News Archive: January 2021

Jan. 30 entry test weather update
January 30, 2021: At this time, there is severe weather (snow, sleet and freezing rain) forecasted for all of Sunday in our area and the entire East Coast.
Welcome Home!
January 29, 2021: We have made a number of changes this semester but one thing remains the same, personal responsibility and accountability.
Important entry testing updates
January 29, 2021: Due to the impending inclement weather, we have added time slots to the existing entry testing appointments for today (Friday) Jan. 29 and Saturday, Jan. 30.
Spring Semester Return To The Workplace
January 29, 2021: On Thursday, December 10, Governor Ralph Northam announced new, targeted measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 as new cases continued to rise.
Final entry testing details
January 27, 2021: All students living on campus must make an appointment to go to the Convocation Center before returning to their residence hall.
U.S. News picks four JMU programs for 2021 Best Online Master’s rankings
January 26, 2021: Four James Madison University online master’s degree programs were selected for the 2021 lists of the Best Online Master’s degree programs.
Alumna gives back to JMU in whatever ways she can
January 22, 2021: Alumna uses skills to give back to her university.
The value is in the process
January 22, 2021: As they await the status of their Fulbright applications, JMU seniors and alumni offer tips.
Telephone outage resolved
January 22, 2021: The intermittent issues with the ability to make and receive phone calls to and from off campus locations has been resolved.
Page County drug treatment court to launch with boost from JMU professor
January 22, 2021: With help from JMU Political Science professor Amanda Teye, Page County will launch of a new adult drug treatment court this spring.
Duke Hall exhibit to feature work of indigenous, contemporary artist
January 21, 2021: The work of multidisciplinary artist Skeena Reece will be on display at the Duke Hall Gallery of Fine Art at James Madison University.
Campaign Update: Because of you, great things are happening
January 16, 2021: The JMU Foundation's annual report shows continued growth in the endowment. And the first virtual Unleashed campaign event was a great success!
A fairy godmother on a mission
January 15, 2021: A JMU alumna is helping ease new college students' transition to dorm living.
Advice for a debt-free journey
January 15, 2021: Taylor Hayes ('15) offers personal finance advice based on her own experience.
Proceeding in a Dynamic Situation
January 15, 2021: We must proceed into the spring semester with vigilance and caution because there have been significant increases in the viral spread.
MLK Jr. event features expert on indigenizing climate justice
January 14, 2021: Dr. Michelle Montgomery from the University of Washington Tacoma will be the keynote speaker to kickoff MLK, Jr. Celebration Week.
Welcome to a new semester - 2021
January 12, 2021: We have been working hard to prepare for the Spring semester and we have made many changes to prepare.
Big grant funds investigation of life’s earliest stages
January 11, 2021: Undergraduate students will use genetics, molecular biology, mathematical modeling and artificial neural networks to model protein-DNA interactions.
Spring '21 Important Return to Workplace Information
January 11, 2021: As we begin the spring semester, it will be more critical than ever for JMU to provide students and the entire campus community with the best possible experience.
Statement about violence at the Capitol
January 8, 2021: James Madison University joins institutions and individuals across the country in condemning the violence in our nation’s capital this week.
COVID-19 Entry Testing Details
January 7, 2021: Upon return to campus, students will be expected to come to the Convocation Center prior to moving into their residence halls.

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