News Archive: February 2024

Finding their home
February 29, 2024: Black alumni share their “JMU WHY?”
College of Education expert extols importance of reading
February 29, 2024: Literacy skills form the foundation of all learning, a JMU education professor says as Read Across America Day approaches on Saturday.
Activity will keep the heart healthy, JMU expert says
February 26, 2024: Remaining active is the key to improving heart health along with limiting sedentary time, says Trent Hargens, a professor of kinesiology.
Redefining mental health days
February 23, 2024: JMU faculty challenge students to redefine how they use their mental health days.
Doctoral counseling program gets rave reviews
February 21, 2024: A new approach to earning a doctorate at JMU is opening doors for adult students who already have busy lives.
BOV’s Fiorina challenges JMU community on Giving Day
February 16, 2024: BOV member issues Giving Day challenge in honor of JMU VP
Turning the first page
February 16, 2024: Rachel McRady (’11) promotes her debut novel in a place she loves.
Board of Visitors summary of actions and discussions
February 16, 2024: The JMU Board of Visitors met Friday, Feb. 16, 2024 in the Festival Conference and Student Center.
JMU Board of Visitors to meet Friday
February 15, 2024: The JMU Board of Visitors will meet on Friday, Feb. 16 at 8:30 a.m. in the Festival Conference and Student Center.
Study shows JMU provides significant economic benefits to Harrisonburg, the Shenandoah Valley and Virginia
February 15, 2024: The university's overall impact in fiscal year 2022 was nearly $800 million.
Economic impact report highlights JMU’s evolution as a university
February 15, 2024: The report illustrates how JMU already has achieved R2 Doctoral University status.
JMU expert says women remain unaware of heart risk factors
February 15, 2024: Cardiovascular disease kills more women than cancer, but a JMU expert says women still remain unaware of risk factors.
JMU professor had key role in founding National Black MBA Association
February 15, 2024: Accounting professor Alexander Gabbin had a key role in founding the National Black MBA Association.
Despite Carrier Library closure, study spaces abound on campus
February 7, 2024: With Carrier Library under construction and mid-terms on the horizon, students will be looking for places to study throughout the spring semester.
Still reaching for the moon
February 6, 2024: JMU professor Mark Rooker’s artistic mission fell short of the moon, but the experience has been out of this world.
JMU to host legislative reception in Richmond
February 2, 2024: JMU will host a legislative reception from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 6 in The Library of Virginia in Richmond.
JMU accepted into State Department refugee program
February 1, 2024: JMU will welcome two refugee students from Africa as part of the university’s acceptance into a new State Department program.

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