Padres Minor League Report: Colt Morton Mar 1, 2008
Kulbacki, a left-handed-hitting outfielder from James Madison University, was the 40th overall pick in the June draft a year ago. He hit eight home runs in 226 at-bats with the short-season Eugene Emeralds of the Northwest League. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Michael Tracy named post's Youth of Year Feb 29, 2008
He said he would like to attend the University of Missouri, James Madison University or the University of Virginia. ONLINE POLL. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
City hires new finance director Feb 27, 2008
Wallingford received his Bachelor of Business Administration from James Madison University and his Master of Business Administration from the College of William and Mary. During his time with Prince William County Public Schools, the school system implemented its first Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Toledo Shuffles Green Wave Defensive Coaching Staff Feb 19, 2008
He has a bachelor's degree in marketing from Tulane University in 2002, and has a Master's Degree in athletic administration from James Madison University. Tulane returns 24 letterwinners, including seven starters, for the 2008 campaign. (Tulanegreenwave.com)
To them, sports brings fame, and much more Feb 17, 2008
She went on to receive a master's in science from James Madison University. She is a certified personal trainer; president of Women Evolving LLC, a fitness and wellness company; has been a sports and fitness consultant; and has held various positions in the public and private sector. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Bush trip to a bastion of support - Africa Feb 15, 2008
"US engagement with Africa at the strategic level is at an all-time high point," says Peter Pham, an expert in America's Africa policy at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va. "But that is also true for the economic involvement and humanitarian commitment.". (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Flashing lights a fix for school crosswalk? Feb 10, 2008
Lighted systems are used at James Madison University as well. The lighting system would be a series of flat lights across the side of the crosswalk designed to alert drivers and give them more time to slow down before it. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Click here to read more. Feb 9, 2008
For example, MediCorp is sending recruiting e-mails to graduating pharmacy students at Duke University and to nursing students at James Madison University. This week it also launched a new recruiting Web site for the Stafford hospital, medi corpcareers. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
With the primaries neck-and-neck, we're going to get quite a bit of attention in the next few days. Feb 7, 2008
Bob Marshall, R-Manassas, has in the past few years objected to a sex-oriented talk show at Virginia Tech, as well as a "SexFest" show at James Madison University that included a demonstration of how to put on a condom. Chelyen Davis: 804/782-9362Email. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Teen Charged In Shooting Deaths Of Family Feb 4, 2008
He earned a bachelor's degree from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va. and earned his law degree at the University of Baltimore, according to the Web site. (CBS News)
NASCAR Sponsors Feb 3, 2008
One such study was a 2004 survey of 1,000 hardcore NASCAR fans by the James Madison University Center for Sports Sponsorship. Researchers from the Harrisonburg, Va. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Hawks' football wins All-State honors Jan 31, 2008
The William Campbell and James Madison University alum was also an assistant coach at Brown University, JMU and Santa Fe High School in Florida. He has a 34-3 record as a head coach. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
More Students Want To Be Dukes Jan 29, 2008
(AP) - James Madison University has received a record number of applications for admission to next fall's freshman class. JMU admissions director Michael Walsh says 19,350 students have applied for admission, up 4 percent from the 18,600 who applied for the current academic year. (WTVR.com, VA)
Laurel resident aids the Terps in College Park Jan 25, 2008
He played hoops at what is now James Madison University, tried out for the old ABA and was a referee in the NBA.. "She liked (Park) right away," the elder Toliver said. (Laurel Leader, MD)
Former CC Apache sets NCAA record Jan 24, 2008
Former Cochise College Apache Andre Smith set an NCAA record Saturday night drilling 10 consecutive 3-pointers in George Mason's 96-75 victory over James Madison University. Smith, who finished with a career-high 34 points, broke the old record of 9-for-9 held by three players, Mark Poag of Old Dominion, Markus Wilson of Evansville and Donnie McGrath of Providence. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
A legacy to be reckoned with Jan 3, 2008
J Peter Pham is the director of the Nelson Institute for International and Public Affairs at James Madison University in Virginia. (Used by permission the. (Asia Times Online)
Politics: Hillary Tale Jan 3, 2008
It took Thomas Houlahan, former Army officer and director of the Military Assessment Program at the Center for Security and Science at James Madison University, writing in the Middle East Times, to point it out. "Pakistan?" the columnist says he asked himself. (Investors Business Daily)
More of this story Jan 1, 2008
As a music major at James Madison University, Abrams learned to overcome stage fright and assert his identity in front of an audience. At graduate school at the University of Arizona, he found his comfort zone as a countertenor when an instructor heard that higher quality in Abrams' voice. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Season's end is really a start for Raiders and Russell Dec 30, 2007
