Respect and caring: JMU graduate shows that it matters

Oct 22, 2024: Hannah Martin, a Master of Arts in Teaching graduate, fostered healthy teacher-student relationships that helped all her students graduate on time.

Graduate school was one of the most transcendent academic experiences of my life: building a dream career

Oct 21, 2024: Nina Varma, '19 found her dream career as a Scrum Lead at NBCUniversal through the skills she gained in her graduate studies in Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication.

PA Student Society receives $10,000 grant to support Suitcase Clinic

Oct 18, 2024: The JMU Physician Assistant Student Society (PASS) receives at $10,000 grant to support the Suitcase Clinic, a healthcare organization dedicated to improving the health of homeless individuals in the Harrisonburg area.

Assessment and Measurement faculty and students travel to the NERA annual meeting

Oct 16, 2024: Assessment and Measurement PhD and Psychological Sciences MA students and faculty travel to the 2024 Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Educational Research Association.

How I stay organized in grad school

Oct 7, 2024: Graduate student Dardanë Halimi shares how staying organized in grad school led to good grades, less stress and a more fulfilling experience.

Collaborative leadership: JMU MPA program appoints co-directors

Sep 11, 2024: The JMU MPA program is utilizing a new leadership approach and has appointed Dr. Rob Alexander and Dr. Sombo Muzata as its directors. The directors share their thoughts on how they will move the program forward

School of Nursing hosts international health care advocacy summit

Sep 10, 2024: Nursing hosted students and faculty from Stellenbosch University in South Africa as part of the Healthcare Policy Advocacy Summit, an International Network of Universities nursing collaborative.

JMU celebrates inaugural ‘Game Changer’

Sep 9, 2024: Doreen Liccione (’92), an academic adviser in the CoB, is recognized as a “Game Changer” for her outstanding work benefiting JMU Athletics.

The Graduate School Alumni Newsletter: Fall 2024

Sep 1, 2024: Fall 2024 Graduate School Alumni Newsletter

The unsung heroes of democracy

Aug 23, 2024: Educator Wesley Hedgepeth (’08, ’09M) reveals the transformative power of social studies teachers.

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.

Rehab reimagined: Alumna honored for innovations in stroke recovery

Aug 14, 2024: Occupational Therapy graduate receives the Innovation Award from NBCOT for her groundbreaking work in stroke rehabilitation.

JMU MFA graduate named VMFA Visual Arts Professional Fellow

Jun 25, 2024: Yulin Yuan (’24M) of SADAH’s MFA program received a 2024-2025 Visual Arts Professional Fellowship from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

Ethical Leadership and Professionalism from Italy to Africa

Jun 20, 2024: The U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa team shares their advice on leadership and professionalism in an ever-changing workplace with the EUPS 2024 cohort.

Santi Apostoli

Jun 20, 2024: Marisol Powell ('24) writes about her experience living in Florence and visiting the city's most ancient religious sites.

Fostering Innovation in the Middle East

Jun 20, 2024: Alexandra Wilson Tuman ('24) interviews Christina Craver ('12) about her experiences living and working in Dubai, to highlight the benefits and challenges of living and working abroad.

Letter from the Director

Jun 20, 2024: Our alumni survey speaks to how our graduates value their time in this program.

Modeling the Way with Model EU

Jun 20, 2024: Noah Buracker ('24) shares his perspective on serving as the High Representative/Vice President during the 2023 Model EUP Simulation and embracing cultural exchange and international networking.

Bridging Skies and Borders

Jun 20, 2024: EUPS alumna, Liz Hammer ('14), the Chief of Air and Space at the U.S. Embassy in London, shares her insight on professional growth and career development from across the pond.

The Graduate School Alumni Newsletter: Summer 2024

Jun 18, 2024: Summer 2024 Alumni Newsletter

JMU recognized by the Carnegie Elective Classification for Leadership for Public Purpose

Jun 14, 2024: JMU is one of 25 institutions to receive this recognition.

CSPA learning improvements recognized with Provost Award

May 30, 2024: Strategic improvements in the structure and curriculum of the College Student Personnel Administration program were recognized.

JMU awards record number of doctoral degrees

May 10, 2024: The numbers reflect the university’s new designation as an R2 Doctoral University with high research activity.

Recent graduate alumnus receives international recognition

May 9, 2024: Graduate student Sophia Park recognized by international organization.

Transforming challenges into opportunities

May 1, 2024: Huda and Shamsuddin, graduate students from Afghanistan, defy limits, shaping a narrative of resilience and hope amid challenges.

Announcing the 2024 Public Service Awards honorees

Apr 23, 2024: Public Service Awards at James Madison University has announced the 2024 honorees, recognizing four Valley residents for their exemplary public service work.

