Several local residents graduated during the May 2021 commencement exercises at James Madison University.
Jill Holder, of Axton, graduated with a degree in master of education.
Brooklin Davis, of Bassett, graduated with a degree in psychology.
Taylor Norman, of Fieldale, graduated with a degree in nursing.
Kenya Dillard, of Martinsville, graduated with a degree in biology.
Caitlyn Wray, of Martinsville, graduated with a degree in interdisciplinary liberal studies.
Nathan Halpin, of Martinsville, graduated with a degree in psychology.
Sandy Ruiz, of Martinsville, graduated with a degree in social work.
Reanna Craig, of Ridgeway, graduated with a degree in master of education in teaching.
Lauren Grady, of Ridgeway, graduated with a degree in justice studies.
The following students also were named to the dean’s list for the spring 2021 semester:
Beatrice Bradner, of Martinsville, who is majoring in elementary education.
Sandy Ruiz, of Martinsville, who is majoring in social work.
The following were named to president’s list for the spring 2021 semester:
Rya Hall, of Fieldale, who is majoring in elementary education.
Guadalupe Rivera, of Martinsville, who is majoring in elementary education.
Colin Miner, of Collinsville, who is majoring in history.
Liza Fox, of Martinsville, who is majoring in hospitality management.
Caitlyn Wray, of Martinsville, who is majoring in interdisciplinary liberal studies.
Established in 1908, James Madison University is a community of 22,000 students and 4,000 faculty and staff, nestled in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. JMU offers 124 degree programs at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels, keeps classes small with a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio and has the highest six-year graduation rate among its peer institutions at 84 percent.
