By the Numbers – Winter 2026
Valley Scholars Program

Editorial Design

Overview

James Madison University's Madison magazine is an official publication for alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students and friends of JMU.

The Content Marketing team in University Marketing and Branding publishes the Madison magazine triannually. The three issues are releases in October (Fall), January (Winter), and April (Spring/Summer).

This issue was published in Winter 2026 covering the topic of the Valley Scholars Program, funded by JMU to help talented students in the local community.

Key Words

Community
Development
Educational
Notable

Programs

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Background

JMU's Valley Scholars Program

This issue's "By the Numbers" is about the Valley Scholars Program,  which helps local, talented students become the first in their families to earn their college degree.

Students begin to enroll in the program in middle school and receive assistance from JMU and teachers to increase their potential and enrich their education. Those who complete the program receive scholarship support to attend JMU.

Overall, the program increases young students' interest in higher education and provides them with a path to attend it that may have not been available or possible for them before.

Discover more!

DOE

Brand Identity

Three Communities, One Changing World

Typographic Design

JMU
Marketing & Branding

Marketing Design

Reimagining Harrisonburg

Brand Identity

Zouri

Web Design

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