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Behavioral health provider shortage addressed by JMU program

Behavioral health providers in six counties in central Virginia will get a helping hand from 100 JMU graduate psychology students.

Can songbirds rise above din of 17-year cicada?

JMU biologist Dana Moseley is doing research to find out if songbirds can change their tunes to compete with 17-year cicadas.

During “Shark Week,” don’t forget funky paddlefish

While sharks are taking the spotlight next week on Discovery Channel, the weird paddlefish deserves some attention too.

JMU announces new School of Professional and Continuing Education

The School of Professional and Continuing Education will build on JMU’s successful efforts to provide education, programming and experiences for all ages.

JMU Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship announces new director

The Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship is honored to welcome Suzanne Bergmeister as its next executive director.

June 2021 Board of Visitors summary of action and discussions

The James Madison University Board of Visitors met Thursday, June 24 and Friday, June 25 at Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg, Virginia.

JMU Board of Visitors to meet Thursday, Friday

The James Madison University Board of Visitors will meet Thursday and Friday, June 24-25, 2021 at Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg.

New research to illuminate Latino COVID-19 experience

A team of James Madison University researchers has been awarded a grant to study the impact of COVID-19 on Spanish-speaking communities across Virginia.

JMU students finish strong in national wind energy competition

Awards for this year's competition were announced June 11, with the JMU team placing fourth overall among 13 teams from across the country.

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Featured Stories

Ten purple-and-gold summer reads
Check out these 10 titles either written or edited by JMU alumni and faculty members.
Summer Springboard puts ‘Welcome to the Family’ in action
Summer Springboard is a special one-day event that offers the newest JMU Dukes answers to their most pressing questions and a healthy dose of the JMU vibe.
JMU Softball gets exuberant welcome home after making history
Several hundred fans showed up to celebrate the team’s historic achievement in Oklahoma City.
Black representation in comics
Through donations and grants, JMU Libraries has amassed one of the premier Black comic book collections in academia.
CMSS relocating to Student Success Center
The move, which will take place in June, underscores JMU’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as part of the Madison Experience.
21st Birthday Program helps students celebrate safely
Health Center program works with local businesses to promote safe 21st birthday celebrations for students.
Rewriting Virginia's Constitution
A.E. Dick Howard and retired Virginia Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth A. McClanahan discuss the 1971 rewriting of the Virginia Constitution.
Relay For Life makes difference in fight against cancer
Event honors cancer survivors and those who lost their lives to the disease.
Tradition lives on
The Spirit Rock has been a fixture on the Festival Lawn for 10 years.