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Jun 1 Before you board: A health expert’s guide to staying well on cruises
In the wake of a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, JMU expert Sojib Zaman explains what travelers should be concerned about this summer.
May 27 JMU’s Lauren K. Alleyne wins Joseph Brodsky Rome Prize
Selected through a highly competitive national process, Alleyne is among 31 fellows chosen from 958 applicants nationwide.
May 22 Beyond the screen
A look into a JMU alumna’s growth in the entertainment industry
May 18 PHOTOS: Celebrating the Class of 2026
View photos from the ceremonies celebrating JMU’s Class of 2026.
May 11 JMU UREC named 2026 Virginia Top Employer for Interns
The UREC internship program complements classroom instruction with practical, for-credit experiences tailored to students’ academic and career goals.

Mar 6 The healing power of dance
Creating a legacy that gives back through movement in JMU’s Dance for PD program
Jan 27 Weaving Clouds: Central Asian textiles at the Madison Art Collection's new arts space
The MAC announces its first exhibition at its new interdisciplinary arts space at 131 W. Grace St.
Jan 12 From war to the concert stage
"Every day at JMU feels like stepping into a dream..."
Dec 2 JMU D.M.A. student performs in Houston Grand Opera’s landmark season
Jondra Harmon made her mark this fall, performing in Houston Grand Opera's Porgy and Bess, highlighting JMU Music's rising presence on the national arts stage.
Nov 10 Expanding the soundscape
Music professors advance collaborative music theory, Korean cultural studies, and new composition