Creative research highlight: Dennis Beck

Jan 28, 2025: A look into JMU theatre professor Dennis Beck’s new co-authored research on theatre in East Central Europe

JMU professor, students to design pioneering energy source

Jan 27, 2025: ISAT professor Cheng Li and his students are helping design a cutting-edge marine microbial fuel cell to power ocean sensors with clean energy.

If this airplane could talk; JMU X-Labs students bring history to life

Dec 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. 

JMU, partner universities study ancient skeletons to understand health patterns

Nov 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 partner Virginia Clean Cities receives $3.5 million EPA grant

Oct 31, 2024: Virginia Clean Cities at JMU has received a $3.5 million grant from the EPA to work with UPS on replacing diesel trucks with trucks that run on clean fuels.

Exploring the volunteer’s dilemma

Sep 26, 2024: Madison Scholar leads presentation on her research and expertise.

Undergraduate Research Journal publishes banking team’s paper

Sep 25, 2024: Banking team assesses impact of interest-rate changes.

Tackling global diplomacy

Sep 17, 2024: The new College of Arts and Letters Diplomacy & Defense Lab, under the leadership of Bernie Kaussler, professor of political science, enables students to apply classroom learning to real-world problems.

Uncovering history: Archaeology at JMU

Sep 17, 2024: Anthropology Professor Dennis Blanton and his students are finding pieces of the puzzle that is human history.

Writing the fantastic, scholastic, and real

Sep 17, 2024: Sofia Samatar, associate professor of english, balances her award-winning writing career with her equally successful teaching and research.

More dynamic Leadership Library makes its debut

Aug 29, 2024: Leadership Instruments Library cited as “signature contribution.”

Congressman Ben Cline tours School of Nursing

Aug 21, 2024: Congressman Ben Cline visited the JMU School of Nursing Wednesday to receive feedback from students in the online doctoral program.

Dukes return to Capitol Hill

Jul 15, 2024: JMU hosted approximately 100 alumni and federal staff members at the 18th edition of “JMU on the Hill,” a reception held last month in Washington, D.C.

JMU math professor awarded for excellence in undergraduate mentorship

Jul 10, 2024: Caroline Lubert was recently selected for this year’s Mathematical, Computing, and Statistical Sciences Division Advanced Career Faculty Mentor Award.

JMU president, staff to host 2024 JMU on the Hill reception in D.C.

Jun 10, 2024: JMU President Jonathan R. Alger and university staff will share the latest JMU accomplishments at the 2024 JMU on the Hill reception from 6-8 p.m., June 11

Charting a new course

Apr 25, 2024: A collaborative approach enhances the 14th Annual Interdisciplinary African, African American & Diaspora Studies (AAAD) Conference.

CHBS professor leads Psychology student in unique FYRE project

Apr 19, 2024: Health sciences professor Asmita Mhaskar formed a mentorship with freshman Emily Hoder through the FYRE program, where they research an interesting cross-disciplinary iniquity on music and health.