Our Donors

Barbara Duke

Barbara Duke

The Robert C. and Barbara R. Duke Scholarship was created with a testamentary gift from the estate of Barbara Duke, widow of Robert Duke. Mrs. Duke was an avid James Madison University fan and enjoyed cruises, golfing, and cooking. She was of the Catholic faith. Mrs....

Barbara Overman Hodge ('74)

Barbara Overman Hodge ('74)

Barbara Overman Hodge (’74) established this scholarship in 2010. Barbara graduated from the College of Education with a MED in Business and Marketing Education. She made a career for herself as a high school teacher. She was a member of Suffolk Christian Church....

Barbara Pamplin Shell ('49)

Barbara Pamplin Shell ('49)

Barbara Pamplin Shell (‘49) established this scholarship in 2015. Barbara graduated from the College of Science and Mathematics with a BS in Chemistry. As a student, she was involved with Sigma Sigma Sigma. Barbara was awarded a Bluestone Medallion and made a career...

Barry H. ('92) and Caryn B. Danoff

Barry H. ('92) and Caryn B. Danoff

Barry H. (’92) and Caryn B. Danoff established this scholarship in 2021. Barry graduated from the College of Business with his BBA in Accounting. As a student, he was involved with Alpha Kappa Psi. He and his wife, Caryn, are parents of a Duke, also. Dukes Pay It...

Benjamin R. Farmery

Benjamin R. Farmery

Benjamin R. Farmery (‘92) established The Madison Hospitality Scholarship Endowment May 20, 2019. Mr. Farmery graduated with a BBA in Marketing and formed his company, Madison Hospitality Services, in 2005. Through this endowment, the Mr. Farmery intends to provide...

Betty Bauserman Andrews ('58)

Betty Bauserman Andrews ('58)

The Elizabeth Houser-Betty Bauserman Andrews Endowment for Scholarships in Education was established by Betty Bauserman Andrews in honor of her mother who attended Harrisonburg’s State Teacher College, which is now James Madison University. “I have established this...

Betty B. Mann ('52)

Betty B. Mann ('52)

Betty B. Mann (‘52) established this scholarship in 2016. Betty graduated from the College of Education with a BS in Elementary Education. As a student, she was involved with Alpha Sigma Alpha, The Breeze, and Student Government Association. As an alumna, she has...

Betty C. Cinquegrana

Betty C. Cinquegrana

Betty C. Cinquegrana (’64) established this fund as a College of Education aluma. Betty graduated with a degree in Business Education and as a sister of Zeta Tau Alpha. She wanted students to have a great Madison Experience like she did.

Betty Coe Cinquegrana ('64)

Betty Coe Cinquegrana ('64)

Betty C. Cinquegrana (’64) established this fund as a College of Education alumna. Betty graduated with a degree in Business Education and as a sister of Zeta Tau Alpha. She wants students to have a great Madison Experience like she did. This scholarship is for a...

Betty C. Wheelock

Betty C. Wheelock

Betty C. Wheelock established this scholarship in 1987. She created it in honor of her husband, Dr. Alton R. Wheelock. Dr. Wheelock was an Accounting professor at JMU. This scholarship is awarded to students studying Accounting.

Beverly Y. ('68) and Leon P. Harris

Beverly Y. ('68) and Leon P. Harris

Beverly Y. (’68) and Leon P. Harris established this gift in 2021. Beverly graduated from the College of Education with a BS in Education. She spent several years teaching in the Waynesboro Schools. She enjoys gardening. She and Leon are parents to two Dukes and...

Bill ('89), Wendy Harrod, and Patricia S. ('78) Luth

Bill ('89), Wendy Harrod, and Patricia S. ('78) Luth

Bill (‘89), Wendy Harrod, and Patricia S. (’78) Luth established this gift in 2021. Bill is a graduate from the College of Arts and Letters and received his BA in History. He and his wife, Wendy, created this gift with his mother, Patricia. Patricia graduated from...

Bill McAnulty

Bill McAnulty

William W. McAnulty graduated from the College of Arts and Letters in 1981. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science majoring in Communications. He also received a Master of Public Administration majoring in Public Policy and Administration.

Blaine Casali Dr. John G. Casali Mr. Jonathan D. Casali

Blaine Casali Dr. John G. Casali Mr. Jonathan D. Casali

The Liberty Casali Memorial Scholarship Endowment was established in 2004 in honor of Liberty Casali a retired and emeritus faculty of James Madison Universitys Chemistry Department who died February 13 2000. Dr. Casali was active in the American Chemical Society...

Blair C. ('87) and Mike Grappone ('87)

Blair C. ('87) and Mike Grappone ('87)

Blair Chandler Grappone (‘87) & Mike Grappone (’87) established this scholarship in 2007. Both Blair and Mike graduated from the College of Business with their BBAs in Finance. As a student, Blair was involved with Delta Rho, Financial Management Association, and...

Blanche Garrett Memorial Endowment for Scholarship in Media Arts and Design

Blanche Garrett Memorial Endowment for Scholarship in Media Arts and Design

The Blanche Garrett Memorial Endowment for Scholarship in Media Arts and Design was established in 2005 (and amended in 2012) by Dr. Marilou M. Johnson (`80) and Dr. George Johnson, in memory of Dr. Marilou M. Johnson’s aunt, Blanche Garrett, a graduate of the...

