News Archive: February 2019

Becoming a Blue Angel
February 27, 2019: Lt. James Cox (’05) discusses the path that led him to join the famed Navy flight demonstration squadron.
JMU students invited to intelligence hackathon
February 27, 2019: The design for the next innovation in high tech sleuthing equipment could come from a group of James Madison University students.
JMU Achieves Highest Level of Management Autonomy
February 22, 2019: Earning level three is the highest level of management autonomy for public institutions of higher education in VA.
SMAD professor wins 2019 Farrar Award
February 21, 2019: Dr. Gwyneth Mellinger has won the 2019 Farrar Award in Media & Civil Rights History for her article "An Idea Before Its Time: Charles S. Johnson, Negro Columnist."
Expert available to discuss teachers’ strikes
February 21, 2019: Bill White is available to discuss what causes teachers to go on strike, as well as the positive and negative effects they have on the education system.
JMU closed Wednesday, Feb. 20 due to weather
February 20, 2019: Due to the inclement weather, James Madison University will be closed on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019.
From JMU to SNL
February 20, 2019: Madison recently caught up with Alan Linic ('11), who is living his dream — and realizing a prophecy — as a writer for "Saturday Night Live."
Next Dean of Libraries Announced
February 20, 2019: James Madison University announces the appointment of the next dean of Libraries.
JMU professor spearheads RAM clinic
February 19, 2019: Remote Area Medical is an organization based in Knoxville, Tennessee that collaborates with host groups all around the country to hold its clinics.
Students to present at premier IT conference
February 18, 2019: Knupp and Allen will be the only undergraduate students presenting by themselves Wednesday, Feb. 20, at the EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative annual conference
Paralympic athletes to lead kinesiology lab
February 18, 2019: Three Paralympic athletes and three accomplished wheel chair basketball players from the Charlottesville Cardinals will lead a pair of Paralympic Skill Labs
Tackling tough issues—together
February 15, 2019: Communication studies professor Lori Britt teaches techniques to improve community dialogue.
Berkeley Glenn Elementary partners with JMU for energy activities
February 14, 2019: Students at Berkely Glenn Elementary School will examine where energy comes from, read books about energy,
Alumni advocate for JMU as Unleashed tour wraps successful trifecta of events
February 13, 2019: There are no limits to the possibilities when the JMU community is unleashed.
Chemistry professor earns $100,000 research award
February 13, 2019: Paul Raston, an assistant professor of Chemistry at James Madison University, has been awarded a $100,000 Cottrell Scholar Award.
ROTC luncheon to honor Vietnam veterans
February 12, 2019: James Madison University ROTC is hosting the 5th annual Vietnam War Commemoration Luncheon on Friday, February 15, from 10:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
JMU to name new residence hall after Paul Jennings, a Madison family slave
February 11, 2019: In Fall 2019, James Madison University will open a new residence hall that will be home to 500 students and bear the name Paul Jennings Hall.
Statement from JMU president on diversity and inclusion
February 11, 2019: JMU is firmly committed to a welcoming, inclusive and non-discriminatory environment.
Madison Vision Series speaker delivers message of hope
February 11, 2019: Society has been seriously broken in the past and remains fractured today, but there are ways to mend it, Justice John Charles Thomas says.
February 2019 Board of Visitors Summary of Actions & Discussions
February 8, 2019: The James Madison University Board of Visitors met Friday, February 8, 2019, in the Board Room of Madison’s Festival Conference and Student Center.
Experts can discuss aspects of Valentine's Day
February 6, 2019: Marketing professional and relationship expert can discuss retail trends and heartfelt gift giving for Valentine's Day.
JMU governing board to meet Friday (2019)
February 5, 2019: The JMU Board of Visitors will meet on Feb. 8
Students advocate for immunization programs
February 5, 2019: Four James Madison University nursing students and their advisor have been selected to attend the annual Shot@Life Champion Summit

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