes’ first few days in the Burg, they‘re handed a purple, fabric-bound pocket Constitution of the United States of America. This serves as a reminder of JMU’s Constitution-author namesake and its students’ constitutional rights — including, but not limited to, the First Amendment’s guaranteed freedom of expression.
University Welcome highlights: Administration leans on past to strengthen future
With a backtrack courtesy of the Marching Royal Dukes (MRDs), faculty, staff and affiliates gathered in the echoing basketball court of the Atlantic Union Bank Center for JMU’s annual University Welcome, which recapped a new Artificial Intellegence (AI) program, updates on Carrier Library’s construction and a dual-authentication program to replace Duo.
Panthers tap Powell as new Athletic Director
~ Press release provided by Page County Public Schools. LURAY, Aug. 21 ― Page County High School has named Ryne Powell as its new Athletic Director. Powell has experience coaching basketball, soccer, and track; and extensive leadership experience, having served as an Assistant Principal intern in Rockingham County and an Assistant Athletic Director for several years.
Speaker Series: EMU Professor Emeritus to speak at WWPL on polarization in America
Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library‘s Speaker Series returns Monday, September 23, 2024 with Professor Emeritus David Brubaker from Eastern Mennonite University. Brubaker will speak at 7 p.m. on “Leading in the Age of Polarization.”. He brings 35 years of expertise in workplace mediation and organizational consulting, offering valuable insights...
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