JMU Federal Dukes

01/21/2026

👀Have you checked out our JFD Medium page? This is the publication where we post all our impressive Alumni Spotlights! 🔦Read about the amazing alumni we have in and around the Federal Government today! https://medium.com/jmu-federal-dukes

11/04/2025

The JMU Federal Dukes need YOU! As discussed in our annual Vision & Strategy webinar, we are launching a bold new chapter in James Madison University’s federal engagement journey! With the full support of President Schmidt, JMU is taking its place as a national leader in the federal market. Now we need you to get involved—share your big ideas, volunteer, or sponsor future efforts. See the forms below. GO DUKES 💜 💛

Call for volunteers: https://lnkd.in/e7gQs53u
JFD Big Ideas!: https://lnkd.in/e3_E84tg

10/31/2025

Did you miss the JFD's annual Vision & Strategy webinar? No fear, you can watch it here! https://youtu.be/4DhJi8cWEE8 Now we need you to get involved—share your big ideas, volunteer, or sponsor future efforts. See the forms below. GO DUKES 💜 💛

Call for volunteers: https://lnkd.in/e7gQs53u
JFD Big Ideas!: https://lnkd.in/e3_E84tg

Join the JMU Federal Dukes for our 2025 Vision & Strategy webinar as we launch a bold new chapter in James Madison University’s federal engagement journey! W...

10/21/2025

JMU Goes Federal: A New Chapter with President Schmidt and the Dukes
📅 October 30, 2025 | 🕛 12:00–1:00 PM

Join the JMU Federal Dukes for our 2025 Vision & Strategy webinar as we launch a bold new chapter in James Madison University’s federal engagement journey! With the full support of President Schmidt, JMU is taking its place as a national leader in the federal market.

🌟 Discover the proposed four pillars of JMU’s federal strategy
📈 Learn how Federal Dukes have already made an impact
💡 Get involved—share your big ideas, volunteer, or sponsor future efforts

Whether you’re a proud alum in public service, a faculty member driving federally funded research, or simply passionate about JMU’s future, this is your chance to connect, engage, and lead in a market that powers over 20% of Virginia’s GDP.

👉 Register now and be part of the movement!
https://www.alumni.jmu.edu/s/1591/18/interior.aspx?sid=1591&gid=3&pgid=10828&content_id=9617

10/16/2025

🚀 Stay Ahead in Federal Contracting!

Join the JMU Federal Dukes Alumni Association for an insightful webinar featuring two leading experts in government procurement:
🎙️ Ken Dodds, Executive Vice President & General Counsel, Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement
🎙️ Kevin Plexico, SVP of Information Solutions, Deltek

Together, they’ll unpack the latest trends in federal contracting and acquisition, including:
✅ SBA and FAR regulatory updates
✅ The non-manufacturer rule
✅ Commercial contracting and consolidation preferences
✅ Emerging opportunities and market challenges

Whether you’re new to the federal market or a seasoned pro, this session will give you the tools and insight to refine your business strategy and stay competitive.

📅 Date: Dec 5
🕒 Time: 12-1 PM
📍 Location: Virtual – Register here ➡️ https://www.alumni.jmu.edu/s/1591/18/interior.aspx?sid=1591&gid=3&pgid=10804&content_id=9601

10/15/2025

Congratulations to our Homecoming Raffle Winners!!! Thank you to everyone who signed up for this unique experience courtesy of your JMU Federal Dukes and our sponsors!

10/13/2025

LAST CHANCE TO WIN! 🏈 Federal Dukes Homecoming Tix Raffle 🏈Win FREE VIP Access to the JMU Homecoming Game! https://lnkd.in/eqhKb4SS

10/11/2025

HURRY!!! You have a chance to WIN! 🏈 Federal Dukes Homecoming Tix Raffle 🏈Win FREE VIP Access to the JMU Homecoming Game! To celebrate JMU's Homecoming 2025, JMU Federal Dukes have taken over the "On The Field Suite" at Bridgeforth Stadium for the big game against Old Dominion. And we're raffling off tickets to the suite to lucky JMU Federal Dukes members. Don't miss this opportunity to cheer on the Dukes in ultimate style! Submit your info in the link in the comments. https://lnkd.in/eqhKb4SS

09/24/2025

🍷 Dukes Uncorked – Special Edition! 🎉

Save the Date!
Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening at Dukes Uncorked on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 5:30 PM at JMU’s Washington Center in Northwest DC (details in the attached invitation).

✨ Sip, savor, and celebrate with fellow Dukes as we bring a little bit of Harrisonburg spirit to the heart of DC. Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine, while discovering how JMU is shaping the future of leadership through artificial intelligence.

You’ll get an exclusive first look at the new AI for Executives course, created in partnership with JMU’s School of Professional & Continuing Education (SPCE) and Boulevard Labs. Hear from:

Dr. Nicholas Swartz, Dean of SPCE
Dr. Robert Finn, course creator and Boulevard Labs expert
This is your chance to mingle with JMU alumni, connect with leaders in the region, and toast to JMU’s growing impact in the DC metro area.

📩 RSVP now at Dukes Uncorked - 26PDAFE2510 – space is limited!

Let’s raise a glass to innovation, connection, and Dukes making a difference. 💜

08/21/2025

Join the JMU Federal Dukes for the best tailgate of the day as the Dukes take on the Old Dominion Monarchs! Enjoy food, music, homecoming swag, a photo booth and more before heading into Bridgeforth Stadium.

🗓️Date: 10/18/2025
📍Location: Hanson Field

Please select your affiliation as Federal Dukes! Register today!

https://www.alumni.jmu.edu/s/1591/18/interior.aspx?sid=1591&gid=3&pgid=10564&content_id=9404

08/19/2025

Do you have a question for JMU's new president about the future of JMU? President Jim is beginning his leadership journey and shaping JMU’s next chapter with his Presidential Tour. With an entrepreneurial outlook and a vision for the university’s future, he is engaging with Dukes to share his perspectives and learn what makes the JMU nation tick. He invites you to dream together with him. Register today
https://www.jmu.edu/president/tour.shtml

08/11/2025

JMU Federal Spotlight 🌟: Daniel Gaffin, Center for European Policy Analysis

Daniel Gaffin is the Program Assistant for Operations at the Center for European Policy Analysis. He earned a B.A. in Political Science from James Madison University, where his research focused on conflict-related sexual violence and accountability. He is also conducting research at CEPA on sexual violence against prisoners of war in Ukraine. In 2024, he was invited to the Naval Academy Foreign Affairs Conference on civil-military relations. Read more here!

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