The Graduate School Alumni Newsletter: Spring 2026
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The Graduate School Alumni Newsletter: Spring 2026
James Madison University
In This Issue:
- New Master’s Program Expands Opportunities in Physical Education
- Cross‑Institutional Research Collaboration in Assessment & Measurement
- Graduate Audiology Student Dedicates Research to Supporting Families
- Graduate Student Blog
- Cole Swindell and Gabby Barrett to perform at JMU’s Atlantic Union Bank Center
This alumni newsletter is created each quarter by The Graduate School of James Madison University. For more information, visit our website.
The new Physical & Health Education Teacher Education concentration (PHETE) is offering a comprehensive one-year Master of Arts for licensed educators. Designed for licensed teachers who are currently endorsed to teach English, math, science, and other subjects and are seeking to shift their instructional focus. Applications are now open for fall and spring entry. Read the story.
Faculty and graduate students from the Assessment and Measurement, Ph.D. program visited Washington State University to engage in research collaboration to develop joint research initiatives. The cross-institutional partnership supports methodological innovations that contribute to advancements in educational measurement to support local communities. Read the story.
Camille Garrett, a graduate student in the Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) program authored a quantitative research-based dissertation that examines chronic otitis media (recurring ear infection) in infants and its relationship to infant-parent quality of life. Supporting her future clinical work in oral rehab strategies and supporting pediatric patients and families. Learn more about Camille’s research.
Friendly reminder that we have a graduate student blog highlighting graduate student experiences. Take a look and discover more about JMU! Read the student blog.
Cole Swindell and Gabby Barrett will be performing at the Atlantic Union Bank Center on Friday, May 1st. JMU welcomes the multi-platinum country artists and looks forward to an incredible show with high-energy performances. Cole Swindell and Gabby Barrett to perform at JMU’s Atlantic Union Bank Center - JMU