News Archive: March 2024

IN VIDEOS: Gratitude in action at Annual Stewardship Luncheon
April 4, 2024: Watch inspiring stories from the 2024 Annual Stewardship Luncheon.
Board of Visitors to take comments on tuition, fees
April 2, 2024: The JMU Board of Visitors will receive public comments on the proposed tuition and fee ranges for the 2024-25 academic year.
Army veteran keeps women’s military contributions alive
March 29, 2024: Amelia Underwood (’13M) teaches classes on leadership and American military history as well as an Honors course, American Women at War.
Trailblazing alumna gives JMU largest cash gift
March 28, 2024: The estate of a 1949 graduate is giving nearly $6 million to JMU, the largest cash gift in the university’s history.
Executive director named for new lab school at JMU
March 28, 2024: The College of Education has named Donica Hadley the first executive director of the Lab School for Innovation and Career Exploration.
Alumni band rocks the Richmond music scene
March 25, 2024: Laburnum Park's members are all well-connected to JMU.
JMU President Jonathan Alger named president of American University
March 18, 2024: President Jonathan Alger announced today that he will be stepping down as president of JMU at the conclusion of this academic year.
Letter to JMU Community from President Alger
March 18, 2024: After serving for 12 years as president of James Madison University, it is with a true mix of emotions that I share the news today.
‘Challenge and support’
March 15, 2024: In more than four decades of service to her alma mater, Donna Harper ('77, '81M, '86Ed.S.) has come to epitomize servant leadership.
Successful startup connects musicians with talent seekers
March 8, 2024: Tim Mulligan (’16) and Connor Feroce's (’17) venture, BeatGig, was recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30.
Performing her civic duty
March 8, 2024: Whitney Rice ('09) used her experience in JMU's Speech Club to forge an acting career in Hollywood.
A 'purple wave of generosity'
March 7, 2024: Top ambassadors. Challenge highlights. Number of JMU causes supported. The totals from JMU Giving Day are in.
Students tackle real-world U.S. security issues abroad
March 1, 2024: Hacking for Diplomacy participants pitch their ideas to officials at the Department of State.

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