News Archive: February 2025

JMU BOV to meet for presidential search
March 11, 2025: The JMU Board of Visitors will conduct closed meetings for the sole purpose of interviewing candidates for president.
Building a big business in small batches
February 28, 2025: Mike Norwood ('89), founder of the Wears Woody apparel brand, is chasing his dreams while giving back.
JMU’s popularity among new students continues to soar
February 26, 2025: JMU's popularity among new students is at an all-time high yet again. The 44,782 undergraduate applications for the Class of 2029 marks JMU's first time topping the 44,000 mark.
Julie Flournoy ('89) pays it forward years after receiving life-changing gift
February 26, 2025: From receiving a life-changing gift to paying it forward, Julie’s story is a testament to the power of women supporting students.
Timeline highlights ‘Black Firsts’ at JMU
February 26, 2025: Black pioneers and initiatives paved the way for future generations of Dukes.
Read Across America: Q and A with Dr. Chelsey Bollinger
February 26, 2025: Dr. Chelsey Bollinger shares her insights on what we can do to ensure literacy remains a key focus in education.
Q and A with Sydney Stafford, Board of Visitors student rep
February 25, 2025: In her role as the Board representative, Sydney Stafford aims to enhance student engagement with university governance and advocate for student interests.
JMU, BRCC launch BR2JMU co-admission partnership
February 21, 2025: JMU and Blue Ridge Community College have launched the BR2JMU co-admission initiative.
A sanctuary for mindfulness and stress relief
February 19, 2025: Get to know the Serenity Center and the professor behind it
JMU researcher: Andean vicunas promote rapid ecosystem development
February 18, 2025: Biology professor Kelsey Reider says wild vicuñas are helping transform barren landscapes into nutrient-rich patches where new life can grow.
JMU maintains national research prominence
February 18, 2025: JMU has been recognized by the Carnegie Commission as a 2025 Research 2: High Spending and Doctorate Production institution.
You are invited to an afternoon tea
February 14, 2025: Take a break, sip some tea and unwind at JMU’s Tea Time — a campus tradition you won’t want to miss!
Board of Visitors summary of actions and discussions
February 14, 2025: The JMU Board of Visitors met Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in the Festival Conference and Student Center.
JMU accommodating students displaced by Garber Hall fire
February 14, 2025: JMU officials continue working to accommodate Garber Hall student residents after a fire impacted one suite of one section on the hall’s third floor.
JMU Board of Visitors to meet
February 7, 2025: The JMU Board of Visitors will meet on Friday, Feb. 14, at 8:30 a.m. in the Festival Conference and Student Center.
JMU presidential search committee to meet
February 5, 2025: The presidential search committee will meet in closed sessions Feb. 9 to Feb. 11.

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