News Archive: October 2021

JMU Climate Change Experts
October 29, 2021: As the UN Climte Conference meets Oct. 31-Nov. 12 in Glasgow, Scotland, these JMU experts can speak to various topics around climate change.
'Ms. Madison' goes to Richmond
October 28, 2021: Emily Baker (’21) spent part of last summer learning firsthand the inner workings of Virginia’s executive branch during a fellowship in the Governor’s Office.
JMU Board of Visitors Executive Committee to meet Friday
October 27, 2021: The Executive Committee of the Board of Visitors will meet on Friday, October 29 at 10 a.m. in the Board Room of the Festival.
Once again, JMU is the Best College in Virginia for Getting a Job
October 27, 2021: The Zippia ranking is one in a long line of recent mentions that makes a compelling case for the high quality of a JMU degree.
Student Exhibition Offers Insight into Industrial Design Process
October 27, 2021: ArtWorks Gallery presents ID@ArtWorks, its first exhibition focused on industrial design work, allowing students to showcase their entire creative process from sketches and prints to models and large installation pieces.
JMU-BRCC-Merck workforce partnership nets economic development award
October 25, 2021: A workforce development partnership between JMU, BRCC and Merck received the Judge’s Choice Award recently from the UEDA.
Audiology instructor answers common hearing loss questions
October 22, 2021: For National Audiology Awareness Month, JMU's Melissa Garber answers some common questions about hearing loss.
Preventative medicine expert speaks on handwashing
October 15, 2021: The future is in our hands, literally. Global Handwashing Day is designed to raise awareness of the importance of washing one’s hands.
JMU rakes in impressive rankings from all across the board
October 13, 2021: JMU is the "Best College for Getting a Job" in VA
Tree planting at JMU Edible Forest Garden
October 13, 2021: On Friday, Oct. 15, students and volunteers from James Madison University will dig in to plant fruit trees and shrubs as part of the JMU Edible Forest Garden.
JMU expert offers advice on cybersecurity
October 8, 2021: The biggest threat is imposed by the human factor where people may fall victim to phishing scams and e-mail spoofing to trick them.
Dream Big As JMU Writes Its Next Chapter!
October 7, 2021: When I became president of James Madison University in 2012, I encouraged the university community to “dream big together.”
The Wardens are so passionate about future JMU students they’re starting a scholarship movement
October 1, 2021: Kathy (’92) and Eric (’93) Warden said they will match new scholarship gifts up to $1.25 million pledged this calendar year to inspire donors to help JMU recruit and retain more than 100 aspiring Dukes.
Honoring her heritage
October 1, 2021: A member of the Sappony tribe of North Carolina, Martin is double-majoring in English and Native American History, Culture, and Narratives and has a minor in Environmental Humanities.
Donors break annual fundraising record despite pandemic
October 1, 2021: JMU finished the fiscal year that ended on June 30 at $23.2 million in private gifts, returning to the year-over-year increases seen since Unleashed began seven years ago.
John Hinshaw (’92) pays it forward with new scholarship
October 1, 2021: Former Pell grant recipient joins the Warden Scholarship Match to help the next JMU generation
Overcoming financial hardship
October 1, 2021: A scholarship and a faculty mentorship help Chris Jones (’21) double down at JMU
Ari Garcia Paying It Forward
October 1, 2021: A scholarship made such a difference in Ari Garcia's life, now she’s fulfilling the vision of the Dukes Pay It Forward scholarship initiative and financially contributing to a scholarship for a future Duke.
JMU to “Light the Night” for fallen firefighters
October 1, 2021: Wilson Hall will be illuminated with red lights Saturday night as part of a “Light the Night” tribute for fallen firefighters.

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