He played quarterback on scholarship at James Madison University and earned his first job before graduation, as quarterbacks coach at Fordham in 2000. He was paid $250 every other week, lived on campus, had his meals paid for, and at that point joked that he still felt like Donald Trump. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Family reunions, away from war Dec 26, 2007
David Prescrzewski, 21, is home on winter break from James Madison University where he is a Army ROTC cadet. "It's a surprise to all of us we're together for Christmas," said Stanley Preczewski, a retired Army colonel and former vice dean of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Pirates Take James Madison in OT Dec 24, 2007
Seton Hall returned from a two-week break for final exams to earn a dramatic, come-from-behind victory over James Madison University of Virginia in overtime before 6,317 fans yesterday afternoon. The score was 112-110. (Seton Hall Sports -- Rivals.com)
Colonials beat No. 10 Texas A&M in overtime Dec 21, 2007
The win marked the completion of a turnaround for GW (9-3), which started the season off with embarrassing losses to Rutgers University, the University of Nevada-Las Vegas and James Madison University. Despite Adair's absence and senior Kim Beck shooting just 3-for-16 from the floor, GW hung with the Aggies from the opening tip-off. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
JMU picks up in-state commitments Dec 20, 2007
James Madison University has been busy in state garnering commitments from top prospects, with one being Sherando's Brian Barlow (pictured). Read on for more. (Richmond Sports -- Rivals.com)
Emily J. Graham and Nicholas I. Coder Dec 20, 2007
Miss Graham is a graduate of James Madison University, where she earned a bachelor of science degree in media arts and design. She is the director of development and public relations for Variety - The Children's Charity in Philadelphia, Pa. (East Aurora Advertiser, NY)
Kelli James ('92) To Be Inducted Into The Virginia Sports Hall Of Fame Dec 19, 2007
Betty Jaynes, a native of Covington, Georgia, came to Madison College (now James Madison University) in 1968 as an assistant professor of physical education. She served as the head women's basketball coach from 1970 to 1982, amassing a notable 142-114 record. (Odusports.com)
Video spoof turns Brandon Walker into a celebrity Dec 18, 2007
College: Graduated from James Madison University in 2005 with a major in history. Occupation: band teacher at Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Activism with wit Dec 18, 2007
Billy Hunt met McLeod in 1991 when they were freshman at James Madison University in Virginia and have stayed friends since. A McLeod prank that stands out in Hunt's mind is the time when he tried to change the school's dog mascot into a three-eyed pig with antlers. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Former Lady Cavs named best in Virginia Dec 16, 2007
Courtesy of James Madison University Sports Information James Madison sophomore Kelsey Cutchins was named Virginia's field hockey Player of the Year by the Virginia Sports Information Directors' Association on Wednesday. Cutchins has already earned unanimous First Team All-American and the Colonial Athletic Association Player of the Year honors for her 2007 season. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
It's all about the hair Dec 7, 2007
Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Tech and James Madison University all called her back for further auditioning. She says what she majors in will depend on the school, but it is between opera programs and musical theater. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Kurt Isenberg scouting report Dec 7, 2007
comDate: Dec 7, 2007 The Toronto Blue Jays selected Kurt Isenberg in the fourth round of the 2003 draft out of James Madison University. Selected by the San Diego Padres in the Rule 5 Draft on Thursday, Isenberg possesses quality pitches and good command. (San Diego, TheInsiders.com)
Local grad blazes own trail Dec 6, 2007
Upon his graduation from Tidewater Community College on Dec. 19, the 20-year-old is heading to William and Mary or James Madison University (he is waiting to hear from financial aid offices from both colleges before deciding). Once there, he wants to major in marketing and finance. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Hoover helps cleanup Louisiana Dec 6, 2007
Ashley Hoover, an Altavista native, along with 104 other James Madison University students gave up their Thanksgiving break to assist families and individuals whose lives were torn apart by Hurricane Katrina. The group left Harrisonburg at 7 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 18, and spent its time helping out in any way possible, until their returning on Saturday, Nov. 24. (Altivista Journal, VA)
Iran moves to pull a troublesome thorn Dec 4, 2007
Dr Bernd Kaussler holds a MA and PhD from the University of St. Andrews and is currently assistant professor in political science at James Madison University. As associate fellow at the Institute for Iranian Studies at St Andrews, he is involved in various research projects on contemporary Iranian politics and foreign policy. (Asia Times Online)
COMPLETE RESULTS Dec 2, 2007
44 5 1) Aghaji, Mia 2) Freeman, Chenoa 3) Hibbert, Charlene 4) Watson, Jamie 2 James Madison University 'A' 4:00 ... 54 3 1) Brock, Faith 2) Mujahid, Aishah 3) King, Dominique 4) Lewis, Shanise 5 James Madison University 'B' 4:07 ... 15 2 1) Rose, Nicole 2) Mason, Kate 3) White, Chevonda 4) Yerkes, Robin 8 James Madison University 'C' 4:12. (Richmondspiders.com)
