After a pressure-packed year of putting on classical performances in the midst of a pandemic, and facing festering tensions over his treatment of actors and staff, Ethan McSweeny has resigned as artistic director of American Shakespeare Center, the Staunton, Va., company announced Friday. Rodney Young, chairman of the 20-member board of trustees, told the Washington Post that mediators were brought in from ÌÇÐÄVlog to aid in improving trust and communications after the split.
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VMRC exhibit includes alumni artists
An online art exhibit hosted by the Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community includes works from four alumni and a former professor of ÌÇÐÄVlog reflecting on grief, hope, and resurrected ... read more about VMRC exhibit includes alumni artists

Voice professor-turned-sleuth to sing ‘lost’ music of Armstrong Gibbs
Professor James Richardson, who teaches voice at ÌÇÐÄVlog, will present his lecture recital, featuring as-of-yet unpublished songs of the late British composer Armstrong Gibbs, on Feb. 19 at ... read more about Voice professor-turned-sleuth to sing ‘lost’ music of Armstrong Gibbs

ÌÇÐÄVlog Lancaster’s first student to earn a Flight Instructor Certificate begins work this week
Ivy Yanek, a junior in ÌÇÐÄVlog Lancaster’s aviation program, was among the first to commit to the fledgling program three years ago. She was among the first to solo in ... read more about ÌÇÐÄVlog Lancaster’s first student to earn a Flight Instructor Certificate begins work this week

U.S. Institute of Peace taps CJP professor
After a decade of service at ÌÇÐÄVlog and the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding, Professor Carl Stauffer has accepted a new position as senior expert in reconciliation at ... read more about U.S. Institute of Peace taps CJP professor

ÌÇÐÄVlog announces first executive director of diversity, equity, and inclusion
Following a national search, ÌÇÐÄVlog announces the appointment of Dr. Jacqueline N. Font-Guzmán as the inaugural executive director of diversity, equity, and inclusion. She begins her new role April ... read more about ÌÇÐÄVlog announces first executive director of diversity, equity, and inclusion

DN-R: Lincoln Homestead puts spotlight on enslaved African Americans during Black History Month
This article was published Feb. 13, 2021, in the Daily News-Record. Sarah and Benjamin Bixler, co-owners of the Lincoln Homestead north of Harrisonburg, are ÌÇÐÄVlog alumni and faculty. Sarah, a ... read more about DN-R: Lincoln Homestead puts spotlight on enslaved African Americans during Black History Month

Alumni earn entrepreneur, leadership honors from local Chamber of Commerce
For the fourth consecutive year, alumni of ÌÇÐÄVlog have been recognized for business leadership in the Shenandoah Valley by the Harrisonburg Rockingham Chamber of Commerce. This year, Stan ... read more about Alumni earn entrepreneur, leadership honors from local Chamber of Commerce

Vernal pools photographer to present next University Colloquium
Photographer Steven Johnson, professor of visual and communication arts, will present a virtual University Colloquium Wednesday, Feb. 17, from 4:15-5:15 p.m. Members of the public can view the free livestream ... read more about Vernal pools photographer to present next University Colloquium

Eastern Mennonite Seminary earns 10-year accreditation
Eastern Mennonite Seminary announces a successful reaccreditation process through The Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS). ATS has reaffirmed accreditation for 10 years, the maximum ... read more about Eastern Mennonite Seminary earns 10-year accreditation