News Archive: September 2017

September Photos of the Month
September 30, 2017: University Photography's selection of photos for the month of September
Board of Visitors Summary of Actions & Discussions
September 29, 2017: The James Madison University Board of Visitors met Friday, Sept. 29, 2017, in the Board Room of Madison's Festival Conference and Student Center.
A lasting impression
September 27, 2017: At a time when many people and countries are divided, a new mural outside the Center for Global Engagement emphasizes unity and togetherness.
Concert to benefit disaster victims
September 26, 2017: Student groups combine forces with United Way to assist victims of recent natural disasters
JMU Joins Growth4VA Campaign
September 25, 2017: JMU joins higher education and business alliance to invest in universities to stimulate economic growth
Now showing: Law school
September 21, 2017: For Tre Allen ('16), Michigan State College of Law seems a logical step after what he calls his superior preparation at JMU.
Surprise entrepreneur
September 21, 2017: A computer information systems major and Spanish minor, Allison Zeppuhar ('17) got a huge push to start her own company during one of her first JMU business classes.
The finest kind of dreamer
September 21, 2017: Casey Martin Klein ('17) is a big dreamer with the talent and work ethic to back it up. His Madison Experience is a testimonial to the power of skill and desire.
So many stories yet to tell
September 20, 2017: Rachel Petty ('17) used her JMU tenure to take advantage of every opportunity she could to become a better writer.
Poised to guide the future
September 20, 2017: Allison Rhoten plan to impact thousands of lives in her native southwest Virginia, thanks in part to the teacher training preparation she is getting at JMU.
Dr. Ronald Carrier, JMU's fourth president, passes away
September 19, 2017: Dr. Carrier, 85, catapulted James Madison University to national prominence during his 27-year presidency.
JMU No. 2 Best Public Regional U. in the South; No. 3 Most Innovative
September 12, 2017: Undergraduate business and engineering programs also get nod, both moving up in U.S. News' annual College Ranking
JMU wins civic learning and community engagement award
September 11, 2017: AASCU honors work of state colleges and universities in areas of excellence and innovation
Pulling up on his own bootstraps
September 11, 2017: Senior Michael Johnson has worked his way through college with the goal of becoming an Army nurse.
First day of school
September 11, 2017: The new academic year kicked off with lots of smiles, school spirit and appreciation.
JMU entrepreneurs dominating
September 11, 2017: Students involved with the Center for Entrepreneurship at JMU are winning top competitions because of interdisciplinary collaboration across campus.
Creating 'magic'
September 11, 2017: The JMU chapter of Camp Kesem hosted its first summer camp in August for children affected by a family member's bout with cancer.
James Madison University recognized for excellence in assessment
September 8, 2017: JMU was recognized for conducting comprehensive assessments of student learning as a means to advance student success
JMU innovation earns high praise
September 7, 2017: A JMU maker space that encourages and facilitates cross-disciplinary courses has received a Governor's Technology Award.
Champions Again
September 7, 2017: JMU earns national honor for diversity efforts
JMU Statement on the Discontinuation of DACA
September 5, 2017: Our university community will continue to be deeply committed to values of inclusion, access, and diversity.

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