For star gazers, winter offers lots to see, prime conditions

Dec 20, 2022: With the arrival of the winter solstice, it’s the perfect time to grab a pair of binoculars or a telescope and check out the stars and planets.

JMU professor offers tips to conserve energy, money in winter

Dec 19, 2022: Bitter cold is heading to the central Shenandoah Valley this week, but cranking up the thermostat could have some costly repercussions.

2022: A JMU news look back

Dec 19, 2022: A moment of appreciation for the tremendous accomplishments of 2022. 

JMU will open at 10 a.m. due to inclement weather

Dec 15, 2022: Due to the inclement weather, JMU will open at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 15.

JMU researcher gives some tips for starting 2023 with a positive attitude

Dec 14, 2022: JMU psychology professor Ben Blankenship says there are a number of strategies to help make 2023 a positive year.

JMU to recognize December 2022 graduates

Dec 14, 2022: The commencement ceremonies will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2022.

Records fall

Dec 14, 2022: The numbers are in and—for the second straight year—the record books are being rewritten when it comes to popularity among students hoping to land a place in the next class of JMU Dukes.

Gift an experience this year

Dec 9, 2022: For those interested in a live arts performance, the Forbes Center has a wealth of offerings.

Expert can discuss recognizing, coping with grief during the holidays

Dec 7, 2022: The holiday season can be a time of great joy, but also a time of grief, a reminder of holidays past that no longer include loved ones.

JMU professor named art educator of the year

Dec 7, 2022: The Virginia Art Education Association has named Karin Tollefson-Hall, a professor of art education, its art educator of the year.

Tips for handling hard conversations at holidays

Nov 30, 2022: Professor Rob Alexander, co-director of the Institute for Constructive Advocacy and Dialogue at JMU offers advice for how to navigate difficult situations as people gather this holiday season.

James Madison University Police Department to roll out crisis intervention program

Nov 28, 2022: The JMU Police Department is launching a new program to incorporate mental health professionals as co-responders to emergency calls.

Board of Visitors summary of actions and discussions

Nov 18, 2022: The James Madison University Board of Visitors met Friday, November 18, 2022 in the Festival Conference and Student Center.

JMU expert: What to expect this holiday shopping season

Nov 16, 2022: This holiday shopping season will not be a repeat of last year’s.

JMU Board of Visitors to meet this week

Nov 14, 2022: The JMU Board of Visitors will meet Friday, Nov. 18  at 8:30 a.m. in the Festival Conference and Student Center.

Message of Support to UVA and Our Community

Nov 14, 2022: Our hearts go out to our friends and colleagues at the University of Virginia upon the tragic news of the shooting on Grounds last night.

JMU officially opens center to support first-generation college students

Nov 10, 2022: James Madison University has taken the next step to open its Center for First-Generation Students.

JMU researcher: Animals speeding up climate change dynamics

Nov 3, 2022: Working at elevations as high as 17,700 feet, JMU biology professor Kelsey Reider will begin looking into the role vicuña are having.

Go Dukes, Go Vote!

Nov 2, 2022: Voting is one of our most important responsibilities as engaged citizens, especially at the university named for the Father of the US Constitution. So get out there and vote on Election Day!

JMU joins Shenandoah Valley Airport in welcoming Contour Airlines to the Valley

Nov 1, 2022: Representatives from James Madison University were proud to participate in the inaugural flight of Contour Airlines from Shenandoah Valley Airport (SHD).

The science of chills and thrills

Oct 26, 2022: JMU researcher’s career revolves around Halloween themes.

JMU to host influential Civic Engagement Institute

Oct 25, 2022: JMU and the Madison Center for Civic Engagement have been named a third partner institution for the influential Institute of Civic Studies and Learning for Democracy.

The Silicon Valley couple behind JMU’s largest gift

Oct 21, 2022: Paul Holland ('82) and Linda Yates explain why they’re supporting scholarships and how “partnering wisely” has been a key to their success.

Underdogs no more, JMU donors defy expectations

Oct 21, 2022: For scholarships, programs and new buildings, giving to JMU from 63,976 donors totaled more than $251 million.

Largest–ever gift caps $251 million campaign

Oct 21, 2022: Going toward scholarships, programs and capital projects on campus, 63,976 donors gave more than $251 million to the Unleashed campaign.

JMU announces Carrier Library renovations

Oct 18, 2022: JMU is unveiling plans for a newly renovated and expanded Carrier Library on campus.

Simple precautions can prevent cyber heartache, expert says

Oct 17, 2022: The common target of such attacks are people who have the ability to halt the criminal activity using some basic safety practices.

Safety updates, Oct. 16, 2022

Oct 16, 2022: The Harrisonburg community experienced a serious incident that occurred overnight.

