ISAT alumnus creates app to oversee production for Merck

From ISAT to industry: Charlie Salette's (’22) journey of innovation and success at pharmaceutical company

Judy Strickler (’60) receives 2023 Leslie Gilliam (’82) Spirit of Philanthropy Award

Women for Madison honors a JMU philanthropic champion at their 2023 summit

Will you take the trip?

Couple’s cross-country journey meant to drive home a point

Changing the narrative

With the goal of turning something negative into a positive, the Williamsburg Alumni Chapter collected 600+ children's books to donate to the schools in the local communities.

Alumnus and accomplished chef returns to campus

Sharing the joy of cooking with students.

Distinguished alumna takes ‘atypical path’ to CFR lifetime membership

Jamie Jones Miller ('99) joins President Alger on the Council on Foreign Relations.

DNP grad accepts prestigious hospice care position

Ring is now working at Capital Caring Health as their Vice President of Quality and Clinical Compliance and has recently been promoted to Chief of Compliance and Quality.   

NASCAR's drive for change

Hart School alumnus talks DEI within a predominantly-white sport.

'22 grad's film wins best short in Virginia film fest

“Home of the Brave,” written and directed by 2022 SMAD alumnus Ian Welfley, won Best Short Narrative Film at the Virginia Film Festival in November.

JMU alumni recognized with Black Business Leaders Awards

Gilbert Bland (’77) and Angela D. Reddix (’90) were recognized as Virginia's most accomplished Black executives in honor of Black History Month.

JMU alumnus creates efficient cooking device in Madagascar

Wimpy created a device that saves time in the kitchen, reduces fuel usage, improves indoor air quality and is better for the environment.

Meeting the need

“I couldn’t have made it there without my professors knowing me — and how close I was to giving up that first semester.”

Continuing the impact

Representing the JMU Alumni Association at the 2022 Madison Trust, Wei Huang expected to have fun. What he didn’t expect was to be so inspired by these projects that he'd chip in his own money, too.

Filling the gaps

Recruiter's business philosophy is based not on short-term profits, but on building deep and long-term relationships with clients.

Growing greens

Virginia farmer serves salad lovers with subscription service.

Nun other than a Duke

Alumna gives up social media, marriage for a new devotion.

Being the Warrior

Alumna’s passion is making gymnastics safer.

CSPA Alumni Profile - Leah Beard (’18M)

Catch up with alumni from the College Student Personnel Administration concentration.

Health sciences alum recruits fellow Dukes

I knew I wanted to be part of something with healthcare, I just wasn’t sure what. So, I declared Health Sciences as my major to help me explore my options.

A conversation with My Monticello author Jocelyn Nicole Johnson (’93)

Since it was published in October 2021, Johnson's book has received rave reviews and numerous accolades.

JMU English alum, librarian, gravestone recipe baker, and TikTok star, Rosie Grant.

JMU English Alum and TikTok Star, Rosie Grant

Jamie Jones Miller (’99) leads by example

“It was an easy yes. It was an organization that I’d admired. I believe 100 percent in the mission.”

SMAD Day 2022 to feature plenty of career advice, networking

SMAD Day on Friday, Oct. 21, will allow students, alumni, faculty and staff to catch up — and offer students career connections.

Roni Jennings (’84) Inspired to Give Back

"As a teacher, as a mom, as a JMU grad, it’s like: yes, I need to do this.”

Barbara Bouldin (’87) Empowered By Her Place in the Amethyst Circle

“Every time I leave JMU, my cup is full. Every single time. My giving is simply an overflow of that feeling of gratitude.”

JMU English Alum, Liz Ferguson, is Published

Meet JMU English's new Department Head, Dr. Becky Childs

‘Power Dukes’ lead the way in commerce

A dozen Dukes are among the most influential leaders in Virginia.

Friend, Bridesmaid and Coworker

College of Education graduates Ashley Boyle Schiraldi ('12, '13M) and Kathryn Dilley ('12, '13M) re beginning their 10th year of teaching at Phoebe Hearst Elementary School in Washington, D.C.

Pair of JMU alums selected as Virginia Management Fellows

Of 10 students selected from around the state to the 2022-24 Virginia Management Fellows program, two come from JMU.

Resistance and resilience

JMU historian Meg Mulrooney recovers the life and legacy of Yuri Nemoto (’46), Madison’s first Asian American student.

Making the comeback

The JMU Family unites behind two brothers’ rare syndrome.

‘Enjoy the journey’ of first-time home ownership 

Real estate executive Kim Lally Holmes ('07) offers tips for navigating the market.

Under the radar

Jill Harris (’08) is a watchdog at the nonprofit Environmental Investigation Agency.

The Good Liar

Brian Curry (’03) might be a con man, but he’s no liar. Or is he? 

Hart School alum to speak about sports tourism

Alumni speaker will visit campus.