JMU Honors College

The Honors College wishes everyone a Happy independence Day! Let us know in the comments what your July 4th plans are! 🎆🇺🇸☀️

We are so excited to introduce the new Dean of the Honors College, Bethany Blackstone! 🎉 She comes to JMU from the University of North Texas, where she served as the Associate Dean for the Honors College.

Wednesday Wisdom: Alumni Tips and Tricks for Success 💯 A few weeks ago we hosted and panel session where we got to hear from several successful JMU Honors Alumni. If you weren't able to attend we recorded the session #jmuhonors #jmuhonrosalumni

Meet the Graduate Monday 🎓: Bailey Kramarik '22 Bailey is headed to grad school at The University of North Carolina Greensboro for speech-language pathology this fall. Wishing you the best of luck! 📚

The JMU Honors College team sends its hearty congratulations to the fabulous Honors students who made the Spring 2022 Dean's & President's Lists! We are extremely proud of these students' accomplishments! #JMUHonors

JMU Honors College Director of Student Engagement Dr. Alysia Davis sent out the June 2022 newsletter for incoming first-year Honors students yesterday! Check your email to learn more! You can also view the newsletter here: fal.cn/3pigr

Alumni Highlight: Loretta Vitt Dubova, 09-Psychology You never know where your Honors Thesis will take you, but we can assure it will take you far! #jmuhonors2009

Meet the Graduate Monday🎓: John Krendel '22 John was an International Business Major. He will now be studying intensive Chinese in Taiwan on a Critical Language Scholarship through the U.S. Department of State. Congrats, John! 🎉

Follow the link to read the June edition of our Alumni Newsletter! 🗞️📰 Meet the new Dean of The Honors College, read about some of our recent alumni events, and learn about student capstones! fal.cn/3pagB

The Honors College is thrilled to welcome transfer students to campus for Transfer Springboard! Our Director of Student Engagement Dr. Alysia Davis will be conducting in-person information sessions about the Honors College on the mornings of June 6-8. #JMUHonors

Alumni Highlight: Penelope Clanor, '20-Biology and Spanish We would agree with this advice. ENJOY THE JOURNEY!!! Take time to try lots of different courses and opportunities provided by Honors. Maybe you'll figure out your career path just like Penelope! #jmuhonors2020

Meet the Graduate Monday🎓: Olivia Page '22 Olivia is going to be a 💜 double Duke 💜! Olivia graduated with a degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders, this fall she will be working towards her masters here at JMU.

Feature Friday: Simon Anderson '22 Simon Anderson is building an Independent Scholars major around disparities in health and healthcare that stem from broader issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Read his story: fal.cn/3oYB7 #jmuhonors2022

Alumni Highlight: Kylie Caviness, '16-Engineering #jmuhonors2016

Meet the Graduate Monday🎓: Rachel Stegmeier '22 For the next few weeks we want to highlight some of our new graduates! Rachel is going to be a Fulbright scholar in Spain this upcoming year. Her favorite Honors memory is going to the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. ✈️🌍

Feature Friday: Lilly Byrne, '22-Accounting Lilly was featured in the Breeze discussing her Honors thesis which was focused on destigmatizing JMU's Honors College for student-athletes. Check out the article! Link in bio. #jmuhonorsalumni #jmuhonors2022

Class of 2022 Alumni-You are invited! Please join the Hillcrest Club Advisory Council (HCAN) as we celebrate the Honors Class of 2022 and connect with other JMU Honors Alumni! Register to attend: fal.cn/3oLf1 Questions? Email makedafikremariam@gmail.com.

Wednesday Wisdom: Honors College Young Alumni Events Congrats to the Honors Class of 2022! You are now members of the Honors College Young Alumni! This event is open to all Young Alumni (2012-2022). Spread the word and register to attend fal.cn/3oJbf

Alumni Highlight: Emma Eisemann, '20-Biology Emma we can't wait to see what breakthroughs your research may provide in the medial field and we look forward to seeing your future successes! #jmuhonors2020

Meet the Alumni of Honors: Amy Millesen, '22-Music Congrats Amy on being accepted into the University of Southern California (USC) music program. Amy will be working toward a Master's in Music, Trumpet performance. #jmualumni #jmuhonors2022