Proof of concept

Oct 12, 2022: The first 26 Valley Scholars near college graduation, supported by 1,435 donors who have given $5 million to scholarships and programing

National sports media reacts to JMU Football’s historic ranking

Oct 12, 2022: National sports media takes notice of JMU Football’s historic success so far this season.

New program to lower barriers, increase graduation rates at local schools

Oct 5, 2022: James Madison University will receive $1.3 million over the next 5 years to partner with local school divisions to help disadvantaged students earn their high school diploma and pursue their postsecondary education.

Being Seen for Who We Are

Oct 5, 2022: JMU is being recognized in the upper echelon of the nation’s academic institutions.

‘Power Dukes’ lead the way in commerce

Oct 3, 2022: A dozen Dukes are among the most influential leaders in Virginia.

NFL will gain new viewers by giving Amazon Prime exclusive Thursday nights

Sep 29, 2022: As Amazon Prime gets ready to broadcast the Dolphins and Bengals Thursday, it hopes to do so minus some of the technical difficulties that created some blurry moments in weeks past.

JMU supply chain team ships medical supplies to hospitals in Kyiv, Ukraine

Sep 28, 2022: A 40-foot ocean freight container of humanitarian aid is on its way to those affected by Russia’s war in Ukraine thanks to the James Madison University Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) Student Forum. 

PHOTOS: Building Global Community Here and Abroad

Sep 28, 2022: JMU International Week is a celebration of countries and cultures the world over. Participants focus on the commonalities that make all of us human.

Midterm elections: JMU experts can talk trust, candidates, religion and more

Sep 26, 2022: As the midterm elections rapidly approach, JMU has a number of faculty experts who can offer valuable insight and context to the process. 

JMU faculty with expertise in elections

Sep 21, 2022: The following faculty experts can provide commentary from a variety of angles on the midterm elections

Information from the JMU Police Department

Sep 20, 2022: James Madison University Police Department has received recent reports of suspicious people and incidents on or around campus. 

Board of Visitors summary of actions and discussions

Sep 16, 2022: The James Madison University Board of Visitors met Friday, September 16, 2022 in the Festival Conference and Student Center.

Grant will support low-income, first-gen STEM majors at JMU

Sep 14, 2022: A $1.4 million grant will provide financial and other support to 22 low-income, first-generation college students majoring in STEM.

JMU Board of Visitors to meet this week

Sep 12, 2022: The James Madison University Board of Visitors will meet on Friday, September 16 at 8:30 a.m. in the Festival Conference and Student Center.

James Madison University to conduct test of emergency systems

Sep 12, 2022: JMU will conduct a test of the emergency notification systems on Wednesday, September 14, at 4:05 p.m.

JMU lands in the top 75 ranking for public national universities

Sep 12, 2022: James Madison University is again recognized for the high-quality education provided to students by innovative, world-class faculty and staff. 

JMU hosts 5K supporting student heroes, commemorating lives lost on 09.11.01

Sep 8, 2022: JMU is partnering with VA Momentum to honor student heroes at a new 5K run through campus on Sunday, September, 11 at 9 a.m.

JMU expert can speak on trust in elections

Sep 7, 2022: JMU expert Ben Blankenship is available to discuss his research, and a series of events, on trust of elections.

PHOTOS: Weeks of Welcome Sets the Stage

Sep 7, 2022: The JMU campus community rolled out the purple carpet recently with a collection of programs aimed to engage new students with campus life.

Fall brings reopening of JMU planetarium

Sep 6, 2022: With fall fast approaching, it’s a great time to grab a pair of binoculars and check out the stars.

JMU expert says time is right for flu shots

Sep 5, 2022: With cooler weather approaching, JMU expert Suzanne Grossman recommends getting a flu shot soon.

Pair of JMU alums selected as Virginia Management Fellows

Sep 2, 2022: Of 10 students selected from around the state to the 2022-24 Virginia Management Fellows program, two come from JMU.

Welcome back Dukes

Aug 26, 2022: Welcome back to campus for the fall semester!

Worker challenges addressed at regional economic event hosted by JMU

Aug 26, 2022: Business, industry, nonprofit and government leaders from across the Shenandoah Valley have banded together to find solutions to some of the most pressing challenges for economic development in the region.

JMU Board of Visitors Executive Committee to meet Monday

Aug 25, 2022: The Executive Committee of the JMU Board of Visitors will meet on Monday, August 29 at 10:00 a.m. at 11800 Sunrise Valley Drive in Reston, Virginia.

JMU expert can discuss pros, cons of new hearing aid rule

Aug 22, 2022: Guidelines for over-the-counter hearing aids, approved Tuesday, Aug. 16, by the Food and Drug Administration, will make the devices much more accessible.

