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Board of Visitors Summary of Actions & Discussions

The James Madison University Board of Visitors met Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, in the Board Room of Madison’s Festival Conference and Student Center.

JMU governing board to meet Friday, Nov. 15

The JMU Board of Visitors will meet on Friday at 1 p.m.

The science behind how students learn

John Almarode, professor of education, studies what science says about how the brain absorbs information.

JMU to increase computer science degrees with state investment

JMU to participate in Virginia’s Tech Talent Investment Program, receiving $14M to graduate an additional 467 computer science majors over 20 years.

JMU professor, proponent of Waynesboro museum, gets Governor’s appointment

Carole Nash, a professor of ISATand a proponent of locating a branch of the Virginia Museum of Natural History in Waynesboro, has been appointed.

7,008 flags to be displayed for fallen veterans

JMU will honor veterans of the armed forces with an extensive flag display on the Quad on Monday, Nov. 11.

A right and a privilege

Long before the 19th Amendment, American women participated in the political process.

Experts share tips for dealing with stress during the holiday season

James Madison University professors Lori Britt and Jaime Kurtz are available to discuss helpful ways to make your audience feel more at ease this holiday season.

JMU named a bicycle friendly university

The League of American Bicyclists gave JMU a bronze award in recognition of promoting safe and accessible bicycling on campus.

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Battling the mom complex
Katherine Wintsch (’99) is on a mission to help mothers around the world.
An unlikely beginning
Christina Tosi (’02) is the owner and founder of Milk Bar, a bakery with a creative spin on traditional desserts.
Major construction projects signal fundraising success
Right now, JMU has the largest number of capital projects underway at one time in the institution’s history.
The future of wind and solar
Remy Pangle (’99) leads initiative to advance K-12 sustainable energy education across Virginia
Treating the community
UPCARE Scholars are learning about chronic disease management, preventive care and hospital transition management in a rural setting.
HUNGRY?
Online platform allows companies to tap into a network of talented, independent chefs in their area.
Combining her loves
Karah Nazor (’99) is a Teacher at Sea participant who has swum the English Channel.
Exploring the forest
George Washington National Forest is among the many nature sites visited by JMU's UREC Adventure program participants.
Riding the wave
Troy Summerell's ('02) artwork brightens up Virginia Beach.