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In Memoriam: Marjorie Taylor Berkley, 1923-2017

In Memoriam: Marjorie Taylor Berkley, 1923-2017

Berkeley was a four-sport athlete at what is now James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. After graduating from James Madison in 1945 she taught and served as athetics director at Lynchburg College in Virginia. From 1959 to 1989, Berkeley was a coach, administrator and faculty member at Hollins University in Roanoke.

The New President of Virginia University of Lynchburg

The New President of Virginia University of Lynchburg

Kathy C. Franklin was named the 18th president of what is now Virginia University of Lynchburg. Founded in 1886, the educational institution’s original name was the Lynchburg Baptist Seminary. Dr. Franklin has been interim president since last October and earlier was provost at the university.