The Graduate School Alumni Newsletter: Fall 2026
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In This Issue:
- JMU Graduate School Forms New Advisory Board
- JMU Launches New Graduate Certificate Program
- Psychology Graduate Students Present at NERA Conference
- JMU Graduate School Employee Recognized with Game Changer Award
- Assessment and Measurement PhD Students Present at AIME Conference
- JMU Graduate School Introduces New Writer
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The JMU Graduate School recently formed a new advisory board this semester. The advisory board consists of a group of individuals with a variety of different professions. Their goal is to work closely with The Graduate School to provide insight into different career fields, and to help graduate students succeed in their desired professions. Read The Graduate School at JMU Establishes New Advisory Board.
The Sport Coaching Graduate Certificate Program is an online graduate certificate offered to new and existing coaches. The program provides growth opportunities for coaches by encouraging them to connect with their peers through identifying common challenges coaches often face, and problem-solving. Learn more by reading New Online Sport Coaching Graduate Certificate Program at JMU.
JMU graduate students in the Psychological Sciences MA program and the Assessment and Measurement PhD program recently presented their work this October at the Northeastern Educational Research Association (NERA) Conference in Connecticut. Students valued the experience and the opportunity to network with professionals, attend workshops, and share their research with others. Learn more about their experience at Graduate psychology students present at NERA conference.
Yvonne Miller, the senior administrative assistant to the dean of The Graduate School was honored with the Game Changer award this semester at a fall football game. Yvonne was recognized for her dedication and reliability to the JMU community, as well as her caring supportive demeanor. Read more about Yvonne's accomplishment at JMU honors Rabia Lieber and Yvonne Miller as Game Changers.
JMU Assessment and Measurement PhD students recently traveled to the Artificial Intelligence in Measurement and Education (AIME) Conference in Pennsylvania this past October. Students presented their research on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workforce and education and contributed to panels discussing AI as well. Read about their experience at A&M PhD students present their work at the AIME Conference.
JMU Graduate School Introduces New Writer
Olivia Brown is a Double Duke, and first-year Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication (WRTC) graduate student who currently serves as a copywriter for the JMU Graduate School. She is excited about the opportunity to connect with The Graduate School and JMU alumni communities by contributing information to the newsletters and blogs. Learn more about Olivia at Introducing Olivia Brown.
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