Table of Contents
Madison
Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Resistance and resilience
JMU historian Meg Mulrooney recovers the life and legacy of Yuri Nemoto (’46), Madison’s first Asian American student.
Alumni Spotlight
The Good Liar
Brian Curry (’03), “D.C.’s most honest con man,” weaves a web of deception as a professional magician and mentalist.
Bright Light
‘Enjoy the journey’ of first-time home ownership
Real estate executive Kim Lally Holmes (’07) offers tips for navigating the current market.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Connections STEM from community
JMU’s newest residential learning program supports first-year STEM majors who identify as part of an underrepresented group.
Community Engagement
‘Something I will never forget’
Two students helped boost the Harrisonburg Community Counseling Center’s fortunes during the Great Community Give.
Alumni Spotlight
Skate of mind
Photographer Brandon Payne (’12) brings his passions into focus.
Engaged with the World
Under the radar
Jill Harris (’08) is a watchdog at the nonprofit Environmental Invesitgation Agency.
Being the Change
Making the comeback
The JMU Family unites behind two brothers’ rare syndrome.