News Topic: Alumni News

Flying high

Alumnus discovers authenticity and community in acro yoga.

2021-22 Distinguished Alumni Award: Millicent Young

The School of Art, Design and Art History has chosen Millicent Young (M.F.A. '97) to receive the SADAH 2021-22 Distinguished Alumni Award for her work in sculpture, installation and inter-media collaborations

Skate of mind

Photographer alumnus brings his passions into focus.

Carrying on his legacy

Named after the late Rodney James Fallon, The Fallon Challenge awards scholarships to student entrepreneurs for their values-based business ideas.

2022 Young Alumni Award goes to teacher

JMU graduate alumnus named 2022 Young Alumni Award recepient

Empowering from the heart

Nkosi Davis (’18) leverages partnerships for reciprocal successes.

Making magic

Elementary school principal James Gordon III (’03) was recently recognized as one of 50 Disney Magic Makers across the country.

CBD products made with integrity and creativity.

Founded by the Johnson brothers, Pure Shenandoah is a true seed to sale company of CBD products. Customers can enjoy a variety of lab-tested products.

Warm up with these JMU reads

Check out these nine titles either written or edited by JMU alumni and faculty members.

“We Don’t Just Make Food. We Make Memories”

It is no small feat to purchase a restaurant right before the COVID pandemic hit. Curtis Perry (’02) and his dedication overcame such obstacles and ensured that The Desserterie remained a space of joy.

A born leader

Melvin Petty (’84) named Ernst & Young's Mid-Atlantic Entrepreneur of the Year.

Protecting the Capitol

JMU alum and police officer was put to the test during the Jan. 6 insurrection.

Mashita: “it’s delicious!”

It is a beautiful exchange when a perfect plate of food gets handed to you through a window. A restaurant on four wheels delivers a unique experience because the chef gets to express freely.

Bleed purple, go gold

The JMU club Dukes Against Childhood Cancer was built from the ground up by three dedicated students.

On the road again

Longtime university bus driver is heading back to campus this spring for his 50th Bluestone Reunion.

African Food is not a Monolith

Emmanuel Baiden (’17) grew up in Accra, Ghana. His resilience in a new country helped him venture into business, thrive in a foreign country, and develop a voice for young Black chefs.

For The Love of Chocolate

Matthew Sibley (’11) is a self-taught chocolatier who creates unique flavor pairings such as ‘toasted rice with matcha’ or ‘earl grey tea and blueberry,’ all made from the finest ingredients.

A Grandfather's Love

Bud Grey (’80) is also known fondly as "baba" by his granddaughter, Cece, who lives far away. Missing her deeply inspired Grey to illustrate a story for her called "The Buddy Bridge."