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JMU expert can discuss tornado threat in Virginia

Mace Bentley, a professor of geographic science in the School of Integrated Science at James Madison University, can discuss the threat of tornadoes in Virginia.

Poverty expert to speak at JMU, city church

Dr. Laura Lein, an expert on the cycle of poverty, will present, "Understanding and Interrupting the Effects of Poverty," 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, March 19 in the Memorial Hall Auditorium.

Students celebrate James Madison

The Madison Center and Dukes Vote, it’s student-led intiative, are partnering today, March 15, from 12- 2 p.m., on the JMU Quad, to celebrate James Madison’s birthday.

Girls to experience joys of STEM

More than 225 girls are signed up to attend the event that features 22 workshops designed to foster and support the participants’ interest in STEM.

Professor featured at books and brews

Inman Majors will be discussing his newest book, “Penelope Lemon; Game On!”, on Tuesday, March 12, at in Harrisonburg, VA and Wednesday, March 13, at the Pro Re Nata Farm Brewery in Crozet, VA.

JMU in wind power competitions

James Madison University has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to participate in the 2020 Collegiate Wind Competition.

Expert can discuss Ash Wednesday

Philosophy and religion professor available to discuss why individuals who may not be devout, feel the pull to recognize, practice and sacrifice things for lent.

Experts can discuss various topics for Women's Month

The JMU media team has compiled a list of faculty experts from a variety of disciplines who can discuss the various issues that affect women.

JMU students invited to military hackathon

The design for the next innovation in high tech sleuthing equipment could come from a group of James Madison University students.

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Research suggests oysters have a thing about personal space
Madison Trust has enabled a graduate student and her professor to research the optimum living conditions for oysters.
Becoming a Blue Angel
Lt. James Cox (’05) discusses the path that led him to join the famed Navy flight demonstration squadron.
From JMU to SNL
Madison recently caught up with Alan Linic ('11), who is living his dream — and realizing a prophecy — as a writer for "Saturday Night Live."
Tackling tough issues—together
Communication studies professor Lori Britt teaches techniques to improve community dialogue.
Alumni advocate for JMU as Unleashed tour wraps successful trifecta of events
There are no limits to the possibilities when the JMU community is unleashed.
Madison Vision Series speaker delivers message of hope
Society has been seriously broken in the past and remains fractured today, but there are ways to mend it, Justice John Charles Thomas says.
What drives student voting?
Fellows with the James Madison Center for Civic Engagement share their insights with education reporters at the National Press Club.
Ready for their close-ups
Ancient artifacts are being given new life through a 21st century technique.
Scope of practice
Graduate students in speech-language pathology are using augmented reality to practice complicated procedures.