Strengthening the commonwealth

Oct 10, 2025: Virginia’s first lady leads fireside chat on campus

Future-focused

Sep 22, 2025: President Jim outlines his vision for JMU and what it means to be an "entrepreneurial" leader.

Office of Creative Propulsion Launches Imagining America Open Forums

Sep 15, 2025: A catalyst for creativity, connection, and innovation

New library spaces will serve all JMU students

Sep 12, 2025: When Carrier Library reopens in Fall 2026, Dukes will discover new, specialized spaces designed to enhance learning.

JMU education professors awarded for research on AI

Jun 2, 2025: Amanda Gantt Sawyer and Marcus Wolfe from JMU’s College of Education were recently honored for their research on using AI in curriculum building.

JMU advancing well-being efforts as a Health Promoting Campus

Apr 18, 2025: As a health promoting campus, JMU is stepping efforts to promote well-being for people, place and planet.

From Madison to the first grade

Apr 15, 2025: At her 50th reunion, Faye Pleasants (’66) discovered a way to support future teachers at JMU — without breaking the bank.

Talent Development launches new leadership programs

Mar 14, 2025: New leadership courses for JMU employees seek to fill gaps in management training experience.

I’m Determined project empowers youth

Mar 7, 2025: The center helps them take charge of their futures through self-advocacy, leadership and confidence-building.

Read Across America: Q and A with Dr. Chelsey Bollinger

Feb 26, 2025: Dr. Chelsey Bollinger shares her insights on what we can do to ensure literacy remains a key focus in education.

Timeline highlights ‘Black Firsts’ at JMU

Feb 26, 2025: Black pioneers and initiatives paved the way for future generations of Dukes.

Alpha Sigma Lambda Inductees and ADP Intern Intros

Feb 4, 2025: For the Delta Tau chapter, students must have earned at least 24 credits at JMU to be eligible and have a GPA in the top 20% of our program. Inductees receive...

Lab School teaches by asking big questions

Jan 24, 2025: The state-funded program helps high-school students reach new heights, whether inside or outside the classroom.

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.

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.

A fun and fulfilling Fall for LLI

Apr 8, 2024: As I transition into retirement from my role as Director of the Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI), I am filled with a profound sense of gratitude. Over the past 2+ years, I have had the privilege of ...

10 High Fives for Youth Programs Summer Camps

Apr 7, 2024: Through the partnership with GEAR UP, Youth Programs was able to provide opportunities to students from high-poverty areas. Through this partnership, ...

Celebrate Good Times, Come On! Join the SPCE Celebrations

Feb 26, 2024: To learn more about SPCE's accomplishments over the past year, explore our...