News Archive: August 2018

Hard work shapes the best dreams
August 23, 2018: From opera to a cappella, Raiquan Thomas has forged a unique path to a bright future. The first in his family to attend a four-year college, he is as real as it gets.
A natural-born leader
August 23, 2018: A ball of energy who has combined her passions for the military, behavioral health and occupational therapy, one gets the impression that Grace Young is a leader In every sense of the word.
Paving the way for success
August 23, 2018: Internships in London and Washington, D.C., marked a special Madison Experience for Dylan Russell, who is enrolled in the coveted London School of Economics master’s degree program.
Looking to leave her mark
August 23, 2018: A data whiz with a lively sense of humor, Kristina Truong managed to squeeze two internships into her time at JMU, and secured a job with a commercial consulting firm focusing on technology.
Special Education, M.A.T. alum joins Penn State Women’s soccer coaching staff
August 21, 2018: Miller to join Penn State coaching staff.
Giving to JMU exceeds $20 million for the first time
August 17, 2018: James Madison University received $21.4 million during fiscal year 2018 from private donors, representing the largest fundraising year in university history.
JMU ranked in top 25 best public colleges in the nation; Top 10 in the south
August 15, 2018: MONEY magazine has again identified James Madison University as a great educational investment.
Building the Brand: Kristen Cavallo
August 14, 2018: Kristen Cavallo ('91) is tapped to lead The Martin Agency on the heels of #MeToo.
Blazing a path
August 14, 2018: Honors College, undergraduate research experiences paved the way for a microbiologist's promising career.
Where will we stay?
August 13, 2018: Hotel Madison and Shenandoah Valley Conference Center is an oasis of comfortable elegance.
Channeling her inner ‘Hulk’
August 10, 2018: A two-time cancer survivor, Valerie David (’90) has been traveling the country to perform her one-woman show.
MAAPing the automotive future
August 7, 2018: "We're a working laboratory," is how MAAP Executive Director Cole Scrogham describes the enterprise.

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