Turning pain into purpose

Aug 25, 2026: For Caroline Stoaks, who graduated in Spring 2025, resilience is not simply a character trait. It is a way of life.

Building purpose-driven businesses

Jul 17, 2026: Libby Hale Azzarello (’11) joins Morgan Dye (’05) in a conversation about finding their business interests and balancing entrepreneurship with home life. 

Redefining the role

Apr 10, 2026: First lady Kim Schmidt, a mental health nurse practitioner, aims to support student wellness.

Inspiring women to lead with heart

Jan 9, 2026: No matter where life has taken her, Dr. Ebony Parker Waugh (’93) always comes home to Madison.

Alumna oversees Virginia’s disability savings program

Oct 27, 2025: ABLEnow allows Virginians with disabilities to save money without losing their public benefits.

Dukes' FY25 giving surges by $4 million

Sep 9, 2025: Charitable giving from 26,293 Dukes rose to $32.8 million in fiscal year 2025.

Chelsea Lang: From ISAT to Aerospace

Aug 29, 2025: Her ISAT experience taught her to think big – a mindset that carried her from JMU classrooms to a company leading one of the most ambitious rocket programs in the world.

Hospitality alumna transitions from corporate to restaurant ownership

Aug 22, 2025: Hayes’ journey over the past several years has impressed upon her the importance of learning and growing.

PHOTOS: The Women Who Amaze Summit

May 22, 2025: More than 150 women stretched their arms across generations to celebrate JMU and support future Dukes.