News Archive: February 2011

General Assembly Approves Additional Funds for JMU, Higher Education
February 28, 2011: On Sunday, February 27, 2011, the General Assembly approved amendments to the Governor's introduced 2010-2012 Biennium budget that includes additional funds for JMU and higher education in the Commonwealth.
New Thermal-Fluids Lab at JMU Opens Doors to Community
February 28, 2011: A new laboratory where researchers can study heart conditions, aerodynamics, water flows and even some applications not yet considered, will host an open house from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, at JMU.
JMU Research Sharpens Global Landmine Removal Practices
February 24, 2011: As landmines age, they become more fragile, more unpredictable, more likely to go off with the slightest disturbance"or at least that has been the prevailing theory among ordnance disposal experts for decades.
JMU Tops Among Public Schools
February 22, 2011: JMU is among four Virginia public universities included in the "Best Value Colleges for 2011" list.
Innovative Leadership
February 17, 2011: JMU's College of Business is now offering the Innovation MBA, or iMBA, a hybrid of business fundamentals and leadership development.
Forbes Center Welcomes 'Operatic Superstar' for Opening Celebration
February 16, 2011: The Forbes Center for the Performing Arts at James Madison University is celebrating the opening of the Shirley Hanson Roberts Center for Music Performance with a performance by professional opera singer Denyce Graves.
Wind Power Education Gets Boost From JMU Center
February 11, 2011: Northumberland Middle/High School became the first Virginia school to build a wind turbine through Virginia Wind for Schools on Friday, Feb. 11.
'Four-Star' ROTC Unit
February 9, 2011: The Army ROTC "Duke Battalion" at James Madison University has earned the prestigious MacArthur Award for 2010 in recognition of its place as one of the top eight ROTC units in the nation.
JMU 'Big Ideas' Flood In, Now Time To Choose
February 3, 2011: The JMU community can now feedback on all proposals submitted for the QEP required by reaffirmation of the university's SACS accreditation.
Chinese-American Fusion
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