'JMU gave me a springboard'

Malcolm Taylor’s (‘82) esteemed career of service and mentorship started with a chance JMU encounter.

Keeping the wheels of government turning

Dukes are making a difference at every level — local, state and federal

JMU celebrates inaugural ‘Game Changer’

Doreen Liccione (’92), an academic adviser in the CoB, is recognized as a “Game Changer” for her outstanding work benefiting JMU Athletics.

Expecting the (un)expected

Rachel Garmon-Williams (’10) works to make improv accessible to all at Bridge 9 Theater

Leaving an impactful legacy

Alumnus is using his career to enact change in the world.

The unsung heroes of democracy

Educator Wesley Hedgepeth (’08, ’09M) reveals the transformative power of social studies teachers

A ‘catalyst’ comes home

Chemistry major-entrepreneur Rick Kushel (’87) invests in student business-plan competition

In a year of change, Dukes deliver

Dukes gave more than $28.1 million in charitable gifts to JMU during fiscal year 2024, the second highest in JMU history and the highest outside of a campaign.

Alumni name spaces in renovated Carrier Library

Carrier Library memories inspire alumni to name new spaces.

Rehab reimagined: Alumna honored for innovations in stroke recovery

Occupational Therapy graduate receives the Innovation Award from NBCOT for her groundbreaking work in stroke rehabilitation.