The Graduate School Alumni Newsletter: Spring 2022

The 2021-22 academic year is drawing to a close. Enjoy reading about the latest activities of our students and alumni. We invite you to share information about your recent accomplishments to share in the next newsletter by emailing Cheryl Doss at dosscd@jmu.edu.

This alumni newsletter is created quarterly by The Graduate School of James Madison University. For more information, visit our website.

The Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) gives graduate students an opportunity to share their research in a easy-to-understand and concise format in only 3 minutes with only one slide. Follow graduate student Arta Sejdui on her 3MT journey.

Two Masters of Nursing graduates open a local clinic to bridge a need for individualize care with a focus on holistic well-being. Their unique approach to providing health care is not only holistic but also accessible to those who may not have health insurance, learn more .

JMU was recently awarded new Carnegie Classification of R2 Doctoral University elevating the university to national prominence. Being recognized for the level of of excellent educational experiences offfered at both the undergraduate and graduate level for years, will further advance the university's committment to rich scholarly activity.  Read more about this exciting news.

The Graduate School will be able to provide more graduate students with the support they need to conduct impactful projects thanks to the many contributions by graduate alumni and the entire graduate community. Contributions during Giving Day and throughout the year are making a significant difference! It’s not too late to make a contribution.

The Graduate Showcase of Scholarship and Creative Activities on Thursday, April 21 in the Hall of Presidents celebrated the in-depth research and work of graduate and doctoral students. There were fourteen oral presentations, twenty poster presentations, and four video presentations by students. Learn more about the compelling and important work of our students.  

The Graduate School is excited to return to in-person commencement activities for our May 2022 graduates. The Graduate School Ceremony will take place at 4 pm in the Atlantic Union Bank Center. For more details, please visit the Spring 2022 Commencement webpage.