Meet Our Donors

As Family Weekend and the announcement of this year’s Family Member of the Year approaches, the moving story of past Parent of the Year Karen Kerndt Perry (’92) continues with a $1 million planned gift to the highest needs at JMU.

A Family Legacy, a JMU Love Story

Past Parent of the Year makes $1 million planned gift

Jane Davis (center, above) visited campus to meet Eileen Clinton ('24M) and Jinok Lim ('23M)

A Son's Legacy

25 Years of Mental Health Awareness, Scholarships

Investing in their roots

Alumnae create scholarship for first-gen students from Appalachia

Joneses' gift aims to advance STEM

Stanley ('54) and Rosemary Jones' investment of more than $1.3 million will provide scholarships for first-generation students in the College of Science and Mathematics and the College of Integrated Science and Engineering who are also Honors College students.

Opera, unexpected

It's a long way from the Boys & Girls Club in Portsmouth, Virginia, to the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. For Raiquan Thomas, the journey continues, fueled by scholarship support from JMU.

'Dr. Gabbin will see you now'

Out of gratitude for professor Joanne Gabbin, Sean Tobin ('92) and his wife, Michele, established a planned gift in her honor.

Contact Us

Planning your estate and legacy for future generations, including your charitable interests, takes careful evaluation. Consulting with the appropriate professionals can assist you.

Office of Planned Giving
plannedgiving@jmu.edu
540-568-8938