News Archive: October 2018

DigiComm’s Mapping Justice Media Fellowship, Spring 2018
October 30, 2018: Learn more about DigiComm’s support for JUST 301: "Mapping Justice"
Madison Vision Series Hosts Former Political Figures
October 29, 2018: This series is bringing Congress to Campus to explore the deep partisan divide through open dialogue.
Gilliam family names JMU Center for Entrepreneurship in honor of late matriarch
October 27, 2018: The largest net commitment in JMU’s history names the JMU Center for Entrepreneurship in honor of leader and philanthropist Leslie Flanary Gilliam (’82).
Damicos establish chair for exceptional education
October 27, 2018: Damicos give $1 million to support the faculty in the College of Education who prepare graduates who will educate children with special needs.
Majors’ gift to encourage innovation, creativity, collaboration and entrepreneurship
October 27, 2018: Majors name the Major Laboratory for Innovation, Collaboration, Creativity and Entrepreneurship in the future College of Business Learning Complex.
Shelton shows how scholarships change lives
October 26, 2018: At the campaign launch, senior Centennial Scholar Katrina Shelton ('19 Biology and Pre-med) shares her story of homelessness, hope, and how a single email message made all the difference.
College of Business groundbreaking activities moved Inside
October 26, 2018: Due to weather, the College of Business Learning Complex groundbreaking event scheduled for October 26 has been moved inside to Sonner Hall.
JMU set to realize its vision as the national model for the engaged university
October 26, 2018: The launch of the Unleashed campaign will help JMU rise to greater prominence.
College of Business Announces Groundbreaking of Learning Complex
October 25, 2018: The construction of the College of Business Learning Complex will soon be underway with the upcoming groundbreaking ceremony.
QuadFest Events Continue in New Location
October 25, 2018: The JMU community is invited to continue the QuadFest Celebrations for Homecoming in a new location.
JMU Community Gives Back to Local Community
October 24, 2018: The JMU community will be lending a helping hand during Homecoming.
JMU is the most recommended university in the United States
October 24, 2018: Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education’s college rankings data confirms JMU students most likely in nation to suggest their school to friends and family
JMU to participate in food packing challenge
October 23, 2018: James Madison University will be represented by a seven-member team on Oct. 24.
Children’s author promotes inclusion
October 23, 2018: The James Madison College of Education will host children's author Angela Dominguez
Homecoming Celebrations Include QuadFest and Campaign Announcement
October 22, 2018: JMU continues its 2018 Homecoming celebrations with the community; plans to announce the second ever comprehensive fundraising campaign.
Talking about writing
October 19, 2018: Listen in on a conversation between celebrated novelists James McBride and John Grisham.
DigiComm presents at the International Writing Across Curriculum Conference
October 16, 2018: Learn more about DigiComm’s presentation at an international conference
JMU expert can discuss sexism in the workplace
October 16, 2018: Jennifer PeeksMease, a professor of communication studies at James Madison University, is an expert on intersections of identity and work
Opioid epidemic is health summit challenge
October 11, 2018: Nearly 200 JMU students will work in interdisciplinary teams Monday, Oct. 15 to formulate solutions to the national opioid crisis.
Female ROTC ranger breaks barriers
October 11, 2018: Brittani Butler has been selected as the first female in a decade to join JMU’s ROTC ranger group
Fireworks Display Next Week
October 11, 2018: In conjunction with the 2018 Homecoming activities, James Madison University will put on a brief fireworks display on Friday, October 26.
Literacy night encourages early learning
October 9, 2018: The College of Education will be co-hosting a Family Literacy Night in partnership with Elon Rhodes Early Learning Center
Empowering the Youth: Deborah Tompkins Johnson
October 8, 2018: Deborah Tompkins Johnson ('78) believes positive interactions can make a difference in the lives of troubled youth.
First Sustainable Energy Fair is Sunday
October 4, 2018: Tiny house, electric vehicles, solar home tour part of first Sustainable Energy Fair
JMU expert can discuss flu prevention
October 1, 2018: Audrey Burnett, an associate professor of health sciences at James Madison University, is an expert on infectious diseases and community health
MRDs prep for Macy's Parade
October 1, 2018: The JMU Marching Royal Dukes will return to New York City November 22 for their fourth appearance in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Advancing the Mission: Jamie Jones Miller
October 1, 2018: Jamie Jones Miller ('99) cultivates relationships between the Department of Defense and members of Congress.

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