Brad L. ('85, '17) and Anita D. Kurtz

Brad L. ('85, '17) and Anita D. Kurtz

Brad L. (’85, ’17) and Anita D. Kurtz established this scholarship in 2020. Brad graduated from the College of business with a BBA in Management Information Systems and a MBA in Business Administration Executive Leadership. He and his wife, Anita, are parents to two...

Bradley and Mary-Ellen ('77) Chewning

Bradley and Mary-Ellen ('77) Chewning

Bradley and Mary-Ellen (’77) Chewning established this scholarship in 2017. Mary-Ellen graduated from the College of Education with a MED in Reading Education. She and her husband are active donors and Mary Ellen is a member of the Duke Club. The two are also...

Brenda Bond Nester

Brenda Bond Nester

The Brenda Bond Nester Scholarship Endowment was established in 2014 by former James Madison University employee Brenda Bond Nester. Mrs. Nester was the Director of Advancement Gifts and Records and retired in May 2014. Through this scholarship endowment the donor...

Brian T. Rainey ('04)

Brian T. Rainey ('04)

Brian T. Rainey (‘04) and other alumni from the Men’s Rugby Football Club and friends of Luis De Souza Pinto (‘02) established this scholarship in 2009. Luis graduated from the College of Business with a BBA in Computer Information Systems. Luis was a Phonathon...

Brian T. Rainey (04) Alumni members of the Mens Rugby Football Club and friends and family of Luis De Souza Pinto (02).

Brian T. Rainey (04) Alumni members of the Mens Rugby Football Club and friends and family of Luis De Souza Pinto (02).

The Luis De Souza Pinto 02 Memorial Scholarship Endowment for the Mens Rugby Football Club at James Madison University was initiated in 2009 by Brian T. Rainey 04. Brian initiated this scholarship on behalf of the alumni members of the Mens Rugby Football Club and...

Brian T. Rainey ('04), Alumni members of the Men's Rugby Football Club, and friends & family of Luis De Souza Pinto ('02).

Brian T. Rainey ('04), Alumni members of the Men's Rugby Football Club, and friends & family of Luis De Souza Pinto ('02).

The Luis De Souza Pinto (‘02) Memorial Scholarship Endowment for the Men’s Rugby Football Club at James Madison University was established in 2009 by Brian T. Rainey (‘04). Brian initiated this scholarship on behalf of the alumni members of the Men’s Rugby Football...

Captain (USN-Retired) Gerald and Mrs. Carol Fulk

Captain (USN-Retired) Gerald and Mrs. Carol Fulk

The John Vanderbilt Fulk Scholarship Fund was established with a grant from the H. L. Harris Foundation & Trust in Alexandria, VA in honor of John Vanderbilt Fulk.

Carly and Frank Fiorina

Carly and Frank Fiorina

The Carly and Frank Fiorina Dukes Pay It Forward Scholarship Fund was established in April 2018 by Carly and Frank Fiorina, friends of the university. Dukes Pay It Forward is a call to action to inspire other alumni scholarship recipients to follow in the near term,...

Carly & Frank Fiorina

Carly & Frank Fiorina

Carly & Frank Fiorina established this gift in 2018. Carly is a JMU Board of Visitors member. She is involved with the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and Honorary Chair of the Virginia 250 Commission. She has been the Vice Chair of the National Republican...

Carol B. ('83), Tom ('83), and Andrew ('15) Hoy and Amanda Hoy Johnston ('12)

Carol B. ('83), Tom ('83), and Andrew ('15) Hoy and Amanda Hoy Johnston ('12)

Carol B. (‘83), Tom (’83), and Andrew (‘15) Hoy and Amanda Hoy Johnston (’12) established this in 2021. Carol graduated with her BS in General Psychology from the College of Health and Behavioral Studies and as a student was involved with the University Program...

Carol Eldridge Coburn and William B. Eubank

Carol Eldridge Coburn and William B. Eubank

The Elizabeth and Melvin Eldridge Scholarship was established in 1988 by Carol Eldridge Coburn (’62) and William B. Eubank to recognize the positive influence, encouragement, and support given to her while she was a student at Madison College by her parents,...

Carolyn Fay Caricofe Rabunsky

Carolyn Fay Caricofe Rabunsky

Carolyn was a 1956 graduate of Madison College. “It’s a way to remember my parents and my brother. We also like to contribute to the education of young people. We believe in education, public education in particular,” Carolyn said, regarding the establishment of her...

Carroll B. Justis III

Carroll B. Justis III

Carroll B. Justis III made provisions through his Last Will and Testament to create the Carroll Brown Justis III Testamentary Trust. Mr. Justis passed away May, 2020.

Casey Mitschele Dorsey

Casey Mitschele Dorsey

The Casey Mitschele Dorsey Scholarship Fund for Undergraduate Psychology was established in 2010 by Casey Mitschele Dorsey ’93. Casey received her Bachelors from the College of Health and Behavioral Students, majoring in general psychology.