JMU alone recognizes nearly 40 students from Page County
~ PVN staff report
LURAY, June 29 — Colleges and universities have been reporting on spring semester graduates and honors among students from Page County for the past six weeks. PVN has collected these various reports and compiled them here.
Founded in 1908, James Madison University in Harrisonburg is a public university and 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 I athletics. JMU also has the highest post-graduation job levels of all Virginia colleges.
JMU announces the following Page County students graduated with honors during May 2026 commencement exercises:
- Emma Sellers of Stanley graduated Cum Laude with a degree(s) in Anthropology – BA.
- Montannah Alger of Shenandoah graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree(s) in Health Sciences – BS.
- Katherine Brubaker of Luray graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree(s) in History – BA.
- Bailey Ancell of Luray graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree(s) in Inclusive Early Childhood Education – BS.
- Katherine Seeders of Luray graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree(s) in Middle Grades Education – BS.
JMU announces the following Page County students graduated during May 2026 commencement exercises:
- Carmen Webb of Luray who graduated with a degree in Political Science – BA.
- Evelyn Keyser of Stanley who graduated with a degree in Communication Studies – BS.
- Holly Cubbage of Luray who graduated with a degree in English – BA.
- Lauren Deavers of Shenandoah who graduated with a degree in Education – MEd.
- Madelyn Fletcher of Stanley who graduated with a degree in Speech Language Pathology – MS.
- McKenzie Scalzi of Luray who graduated with a degree in English – BA and Middle Grades Education – BS.
- Taylor Jenkins of Shenandoah who graduated with a degree in Accounting – MS.
- Timothy Stout of Stanley who graduated with a degree in Computer Science – BS.
- Trey Weaver of Stanley who graduated with a degree in Engineering – BS.
JMU announces that the following students from Page County made the President’s List for the spring 2026 semester:
- Evelyn Keyser of Stanley, who is majoring in Communication Studies – BS.
- Dalton Bowling of Shenandoah, who is majoring in Computer Science – BS.
- Savannah Owens of Luray, who is majoring in Elementary Education – BS.
- Nathaniel Brewer of Shenandoah, who is majoring in General Studies – BS.
- Montannah Alger of Shenandoah, who is majoring in Health Sciences – BS.
- Ellen Waag of Shenandoah, who is majoring in Health Sciences – BS.
- Sylvia Webb of Luray, who is majoring in Health Services Admin – BS.
- Katherine Brubaker of Luray, who is majoring in History – BA.
- Erin Savedge of Luray, who is majoring in Kinesiology – BS.
- Katelyn Taglauer of Luray, who is majoring in Media Arts and Design – BS.
- Victoria Groves of Stanley, who is majoring in Middle Grades Education – BS.
- Hunter Osborne of Luray, who is majoring in Psychology – BS.
- Aaron Keyser of Stanley, who is majoring in Psychology – BS.
JMU announces that the following students from Page County made the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester:
- Addison Thomas of Luray, who is majoring in Business Management – BBA.
- Landry Burns of Rileyville, who is majoring in Integrated Sci & Tech – BS.
- Jesela Cooper of Shenandoah, who is majoring in Art – BFA.
- Danika Hammer of Shenandoah, who is majoring in Elementary Education – BS.
- Timothy Stout of Stanley, who is majoring in Computer Science – BS.
- Rhonda Williams of Stanley, who is majoring in Individualized Study – BIS.
JMU announces the following students from Page County completed a work-based learning experience and shared it with the University Career Center — a work-based learning experience connects academic learning with hands-on work, such as an internship, practicum, clinical or course project with an external partner:
- Savannah Owens of Luray, who is majoring in Elementary Education – BS.
- Angela Stidham of Luray, who is majoring in Individualized Study – BIS.
- Ashlee Breeden of Shenandoah, who is majoring in Individualized Study – BIS.
- Micah Howan of Stanley, who is majoring in Hospitality Management – BS.
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Radford University is a comprehensive public university of 7,837 students that has received national recognition for many of its undergraduate and graduate academic programs and serves Virginia and the nation through a wide range of academic, cultural, human service and research programs. Radford offers 75 bachelor’s degree programs in 47 disciplines and six certificates at the undergraduate level. A Division I member of the NCAA and Big South Conference, Radford University competes in 16 men’s and women’s varsity athletics.
Radford University released its Dean’s List for Spring 2026 — a prestigious academic recognition students receive for earning a GPA of at least 3.4 for courses not graded on a pass-fail basis, obtaining no grade lower than “C” and receiving no incomplete grades while maintaining at least 12 semester hours of coursework. Students from Page County on that list include:
- Jack Martin of Luray
- Jessica Groft of Luray
- Mariah Moore of Luray
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Shenandoah University, established in 1875, is headquartered in Winchester, with additional educational sites in Clarke and Loudoun counties, and online offerings. Shenandoah, a private, nationally recognized university, blends professional career experiences with wide-ranging education. With more than 4,400 students in more than 200 areas of study in six different schools, Shenandoah promotes a close-knit community rich in creative energy and intellectual challenge.
Shenandoah University announces that 1,180 graduates earned degrees and/or certificates during the 2025-26 academic year, including graduates from August 2025, December 2025 and May 2026. Shenandoah’s 2026 University Commencement took place May 9 in the James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics and Events Center. Among the graduates, those from Page County include:
- Whitney Roy, of Luray, who earned a Sustainable Business Graduate Certificate.
- Jamie Jenkins, of Luray, who earned a Nurse-Midwifery Post-Graduate Certificate.
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Founded in 1842, Ohio Wesleyan University is one of the nation’s premier liberal arts universities. Located in Delaware, Ohio, the private university offers more than 70 undergraduate majors and competes in 24 NCAA Division III varsity sports. Through its signature program, The OWU Connection, Ohio Wesleyan teaches students to integrate knowledge across disciplines, build a diverse and global perspective, and apply knowledge in real-world settings.
Ohio Wesleyan University announces that Elliott Montana of Luray, VA, has been named to the 2026 spring semester Dean’s List. To earn Dean’s List recognition, Ohio Wesleyan students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale in all applicable classes.
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Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with a 93-year history of educating traditional-aged students and working adults. Now serving more than 200,000 learners worldwide, SNHU offers approximately 200 undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, available online and on its 300-acre campus in Manchester, NH.
Alisha Garrison of Shenandoah has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Spring 2026 President’s List. The spring terms run from January to May. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.
Miranda Burner of Shenandoah has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Spring 2026 Dean’s List. The spring terms run from January to May. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the Dean’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.
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Cedarville University, an evangelical Christian institution in southwest Ohio, offers undergraduate and graduate residential and online programs across arts, sciences and professional fields. With 7,265 students, it is among Ohio’s largest private universities and is ranked among the nation’s top five evangelical universities in the Wall Street Journal’s 2026 Best Colleges in the U.S.
Colin Parsons, from Luray, earned a Bachelor of Arts from Cedarville University.
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