SMAD seniors to show off their projects

Dec 5, 2022: Upper-level SMAD students will show their short films, mini-documentaries, advertising campaigns and interactive design projects in public presentations through Dec. 15.

Professor O’Reilly finishes new film 'Suspicious Minds'

Dec 1, 2022: Prof. Imelda O'Reilly has completed her latest film, "Suspicious Minds," which includes some Elvis, a little Wizard of Oz and lots of traditional Irish dance.

BSA gets down for Homecoming

Nov 28, 2022: Learn more about JMU's Black Student Alliance and what they offer.

SMAD alumni offer wisdom, support to students at SMAD Day '22

Nov 5, 2022: About 30 SMAD alumni returned to Harrison Hall last month to connect with students and provide career guidance.

The Breeze racks up major national journalism awards

Oct 31, 2022: The Breeze’s online news site was named a national Pacemaker and a Breeze sports editor’s story was named the national in-depth story of the year this weekend at a gathering of college media from across the country.

SMAD Day 2022 to feature plenty of career advice, networking

Oct 18, 2022: SMAD Day on Friday, Oct. 21, will allow students, alumni, faculty and staff to catch up — and offer students career connections.

Meet SMAD's newest professor: Dr. Elim Hernandez

Oct 12, 2022: As a new faculty member in the Creative Advertising concentration, Dr. Elim Hernandez seeks to challenge students to get out of their comfort zones.

A SMAD student's guide to studying abroad/away

Oct 11, 2022: With deadlines for study abroad applications approaching, here’s more information about the SMAD-centric programs in Los Angeles, London, Ireland and Urbino, Italy.

50 years after Bloody Sunday, speaker brings his account to JMU

Oct 6, 2022: Paul Doherty, founding member of the Bloody Sunday Justice Campaign, will discuss the shooting of protesters in Derry, which killed 13 including Doherty’s father. He will speak at 7 p.m. Oct. 18 in Harrison Hall 2105.

Former faculty advisers to The Breeze win inaugural Pioneer Awards

Oct 2, 2022: Two former SMAD faculty members and Breeze advisers, David Wendelken and the late Albert "Flip" DeLuca, were the only Virginia college media advisers to receive the national Collegiate Press Association awards.

SMAD senior gives JMU police cars a fresh look

Sep 26, 2022: When the JMU Police chief wanted an upgrade of the colors and design on the agency's vehicles, he turned to Andy Genese, a senior Interactive Design student.

JMU students take first place in the “Best of the Web/Best of Digital” national competition

Jul 28, 2022: A JMU duo has won first place in the Large School Individual/Team/Single Class app category at the 2022 AEJMC “Best of the Web/Best of Digital” competition for their app BookBuddy.

To cap it off

May 4, 2022: Competition benefits alumni network.

See the winners of the 2022 SMAD awards

Apr 25, 2022: In the first in-person ceremony since 2019, SMAD honored its top graduating seniors and announced tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships funded by alumni and supporters.

Skate of mind

Apr 25, 2022: Photographer alumnus brings his passions into focus.

Welcoming Latinx Studies Cohort

Apr 22, 2022: Following the success of the first College of Arts and Letters cohort hire in 2021, we are announcing our Latinx Studies Cohort.

Photojournalist Caroline Gutman to speak April 14

Apr 6, 2022: One of the award-winning photographers whose work is on display in Harrison Hall will talk about the power of photojournalism during an event at 4 p.m. April 14 in Darcus Johnson G008.

SMAD sponsors Reel Change Film Festival from April 11-14

Apr 5, 2022: The 8th annual Reel Change Film Festival returns to Court Square Theater between April 11-14 to showcase documentaries about issues relevant to JMU and Harrisonburg.

SMAD graduate selected as Fulbright semifinalist

Mar 27, 2022: Audrey Nakagawa, who graduated in 2021, is in the running for the prestigious program, which would send her to the Czech Republic to teach English.