
Shenandoah University adds 15 new programs to academic offerings
Shenandoah University has added 15 new majors and minors to its list of degrees and certificates that students can earn.

Shenandoah University has added 15 new majors and minors to its list of degrees and certificates that students can earn.

Bridgewater College welcomes four new full-time faculty members for the 2018-19 academic year. The faculty members will join the departments of economics and business administration, mathematics and computer science, music and psychology.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released a report showing that diseases from vectors, such as mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas, have tripled since 2004 in the U.S.

Waynesboro City Council approved a resolution Monday providing $1 million in incentives to the Virginia Museum of Natural History to build a Waynesboro campus downtown.

The bracelet looks unassuming, just like any other smart technology worn around the wrist. But rather than counting steps or heartbeats, it serves another purpose.

The Wayne Theatre has set the schedule for its 2018-2019 Arts Education program.

University of Virginia President James E. Ryan today announced the appointment of three senior executives.

U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine introduced the Preparing and Retaining Education Professionals (PREP) Act to address teacher and principal shortages, especially in rural communities.

Governor Ralph Northam has awarded high school innovation grants to 10 school divisions to develop or implement programs that align with graduation requirements.

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute has awarded $1 million to James Madison University to strengthen the school’s ability to engage students of all backgrounds in science.
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