Nursing student visits Richmond with JMU delegation to meet with lawmakers

In January, senior Nursing major Jason Fred attended a lobby day in Richmond with JMU Vice President of Student Affairs Tim Miller and members of the Student Government Association.

Kinesiology grad travels long road to walk across commencement stage

Tim Thome (’22) overcomes unexpected physical setback during his fourth-year

Lewis creates independent study opportunity through Professors in Residence program

“This is another opportunity for JMU students to do something beyond the classroom,” Health Sciences professor Kristi Lewis said. 

CARS allows A&M students to gain field experience   

CARS has been a national leader in assessment for over 30 years. Part of what makes the center so successful is its work with doctoral psychology students who are in the A&M program.   

Gus Bus and NPS partner to bring pollinator gardens to schools

Through this partnership, the NPS has been bringing park rangers to elementary schools to guest teach every other week.

Assessment & Measurement program attends NCME and AERA

Students and faculty recently traveled to Chicago, IL to attend the annual meetings of the National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME) and the American Educational Research Association (AERA).

Health Sciences students and faculty educate about health disparities

At the 2023 JMU Diversity Conference, Health Sciences faculty and students presented on the disparities in healthcare and how book club sessions can educate people on the topic.

JMU nursing looks to increase diversity with new admissions approach

The decision to pursue holistic admissions reflects the School of Nursing’s commitment to inclusive excellence.

Connecting the dots from major to minor

Two JMU students are striking the balance between health and business.

Graduate Psychology students present at NASPA

Students and faculty from the Department of Graduate Psychology partnered with colleagues in the Division of Student Affairs (SA) to present at the NASPA conference.

DNP grad accepts prestigious hospice care position

Ring is now working at Capital Caring Health as their Vice President of Quality and Clinical Compliance and has recently been promoted to Chief of Compliance and Quality.   

Audiology students conduct free hearing screenings

To celebrate World Hearing Day 2023, JMU’s Student Academy of Audiology (SAA) offered free hearing screenings to students, faculty and staff. 

Fauci, Acosta to headline Madison Vision Series event in April

The town hall will be free and open to the public.

Assessment & Measurement students and faculty present at ICPS

Assessment and Measurement professor Sara Finney and graduate students Kate Schaefer and Mara McFadden traveled to Brussels, Belgium to present three studies at the International Convention of Psychological Sciences.

Morrison Bruce Center offers Healthy Kids program

Running, jumping and eating nutritious foods - these are skills that the Healthy Kids program teaches to children. The program, offered by JMU’s Morrison Bruce Center (MBC), has been constantly evolving since 2010.

PA students participate in civic engagement through Lobby Day

PA students went to Richmond to participate in Lobby Day, a day when students and other practicing PAs meet with legislators during the General Assembly to lobby for bills that affect medicine in Virginia.

CHBS programs participate in Girls and Women in Sport Day

The event allowed young girls to visit campus and participate in different sports and coaching drills.

Creating a shared learning experience in CHBS

“This training exists to give students introductory and foundational knowledge as they get into classes and experiences that prepare them for interdisciplinary and interprofessional practice,” Plitt Donaldson said.

JMU students lend a hand by providing respite care

Friday was National Caregiver day and students from JMU’s Caregivers Community Network were out lending a hand by providing respite care.

Linda Villarosa is the 2023 Viewpoints on Health Speaker

Viewpoints on Health will be presented on March 23, 2023 at 6:30pm.

Gus Bus featured in The Breeze

The Gus Bus, an after-school enrichment program for elementary school students in Harrisonburg, has recently undergone a transformation.

Social work turns 60: Some reflections

JMU’s Department of Social Work is celebrating its 60th anniversary. Over the years there have been many contributors and changes.

Educating to improve patient outcomes

CHBS has a long-standing commitment to using interprofessional and interdisciplinary educational methods to prepare our students to collaborate with colleagues from other disciplines and professions

JMU researcher gives some tips for starting 2023 with a positive attitude

JMU psychology professor Ben Blankenship says there are a number of strategies to help make 2023 a positive year.

EmpowHER program encourages women’s strength training    

The Morrison Bruce Center program opens an avenue for women to feel at home in a weight room.

Good-boy goldendoodle saves lives

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month.

Pakistani female students pursue competitive summer research opportunity at JMU

The Sister2Sister program provides research and networking opportunities for women in Pakistan.

Gus Bus undergoes redesign to increase recognition

Since the early 2000’s, the Gus Bus has been recognizable with its logo of a bunny sitting on a stack of books. In 2022, the bus underwent a redesign to address the program’s broader focus. 

CSPA Alumni Profile - Leah Beard (’18M)

Catch up with alumni from the College Student Personnel Administration concentration.

Health sciences alum recruits fellow Dukes

I knew I wanted to be part of something with healthcare, I just wasn’t sure what. So, I declared Health Sciences as my major to help me explore my options.

IIHHS showcases programs and services through iTalks event 

IIHHS is home to more than 25 community engagement and clinical services programs all of which were present at the recent iTalks event on Oct. 26.

HTH100 students present at GenEd Student Conference

Every fall semester during family weekend, JMU holds a General Education Student Conference showcasing student excellence in liberal studies courses.

Blankenship receives Outstanding Junior Faculty Award

Psychology professor and faculty expert Ben Blankenship was given the Outstanding Junior Faculty award for his exceptional teaching skills and his research on stigma, social identity and socio-political outcomes.

A message from Dean Sharon Lovell - Fall 2022

A message from CHBS Dean, Sharon Lovell. (From the Fall 2022 College Newsletter)

Occupational Therapy students assist with falls awareness event

This event provided an opportunity for OT students to apply what they were learning in classes by conducting fall risk assessments for participants.

