The following students graduated from James Madison University during the May 5, 2012 commencement exercises.

Andrea DeMello of Gibsonia graduated with a master of arts degree in Teaching.

Stephen Van Atta of Gibsonia graduated with a bachelor of business administration degree in finance.

Brian Moran of Gibsonia graduated with a bachelor of science degree in geographic science.

Mollie Brooks of Wexford graduated with a bachelor of business administration degree in management.

Dr. Linwood H. Rose, who is stepping down as president of the university June 30, spoke at the ceremony Saturday, May 5, 2012 in Harrisonburg, Va. Rose conferred degrees to approximately 3,567 undergraduate students and 558 graduate students at his final commencement exercises as JMU's fifth president.