News Topic: Alumni News Archive

Alumni Chapter Spotlight: Lynchburg Dukes

Dan Ebersold (’02) and Brittany McGeoch (’10) are co-presidents of the Lynchburg Dukes. The chapter seeks to connect local alumni and build a community through fun-filled events.

Intertwining Passions

Michael Jacob (’16) is taking his career success to a whole new level in his newest project with Google that combines artificial intelligence technology and his love of hip-hop to create instrumentals.

Defending the air

U.S. Army air defense artillery officer Amanda Del Re (’06, ’06M) is an expert on high-impact leadership.

A Special Homecoming Performance

It just isn't Homecoming without an appearance from the Dukettes and the Marching Royal Dukes.

Alumni Spotlight: Bettina Mason

Alumna Bettina Mason (’87, ’95M) continuously gives back to the JMU community through attending events, volunteering, and helping in whatever ways she can.

Remembering the Good Old Days

JMU alumni share their favorite JMU football memories from over the years.

Passing on the Duke Dog Legacy

Duke Dog has always been a legendary icon at JMU, but we never get to know who’s behind the mask. Until now. Meet two alumni brothers, Ryan and Mitchell Pitts, who were both former Duke Dogs.

Make Way for the Federal Dukes

JMU’s newest alumni chapter, the Federal Dukes, seeks to connect alumni working within the federal government market and create a networking opportunity that pays it forward.

Alumni board unifies college

The Liberal Arts Alumni Board has evolved into the first college-wide alumni board in Arts and Letters history.

Show Some Lavender Love

Meet the Lavender Chapter, one of the JMU Alumni Association’s newest alumni chapters that supports the LGBTQ+ community and seeks to help students and alumni on and off campus.

Impacting the world

Beginning in 2021, two alumnae will begin teaching and conducting research abroad through the Fulbright Program.

Gilbert Bland (’77) blends talents as civic leader and businessman to benefit the commonwealth

Gilbert Bland (’77) believes in and practices servant leadership for the common good.

Dine with Dukes

If you love food, then you are sure to love these alumni owned businesses. Whether it’s dinner for the family or drinks after work, these businesses are a tasty way to support JMU alumni with your next meal.

From Harrisonburg to Antwerp: Alumnae live and work abroad

From studying abroad to working for Salesflare, Taylor Holmes (’17) and Keri Byrne (’15) demonstrate the spirit of JMU and what it means to be ambitious, open-minded and energetic.