2009 Alumni Volunteer Award Winners

Congratulations to this year's Alumni Volunteer Award Winners, who were announced during Alumni Volunteer Weekend in June!

Most Innovative Program: Charlotte Silent Auction
Most Improved Alumni Group: Colorado Alumni Chapter
Volunteer of the Year: Carolyn Bradford, Charlottesville
Chapter Leader of the Year: Chris Doi, North Carolina Triangle
Alumni Group of the Year: Charlottesville Alumni Chapter

JMU Tops Among Universities in the South for Graduation Rates

JMU leads the list of "very competitive" schools in the South, graduating 81 percent of enrolled freshmen within six years. The university ranks fifth in the "very competitive" category nationally. Learn more.

JMU Alum Competes For His Own TV Show

JMU alum Teddy Folkman ('98) will compete on "The Next Food Network Star's" fifth season. Folkman is co-owner and executive chef of Granville Moore's Gastropub in D.C. and has proven his culinary prowess, winning a mussels and fries challenge on "Throwdown with Bobby Flay" in 2008. Read more about Teddy. 

JMU Ironman the New Face of Avon Collection

Avon has launched a men's fragrance collection with American Ironman winner Matt Miller ('98) acting as the face.  The 2006 winner of the Inez Graybeal Roop ('35) Distinguished Alumni Service Award, Miller is the founder of The C Different Foundation, which works to create opportunities for visually impaired athletes to participate in athletic events. Find out more.

Save the Date: Homecoming 2009!

Join us "Under the Big Top" for Homecoming 2009, Oct. 16-18. Visit the Homecoming Web site throughout the year for the latest in Homecoming news, events and announcements!