News Archive: October 2025

Alumna oversees Virginia’s disability savings program
October 27, 2025: ABLEnow allows Virginians with disabilities to save money without losing their public benefits.
President Jim tour stops in Northern Virginia
October 24, 2025: Great Falls event focuses on ‘propelling JMU ahead of the pack’
Home sweet home
October 22, 2025: Making new Madison memories where it all began
Halloweekend in the 'Burg: A guide
October 22, 2025: Halloween’s almost here, and Dukes have plenty of ways to celebrate — on campus and around town.
JMU marks anniversary of Okanagan Charter adoption
October 21, 2025: One year after adopting the Okanagan Charter, JMU continues to expand its commitment to health and well-being for students, faculty and staff.
Professor, administrative assistant are JMU "Game Changers"
October 20, 2025: A long-time SMAD professor and a CVPA administrative assistant were recognized as “Game Changers” during the Home Coming football game.
VRS director using policy background to build for the future
October 17, 2025: Patricia “Trish” Schwab Bishop (’92) leads the 14th-largest pension plan in the U.S.
International Week: New perspectives and global immersion
October 16, 2025: International Week: New perspectives and global immersion
President Jim receives Friendly City welcome
October 16, 2025: ‘Town-gown’ relationship emphasized during Harrisonburg tour stop
Q and A with JMU's Lindsey Harvell-Bowman
October 16, 2025: JMU's Lindsey Harvell-Bowman explains the psychology behind our fears.
JMU recognizes 405 employees for years of service
October 13, 2025: James Madison University honored 405 employees for their years of service during special breakfasts Oct. 7 and Oct. 8.
Administrative assistant is a "Game Changer" for students
October 13, 2025: Jennifer Baltazar, administrative assistant for physics and astronomy, was recognized as a “Game Changer” on Saturday.
Honors College Scholarship Luncheon
October 10, 2025: This year's Honors College Scholarship Luncheon brought together students and faculty alike to share their Madison Experience
Strengthening the commonwealth
October 10, 2025: Virginia’s first lady leads fireside chat on campus
Charlotte welcomes President Jim
October 8, 2025: JMU’s seventh leader impresses alumni with bold ambitions.
JMU grads strengthen Virginia's workforce
October 6, 2025: Nearly 66% of James Madison University graduates from the class of 2024 are working and filling critical positions in Virginia.
JMU awarded historic federal grant to advance civics education
October 6, 2025: James Madison University has received more than $2.1 million to expand its national leadership in civics education.
Professor authors textbook to teach about generative AI
October 3, 2025: Dr. Xuebin Wei says the book is unique in its focus on cloud computing.
Q and A with SGA's Charlotte Bronaugh
October 2, 2025: New student body president Charlotte Bronaugh shares her experiences, goals and vision for her new role.

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