News Archive: January 2012

Video game medicine
January 28, 2012: Hand-held video games can be a much-needed distraction for children dreading a looming procedure like the discomfort of a CAT scan or the pain of a burn dressing. So Mike Miriello ('09M) founded PlayTime to 'help kids be kids' when...
Langridge Appointed Acting VP for Advancement
January 26, 2012: Nick Langridge will serve as the acting vice president for university advancement upon Dr. Joanne Carr's retirement at the end of February.Langridge, who is assistant to th
JMU Professor Receives Outstanding Faculty Award
January 25, 2012: JMU Professor Receives Outstanding Faculty Award
Lisanby and Warhol: JMU Exhibit Offers Glimpse into Artistic Link
January 24, 2012: JMU's newest art gallery features the work of television and scenic designer, Charles Alvin Lisanby
Scientific Society Names Dilts a Fellow
January 23, 2012: Dr. Judith A. Dilts, associate dean of the College of Science and Mathematics and professor of biology, joins a select group of scientists as one of the 2012 Fellows of the America
Student Volunteers Help with Family Caregiving
January 23, 2012: JMU students are giving Alzheimer's caregivers much needed breaks.
Wayland Hall Earns Precious Metal
January 23, 2012: JMU's Wayland Hall is the first residence hall in the country to achieve LEED platinum certification.
University Community Honors King's Legacy
January 17, 2012: University Community Honors King's Legacy
JMU Police Department Earns Professional Accreditation
January 17, 2012: JMU police department becomes one of only four university police departments in Virginia to earn accreditation.
AXIS Residency at JMU Focuses on DisABILITY in Dance
January 9, 2012: JMU's Forbes Center for the Performing Arts will host AXIS Dance Company, one of the world's most acclaimed ensembles of performers with and without disabilities.
The Evolution of a Dream: A Legacy that Endures
January 7, 2012: 2012 Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration schedule
January 2012 Board of Visitors Summary
January 6, 2012: Board of Visitors summary
JMU College of Business Maintains Prestigious Accreditation
January 6, 2012: JMU's College of Business joins less than 5 percent of schools worldwide who enjoy accreditation
Professor keeps tabs on 'God talk'
January 6, 2012: Professor keeps tabs on 'God talk'
Kiplinger's Declares JMU a 'Best Values' Public University
January 4, 2012: High graduation rates and low costs are among the factors landing James Madison University a place on Kiplinger's Personal Finance's top 100 Best Values in Public College
Pilot project leaves students to their own devices
January 3, 2012: JMU writing class helps to extend lifespan of electronics
A love for the learning process
January 1, 2012: Amadi Azikiwe is professor, conductor, violist and much more. "I take very seriously the idea that the teacher should be a teacher and a mentor," he says. His classrooms offer a chance to build skills and careers.
JMU in Sweden
January 1, 2012: JMU is heading an international consortium of higher education institutions to develop new study programs and exchange opportunities, and foster collaborative research and service projects.
Madison Connection Gives 100 percent
January 1, 2012: For the second year, every student caller in the Madison Connection program has made a financial gift to JMU. Now that's commitment!
Kim Chidubeme Okafor ('14) - Advancing her career goals
January 1, 2012: Rigorous classes, high expectations and demanding work haven't deterred this pre-med student. Involved professors, inspiring service projects and the chance to help others make it worthwhile.
Ray Sonner Story
January 1, 2012: Even without the help of a guardian angel like Clarence, it's easy to see the profound impact Ray Sonner has had on JMU.
JMU Technology Alumni Group answers Why Madison?
January 1, 2012: What happens when alumni get involved at JMU? Learning, mentorship, internships, networking, resume building, career advice, connection.

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