What am I looking forward to this summer?

Apr 17, 2024: Dardanë shares her excitement and plans for this summer break!

Culture of opportunity

Apr 11, 2024: Leadership professors discuss key to success for JMU alumni.

Army veteran keeps women’s military contributions alive

Mar 29, 2024: Amelia Underwood (’13M) teaches classes on leadership and American military history as well as an Honors course, American Women at War.

My favorite places to study

Mar 27, 2024: Dardanë shares her favorite study spaces, on and off campus.

‘Unidentified Woman’

Mar 21, 2024: SADAH professor of art Corinne Diop exhibits a collection of work in Staunton gallery.

Applied Nutrition student elected as student representative to national accrediting council

Mar 18, 2024: Kaitlyn Good, a first-year graduate student, was selected to serve as student representative for the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics.

New in 2024: Learning Design & Technology

Mar 7, 2024: JMU's Learning Design & Technology program prepares students to lead positive change in education and beyond.

The Graduate School Alumni Newsletter: Winter 2024

Mar 1, 2024: Winter 2024 Alumni Newsletter

PA Program graduates pass board certification exam with 94% pass rate

Mar 1, 2024: The PA Program’s class of 2023 passed the PANCE at a 94% pass rate.

Human Performance Lab generates high-quality research, student-professor collaborations

Feb 28, 2024: Kinesiology’s Human Performance Lab fosters student and faculty collaboration in conducting and publishing exercise and health-related research.

Fresh faces on the front lines of tax compliance

Feb 27, 2024: Program is yet another example of JMU’s emphasis on gaining real-world experience.

Navigating paths: A double Duke’s journey from JMU English to assistant editor

Feb 26, 2024: Mattie Montgomery (’18, ’22M) shares insights into her transformative experiences, highlighting impactful classes and professors that shaped her perspective.

Doctoral counseling program gets rave reviews

Feb 21, 2024: A new approach to earning a doctorate at JMU is opening doors for adult students who already have busy lives.

Graduate student leads environmental change in Kosovo

Feb 14, 2024: Marigona Gashi leads a transformative initiative to promote recycling and sustainability in Kosovo.

Nursing partnership with Ghana set to strengthen nursing fields here and abroad

Feb 14, 2024: Ten students in JMU’s School of Nursing visited Ghana over winter session for a ten-day study abroad that will impact their futures as nurses and global citizens.

MBA program climbs to No. 18 in national rankings

Feb 7, 2024: Standing among MBA programs continues to rise.

Overcoming post-holiday homesickness as an international graduate student

Feb 7, 2024: Tips from an international student's experience on overcoming post-holiday homesickness.

Military, dependents find support through JMU VALOR

Dec 18, 2023: Dukes cheerleader, ROTC cadet and Marine veteran Jonah Posada will have a unique perspective on Dec. 23 as he cheers on JMU in its first bowl game: the Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth, Texas.

Lessons from my first semester as a grad student

Dec 14, 2023: Dardanë’s first semester as an international graduate student at JMU.

English professor Brooks E. Hefner gives talk in Morocco

Dec 6, 2023: English professor and director of Graduate Studies Brooks E. Hefner spoke at the Tangier American Legation Museum in Morocco.

A weekend trip to Washington, D.C.

Dec 5, 2023: A weekend of history and friendship in the heart of D.C.

The Picture of a Journey to Florence

Nov 30, 2023: New EUPS professor at JMU Florence campus, Christine Bakker, PhD, shares her professional journey, her experience working for the European Commission, and how she came to live in Florence, Italy full-time.

A Window into the Consulting World

Nov 30, 2023: Married JMU alumni, Mr. Richard Shapiro and Mrs. Alexis Shapiro stop by Florence, Italy to lead a consulting workshop and share their professional advice with the EUPS cohort.

JMU Duke Puts Down Roots in Italy

Nov 30, 2023: JMU Semester in Florence alumnus, Mr. Andrew Spannaus, speaks with students about his experience living in Milan and building a successful international career.

Il Conventino

Nov 30, 2023: Across the Ponte Vecchio, this historical social hub bridges cultures and communities.

A Changing Environment

Nov 30, 2023: The EUPS program ensures students are ready to enter the rapidly changing job market with practical experience.

U.S. State Department releases Open Doors® Report

Dec 4, 2017: Funded by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Open Doors® annually presents a comprehensive report on the mobility of students in U.S. higher education, both inbound and outbound.

ISSS hosts international students for annual Thanksgiving meal

Dec 1, 2017: In a tradition dating back over 10 years, ISSS hosted international students for a Thanksgiving meal.