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JMU energy expert can discuss Virginia renewable energy contract
In an Oct. 7 editorial in the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Miles wrote, "Virginia is positioned to deploy the most balanced and resilient clean energy portfolio in the nation.
Expert on rapid decline of public integrity
In his newest book, The Death of Public Integrity, political science professor Robert Roberts argues that it has become nearly impossible to hold public officials accountable.
Expert can discuss why people like to scare themselves during Halloween
Lindsey Harvell-Bowman, professor of communication studies, is available to discuss the logic behind why people like to scare themselves during Halloween.
JMU experts to discuss the impeachment process
Political Science faculty experts Tim LaPira and Valerie Sulfaro will provide insights into the impeachment process and how it will affect politics.
JMU among 13 to win CAEP honor in education
JMU’s College of Education is among 13 providers to receive recognition for its leadership and commitment to continuous improvement of preparing educators.
Eat up during the holidays, but keep an eye on nutrition
Overindulging can be hard to resist, but there are ways to enjoy holiday eating and still maintain a healthy diet.
JMU School of Nursing to grow, address catch-22 situation
Starting in January, the program will admit 23 additional students each semester for a cohort of 113, a 25 percent increase.
JMU sets bar for research in large courses
With each lab section consisting of 24-25 students, there are about 625 students in Bio 140 — who hail from across Virginia as well as 13 other states.
Paul Jennings, an enslaved person to the Madison family, is honored
JMU will celebrate the opening of Paul Jennings Hall, while also recognizing and honoring the historical significance of its namesake.
Wonders of Wilson
The history department at JMU will celebrate the past and envision the future with Wonders of Wilson event.
Early American scholar, focusing on women in politics, speaks at JMU
Rosemarie Zagarri, an early American scholar and professor of U.S. history will be the next presenter of the Madison Vision Series.
Alumni CEOs team up to put JMU on national stage
Look for JMU in CarMax's new ad campaign.
Being the Best
JMU graduates have the skills employers are looking for.
Innovating the Future
JMU recognized for its spirit of innovation.
Why a millennial employee’s fulfillment in the workplace should matter to employers
Tabitha Coates, professor of learning, technology and leadership education at James Madison University, answers questions about her research on the meaning of work.
JMU to address intersections between migration and religion
National law and policy experts will come together with local immigrant community activists at JMU to illuminate the surprising intersections between religion and migration at colloquium.
JMU partners with local fire department to honor fallen firefighters
James Madison University will partner with the Harrisonburg Fire Department and join other iconic landmarks next week in a tribute to honor fallen firefighters.
JMU to address childcare and teacher shortage
A partnership with James Madison University is helping Louisa County address a severe lack of affordable childcare and teacher shortages.
Professor connects play to social change
Smita Mathur, professor of education, is one of the leading researchers in play and its effect on social change and advocacy efforts.
JMU expert busts flu myths
James Madison University researcher Audrey Burnett recommends getting a flu shot soon as it take a couple weeks for the vaccine to take effect.
Board of Visitors Summary of Actions and Discussions
A summary of the JMU Board of Visitors meeting from Friday, Sept. 13, 2019.
Battling hopelessness in Hurricane Dorian's aftermath is key
While the physical trauma is easy to spot, other types of trauma are not so visible, says JMU Graduate Psychology Professor Lennie Echterling.
JMU ranks among best colleges for student voting
Washington Monthly released its 2019 College Rankings, in which JMU was at the top of the list, among the Best 80 Colleges for Student Voting.
CISR to address global landmine crisis with grant from U.S. Department of State
The U.S. Department of State awarded JMU’s CISR a grant to plan and implement the three-week course to strengthen CWD efforts in 12 countries.
JMU governing board to meet Friday, Sept. 13
The JMU Board of Visitors will meet on Friday at 1 p.m.
JMU ranks as “most innovative” school in the south by U.S. News and World Report
James Madison University has been named at the top of several categories of rankings by U.S. News and World Report.
Working group facilitates community dialogue on Harrisonburg’s past of racial terror
Gianluca De Fazio provides working group with the research to identify and document each lynching victim in Virginia from 1877 to 1972.
JMU students dig into 2.6 million years of Earth’s climate history
Sediment cores drilled from ocean floors tell stories just like pages in a book, stories that include a geologic accounting of Earth’s climate
New and innovative teaching strategy facilitated by a unique partnership between JMU and VCU is being recognized nationally
James Madison University is being recognized by the American Civic Collaboration Awards (Civvys) with an honorable mention.
Bestselling authors lead upcoming conversation at JMU
On Sept. 12, James Madison University will host the latest presentation in the Madison Vision Series.
JMU students restore Porsche for top prize
JMU students restored a Charlottesville couple's 1964 Porsche for top prize at the 64th Annual Porsche Parade.
Faculty Expert Q&A
Melissa Alemán, professor of communication studies at James Madison University, researches the power of cultural communication.
History department moves into Wilson Hall after significant renovations
Wilson Hall, one of James Madison University’s most iconic landmarks on the Quad, will open on Monday, Aug. 12.
