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Creating connections through learning: Q&A with COE professor John Almarode

COE professor John Almarode was recently appointed by Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to the board of trustees of the Virginia Museum of Natural History for a five-year appointment.

From classroom to commonwealth: JMU’s Christine May joins state museum board

Newly appointed Virginia Museum of Natural History board member and JMU professor Christine May is excited to help people better understand the natural world and our place within it.

JMU Arboretum receives Chesapeake Bay Trust grant to advance expansion

JMU’s Edith J. Carrier Arboretum has received a Chesapeake Bay Trust grant to support reforestation, habitat restoration and watershed education as it expands from 63 to more than 110 acres on East Campus.

Q&A: New research questions the science behind cry-it-out sleep training

New JMU research is challenging one of the most widely accepted parenting practices in the U.S.: cry-it-out sleep training

JMU expert shares trends shaping today’s wedding celebrations

Hart School lecturer Donna Fickes offers insight into the current shifts in guest expectations, event planning, menu design and spending.

As droughts worsen, JMU expert probes flash droughts

Unlike long-term droughts that develop over months or years, flash droughts can intensify within weeks.

Governor appoints new members to James Madison University Board of Visitors

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger appointed five members to JMU's Board of Visitors for four-year terms beginning July 1, 2026, bringing diverse professional experience to the university’s governing board..

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.

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.

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Featured Stories

Beyond the screen
May 22, 2026: A look into a JMU alumna’s growth in the entertainment industry
Women in French Conference launches Marie Antoinette exhibit
May 15, 2026: Women in French exhibit re-envisions Marie Antoinette as pop culture queen
Attention Literacy effort challenges Dukes to think critically about technology use
May 8, 2026: Through JMU's Attention Literacy classes, students and faculty are rethinking how they use social media.
From the classroom to the Constitution
May 1, 2026: National Teacher of the Year Phil Bigler (’74, ’76M) reflects on education, history and the enduring legacy of James Madison.
Ghana delegation’s visit focuses on continued partnership
Apr 24, 2026: JMU stakeholders meet with two ambassadors to discuss strengthening partnerships in Ghana.
Growing the Madison Promise
Apr 22, 2026: President Jim's inauguration week wrapped up with a celebration that included new roots for JMU's future.
Traveling man
Apr 17, 2026: Chris Comerford (’04) goes viral with his vlog, DMV Adventures.
Redefining the role
Apr 10, 2026: First lady Kim Schmidt, a mental health nurse practitioner, aims to support student wellness.
In perfect harmony
Apr 3, 2026: JMU’s all-girl, a cappella group finds lifelong friendships through music