Faculty Emeriti Newsletters

The JMU Faculty Emeriti newsletter is emailed to all FEA members. Follow the links below to read current or achived issues:

• 2023: Spring 2023  |  Fall 2023
• 2022: Spring 2022  |  Fall 2022
• 2021: Spring 2021  |  Fall 2021
• 2020: Fall 2020
• 2019: Spring 2019  |  Fall 2019
• 2018: Spring 2018  |  Fall 2018
• 2017: Spring 2017  |  Fall 2017
• 2016: Spring 2016  |  Fall 2016
• 2015: Spring 2015  |  Fall 2015

Legacy Grant

Each year the Faculty Emeriti Association presents a $5,000 unrestricted grant to a JMU faculty member who has made significant professional contributions over time. The award randomly rotates among colleges, with the selection made by the dean of the college. Past recipients are:

• 2024: Dr. Tom DeVore, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
• 2023: Dr. Jennifer Coffman, College of Integrated Science and Engineering
• 2022: Dr. Jennifer Walsh, Department of Health Professions
• 2021: Dr. Sharon L. Blatz, Department of Educational Foundations and Exceptionalities
• 2020: Dr. Andre Neveu, College of Business
• 2019: Dr. Katey Castellano, College of Arts and Letters
• 2018: Trudy L. Cole, School of Art, Design & Art History
• 2017: Dr. Susan R. Halsell, Biology
• 2016: Dr. David Bernstein, College of Integrated Science and Engineering
• 2015: Dr. Michael D. Hall, College of Health and Behavioral Studies
• 2014: Dr. David Slykhuis, Middle, Secondary, and Mathematics Department
• 2013: Dr. Bill Wood, Economics
• 2012: Dr. Scott Hammond, Political Science Department
• 2011: Dr. Don Rierson, Music Department
• 2010: Dr. Hassan Hamdan, Mathematics and Statistics Department
• 2009: Dr. Ann Myers, Social Work Department
• 2008: Dr. Teresa Harris, Early Childhood Ed. Department
• 2007: Dr. Raymond Hyser, History Department
• 2006: Dr. Newell Wright, Marketing Department

Emeriti Friends

A group of our members, aptly known as Emeriti Friends, stand ready to provide transportation to medical appointments for other emeriti. They will provide transportation for those members unable to drive to our meetings. Contact: Violet Allain allainvl@jmu.edu.