1 on 1 JMU Announces 6th President
Gov. Bob McDonnell issued the following statement today regarding the selection of Jonathan Alger as president of James Madison University.
“Congratulations to Jonathan Alger on his selection as the sixth president of James Madison University. James Madison is a world class institution of higher education and research and I look forward to working with Jonathan as he leads James Madison in its next chapter."
"As the father of a recent JMU grad, I have witnessed first-hand the terrific work and quality of instruction at the school and the tremendous pride that students and alumni have in the JMU community."
"Jonathan’s background in instruction, administration and business will serve him well as he prepares a new generation of young people for the opportunities of the 21st century. Today is a great day for Virginia and for the JMU community."
"I want to thank Dr. Linwood Rose for his leadership and dedication to James Madison University for more than three decades, most recently in his past thirteen years serving as JMU’s president. Dr. Rose will be leaving behind a university that is positioned to continue its mission to achieve excellence.”
