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.

EmpowHER program encourages women’s strength training 

Dec 8, 2022: The Morrison Bruce Center program opens an avenue for women to feel at home in a weight room.

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 professors propose new program for students on the autism spectrum

Dec 1, 2022: Program will support students inside and outside the classroom

Good-boy goldendoodle saves lives

Nov 29, 2022: November is National Diabetes Awareness Month.

Pakistani female students pursue competitive summer research opportunity at JMU

Nov 28, 2022: The Sister2Sister program provides research and networking opportunities for women in Pakistan.

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.

Being the Warrior

Nov 18, 2022: Alumna’s passion is making gymnastics safer.

Gus Bus undergoes redesign to increase recognition

Nov 16, 2022: Since the early 2000’s, the Gus Bus has been recognizable with its logo of a bunny sitting on a stack of books. In 2022, the bus underwent a redesign to address the program’s broader focus. 

CSPA Alumni Profile - Leah Beard (’18M)

Nov 15, 2022: Catch up with alumni from the College Student Personnel Administration concentration.

Health sciences alum recruits fellow Dukes

Nov 14, 2022: I knew I wanted to be part of something with healthcare, I just wasn’t sure what. So, I declared Health Sciences as my major to help me explore my options.

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.

RAD Self-Defense Program empowers through knowledge

Nov 8, 2022: The JMU Police Department brings the national RAD program to campus to empower female college students.

IIHHS showcases programs and services through iTalks event 

Nov 8, 2022: IIHHS is home to more than 25 community engagement and clinical services programs all of which were present at the recent iTalks event on Oct. 26.

Co-creating to curb texting and driving

Oct 31, 2022: Doing better by doing good is touchstone of her research.

A message from Dean Sharon Lovell - Fall 2022

Oct 21, 2022: A message from CHBS Dean, Sharon Lovell. (From the Fall 2022 College Newsletter)

Occupational Therapy students assist with falls awareness event

Oct 5, 2022: This event provided an opportunity for OT students to apply what they were learning in classes by conducting fall risk assessments for participants.

Playing with puppies: UPB promotes the SPCA

Oct 3, 2022: University Program Board and the SPCA sponsored an event for students to play with puppies.

Get the flu shot before the flu gets you

Oct 3, 2022: The University Health Center is sponsoring a flu clinic this October.

National Depression Education & Awareness Month 2022

Oct 1, 2022: October is National Depression Education & Awareness Month. Learn more about Depression and resources available to support yourself and others.

CHBS student creates Health in Color to discuss health disparities 

Sep 27, 2022: Founded in July by JaNiece Woodson, Health in Color is a new student organization that focuses on the effects that health disparities have on people of color.

CHBS welcomes new leadership

Sep 21, 2022: CHBS has four faculty members stepping into new leadership roles throughout the college. These faculty members are all in different departments and bring unique experiences and backgrounds to JMU.  

CSD student selected for ASHA Minority Student Leadership Program

Sep 7, 2022: Josephine Miller, a graduate student in the Online M.S. SLP program was accepted into 2022 cohort of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Minority Student Leadership Program (MSLP).

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.

Kinesiology course sends CHBS students to Australia for internships

Sep 7, 2022: As part of KIN 481, 12 students spent summer 2022 embracing a variety of internships in Australia.  

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.

National Suicide Prevention Week 2022

Aug 30, 2022: September 4-10th is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Week. This week is a time to renew our focus on learning about suicide prevention, and ensure we are taking care of ourselves & others.

Making the comeback

Aug 26, 2022: The JMU Family unites behind two brothers’ rare syndrome.

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.

Fall 2022 Wellness Resources

Aug 19, 2022: The start of the Fall semester is a great time to learn more about the wellness resources available and build into your routine the things that will help you meet your goals and manage stress.

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.

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.

CSD offers speech and language intervention services to community

Jul 26, 2022: Students in JMU’s Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) programs collaborated this summer to provide intensive speech-language intervention services for individuals in the Harrisonburg and neighboring communities.

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.

Graduate Psychology presents at AALHE conference

Jun 13, 2022: Professor Sara Finney and two graduate psychology students presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Assessment of Learning in Higher Education (AALHE)

Graduate psychology attends annual APS meeting

Jun 9, 2022: Faculty and students from the Assessment and Measurement PhD program and Psychological Sciences MA program attended and presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Psychological Sciences

Scientist who discovered Ivermectin speaks to ISAT students

May 26, 2022: Dr. William Campbell, Noble Laureate, meets with students in JMU's Bioethics class.

ISAT student designs guitar for managing hand injuries

May 23, 2022: ISAT student designs ergonomic guitar to help others with tendonitis.

Audiology student completes research funded by a grant

May 10, 2022: Third-year audiology graduate student Erin Hernon was selected as a grant recipient for her research on the vestibular system.

Freshman health sciences student raises Alzheimer's awareness

May 10, 2022: Freshman Health Sciences major Emma Howell became passionate about raising awareness for Alzheimer’s Disease after growing up with a grandmother who had dementia.,

JMU Nursing participates in national challenge to educate on climate change 

May 6, 2022: JMU’s School of Nursing has recently joined the Nurses Climate Challenge and aims to work towards the program’s goal of educating others about the effects climate change has on public health.    

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.  

When fitness comes full circle

Apr 29, 2022: UREC’s Mentorship Through Exercise focuses on all dimensions of wellness.

Assessment & Measurement students and faculty attend AERA and NCME

Apr 28, 2022: These conferences provide a wonderful opportunity to learn and engage with leaders in the field while connecting with alumni and other colleagues.

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.

Girls Have H.E.A.R.T. program builds fitness and self-esteem

Apr 28, 2022: Girls Have H.E.A.R.T. is a Morrison Bruce Center program that focuses on teaching young girls how to have fun while exercising and developing a more positive self-concept.

Spring 2022 End of Semester Self-Care Resources

Apr 25, 2022: With finals week and summer just around the corner, it is a great time to identify and build into your routine the things that will help you meet your goals and manage stress.

Beating the odds

Apr 8, 2022: After being diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer, Leah Evert ('03) took matters into her hands.

Migrant education program partners with JMU Civic to educate about food insecurity

Apr 7, 2022: SVMEP and JMU Civic hosted a panel discussion after a viewing of the documentary Food Chains, which is about a small tomato picking community in Immokalee, Florida.

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.

Dietetics students bring cooking lessons to local children

Apr 6, 2022: Dietetics professors Michelle Hesse and Jennifer Walsh and students from their junior and senior level nutrition classes have been partnering with the Explore More Discovery Museum to educate children about nutrition.