A sanctuary for mindfulness and stress relief

Feb 19, 2025: Get to know the Serenity Center and the professor behind it

JMU researcher: Andean vicunas promote rapid ecosystem development

Feb 18, 2025: Biology professor Kelsey Reider says wild vicuñas are helping transform barren landscapes into nutrient-rich patches where new life can grow.

Dukes in discovery

Jan 13, 2025: The tools have changed, but the spirit of intellectual curiosity and engaged learning remains at Madison.

Dedicated JMU student advisors saluted as Game Changers

Nov 11, 2024: A pair of JMU academic advisors were honored as “Game Changers” for their dedication to students during Saturday’s football game against Georgia State.

Costa Rica study abroad explores wellness, community, longevity

Sep 11, 2024: Students and faculty “pura vida” in Costa Rica through academic, cultural and physical activities centered around understanding longevity and wellness.

A ‘catalyst’ comes home

Aug 22, 2024: Chemistry major-turned-entrepreneur Rick Kushel (’87) invests in student business-plan competition.

JMU chemistry professor honored for outstanding teaching

Jul 24, 2024: JMU chemistry professor Barbara Reisner has been honored with the 2024 James Flack Norris Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Teaching of Chemistry.

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.

New downtown mural memorializes professor and birder Charles Ziegenfus

Jun 18, 2024: The artwork pays tribute to the late math professor’s passion for ornithology in Virginia.

madiSTEM inspires the next generation of STEM leaders

Apr 12, 2024: The one-day conference attracted over 200 6th-8th grade girls from Virginia and surrounding states.