News Archive: December 2024

Campus: Then and now
January 10, 2025: How Madison’s creative team was able to bring JMU’s dramatic growth over the years into focus.
Where ecology and history meet
December 19, 2024: JMU duo promotes conservation in Malta
JMU football claims first bowl title in Boca Raton
December 19, 2024: A pair of quarterbacks who hadn’t led a scoring drive this season, led JMU to its first-ever bowl victory on Wednesday, Dec. 18.
JMU presidential search committee to meet
December 18, 2024: The presidential search committee will hold a closed session on Thurs., Dec. 19.
JMU names Zimmerman dean of the College of Arts and Letters
December 18, 2024: Traci Zimmerman, the interim dean of the College of Arts and Letters, has been named dean of the college.
Illuminating gifts through the years
December 17, 2024: Gifts in kind, from ancient Egyptian artifacts to rare, vintage comic books, have shaped the Madison Experience.
Ease holiday stress with mindfulness
December 13, 2024: Nutrition Services offers tips for having a healthy holiday season
JMU receives grants to transform work-study programs, expand internship opportunities
December 13, 2024: JMU has been awarded two grants by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia in collaboration with the Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership to improve federal work-study programs.
Presidential transition update - Dec. 13, 2024
December 13, 2024: At this stage, search committee members are thoroughly reviewing and rating the candidates under consideration.
Men’s Rugby Club 50th anniversary
December 12, 2024: As JMU Men's Rugby celebrates 50 years, its past players and coaches gifted current students five decades of knowledge and stories.
If this airplane could talk; JMU X-Labs students bring history to life
December 12, 2024: Last year, the First Air Force One Foundation posed a unique challenge to the students in JMU’s X-Labs program: come up with a plan to make First Air Force One accessible to the public.
Holiday greetings from President King
December 11, 2024: On behalf of my family, we wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday season.
Winter break safety precautions
December 11, 2024: The JMU Police Department would like to remind you to prepare before leaving Harrisonburg for the upcoming winter break.
JMU to recognize December 2024 graduates; Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares to deliver commencement speech
December 9, 2024: JMU will hold winter commencement at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, in the Atlantic Union Bank Center.
East Campus to resume normal operations
December 5, 2024: The repairs to the broken water line have been completed and operations will fully return to normal in the coming hours.
Warm a Winter Wish 2024
December 5, 2024: UREC hopes to fulfill people’s wishes with its holiday tree.
AI holiday cheer: Your personal shopping assistant
December 3, 2024: Artificial Intelligence is stepping in as an alternative personal shopping assistant this holiday season.
JMU earns recognition for student voting initiatives
December 3, 2024: JMU has been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting.

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