HARRISONBURG, Va. — Rachel DiFabrizio of Scotch Plains and Samantha Leftheris of Westfield both recently graduated from James Madison University.

Ms. DiFabrizio was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality Management and Ms. Leftheris was awarded a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree during commencement exercises in December 2023.

The two were among more than 1,000 students who received undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Founded in 1908, James Madison University is a public university located in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs as well as a School of Professional & Continuing Education. To learn more, visit jmu.edu.