Sting firsts with JMU softball scholarship Nov 30, 2007
Lots of hard work and dedication paid off last week when King's Fork senior Gillian Giarrizzo accepted a softball scholarship from James Madison University. While the tons of hours practicing, playing and travelling might have been difficult at times, Giarrizzo's college decision was remarkably easy. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Letter to the editor: Coach: men's basketball needs support Nov 29, 2007
Even more importantly, it is our first Colonial Athletic Association game, and our opponent is James Madison University. . (Northeastern News, MA)
No. 16/15 Colonials fall to James Madison Nov 28, 2007
Nov. 27 -- The James Madison University Convocation Center does not take kindly to visitors. The No. 16/15 GW (AP, ESPN/USA Today) women's basketball team discovered the buiding's lack of hospitality Tuesday evening as the Dukes extended their Divison I-best home winning streak to 29 games after defeating the Colonials 80-55. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Fredericksburg Free Store scheduled for this weekend Nov 27, 2007
That's what Sarah Bachman concluded after a friend visited a free store near James Madison University this summer. A free store is just that: People bring in unwanted items and they can pick up new things. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
AREA SCHEDULE Nov 24, 2007
Opening round of Jim N Nick s Cougar Classic at Charleston, S.C.: James Madison University vs. South Carolina State University, n/a; and Mercer University (Sam Dolan) at College of Charleston, 7:30 p.m.. HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING. (Little Falls Evening Times, NY)
Quick Preview: Rutgers vs. Dartmouth Nov 22, 2007
Dartmouth comes in sporting a 1-2 record with their lone victory over VMI, while losing to the Academy and James Madison University. Dartmouth has only two seniors this season, an extremely young team by Ivy League standards. (RutgersInsider.com)
Cutchins named unanimous first-team All-American Nov 21, 2007
HARRISONBURG - James Madison University sophomore goalkeeper Kelsey Cutchins (Suffolk, Va. Lakeland) was a First Team All-American selection as announced by two field hockey organizations on Monday. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
North Student News Nov 21, 2007
Mr. Kagle attended James Madison University on a football scholarship and earned four varsity letters. He lives in Georgia. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
VIDEO: Burnham to attend James Madison University Nov 20, 2007
On Thursday, Nov. 15, Danvers High School all-star softball senior Ashley Burnham signed a letter of intent to attend James Madison University in the fall of 2008. Family, friends and media were on hand in the DHS library to witness the memorable occasion presided over by DHS athletic director John Sullivan, who proclaimed that this was a first under his watch that a Danvers High athlete was accepted at a Division 1 school on a scholarship. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Grizzlies to face Wofford in playoffs Saturday Nov 19, 2007
If EWU beats McNeese State it will face James Madison University (8-3) at Appalachian State (9-2) winner. The Grizzlies (11-0, 8-0) needed a win to ensure a top-four seed. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Football To Host Fordham At Noon On Saturday In NCAA Playoffs Nov 19, 2007
" Here is the complete release from the NCAA INDIANAPOLIS--The field of 16 teams competing for the 2007 Division I Football Championship was announced today by the NCAA Division I Football Championship Committee. University of Northern Iowa University (11-0) tops the bracket as the top seed after capturing the automatic qualifying berth from the Gateway Football Conference. The Panthers are making their 13th tournament appearance. Second-seeded McNeese State University (11-0) is making its 13th... (Umassathletics.com)
College's art sale on hold for now in court fight with outraged art lovers Nov 19, 2007
"They're ignoring the larger art world and larger community that has issues with the values implied in their actions," said Katzman, now an associate professor of art history at James Madison University. MOST READ STORIES. (AZCentral -- News)
UMW still struggles with diversity The number of black students applying to the University of Mary Washington has increased in recent years, but their enrollment has remained relatively flat. Nov 17, 2007
" But this fall, the university did enroll 95 Hispanic and Asian freshman, 19 more than it did last year. "To a certain degree, you're looking at a supply-and-demand problem," said Martin Wilder, UMW's vice president for enrollment. UMW has a slightly higher percentage of black students than James Madison University, but is behind three other state competitors: U.Va., Virginia Tech and the College of William "I've really been struggling to get my hands around this issue," said acting President... (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Business briefs Nov 17, 2007
Turnquist graduated from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va. with a degree in accounting. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Your Opinion Nov 15, 2007
Social Work, James Madison University. Dr. Theresa Clark, Social Work. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Book Review: Historical Dictionary of Ghana Nov 15, 2007
Owusu-Ansah co-authored the second edition (1995) with Daniel Miles McFarland, a colleague of his at James Madison University, who passed away a few years ago and to whom he dedicates this work ... Source:David Owusu-Ansah - James Madison University. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Field Hockey Collects Post-Season Honors Nov 15, 2007
