Gary was all set to be a full-time student at JMU after finishing at community college. But unexpected financial challenges struck, and he had to find a new way to make a JMU degree...
As a student, Ritter Clevenger got in trouble and had to perform community service. He used it as an opportunity, though, and community service eventual led to a job, which led to a career...
Leah Shewmaker was lonely even though she was surrounded by lots of other people. After connecting with students in a campus ministry, Leah found friends and a...
Being a minority student initially had Aaliyah McLean doubting her place at JMU. But she turned that doubt around and created new opportunities for her and other women of color. https://youtu.be/VvJrLuIYl60
Dr. Josh Bacon is the dean of students at JMU, but getting to that position included numerous rebounds. Much of what he has had to overcome is the lie we tell ourselves that we can’t do something well. But he learned from his grandfather’s example and...
Ashley Perez faced an injury while playing for the women’s basketball team at JMU that put her hopes of playing after college in doubt. She pushed through the injury, and now she uses that challenge to help...
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