• HM Outstanding Senior - 2015 HM Outstanding Senior
    January 7, 2015: It has been said that "JMU is not just an institution of higher learning, it is a spirit, it is an atmosphere, it is a way of life I am glad to say that I have lived" -Alpha Spitzer, Class of 1937.
  • SRM Outstanding Senior - 2015 SRM Outstanding Senior
    January 7, 2015: Receiving the Outstanding Senior Award for Sport and Recreation Management really was a shock to me.
  • Proposed JMU Hotel & Conference Center Rendering 2015 Proposed Conference Center Moving Forward
    January 7, 2015: The idea of a new Hotel & Conference Center on campus at JMU is not a new one. For many years it has been in the plan by the university to add these facilities.
  • Precious Hall Scoring for the JMU Dukes 2015 Precious Hall Scores 1000 Points
    January 9, 2015: Junior guard Precious Hall (Tallahassee, Fla./Maclay School) eclipsed the 1,000-point plateau with her second 3-pointer of the game
  • Kristen Gratton Kristen Gratton Receives Rick Casey Scholarship
    January 16, 2015: Outstanding student and volunteer Kristen Gratton was the recipient of the Rick Casey Annual Scholarship Award.
  • Toia Giggetts after scoring her 1000th point with the Dukes - 2015 Toia Giggetts scores 1,000th point in JMU Career
    January 23, 2015: Toia Giggetts (Norfolk, Va./Lake Taylor) became the 28th player in program history to score 1,000 points in her career for the purple and gold.
  • Amy Bennet - ESPN recruiter Inside ESPN's intern program with Alumna Amy Bennett
    January 23, 2015: Alumna Amy Bennett currently recruits for ESPN's Production, Production Operations, Stats and Information and Social Media internship positions.
  • CMAA Conference Frame Pic 2014 CMAA Student Perspective
    January 29, 2015: Christina Dean is a Hospitality Management major at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. At JMU, She is involved in different clubs and organizations across campus including her position as Secretary for PCMA's JMU chapter.
  • Carolyn and Taylor of University Club visit Rev University Club Managers Speak to HM/SRM 201 Class
    February 6, 2015: University Club Managers speak in HM/SRM 201 Class
  • Jailyn Ford (SRM) Pitching a Game for the JMU Dukes in 2014 Ford earns CAA Pitcher of the Week
    February 19, 2015: James Madison junior softball player, Jailyn Ford, was honored by the Colonial Athletic Association as CAA Pitcher of the Week.
  • SLAM SINC 2015 SLAM Students Attend SINC Conference in D.C.
    February 23, 2015: More than 50 SLAM students in Sport & Recreation Management attended the Sport Industry Networking Conference (SINC) on February 20-21 in Washington, DC.
  • Group Photo in Dining Room at NSMH Conference 2014 Students represent Hospitality Management at NSMH Conference
    February 23, 2015: Thirteen students from Hospitality Management represented NSMH at the National Conference held on February 11-15, 2015 in Pittsburgh, PA.
  • default image SHSRM receives DEAP Award
    March 16, 2015: School of Hospitality, Sport & Recreation Management Receives the 2015 DEAP Award
  • Generation Y Leadership Award Generation Y Award
    March 9, 2015: Claire Richardson receives the Generatio Y Leadership Award
  • default image Natalie Street
    March 25, 2015: '12 HM Alum, Natalie Street, Named Manager of the Year at Omni Shoreham Hotel in D.C.
  • Jump Moves Event Jump Moves Unlimited
    March 10, 2015: This event was designed to teach jumpers and coaches basic to advanced skills in single rope, partner tricks, Double Dutch, and other long rope exercises devised to promote the sport and engage jumpers and children in a fun and healthy lifestyle.
  • default image Louis Nagy Sworn In as Substitute Judge
    March 23, 2015: A true highlight for Clerk Chaz this week was having the honor of swearing in Louis Nagy as a new substitute Judge of General and Juvenile Relations Court.
  • JMU Womens BB Team Champions JMU Captures Second-Straight CAA Title
    March 18, 2015: The top-seeded James Madison women's basketball team clinched its second Colonial Athletic Association Tournament championship in a row.
  • CPK Group - 2015 Harts Name SHSRM School
    March 24, 2015: Alumnus, G.J. & Heather Hart, have named the School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management with a gift of over $3 million.
  • CMAA Richmond - 2015 CMAA students attend VA chapter session
    April 15, 2015: CMAA Students Attend Richmond Education Session
  • SRM 436 Train SRM 436 Students Learn About Park And Playground Design
    April 8, 2015: The SRM 436 students (Facility and Event Management in Sport and Recreation), learned about park and playground design and playground safety as a component of the curriculum.
  • default image 2015 SRM Senior Send Off
    April 20, 2015: The Sport and Recreation Management faculty and students celebrated the senior class accomplishments with the 2015 SRM Senior Sendoff on Thursday, April 16 at JMU's Montpelier Room.
  • Jailyn Ford Pitching for JMU 2015 Jailyn Ford (SRM) Throws Perfect Game
    April 16, 2015: GREENVILLE, N.C. - History was made for the James Madison softball team as junior Jailyn Ford (SRM Major) threw the program's first-ever perfect game while also breaking the career strikeout record to cap off a doubleheader sweep against East Carolina...
