Health and Behavioral Studies News

Housekeeper Wendy Schwister goes above and beyond for OTCES

Housekeeper and certified mechanic, Wendy Schwister, has dedicated her time and knowledge to repairing OTCES' collection of bikes.

Vaccine infographic designed by and for JMU students

In the midst of COVID-19, students in HTH 245: Foundations of Infectious Diseases put together a friendly competition to design a COVID-19 vaccine infographic.

Psychology symposium took new form this year

In April, JMU psychology held its first virtual Student Research Symposium on Twitter. The event, typically held in-person, took an all new form this year due to the pandemic.

Health sciences alumni talk about publishing their research

Two health sciences alumni published their research

HSA students offer bilingual skills to Great Community Give

Two health services administration students, Devany Corvera and Odalys Hernandez, volunteered their Spanish language skills to help communicate the importance of community-based fundraising.

Health sciences senior headed to optometry school

"JMU has lived up to its academic reputation and more. I have found opportunities for personal growth and development not only academically, but also to expand beyond the classroom knowledge."

Occupational therapy program is next step for health sciences senior

Gerencser researched the health sciences program before visiting JMU, but it wasn't until she enrolled that she realized all of the opportunities the major has to offer.

JMU professor’s course on Audible is making listeners happy

In the two months since its publication, a JMU professor’s “happiness” course on Audible has a 4.7 rating out of 5.

Health sciences grad forges a future in medicine

Health sciences alumnus Evans Osuji (’17) found James Madison University a perfect setting to excel as both an academic and an athlete.

Rising to the occasion

The School of Nursing has a history of producing exceptionally qualified nurses able to meet the challenges of health care.

CHBS meeting focuses on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The faculty and staff of the College of Health and Behavioral Studies (CHBS) took a break from spring semester planning to hold a virtual meeting focused on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

Start 2021 with positive attitude, JMU researchers say

JMU psychology professors Ben Blankenship and Jaime Kurtz say there are a number of strategies to help make 2021 a positive year.

Program addresses sex ed for youth with disabilities

With a $2.87 million grant, the SexEdVA Program, part of IIHHS, will coordinate a network to address sex ed shortcomings for youth with disabilities.

Alumni Profile: social work alumna earns doctorate

Veronica Dillard ('10) reflects on her path leading to her doctoral degree including her time at JMU.

A chat with the CHBS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Director

BJ Bryson will serve as the inaugural CHBS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Director. She will serve as the point person for DEI in cultivating a college climate that is inclusive and equitable.

Health sciences grad plans medical career in underserved area

Ian Roy (’19) is currently pursuing a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree at Tufts University. Upon graduation, Roy will be pursuing a medical degree through the innovative Maine Track Program.

New JMU brain research could help understand Autism causes

The National Institutes of Health grant will enable the student-driven research team to study early neural networks.

Publication makes case to build and evaluate ethical reasoning programming

ERiA is a powerful example of JMU meeting its ethical obligation to offer should-be-effective programming and then confirming that in fact the programming was effective and impacted students in meaningful ways.

Election fatigue is real; JMU expert offers coping mechanisms

Psychology professor Ben Blankenship discusses what triggers people’s emotions and ways they can cope during elections.