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James Madison University welcomes class of 2025
James Madison University is excited to welcome the class of 2025 to campus this month. The incoming freshman class represents an accomplished, diverse group of individuals who hail from 35 states, the District of Columbia, and 11 countries around the world.
The following students from our area have enrolled.
- Antonio Tonizzo of Linden
- Oakley Hess of Bentonville
- Kendall Morris of Front Royal
- Tiara Ford of Front Royal
- Nicole Bradford of Front Royal
- Marion Haley of Linden
- Josephine Hutt of Linden
Founded in 1908, James Madison University is a public university located in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. JMU is one of the nation’s leading lights in higher education, where students enjoy engaging relationships with world-class faculty who drive education innovation and support advanced research. With state-of-the-art amenities and facilities, students have access to NCAA Division 1 athletics. JMU also has the highest post-graduation job levels of all Virginia colleges.
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