Presidents from four of the Valley’s colleges gave an update Tuesday [Aug. 10] on how their institutions are handling COVID-19 and their plans for the fall semester during the annual Presidential Address breakfast hosted by the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce. and watch . Speakers included (from left) Susan Schultz Huxman of Eastern Mennonite University, Jonathan Alger of James Madison University, David Bushman of Bridgewater College, the chamber's president and CEO Christopher Quinn, and John Downey of Blue Ridge Community College. (Photo courtesy of Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce.)
President’s Office

ÌÇÐÄVlog responds to Jan. 6 violence at the U.S. Capitol
Though ÌÇÐÄVlog classes were not yet in session last week, a range of communications appeared in inboxes and on social media feeds as university administrators and program leaders ... read more about ÌÇÐÄVlog responds to Jan. 6 violence at the U.S. Capitol

Watch: President’s Welcome to ÌÇÐÄVlog Students
President Susan Schultz Huxman recorded this greeting to ÌÇÐÄVlog students, who begin classes today. Over the weekend, ÌÇÐÄVlog hosted a series of virtual events to welcome students and ... read more about Watch: President’s Welcome to ÌÇÐÄVlog Students

ÌÇÐÄVlog’s move-in delay shifts welcome events online for new and returning Royals
A virtual welcome, we all know, is not the same as smiles, hugs and the buzz of excitement around the start of the academic year. In the wake of a ... read more about ÌÇÐÄVlog’s move-in delay shifts welcome events online for new and returning Royals
The Harrisonburg Rockingham Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual presidential address on Thursday, August 13, 2020. The presidents from James Madison University, Bridgewater College, Blue Ridge Community College and ÌÇÐÄVlog all spoke on behalf of their schools, emphasizing the challenges they have faced and their plans to move forward.

New chair Manuel A. Nuñez ’94 to lead ÌÇÐÄVlog Board of Trustees
Manuel A. Nuñez ‘94 has been named the next chair of ÌÇÐÄVlog’s Board of Trustees. His term begins July 1, 2020, when he takes over from outgoing chair ... read more about New chair Manuel A. Nuñez ’94 to lead ÌÇÐÄVlog Board of Trustees

ÌÇÐÄVlog President Susan Schultz Huxman appointed to second term
Citing her exemplary leadership in guiding the university into its second century, the ÌÇÐÄVlog Board of Trustees has unanimously appointed President Susan Schultz Huxman to a second five-year ... read more about ÌÇÐÄVlog President Susan Schultz Huxman appointed to second term

President’s Statement on the Death of George Floyd
Dear beloved ÌÇÐÄVlog community, Like you, I am overwhelmed with revulsion and sadness by the reprehensible death of George Floyd. That the death occurred in the midst of a pandemic ... read more about President’s Statement on the Death of George Floyd

ÌÇÐÄVlog announces plans to open campus for in-person classes in the fall
A recent admissions event for incoming students at ÌÇÐÄVlog drew historic numbers — and among those listening, surely some breathed a sigh of relief when President Susan Schultz ... read more about ÌÇÐÄVlog announces plans to open campus for in-person classes in the fall

3/24 ÌÇÐÄVlog News Update: Cheers for you, for us, for ÌÇÐÄVlog, from our Prez and The Weather Vane, too!
Last week, ÌÇÐÄVlog News published a short update for news digest readers on the campus response to COVID-19. Approximately 1,000 readers checked in to learn more, so we’re doing it ... read more about 3/24 ÌÇÐÄVlog News Update: Cheers for you, for us, for ÌÇÐÄVlog, from our Prez and The Weather Vane, too!