Intelligence Analysis student research on critical mining threats earns first place

Jun 25, 2026: JMU Intelligence Analysis students earn first place in the 2026 poster competition at the U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation’s GEOINT Symposium.

Students contribute to NSF-funded drought research

Jun 23, 2026: Alyssa Girard (CS) and Zac Sealfon (ISAT) contributed to NSF-funded drought research and presented their findings at the AMS.

Engineering a better way to relieve back pain

Jun 17, 2026: JMU engineering students designed two biomedical device prototypes aimed at making back pain relief more practical and accessible.

IT student earns top honor for cybersecurity research

May 14, 2026: For Sarah Hershberger, an IT major, cybersecurity research has already opened doors beyond the classroom.

Intelligence Analysis students present research at national symposium

May 11, 2026: IA students present research the 2026 Intelligence Studies Consortium Spring Symposium.

JMU’s Gamma Theta Upsilon chapter earns Honors distinction

May 1, 2026: JMU’s chapter of Gamma Theta Upsilon (GTU) was recently recognized as an Honors Chapter.

Geography students contribute to Mt. Crawford's historic designation

Apr 29, 2026: Geography students help document Mount Crawford's history and provide context for a National Register of Historic Places nomination.

CISE Student Showcase highlights student research, real-world impact

Apr 24, 2026: Students demonstrate the power of experiential learning during the 2026 CISE Student Showcase.

Turning curiosity into career momentum

Mar 12, 2026: IT and Honors major Will Jedrzejczak built an impressive internship resume before graduation — and he shares the key strategies that made it possible.

IA students study economics and national security in Sweden

Mar 9, 2026: The Sweden study abroad program gave IA students professional exposure, global context and a deeper understanding of how intelligence intersects with economics and policymaking.

JMU X-Labs courses challenge students with wicked problems

Feb 20, 2026: X-Labs classes help students think beyond the classroom to tackle pervasive global issues.

JMU M.S. in Computer Science earns continued national recognition

Jan 30, 2026: JMU consistently stands out for its long-standing leadership in cybersecurity education.

JMU names dean for College of Integrated Science and Engineering

Jan 20, 2026: Following a competitive selection process, Grady Dixon has been named the next dean of the College of Integrated Science and Engineering.

JMU students take on organized retail crime in X-Labs course

Jan 12, 2026: JMU students spent the fall semester tackling the growing problem of organized retail crime through an X-Labs course.

Connecting students with industry

Dec 5, 2025: MANTECH’s collaboration with CISE creates real-world opportunities for students and a strong hiring pipeline for the company.

Mapping a Legacy: 20 Years of the Geospatial Semester

Oct 30, 2025: For 20 years, the Geospatial Semester has inspired students across Virginia — and it’s still going strong.

Cybersecurity expert raises concern after AWS shutdown

Oct 28, 2025: In a recent interview with WHSV, information technology professor Dr. Ahmad Salman discusses the recent Amazon Web Services shutdown and offers tips to keep our information safe.

Professor authors textbook to teach about generative AI

Oct 3, 2025: Dr. Xuebin Wei says the book is unique in its focus on cloud computing.

Computer science professor honored for innovative teaching

Sep 29, 2025: Computer science professor Chris Mayfield, a nationally recognized expert on guided inquiry learning, was recognized as a “Game Changer.”

Students engineer an accessible path to the ocean

Sep 17, 2025: A team of Engineering and ISAT students partnered with the Punta Leona Beach Club and Nature Resort in Costa Rica to design a beach wheelchair that helps individuals with mobility limitations navigate the sand and surf.

Chelsea Lang: From ISAT to Aerospace

Aug 29, 2025: Her ISAT experience taught her to think big – a mindset that carried her from JMU classrooms to a company leading one of the most ambitious rocket programs in the world.

Beyond the classroom: IA student research earns global recognition

Jul 29, 2025: From drone warfare to Arctic security, Intelligence Analysis students’ research is gaining international recognition.

ISAT students build an aquatic drone to monitor local lake health

Jul 25, 2025: ISAT students design and build an aquatic drone outfitted with sonar, GPS and a custom control system to map the depth and contours of Lake Shenandoah and Newman Lake.

JMU signs MOU with Arab Academy for Science and Technology

Jul 24, 2025: A new partnership with the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport is creating global opportunities for students and faculty to study, teach and collaborate.

Eight engineering students, one rocket and a NASA victory

Jul 22, 2025: From late nights to launch day, discover how a small team of JMU Engineering students soared to the top of NASA’s Student Launch competition.

Engineering her future

May 14, 2025: JMU women are steadily gaining ground in engineering, paving the way for a more diverse and inclusive field.

IA students present at National Intelligence Symposium

May 6, 2025: The Symposium wasn’t just a chance to showcase their work—it was a learning experience that expanded the students’ confidence, networks, and career aspirations.

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, but the experience changed him forever.

Engineering students place third at ASCE-UESI Surveying Competition

May 2, 2025: "This was Engineering’s first time competing in the ASCE-UESI Surveying Competition, and I’m incredibly proud of what our students accomplished," said Dr. Daniel Castaneda, Engineering professor and faculty advisor.

Robert Prins named interim head of engineering

Mar 28, 2025: Dr. Robert Prins steps into the role of interim department head, he is focused on hiring and supporting new faculty and strengthening industry relationships to increase program vitality.

Powering the ocean: Turning bacteria into renewable energy

Mar 28, 2025: ISAT professor Cheng Li and a team of students are using microbial fuel cells to make ocean research more efficient.

Force equilibrium: A new way to learn a classic engineering concept

Mar 28, 2025: Steven Woodruff develops a new hands-on lab for his Statistics and Introductory Mechanics class.

JMU wins eighth annual Virginia Cyber Cup Competition

Mar 27, 2025: Six students from JMU’s Cyber Defense Club won the eighth annual Virginia Cyber Cup Competition held Feb. 21–22 at the Virginia Military Institute.

JMU’s M.S. in Computer Science earns top ranking

Feb 17, 2025: For more than 25 years, JMU has built a robust, nationally recognized cybersecurity curriculum.

Discovering geography with Adam Dohrenwend

Feb 6, 2025: Dr. Adam Dohrenwend brings a global perspective to the classroom, shaped by travels to 45 states and 55 countries.

Engineering students selected for NASA’s Space Launch Challenge

Feb 6, 2025: NASA Space Launch Challenge provides an opportunity to merge academic learning with real-world problem-solving.

JMU Engineering to launch Co-Op Program

Feb 6, 2025: New cooperative program offers engineering students a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between academic learning and professional practice.

JMU professor, students to design pioneering energy source

Jan 27, 2025: ISAT professor Cheng Li and his students are helping design a cutting-edge marine microbial fuel cell to power ocean sensors with clean energy.