  • Ability Olympics Participants in the JMU pool - 2015 Ability Olympics hosts more than 150 youth on JMU Campus
    April 19, 2015: More than 150 youth converged onto the James Madison University campus April 17-18 for Ability Olympics, a two-day, free event for youth with disabilities as well as their siblings and friends.
  • Joseph Kuykendall at NCAA Final Four in 2015 Joseph Kuykendall (SRM) Volunteers at NCAA Final Four
    April 21, 2015: Joseph Kuykendall (SRM Major) volunteered at the NCAA Final Four to work with the Media Coordination Team (Indiana Host Committee)to make sure all media operations ran smoothly.
  • Stephanie Finely montage for Inside Lacrosse - 2015 Stephanie Finley Earns Preseason All-American Honors
    May 6, 2015: Over the summer, Finley tried out for the U.S. National Team and was selected as a member of the 38-player roster along with JMU assistant coach Emily Garrity and 2007 JMU grad Kelly (Berger) Rabil.
  • McPherson Rookie Of the Year 2015 McPherson Named CAA's Top Rookie
    May 21, 2015: RICHMOND, Va. - Freshman second baseman Kyle McPherson, a Sport & Recreation Management major, of the JMU baseball team has been named the Colonial Athletic Association Rookie of the Year
  • GJ Hart with Student 2015 GJ Hart Visits HM Class
    May 21, 2015: After the December 2013 commencement address, the executive chairman, chief executive officer and president of California Pizza Kitchen was back on campus.
  • Dave Shonk at NASSM 060215 SRM Faculty attend the 2015 NASSM Conference
    June 15, 2015: Four faculty from the JMU Sport and Recreation Management program attended the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) Conference on June 2-6, 2015 in Ottawa, Canada.
  • Study Abroad Brazil 2015 Short study abroad trip provides long list of unforgettable experiences
    June 17, 2015: How much can students learn in a study abroad trip lasting just one week?More than what can be learned in an entire semester, says Jordan Clevey, one of nine JMU students who spent seven days in Brazil in May studying the ways the South American...
  • Kuykendall gives basketball demonstration to children in Ghana SRM Student Joseph Kuykendall travels to Ghana, Africa
    July 27, 2015: Joseph Kuykendall (SRM '16) traveled with "Managers on a Mission" group to help run a sports camp for the villages and orphanages in Ghana, Africa.
  • JMU McCool Award Photo 2015 HM receives McCool Award at ICHRIE Conference
    August 18, 2015: Hospitality Management receives the 2015 McCool Breakthrough Award at 2015 ICHRIE Conference held in Orlando, Florida on July 27- August 1, 2015.
  • Gym and Trainers JMU SRM Ranked #36
    September 22, 2015: JMU Sports and Recreation Management Program ranked #36 in the Nation for Most Affordable Urban School.
  • Ecolab visits HM 211 in 2015 Ecolab visits HM 211
    October 14, 2015: Ecolab College Recruiter, Jennifer Friedman and Territory Sales Manager Andrew Keys, along with HM Seniors, Josh Marshall and Jack Martin (future Ecolab Sales Managers) spoke to HM 211 about the opportunities Ecolab has to offer.
  • NFCA Softball Jailyn Ford and Ashley Samuels 2015 Three Dukes Named NFCA All-America Scholar-Athletes
    October 8, 2015: A pair of James Madison softball returners and one newcomer were recognized this week for their academic success as senior Jailyn Ford (SRM '16), sophomore Ashley Samuels and freshman Savannah Wood all picked up National Fastpitch Coaches Association...
  • Strategic Planning Meeting 2015 Hart School Holds Retreat for Strategic Planning
    October 12, 2015: August 20-21 were not the first days of classes; however, all Hart School faculty were around a table, involved in discussing The Hart School Strategic Plan.
  • Team Miller - 2014 2015 Homecoming Kettle Chip Competition
    October 14, 2015: Twelve teams competed in the 2015 Aramark Homecoming Kettle Chip Competition. The winning team will have their chips featured at the JMU Homecoming game on October 24th and second place team featured at the JMU Home game on November 21.
  • Algers and Harts with Duke Dog at Hart School Unveiling 2015 Hart School Unveiling
    October 20, 2015: Cause for celebration on Godwin Field Friday night as Heather Hart and JMU President Jon Alger dropped the curtain to reveal the logo for The Hart School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management.
  • default image National Student Ed Conference Boston 2015
    November 6, 2015: JMU Students along with VT students, attended the National Student Education Conference in Boston
  • HM students at New York Show Feed HM students at New York Show
    November 8, 2015: Nine Hospitality Students from the JMU Hart School attended the 2015 New York International HX Hotel Show held at the Marriott Marquis.
  • default image Blaine Stewart on His Father's Legacy
    December 22, 2015: Blaine Stewart (SRM'17) talks about how impactful his dad, Bill Stewart, help shape NFL coach Tomlin (Steelers Head Coach) and NFL players.
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