A benevolent spirit is at the heart of the Madison Experience, creating ripple effects throughout the JMU community.

Trini-American writer, English professor and award-winning poet and scholar Lauren K. Alleyne is set to become the new director of JMU’s Furious Flower Poetry Center.

UREC’s Mentorship through Exercise program, which pairs students with faculty and staff mentors, focuses on all dimensions of wellness.

Chanda McGuffin (’93) co-founded an organization that spotlights issues impacting the Black community and creates space for dialogue.

Proud alumni siblings keep their father’s spirit alive with The Fallon Challenge, a scholarship event in partnership with the College of Business.

Pure Shenandoah, a seed-to-sale company of CBD products, was founded by Jacob (’16) and Tanner (’15) Johnson, who, just like their hemp, were born and raised in the Shenandoah Valley.

Hearts of Empowerment helps provide project planning for charities through collaboration.

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

Cancer survivor Leah Evert ('03) launched a foundation that supports research connecting nutrition, exercise and mindset to positive outcomes.