News Archive: October 2024

JMU International Week: Good company, good food, good vibes
October 2, 2024: International Week celebrates countries and cultures.
JMU partner Virginia Clean Cities receives $3.5 million EPA grant
October 31, 2024: Virginia Clean Cities at JMU has received a $3.5 million grant from the EPA to work with UPS on replacing diesel trucks with trucks that run on clean fuels.
There is no place like Home(coming)
October 30, 2024: A recap of a winning finish
JMU professor: Focus on relationships, health this election season
October 30, 2024: Focusing on family and friends is one way people can cope during a stressful election season, says JMU psychology professor Ben Blankenship.
Innovative music professor recognized as a Game Changer
October 28, 2024: JMU music professor Eric Guinivan received the latest “Game Changer” award Saturday during the Homecoming football game.
JMU, Staunton City Public Schools receive grant to enhance student success
October 28, 2024: JMU, in partnership with Staunton City Public Schools, was recently awarded the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs grant.
JMU receives Sun Belt Conference student-athlete award
October 25, 2024: JMU was one of four schools to receive the Student-Athlete Graduation Success Rate Award at the Sun Belt Conference annual honors banquet.
JMU health sciences professor remains a “Top 2% Scientist”
October 24, 2024: JMU health sciences professor Sojib Zaman has been listed for a third consecutive year in Stanford/Elsevier's Top 2% Scientist rankings.
City manager alum returns as guest speaker
October 24, 2024: Marcus D. Jones (’90) says local government can be a ’‘laboratory’ for innovation, problem-solving and community-building.
Summer intern program a first for JMU, Ellucian
October 18, 2024: The X-Labs Reimagined Internship was a resounding success.
JMU professor receives Sun Belt Conference Faculty award
October 17, 2024: Director of the John C. Wells Planetarium Geary Albright has been awarded the 2024 Sun Belt Conference Faculty of the Year Award.
Conservation photography is about ‘the big picture’
October 17, 2024: EMU professor takes close-ups of a world many haven’t seen.
Video expertise, teaching makes SMAD professor a Game Changer
October 11, 2024: SMAD technology director and instructor John Hodges (’78) was recognized as a “Game Changer” Thursday during a JMU football game.
JMU Thursday night football game traffic impacts
October 8, 2024: JMU will host a nationally televised football game at 7:30 p.m. on Thurs., Oct. 10, against Coastal Carolina University at Bridgeforth Stadium.
JMU adopts Okanagan Charter, committing to health across campus
October 8, 2024: JMU extended its commitment to foster health and well-being across campus as it formally adopted the Okanagan Charter during an event on Festival’s lawn.
Halftime on the Quad returns Wednesday
October 7, 2024: Halftime on the Quad returns Wednesday with free food, the MRDs and some guest speakers for a relaxing mid-semester observance.
River deep, mountain high
October 4, 2024: Dukes support rival App State in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
International Week brings in renowned filmmaker
October 3, 2024: Environmental activist Shalini Kantayya was the keynote speaker.
MVS speaker builds bridges by ‘arguing joyfully’
October 3, 2024: Civil discourse is a practical skill that can be developed.
JMU celebrates inaugural Lab School class
October 3, 2024: JMU President Charlie King joined College of Education faculty and the commonwealth’s education leaders to celebrate the inaugural ninth grade JMU Lab School class.
JMU to adopt charter promoting commitment to health on campus
October 2, 2024: JMU will extend its commitment to foster health and well-being across campus as it formally adopts the Okanagan Charter Oct. 8.
JMU expert available to discuss flooding impacts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene
October 2, 2024: JMU Geomorphology professor L. Scott Eaton is available to discuss flooding impacts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

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