Women for Madison marks a decade of redefining philanthropy

Aug 18, 2022: First 10 scholarships to be awarded this fall

Incoming students kick off their JMU experience with volunteer work

Aug 17, 2022: One hundred incoming first-year and transfer students will be coming to campus early this year to volunteer with non-profits in Harrisonburg through JMU’s Dukes Making a Difference program. 

JMU offering free training to behavioral health providers statewide

Aug 16, 2022: Free continuing education for behavioral health providers across Virginia is now being offered by James Madison University.

Furious Flower Poetry Center and JMU Libraries release “Flowerings: A Framework for Mutual Growth”

Aug 11, 2022: The Furious Flower Poetry Center and James Madison University Libraries are pleased to announce the publication of “Flowerings: A Framework for Mutual Growth.”

Donors shatter giving records in FY22

Aug 10, 2022: Donors gave more than $34.7 million in charitable gifts to JMU during fiscal year 2022.

10 tips for parents sending students off to college

Aug 9, 2022: Dr. David Onestak, director of the JMU Counseling Center shares advice heard often from “veteran” parents on how “new” parents can help students survive the turbulent waters of freshman year.

Unique leadership development program at JMU earns national recognition

Aug 4, 2022: AASCU announced JMU’s IMPACT3 program is the recipient of the 2022 AASCU Excellence & Innovation Award for Leadership Development and Diversity.

Tomorrow: Large-scale emergency drill

Aug 2, 2022: Harrisonburg, Virginia - Local public safety entities and James Madison University will hold a large-scale emergency drill on Wednesday, August 3 in the vicinity of Godwin Hall and the Village Area.

JMU launches new 'Grow Your Own' programs to build teacher workforce pipeline in Virginia

Jul 27, 2022: $4.2 million in state support creates no-cost pathways for aspiring educators into teaching.

Summer Springboard puts ‘Welcome to the Family’ in action

Jul 27, 2022: Throughout June and July, our Office of Orientation hosts one-day Summer Springboard events for our newest Dukes—both incoming freshmen and transfer students.

JMU announces new vice president for Administration and Finance

Jul 13, 2022: Towana Moore has been appointed vice president for Administration and Finance at James Madison University.

JMU astrophysicist can discuss first photos from Webb Telescope

Jul 8, 2022: Among those anxiously awaiting the photos is James Madison University physics professor Anca Constantin, who researches black holes.

VT, JMU and VCU partner to provide greater mental health support to students

Jun 30, 2022: This agreement will bring additional, much needed mental health assessment and treatment services to all students at participating colleges.

Committee adjusts in-state tuition for the 2022-23 year

Jun 22, 2022: Today, the Executive Committee voted to reduce tuition that had been previously set in April for in-state undergraduate and in-state graduate students.

JMU Board of Visitors Executive Comittee to meet

Jun 17, 2022: The Executive Committee of the Board of Visitors will meet on Wednesday, June 22 at 10:00 a.m.

Duke Hall Gallery awarded prestigious international grant

Jun 10, 2022: The Duke Hall Gallery of Fine Art has recently been awarded a grant to support the exhibition Both Sides of the River (January 31 - March 18, 2023).

$1.4M grant for new JMU Upward Bound Program aims to help underrepresented students prepare for college

Jun 8, 2022: The funds will help eligible high school students in the Shenandoah Valley overcome social, emotional, and academic barriers to achieve success in education beyond high school.

Dr. Malika Carter named inaugural vice president of DEI and chief diversity officer at JMU

Jun 6, 2022: James Madison University is pleased to announce that Dr. Malika Carter has been named the inaugural vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion and chief diversity officer.

JMU launches accelerated teacher education program to help alleviate nationwide teacher shortages

May 31, 2022: Responding to the enormous need for qualified teachers, JMU’s Secondary Education Program is taking action to help alleviate teacher shortages by educating aspiring second career teachers.

PHOTOS: Morrissey legacy lives on through scholarship

May 26, 2022: A story of remembrance and friendship.

Support program shows promise for retaining K-12 teachers

May 24, 2022: As the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on teacher retention across the country, Virginia is implementing a teacher support model it hopes will reverse the trend.

JMU researcher finds common motivation for saving endangered species

May 20, 2022: On Endangered Species Day, research by James Madison University professor Jennifer Byrne is shedding light on the reasons why people volunteer to help animals. 

JMU recognizes May 2022 Graduates

May 11, 2022: Commencement ceremonies were held on Thursday, May 12, Friday, May 13 and Saturday, May 14 in the Atlantic Union Bank Center.

Celebrating possibilities through scholarships

May 4, 2022: Watch inspiring stories from the Annual Stewardship Luncheon.

