News Archive: August 2020

Cautious Optimism
August 28, 2020: Welcome to another year at James Madison University, one that obviously has started unlike any other in the 112-year history of the institution.
Let's do this together
August 26, 2020: We want to reiterate that the public health and well-being of our students, faculty and staff are our top considerations.
Battling the pandemic
August 26, 2020: Clair Blacketer (’10) leads an international charge to bring reliable data to COVID-19 researchers.
JMU Launches COVID-19 Dashboard
August 25, 2020: JMU has published a COVID-19 dashboard that will show a number of data points, including positive cases in JMU students and employees.
Sharing the wisdom
August 24, 2020: Author uses new book as a platform to raise money and bring attention to current events.
JMU Supply Chain Club sends medical supplies to Africa
August 24, 2020: The JMU Supply Chain Club team will load the second of two 40-foot containers with medical supplies destined for Africa on Tuesday, August 25.
University Response to the Defacement of Spirit Rock
August 21, 2020: This kind of vandalism does not constitute protected speech and will not be tolerated, and cameras have been installed that are aimed at the rock.
Welcoming back students
August 21, 2020: Campus is coming back to life and first-year students begin moving into their on-campus housing today.
JMU once again recognized as one of nation's top colleges
August 18, 2020: JMU continues to be recognized by The Princeton Review as one of the nation's best institutions for higher education.
Policy and process updates made due to new Title IX regulations
August 17, 2020: The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights released new Title IX regulations in May 2020 with an effective date of Aug.14.
Business incubator helping startups navigate uncertainty
August 17, 2020: Richmond-based Startup Virginia remains committed to executing its mission and supporting its members during the pandemic.
Strong hemp growth boosts JMU-led research consortium
August 13, 2020: A crop of Canadian hemp is flourishing on a farm east of Harrisonburg where a James Madison University professor continues his research.
JMU prepared for the return of students
August 11, 2020: Faculty and staff have been working tirelessly to prepare for the return of JMU students beginning Aug 21 when the first wave of freshmen arrive.
A big heart in the Big Apple
August 10, 2020: Doctor's sense of community, personalized care and devotion to service was nurtured during his time at JMU.
Sisters in Session sheds light on driving change at JMU
August 6, 2020: Members of Sisters in Session write about the organization for women from African/Africana and Black descent.

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