NFHCA SOUTH REGION First Team Laree Beans University of North Carolina Wake Forest University Kelsey Cutchins James Madison University Wake Forest University Rachel Dawson University of North Carolina Marian Dickinson Duke University Katelyn Falgowski University of North Carolina Jesse Gey University of North Carolina Wake Forest University Wake Forest University Lauren Miller Duke University Laura Suchoski Duke University Ashley Walls James Madison University Lauren Walls James Madison... (Wakeforestsports.com)
Ex-Tar Heels hoops player writes a book Nov 14, 2007
As a transfer from James Madison University, the shooting guard chose to follow his dream of landing a spot on North Carolina's roster. And not just to wear the Carolina blue jersey, mind you. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Pope to hold mass at Yankee Stadium Nov 13, 2007
"Benedict is more retiring," said John Peter Pham, who has written extensively on the papacy and is a professor at James Madison University in Virginia. "He is a different type of figure.". (Newsday -- New York City)
Somalia Plunges Deeper Into Crisis Nov 8, 2007
"The international community should recognise that Humpty Dumpty has fallen off the wall and Humpty Dumpty is not going to get back on," said Peter Pham, director of the Nelson Institute for International and Public Affairs at James Madison University in the eastern U.S. state of Virginia, referring to the Somali government. The administration is riven by internal divisions and wounded by a dogged insurgency made up of Islamists, clan-based militia and other opponents of the government. (allAfrica.com)
NCAA Field Hockey Tournament Bracket Announced, No. 2-seed Maryland Hosts Final Nov 7, 2007
America East Conference Boston UniversityAtlantic Coast Conference University of North Carolina, Chapel HillBig East Conference University of ConnecticutBig Ten Conference University of IowaColonial Athletic Association James Madison University. The teams winning the play-in berths were University of Massachusetts, Amherst from the Atlantic 10 Conference, Ohio University from the Mid-American Conference and Stanford University from the Northern Pacific Field Hockey Conference. (Kpmariners.com)
Adviser gives students that extra little nudge Nov 6, 2007
"You're trying to figure out what they like and how you can impress them."Tedder has applied to James Madison University in Virginia and UNC-CH. Leonard's enthusiasm for UNC-CH was contagious, Tedder said. "She kind of pushes us to go for it," he said. (News & Observer)
Ex-Vestcor CEO has new company, new pace Nov 6, 2007
A few years after graduating from James Madison University in Virginia and working as an accountant at two different companies in that state, Farrell accepted a position in Ocala at , the American subsidiary of the Belgium-based , and eventually became the chief financial officer. When the company was bought in 1987, Farrell prepared to head back to Virginia, but at the urging of his brother Bob, who lives in Ponte Vedra Beach, he decided to at least try to find work in Northeast Florida. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Field Hockey: CAA Tournament Final: No. 1 Old Dominion (0) vs. No. 2 James Madison (1) - Overtime Nov 5, 2007
2007 CAA Tournament Champions - James Madison University. (Odusports.com)
Participating colleges Nov 5, 2007
James Madison University. John Brown University. (USA Today)
Cutchins, Smither named to All-CAA team Nov 4, 2007
James Madison University sophomore goalkeeper Kelsey Cutchins (Suffolk, Va. Lakeland) was named the Colonial Athletic Association field hockey Player of the Year on Friday evening at the conference awards banquet held on the eve of the CAA tournament semifinals. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Congrats to sports teams Nov 3, 2007
Lindsay Cutchins and Courtney Parmeter will continue their field hockey career onto college playing for James Madison University. As for the other players, they've learned valuable lessons along the way. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
TUCKER: Inside the recruiting game Nov 2, 2007
Division I-AA power James Madison University offered my best friend and teammate a full scholarship, yet they did not offer me a dime. Conversely, William & Mary, which is in the same conference as James Madison, offered me a full scholarship and nothing to my friend. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
TWO OF A KIND Oct 28, 2007
We ve been through so much together already, added Moran, who has verbally committed to James Madison University. And we ll always remember this year. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Eight games a week Oct 26, 2007
Women's Soccer Coming off a huge 1-0 upset of top-ranked James Madison University, the women's soccer team will look to keep the momentum in its favor during its Homecoming match against Delaware at Parsons Field Friday at 6 p.m.. At 3-9-3 overall, 1-4-2 in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) and ranked last in the conference, the Huskies hope to end their injury-stricken season on a high note. (Northeastern News, MA)
Men's Soccer: Win, loss on the road Oct 22, 2007
The men's soccer team split its weekend road trip, taking a win 3-1 over Virginia Commonwealth Friday and a 3-2 loss against James Madison University yesterday to move to 5-8 (3-3 Colonial Athletic Association (CAA)) on the season. Freshman forward Nick Lueders tallied the first two goals of his career against Virginia Tech, leading the Huskies in their first road win of the season. (Northeastern News, MA)