News Archive: November 2024

Like father, like daughter: Game Changers run in Hodges family
December 2, 2024: Sara Hodges, an advisor in the Honors College, received the final Game Changer award for 2024 during Saturday's football game.
Overcoming great odds, refugee alumnus imagines a greener future
November 22, 2024: Entrepreneur Tan Nguyen (’92) pioneers food-waste solution.
JMU ISAT professor: ‘Tis the season to be sustainable
November 19, 2024: As the holiday season approaches, JMU ISAT professor Maria Papadakis encourages a more thoughtful approach to traditional festivities.
JMU, partner universities study ancient skeletons to understand health patterns
November 18, 2024: Studying ancient skeletons can help create specific health measures for different populations in the past, according to a recent study conducted by JMU researchers.
JMU opens Richard F. West Meteorite Collection
November 14, 2024: The James Madison University Mineral Museum, located in the Festival, has unveiled the Richard F. West Meteorite Collection.
Couple invests $2.5M to name new wing of Carrier Library
November 13, 2024: New wing of Carrier Library named through $2.5 million philanthropic gift.
Q and A with JMU’s Dr. Carole Nash
November 13, 2024: Dr. Carole Nash (’83) was recently appointed by Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin to the board of trustees of the Virginia Museum of Natural History.
JMU retention rates among nation’s highest
November 12, 2024: JMU recorded its highest retention rate since 2013 for the 2023 cohort of first-year, full-time, undergraduate students.
Dedicated JMU student advisors saluted as Game Changers
November 11, 2024: A pair of JMU academic advisors were honored as “Game Changers” for their dedication to students during Saturday’s football game against Georgia State.
JMU Presidential Home
November 11, 2024: On Friday, Nov. 8, the James Madison University Board of Visitors voted to move forward with studying the future of the university’s presidential home.
Student veteran discusses 'welcoming' JMU atmosphere
November 11, 2024: Garrett Stacy served five years in the U.S. Air Force before enrolling at JMU.
Students practice statecraft, diplomacy, negotiation skills
November 8, 2024: From strategy sessions to decision-making, simulation delivers high-impact learning experience.
Board of Visitors summary of actions and discussions
November 8, 2024: The JMU Board of Visitors met Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, in the Festival Conference and Student Center.
As Election Day approaches, Breeze TV gears up for coverage
November 1, 2024: Student news organizations band together to prepare for the upcoming election.
Voting made simple
November 1, 2024: With Election Day coming up, Dukes still have time to make sure their votes count.
JMU Board of Visitors to meet
November 1, 2024: The James Madison University Board of Visitors will meet on Friday, Nov. 8, at 8:30 a.m. in the Festival Conference and Student Center.

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