Several area residents recently served as a first year orientation guide (FrOG) as a part of James Madison University's orientation team. FrOGs are a diverse group of undergraduate students who are committed to preparing students to be active and authentic participants in the JMU learning experience. FrOGs assist incoming first-year students in their academic, personal and social transition and serve as a representative of James Madison University throughout the university's 1787 August Orientation. They are legendary on campus for their annual FrOG dance.

Deep Run High School graduate Adam White will be heading to Japan on Monday, Sept. 3, to begin eight months of intensive Japanese language study. His travel, tuition and other expenses are being funded by a $20,000 Boren Scholarship.

A team of James Madison University students have won the Americas region of the Google Online Marketing Challenge. The team of marketing students teamed with Triple C Camp in Charlottesville, Va. to increase relevant traffic to the camp's website.

The following area residents have enrolled at James Madison University for the fall 2012 semester.

The following area residents have enrolled at James Madison University for the fall 2012 semester.

The following students graduated from James Madison University during the May 5, 2012 commencement exercises.

The following students graduated with honors from James Madison University during the May 5, 2012 commencement exercises.

The following students graduated with honors from James Madison University during the May 5, 2012 commencement exercises.

The following students graduated with honors from James Madison University during the May 5, 2012 commencement exercises.