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May 12 JMU to recognize May 2025 graduates
Commencement ceremonies will be held Thursday, May 15; Friday, May 16; and Saturday, May 17 in the Atlantic Union Bank Center.
May 9 Academic Affairs celebrates faculty, staff at luncheon
The Academic Affairs Awards and Recognition Luncheon honored the exceptional achievements of faculty and staff in academic and service categories.
May 8 JMU students chosen for inaugural conservation fellowship
The Shenandoah Valley Conservation Fellowship Program has named four JMU students as its inaugural fellows.
May 7 JMU pioneers technique to better diagnose balance disorders
Researchers in JMU’s College of Health and Behavioral Studies have developed a cutting-edge method to diagnose balance disorders.
May 6 Making the most of every moment
A kinesiology major from Onancock, Virginia will be the first Frances Weir Scholarship recipient of many to graduate from JMU.

May 15: The Graduate School Ceremony | Spring 2025 Commencement
May 15: College of Integrated Science and Engineering Ceremony | Spring 2025 Commencement
May 15: College of Education, University Studies, & School of Professional & Continuing Education Ceremony | Spring 2025 Commencement
May 16: College of Visual and Performing Arts Ceremony | Spring 2025 Commencement
May 16: College of Health & Behavioral Studies (Health Science/Kinesiology) | Spring 2025 Commencement
May 16: College of Health & Behavioral Studies (all other majors) | Spring 2025 Commencement
May 17: College of Business Ceremony | Spring 2025 Commencement