News Archive: May 2025

JMU Board of Visitors to hold retreat
June 2, 2025: The JMU Board of Visitors will meet Thursday, June 5 and Friday, June 6 at Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Real Criminal Minds
May 30, 2025: Crime scene investigation is more involved than it looks on TV.
President Charlie King shares a farewell message
May 30, 2025: It is hard to believe just how fast one year can go by. As quickly as this year passed, it will forever be a highlight of my life.
'The fire is still roaring'
May 23, 2025: Twelve years after graduating, alumni rock duo Illiterate Light is more inspired than ever.
Justin Constantine's ('92) collective power
May 23, 2025: After Lt. Col. Justin Constantine (’92) passed in 2022, his wife, Dahlia, created a scholarship for first-generation students at JMU to continue Justin’s legacy.
First-gen student, future nurse carries on hero's legacy of service
May 23, 2025: Meet the future nurse carrying on Lt. Col. Justin Constantine’s (’92) legacy at JMU—and forging one all her own.
PHOTOS: The Women Who Amaze Summit
May 22, 2025: More than 150 women stretched their arms across generations to celebrate JMU and support future Dukes.
Student project offers a model for hub’s future outdoor space
May 22, 2025: Architectural Design studio's vision aligns with the city's revitalization efforts.
First-year students dive into research
May 21, 2025: The FYRE program challenges students to grow as researchers through hands-on learning.
PHOTOS: JMU celebrates 2025 spring graduates
May 21, 2025: PHOTOS: JMU celebrates 2025 spring graduates
JMU creates transfer path for VWCC biotechnology students
May 21, 2025: JMU will accept students from VWCC who complete VWCC's Associate of Science degree in science with a major in biotechnology.
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 her 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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