News Archive: July 2020

This fall, it’ll take all of us
July 31, 2020: To make our in-person experience possible this fall, it will take every single one of us working together.
Learning to forgive
July 27, 2020: While dealing with tragedy, Sarah Montana ('09) discovered the power of forgiveness.
JMU ranks No.1 in VA for post-graduation employment
July 27, 2020: JMU is the "Best College for Getting a Job" in VA
COVID-19 in Perspective: Course covers the disease, and much more
July 23, 2020: Students enrolled in a special course are learning about COVID-19 from experts in chemistry; health; history; philosophy; and writing, rhetoric & technical communication.
Flu shots particularly important during COVID-19 pandemic
July 22, 2020: A flu shot will not protect against COVID-19, but getting one this season will help strengthen the immune system and could lessen the risk.
JMU student organization hosts first “We Hart Racial Equality Virtual 5K”
July 21, 2020: All proceeds from the fundraiser will go toward endowing a scholarship for underrepresented undergraduate and graduate students.
Gilbert Bland (’77) blends talents as civic leader and businessman to benefit the commonwealth
July 20, 2020: Gilbert Bland (’77) believes in and practices servant leadership for the common good.
University Statement on Student and Exchange Visitor Program Modifications
July 9, 2020: James Madison University is aware of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s recently announced modifications to the SEVP.
Details for students on campus and residential reopening in Fall 2020
July 7, 2020: James Madison University is making plans to safely welcome students back on campus this fall.
Fall 2020: The Way Forward
July 7, 2020: The hallmark of the JMU educational experience is the interaction between our students and faculty in classrooms, studios and labs, and we are excited to welcome students back to campus under the following procedures.
JMU Board of Visitors approves renaming three buildings named for Confederate leaders
July 7, 2020: The James Madison University Board of Visitors today unanimously approved the removal of the names of three buildings on JMU’s historic Quad that honor Confederate leaders.
Board of Visitors Summary of Actions and Discussions
July 7, 2020: The James Madison University Board of Visitors met by electronic communications on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at 1 p.m.
JMU Further Postpones On-Campus Commencement Ceremony for Class of 2020
July 6, 2020: In compliance with Executive Order #67 prohibiting in-person public gatherings of more than 250 people, the university has decided to further postpone these on-campus ceremonies.

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