Furious Flower celebrates 25 years
On Sept. 27 and 28, the most notable poets of our time will gather in the nation’s capital to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Furious Flower Poetry Center.
The Princeton Review names JMU to The Best 385 Colleges list
James Madison University continues to rise to the top as one of the best institutions for higher education according to The Princeton Review.
Researching the blurred lines of work and personal social-media use
Published research examines stories of people who were fired for their posts on personal social-media accounts.
Valley Scholars attend Slam Academy
Renowned poets, Lynne Procope and Jive Poetic will work with 15 Valley Scholars on expression through poetry and performance.
Camp Kindness Day at UREC
Camp UREC will participate in Camp Kindness Day—an event highlighting the practice of intentional kindness at American Camps.
Free creativity camp serves area children
Area children will perform and display art work Friday, July 26, at noon to conclude their week at the 2019 Furious Flower Creativity Camp.
JMU researchers make promising find in appendage regeneration
Findings that may have important implications for regenerative medicine with the goal of one day inducing tissue regrowth have been published.
JMU grad receives prestigious State Dept fellowship
JMU grad continues legacy of fallen U.S. diplomats through prestigious State Dept fellowship.
JMU team to excavate local history
The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum will partner with the JMU department of sociology and anthropology to conduct their second archeological investigation.
JMU dietitian offers healthy summer eating tips
Now that summer is in full swing, here are some thoughts JMU dietetics professor Jennifer Walsh has on healthy eating.
JMU adopts living wage for full-time employees
James Madison University has adopted a living wage for its full-time employees.
Furious Flower presents Nikki Giovanni
Nikki Giovanni will give a reading at James Madison University on Friday, June 21.
Innovative course boosts research opportunities
This approach is meeting national calls across higher ed for large-scale engagement of early-career undergraduates in authentic STEM research.
Landmine crisis in Yemen brings JMU professor to Capitol Hill
Ken Rutherford, director of the Center for International Stabilization and Recovery, is available to discuss the landmine crisis.
New Dean to lead COE
After a comprehensive national search, James Madison University is pleased to announce that Mark L’Esperance will become the next dean of JMU’s College of Education.
Professor makes his mark on WWI Memorial
Professor Emeritus of english contributes two of four inscriptions to upcoming WW1 Memorial at Pershing Park in Washington D.C.
Faculty Expert Q&A
Professor of education, answers questions about his research on educational neuroscience and how the brain absorbs information.
JMU research published in Nature
A paper on the research, funded by the National Science Foundation, was published May 15 in Nature. Johnson was one of the paper's eight authors.
Peers pick JMU prof. for $10,000 award
Justin Henriques, associate professor of engineering, has earned a Rising Star award from the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network.
Area youth to participate in inclusive sports festival
More than 100 central Shenandoah Valley youth have registered to participate in wheelchair basketball, sitting volleyball, pickleball and other activities.
Faculty Expert Q&A
Professor of history, answers questions about his research on immigration, borderlands, race and ethnicity and Latin/x history.
National Bike to Work Day
History professor, Evan Friss is available to discuss the history of cycling for National Bike to Work Day
Teacher Appreciation Week
A professor from The College of Education is available to discuss the importance of Teacher Appreciation Week and the value that teachers bring to classrooms.
JMU Board of Visitors to attend meeting
Three members of the Board of Visitors will attend a meeting that otherwise does not require public notice.
COB Ceremony Cut Short; Will Resume Tomorrow
The College of Business graduation ceremony ended early due to weather and will continue at Bridgeforth Stadium tomorrow, May 4 at 1:30pm.
Watch JMU Commencement Ceremonies Live
Click here to watch live this year’s graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies happening May 2 and May 3.
Faculty Expert Q&A
Professor of writing, rhetoric and technical communication, answers questions about her research on rhetoric of health and medicine and rhetoric of mental healthcare.
Spring Commencement Ceremonies Honor Graduates
JMU congratulates the 2019 graduates at ceremonies this weekend.
Board of Visitors Summary of Actions & Discussions - April 26, 2019
The James Madison University Board of Visitors met Friday, April 26, 2019, in the Board Room of Madison’s Festival Conference and Student Center.
New state support helps JMU roll back in-state tuition increase
Thanks to an influx of support from Richmond for the coming academic year, the JMU Board of Visitors voted to roll back a planned tuition increase on in-state students.
Pollinator gardens teach valuable lessons
Students in upper level geographic science classes and their professors are building raised garden beds to support pollinators this week.
Faculty Expert Q&A
Alan Levinovitz, professor of religious studies, answers questions about his research at the unique intersection between food and religion.
Graduate students unlock local prohibition history
During the 2018-2019 academic year, a team of JMU graduate students uncovered and digitized 6,379 prohibition-era legal records to create an interpretive website.
Experts can discuss climate for Earth Day
With the observation of Earth Day on Monday, April 22, the JMU media relations team has compiled a list of faculty experts who can discuss environmental issues.
JMU rocket scientist, students head to launch
Caroline Lubert looks for ways to reduce launch noise, which would improve safety and cut costs of launches.
