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Seven area students recently graduated from James Madison University during the May commencement exercises.

• Jordan Persinger, of Cumberland, graduated with a degree in biology.
• Jarvis Bowles, of New Canton, graduated with a degree in health sciences.
• Brady Atkins, of Farmville, graduated with a degree in accounting.
• Rachel Harris, of Farmville, graduated with a degree in master of education in teaching.
• Mattie Heslip, of Buckingham, graduated with a degree in hospitality management.
• Rhys Frazier, of Gladstone, graduated with a degree in English.
• Tyler Cersley, of Scottsville, graduated with a degree in master of education in teaching.