CHBS student creates Health in Color to discuss health disparities 

Founded in July by JaNiece Woodson, Health in Color is a new student organization that focuses on the effects that health disparities have on people of color.

Midterm elections: JMU experts can talk trust, candidates, religion and more

As the midterm elections rapidly approach, JMU has a number of faculty experts who can offer valuable insight and context to the process. 

CHBS welcomes new leadership

CHBS has four faculty members stepping into new leadership roles throughout the college. These faculty members are all in different departments and bring unique experiences and backgrounds to JMU.  

JMU faculty with expertise in elections

The following faculty experts can provide commentary from a variety of angles on the midterm elections

CSD student selected for ASHA Minority Student Leadership Program

Josephine Miller, a graduate student in the Online M.S. SLP program was accepted into 2022 cohort of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Minority Student Leadership Program (MSLP).

Kinesiology course sends CHBS students to Australia for internships

As part of KIN 481, 12 students spent summer 2022 embracing a variety of internships in Australia.  

CSD offers speech and language intervention services to community

Students in JMU’s Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) programs collaborated this summer to provide intensive speech-language intervention services for individuals in the Harrisonburg and neighboring communities.

Graduate Psychology presents at AALHE conference

Professor Sara Finney and two graduate psychology students presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Assessment of Learning in Higher Education (AALHE)

Graduate psychology attends annual APS meeting

Faculty and students from the Assessment and Measurement PhD program and Psychological Sciences MA program attended and presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Psychological Sciences

Occupational Therapy - Alumna Q&A with Savanah Howe

My peers and faculty filled me with an energy and passion for profession of OT, both in its current state and all of the future possibilities it holds.

Audiology student completes research funded by a grant

Third-year audiology graduate student Erin Hernon was selected as a grant recipient for her research on the vestibular system.

Freshman health sciences student raises Alzheimer's awareness

Freshman Health Sciences major Emma Howell became passionate about raising awareness for Alzheimer’s Disease after growing up with a grandmother who had dementia.,

JMU Nursing participates in national challenge to educate on climate change 

JMU’s School of Nursing has recently joined the Nurses Climate Challenge and aims to work towards the program’s goal of educating others about the effects climate change has on public health.    

Girls Have H.E.A.R.T. program builds fitness and self-esteem

Girls Have H.E.A.R.T. is a Morrison Bruce Center program that focuses on teaching young girls how to have fun while exercising and developing a more positive self-concept.

FYRE program pairs students with faculty research mentors

The First Year Research Experience (FYRE) program at JMU is aimed towards freshmen and transfer students and allows them a chance to partner with a faculty member for a mentored research project.

Migrant education program partners with JMU Civic to educate about food insecurity

SVMEP and JMU Civic hosted a panel discussion after a viewing of the documentary Food Chains, which is about a small tomato picking community in Immokalee, Florida.

Dietetics students bring cooking lessons to local children

Dietetics professors Michelle Hesse and Jennifer Walsh and students from their junior and senior level nutrition classes have been partnering with the Explore More Discovery Museum to educate children about nutrition.  

Nursing pilots peer mentorship program

Nursing professors Christina Lam and Betsy Herron have created a peer mentorship program where newly admitted nursing students are supported by students already in the program.  

Be part of 'Dukes Say Hi'

After two years of social distancing measures and mask mandates, many of us feel disconnected. Let’s close the social distance between us by saying “hi” more often.

Male nursing students and alumni share their stories

Nursing is a field that is often associated with females, but men in the field are trying to change that presumption.

Introduction to Coaching class allows students to gain field experience 

As a new component of the coaching education minor, Lori Gano-Overway has started a partnership with Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation for her Introduction to Coaching class.

Paralympians educate on diversity and inclusion

Paralympians and Team USA wheelchair basketball players Serio and Trey Jenifer, retired Team USA sitting volleyball player Kari Miller Ortiz and three accomplished wheelchair basketball players visited JMU.

HSA student places in Stull Essay Competition

Senior Danielle Shapero placed third in the competition for her essay titled, “Resource Utilization Deficiencies Remain at the Epicenter and the United States’ Healthcare Crisis Fueled by the Spanish Flu and COVID-19.” 

2022 CHBS Mini-Grant Recipients Announced

Congratulations to the recipients of the recent mini-grant competition to support faculty development.

Assessment & Measurement PhD Students and Faculty Present at AAC&U Conference

Assessment and Measurement doctoral students present at the AAC&U’s conference on General Education, Pedagogy and Assessment in San Diego.

IIHHS staffer selected for National Hispanic and Latino Executive Leadership and Fellowship Program

Futuro Latino Coalition coordinator Onesimo Baltazar Corona has been selected to participate.

Nursing alumni open local healthcare clinics

Wanting to improve the state of healthcare today, nursing alumni Brandon Cunningham and Kasey Saunders have opened their own clinics with the hopes of providing services to the local community. 

AT alumni selected for prestigious Steadman Clinic residency

Both alumni agree that their time at JMU prepared them for their residency at the Steadman Clinic. Mast said she does not think she would be where she is today in her career without the connections she made at JMU.

JMU aims to empower people with disabilities in rural communities through VBPD grant

The Virginia Board for People with Disabilities (VBPD) has awarded the Department of Kinesiology a $275,000 grant to assist rural communities.

Social Work students promote advocacy through social policy

Students in Yeom’s social policy and social work practice in macro systems classes are tasked with learning about racial, social, economic and environmental justice issues and how to advocate for them.