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Honoring Those Who Served

Honoring Those Who Served

ARLINGTON, Va. — Today, members of the Omicron Theta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. showed up in service at the Military Women's Memorial in Arlington, Virginia for their Honor Flight Service Project. Our family had the honor of joining them and welcoming veterans from Georgia, New York, and Florida as they arrived for their Honor Flights.  

 

Happy Anniversary!

Happy Anniversary!

Thurraya,

It’s hard to believe it’s been 25 years.

Starting out together to building a life filled with memories — two kids, six PCS moves, five houses, countless adventures, family reunions, celebrations, and even the difficult moments of saying goodbye to friends and family along the way. Through every season, we’ve faced it all together.

What a journey it’s been, and I’m so grateful for every step with you. Here’s to 25 years of love, laughter, resilience, and a lifetime more to come. ❤️

 

JMU CRU Vision Dinner 2026

JMU CRU Vision Dinner 2026
JMU CRU Vision Dinner 2026
JMU CRU Vision Dinner 2026
JMU CRU Vision Dinner 2026
JMU CRU Vision Dinner 2026

HARRISONBURG, Va. — What a wonderful evening joining the students and staff of JMU CRU at their annual Vision Dinner last night. This special event was a meaningful highlight of the program year and included the introduction of next year’s leadership team, which includes Matthias. We are incredibly proud of him and look forward to seeing his continued growth when he returns to James Madison University this fall.

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At the Vanguard

At the Vanguard
At the Vanguard
At the Vanguard
At the Vanguard

WASHINGTON — At the Vanguard: Making and Saving History at HBCUs is an exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture that highlights the vital role Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have played in preserving African American history, culture, and creativity. Drawing on collections from five partner institutions—Clark Atlanta University, Florida A&M University, Jackson State University, Texas Southern University, and Tuskegee University—the exhibition presents more than 100 objects that reflect artistic achievement, academic innovation, campus life, and activism. Through archival materials, artworks, and cultural artifacts, At the Vanguard emphasizes how HBCU museums and archives have long served as cultural stewards, safeguarding stories that might otherwise have been lost and shaping how Black history is remembered and shared.

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2026 Annual Smithsonian Weekend

2026 Annual Smithsonian Weekend
2026 Annual Smithsonian Weekend
2026 Annual Smithsonian Weekend
2026 Annual Smithsonian Weekend

WASHINGTON — The 2026 Smithsonian Annual Weekend brought together Smithsonian supporters around the shared experience of the Institution’s museums, research, and cultural programs, continuing a well‑established annual tradition. The Smithsonian is committed to it’s role as a place for connection, inspiration, and collective celebration of history, art, science, and culture.

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