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JMU among 13 to win CAEP honor in education

JMU’s College of Education is among 13 providers to receive recognition for its leadership and commitment to continuous improvement of preparing educators.

Eat up during the holidays, but keep an eye on nutrition

Overindulging can be hard to resist, but there are ways to enjoy holiday eating and still maintain a healthy diet.

JMU School of Nursing to grow, address catch-22 situation

Starting in January, the program will admit 23 additional students each semester for a cohort of 113, a 25 percent increase.

JMU sets bar for research in large courses

With each lab section consisting of 24-25 students, there are about 625 students in Bio 140 — who hail from across Virginia as well as 13 other states.

Paul Jennings, an enslaved person to the Madison family, is honored

JMU will celebrate the opening of Paul Jennings Hall, while also recognizing and honoring the historical significance of its namesake.

Wonders of Wilson

The history department at JMU will celebrate the past and envision the future with Wonders of Wilson event.

Alumni CEOs team up to put JMU on national stage

Look for JMU in CarMax's new ad campaign.

Being the Best

JMU graduates have the skills employers are looking for.

Innovating the Future

JMU recognized for its spirit of innovation.

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Modeling the Molecules
JMU students are helping bring 2D molecules to life in chemistry classrooms.
Building outside the box
A music alumna applies her gifts to the health care realm.
Celebrate, Educate, Preserve
The Furious Flower Poetry Center, the nation's first academic center devoted to black poetry, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.
'The field of education is under siege'
Mark L'Esperance brings wide experience in school reform and leadership to JMU and the community.
A wake-up call
Alumni are on a mission to reduce the amount of screen time in K-12 classrooms.
Realizing the dream
Twenty-six members of the first graduating class of Valley Scholars are set to enter JMU as freshmen in the fall.
Caring for the creatures
Megan Reinertsen Ross (’96) is the first female director of Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo.
Cartoonist looks back on career
John Rose ('86) is the cartoonist behind the Snuffy Smith comic strip.
What's next for the JMU Foundation?
New CEO Warren Coleman looks to build upon the organization's success.