Alger Listening And Learning

Emerging Themes For JMU Include Building On Strengths, Boosting Endowment

Posted: August 25, 2012

By EMILY SHARRER

Jonathan Alger, new president of James Madison University, says he’s not coming in “with all the answers.” But he’s learning. (Photos by Michael Reilly / DN-R)
New James Madison University President Jonathan Alger is counting on “great and very enthusiastic alumni” to bolster the university’s $59.6 million endowment.
“This university is building from a position of strength,” says new James Madison University President Jonathan Alger. He believes his current listening tour will help “get longer-term vision and strategy.”
Jonathan Alger, James Madison University president, addresses a press conference at JMU’s Festival Conference and Student Center on Friday.

HARRISONBURG — Expanding relationships with alumni, increasing the James Madison University endowment and playing to the university’s strengths are goals emerging as priorities for President...



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