Increasing awareness about aphasia

May 3, 2022: Aphasia expert, Jaime Lee, a professor of communication sciences and disorders, fills in some gaps in media coverage and offers valuable insights into aphasia and the support available.  

During housing crisis, need for accessibility draws little attention

May 2, 2022: As headlines about the housing crisis appear daily in newspapers and prompt discussion on network news, the need for accessible homes is drawing little attention.

JMU researcher answers questions about Sexual Assault

Apr 28, 2022: Sexual Assault Awareness Month is coming to a close, but it’s no time to let sexual assault awareness wane.

Notice of loss within our campus community

Apr 26, 2022: It saddens us to share with you there has been a loss within our community.

Miriam Bradley named assistant vice president, Principal Relationship Development

Apr 25, 2022: University Advancement is pleased to announce that Miriam Bradley will serve as assistant vice president for Principal Relationship Development.

JMU to Host Project GO Annual Meeting

Apr 22, 2022: JMU will host the Project Global Officer (Project GO) annual meeting from Sunday, April 24 through Tuesday, April 26.

Board of Visitors summary of actions and discussions

Apr 22, 2022: The James Madison University Board of Visitors met Friday, April 22, 2022 in the Festival Conference and Student Center.

Professor, students to garden on Earth Day with local elementary school

Apr 21, 2022: Geography professor Amy Goodall and her students will celebrate 10 years of gardening at Keister Elementary School on Earth Day.

JMU Board of Visitors to meet this week

Apr 21, 2022: The JMU Board of Visitors will meet on Friday, April 22 at 8:30 a.m. in the Festival Conference and Student Center.

Four Valley public servants honored at JMU

Apr 20, 2022: As part of the national Public Service Recognition Week the JMU Master of Public Administration graduate program will honor exemplary public service work.

JMU Bluestone Seed Fund announces spring investments

Apr 19, 2022: The JMU Bluestone Seed Fund is wrapping up its inaugural year of investments with the addition of two alumni-led startups to the portfolio.

Dukes lift Giving Day past $1 million — again

Apr 18, 2022: On Giving Day 2022, Dukes around the world raised $1,035,165 for 152 campus causes.

Early geologic time period can be predictor of climate change

Apr 18, 2022: Geology professor Bill Lukens can make some assumptions about climate from his research of the Pliocene era.

Madison Vision Series to focus on ‘Fighting the Rise of Hate’

Apr 11, 2022: Author, foreign policy strategist and former diplomat Farah Pandith will discuss the growing threat of violent extremism April 18 at JMU.

JMU experts can discuss Earth Day, gardening, climate and related topics

Apr 11, 2022: Ahead of Earth Day, JMU experts offer insight into climate related topics

ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge Announces New Presidents Council Leadership

Apr 8, 2022: The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge names Jonathan Alger to leadership position.

JMU students to be among volunteers for Arbor Day event

Apr 6, 2022: Students from a JMU geography class will be among the volunteers planting about 50 native trees Saturday along the new Friendly City Shared-use Path in Harrisonbuirg.

JMU announces updates on mask requirements

Apr 6, 2022: In response to evolving pandemic trends and resulting CDC guidance, the university will make masks optional in most indoor areas Monday, April 11.

JMU highlights resources to address sexual assault

Mar 30, 2022: April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and it is important to acknowledge this moment and the resources available to the JMU community.

Entrepreneurs to watch: JMU Business Plan Competition winners announced

Mar 29, 2022: The JMU College of Business announces Illumi Lights as the overall winner of the COB300 Business Plan Competition, Platinum Edition, marking the 20th anniversary of the event.

JMU rocketry team to conduct final test launch Saturday

Mar 26, 2022: James Madison University’s first rocketry team will be doing a final full-scale test launch Saturday south of Culpeper.

ArtWorks Gallery annual undergraduate juried show opens 3/30/22

Mar 23, 2022: This year’s guest juror is Richmond-based fiber artist Marie Fornaro.

JMU emergency preparedness

Mar 23, 2022: Spring weather can be volatile. Increased chances of severe storms, flooding and high winds during this time of year make now an ideal time to remind our community that emergency preparedness is everyone’s responsibility

Notice of public comment, proposed tuition and fees

Mar 22, 2022: The JMU Board of Visitors will receive public comments on the proposed tuition and fee ranges for the 2022-2023 academic year.

Board of Visitors Governance Committee to meet Wednesday

Mar 18, 2022: The Governance Committee of the Board of Visitors will meet on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.

JMU student honored as Newman Civic Fellow

Mar 17, 2022: The Newman Civic Fellowship recognizes students who stand out for their commitment to creating positive change in communities locally and around the world.