News Archive: July 2019

Realizing the dream
July 31, 2019: Twenty-six members of the first graduating class of Valley Scholars are set to enter JMU as freshmen in the fall.
Overcoming the obstacles
July 25, 2019: These Valley Scholars overcame personal challenges to become the first in their families to go to college.
Caring for the creatures
July 24, 2019: Megan Reinertsen Ross (’96) is the first female director of Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo.
'Inspiring beyond measure'
July 24, 2019: Women for Madison event brings together alumnae for a weekend of fun, fellowship and inspiration.
Valley Scholars attend Slam Academy
July 24, 2019: Renowned poets, Lynne Procope and Jive Poetic will work with 15 Valley Scholars on expression through poetry and performance.
Camp Kindness Day at UREC
July 23, 2019: Camp UREC will participate in Camp Kindness Day—an event highlighting the practice of intentional kindness at American Camps.
Free creativity camp serves area children
July 18, 2019: Area children will perform and display art work Friday, July 26, at noon to conclude their week at the 2019 Furious Flower Creativity Camp.
JMU grad receives prestigious State Dept fellowship
July 17, 2019: JMU grad continues legacy of fallen U.S. diplomats through prestigious State Dept fellowship.
JMU researchers make promising find in appendage regeneration
July 17, 2019: Findings that may have important implications for regenerative medicine with the goal of one day inducing tissue regrowth have been published.
Unsung Heroes
July 16, 2019: Shining a light on people who work hard behind the scenes for JMU’s students.
JMU team to excavate local history
July 15, 2019: The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum will partner with the JMU department of sociology and anthropology to conduct their second archeological investigation.
Cartoonist looks back on career
July 10, 2019: John Rose ('86) is the cartoonist behind the Snuffy Smith comic strip.
JMU dietitian offers healthy summer eating tips
July 1, 2019: Now that summer is in full swing, here are some thoughts JMU dietetics professor Jennifer Walsh has on healthy eating.
JMU adopts living wage for full-time employees
July 1, 2019: James Madison University has adopted a living wage for its full-time employees.

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