The Graduate School Alumni Newsletter: Summer 2024
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The Graduate School Alumni Newsletter: Summer 2024
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On May 9, during the Spring Commencement ceremony, James Madison University celebrated 27 doctoral graduates from seven distinct programs. Another 14 students are expected to complete their degrees by summer's end. This year, a record-breaking total of 56 doctoral degrees will be awarded, highlighting JMU's new status as an R2 university, a Doctoral University with high research activity. Read more.
Huda and Shamsuddin, graduate students from Afghanistan, overcame challenges in education and adjusting to life in the U.S. Both aspire to use their education to bring positive change to their home country and world. Learn more.
Mattie Montgomery (’18, ’22M) shares insights into her transformative experiences. Impactful classes and professors that shaped her perspective as her status evolved from student to an editor who aspires to become a leader in the field of strategic communications. Learn more.
Following JMU’s inclusion on TIME magazine’s list of the Top 100 Best Colleges for Future Leaders, longtime professors Mark Warner and Brian Charette say JMU’s secret to producing effective leaders starts with its student success culture. Read all about it.
JMU Nursing students recently visited Ghana, completing work that will impact their future work as nurses and global citizens, as well as further develop the long-standing relationship between JMU and universities in Ghana. Learn more.
Technology is our future
Students are learning to use technology to enhance learning in schools and workplaces through our newly revised graduate degree and certificate programs in the field of Learning Design and Technology. This program welcomes students with bachelor’s degrees in any major who hope to become leaders in the use of technology in education and corporate training. Read more.
Advance your career
Are you or someone you know interested in pursuing a graduate certificate, master’s or doctoral degree? Check out our information session webpage to learn about general and program-specific sessions. Want to talk 1:1? Contact us at grad@jmu.edu .
One chapter ends and another begins
One chapter ends and another begins - Congratulations alumni! 386 master’s, 27 doctoral, and 31 certificate students became alumni on May 9th during the afternoon commencement ceremonies. Speech Language Pathology, Accounting and Secondary Education were the three programs with the most graduates. Best wishes to all as you begin to benefit from the knowledge and skills that you developed as you completed your graduate programs!