JMU expert can discuss measles outbreak
Audrey Burnett, an associate professor of health sciences at James Madison University, is an expert on infectious diseases and community health.
Experts can discuss impact of Notre Dame fire
JMU professors discuss the Notre Dame as an icon of French history, architecture, and engineering.
Unique way to aid in the prevention of texting and driving
Marketing played a central role as research demonstrates how to create effective ads against texting while driving.
Reporters invited to see grant in action
Media are invited to Page Memorial Hospital in Luray from noon-2 p.m. Monday, April 15, to interview nursing students, nursing faculty and PMH staff.
Shoptalk with JMU faculty about upcoming NY Auto Show
JMU’s car expert provides insight into upcoming trends the New York Auto Show.
Local veterans embark on honor flight
Honor Flight— Top of Virginia will be honoring over 40 local WWII, Korea, and Vietnam veterans with a trip to visit their memorials.
Professor brings historical role-play to classroom
Role-playing seeks to draw students into the past, promote engagement with big ideas, and improve intellectual and academic skills, says Rebecca Brannon.
Students improve free food distribution with healthy food tasting, recipes
While the produce market has enjoyed success, a pair of JMU seniors have boosted the success by offering food tastings, nutrition information.
Board of Visitors to consider 2019-20 tuition and fees at April 26 meeting; Will hold public hearing on tuition ahead of meeting on April 9
Students will have an opportunity to share comments with members of the Board.
JMU students take the "win” by volunteering at the Final Four
While many basketball enthusiasts are checking their brackets for the madness of March, students at JMU are eagerly preparing for a behind-the-scenes experience at the NCAA basketball tournament.
SAP executive and JMU alumna named spring commencement speaker
Named as one of Fortune magazine’s Most Powerful Women in Business and by Forbes as one of the Most Powerful Women in the World and Technology, Jennifer Morgan, alumna of JMU, is selected as the May commencement speaker.
Artists’ ideas about race in the 1940’s
JMU professor to examine art during the desegregation movement through a prestigious residential fellowship
Message from President Alger on Southview Fire
While the fire displaced around 40 of our students, we are thankful that all of our students involved are safe and did not sustain injuries.
February 2019 Board of Visitors Summary of Actions & Discussions
The James Madison University Board of Visitors met Friday, February 8, 2019, in the Board Room of Madison’s Festival Conference and Student Center.
JMU governing board to meet Friday (2019)
The JMU Board of Visitors will meet on Feb. 8
Dr. Michael Busing named dean of the College of Business
After a national search, James Madison University is pleased to announce that Dr. Michael Busing will become the next dean of JMU’s College of Business.
Updated Exam Schedule for Exams Moved Due to Weather
Due to inclement weather, James Madison University opened at 12 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018. Click to view the revised exam schedule.
Shelton shows how scholarships change lives
At the campaign launch, senior Centennial Scholar Katrina Shelton ('19 Biology and Pre-med) shares her story of homelessness, hope, and how a single email message made all the difference.
November 2018 Board of Visitors Summary of Actions and Discussions
The James Madison University Board of Visitors met Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, in the Board Room of Madison’s Festival Conference and Student Center.
JMU governing board to meet Friday (2018)
The JMU Board of Visitors will meet at 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 9.
Majors’ gift to encourage innovation, creativity, collaboration and entrepreneurship
Majors name the Major Laboratory for Innovation, Collaboration, Creativity and Entrepreneurship in the future College of Business Learning Complex.
September 2018 Board of Visitors Summary of Actions & Discussions
The JMU Board of Visitors met Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, in the Board Room of Madison’s Festival Conference and Student Center.
April 2018 Board of Visitors Summary of Actions & Discussions
The James Madison University Board of Visitors met on Friday, April 27, 2018 at 1 p.m. in the Board Room of the JMU Festival Conference and Student Center.
February 2018 Board of Visitors Summary of Actions & Discussions
The James Madison University Board of Visitors met on Friday, February 9, 2018 at 1 p.m. in the Board Room of the JMU Festival Conference and Student Center.
Campus Construction Update
More than $250 million worth of projects will be in progress during the spring semester
November 2017 Board of Visitors Summary of Actions & Discussions
The James Madison University Board of Visitors met Friday, Nov. 10, 2017
Board of Visitors Summary of Actions & Discussions
The James Madison University Board of Visitors met Friday, Sept. 29, 2017, in the Board Room of Madison's Festival Conference and Student Center.
June 2017 Board of Visitors Summary of Actions and Discussions
The James Madison University Board of Visitors met Thursday and Friday, June 1-2, 2017, at the Boar's Head Inn in Charlottesville, Va.
JMU to honor May 2017 graduates
Commencement ceremonies planned for May 4-6. Arthur Moats ('12), Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker, will serve as guest speaker.
April 2017 Board of Visitors Summary of Actions and Discussions
The James Madison University Board of Visitors met Friday, April 7, 2017, in the Board Room of Madison's Festival Conference and Student Center.
January 2017 Board of Visitors Summary of Actions and Discussions
The JMU Board of Visitors met on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017

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