News Archive: May 2025

50 Years Later: A Golden Celebration of Lifelong Bonds
May 15, 2025: Madison Alumni Weekend brought Dukes back to campus to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate lifelong friendships during a memorable gathering of past graduates.
Mother, daughter graduate together at JMU
May 15, 2025: A Fairfax family will experience a double celebration this week as both mother and daughter graduate from JMU.
Engineering their future
May 14, 2025: JMU women break barriers in STEM
JMU presents honorary degree to local chemistry professor
May 14, 2025: JMU presented an honorary degree to longtime chemistry academic staff member Thomas Gallaher.
President King recognized with 3 resolutions
May 14, 2025: President Charlie King was recently recognized for his leadership and for fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment on campus.
JMU senior earns prestigious Rangel Fellowship
May 13, 2025: Senior Isabella “Bella” Santos is the first JMU student to earn a Charles B. Rangel Graduate Fellowship.
JMU to recognize May 2025 graduates
May 12, 2025: Commencement ceremonies will be held Thursday, May 15; Friday, May 16; and Saturday, May 17 in the Atlantic Union Bank Center.
JMU student honored for commitment to civic engagement
May 9, 2025: Second-year student Mason Hoey recognized for his dedication to public service at JMU.
Academic Affairs celebrates faculty, staff at luncheon
May 9, 2025: The Academic Affairs Awards and Recognition Luncheon honored the exceptional achievements of faculty and staff in academic and service categories.
A legacy lives on: Celebrating George A. Newman’s publication after 150 years
May 8, 2025: One family's act brought an author's voice back to life, sharing his legacy with the world.
JMU students chosen for inaugural conservation fellowship
May 8, 2025: The Shenandoah Valley Conservation Fellowship Program has named four JMU students as its inaugural fellows.
JMU pioneers technique to better diagnose balance disorders
May 7, 2025: Researchers in JMU’s College of Health and Behavioral Studies have developed a cutting-edge method to diagnose balance disorders.
Making the most of every moment
May 6, 2025: A kinesiology major from Onancock, Virginia will be the first Frances Weir Scholarship recipient of many to graduate from JMU.
Q and A with JMU's Suzanne Grossman
May 5, 2025: JMU's Suzanne Grossman studies how immigrants use public libraries for essential services and supports.
Year in South Africa inspires novel, lifelong friendships
May 2, 2025: Marcus O’Malley (’04) traveled to South Africa hoping to change one or two lives, and the experience changed him forever.

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