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Virginia research libraries to host virtual forum in advance of Elsevier negotiations

JMU will join other state research libraries in discussing the unsustainable cost of accessing Elsevier’s academic journals and options to make research more accessible.

September 2020 Board of Visitors Summary of Action and Discussions

The James Madison University Board of Visitors met Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, in the Festival Conference and Student Center.

JMU’s Plans to Return to In-Person Learning on Oct. 5

The Board of Visitors hears plans for a safe return at Sept. 18 meeting.

COVID-19 Update - Sept. 18

The university observed 6 new positive cases of COVID-19 on Sept. 17, as well as 10 self-reported positive cases, with 50 cases becoming considered “recovered,” meaning they are no longer infectious.

JMU Board of Visitors to meet Friday, Sept. 18, 2020

The James Madison University Board of Visitors will meet on Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, at 1 p.m. in the Festival Conference and Student Center.

COVID-19 Update - Sept. 17

The university observed 5 new positive cases of COVID-19 on Sept. 16, as well as 11 self-reported positive cases, with 28 cases becoming considered “recovered,” meaning they are no longer infectious.

JMU art professor and diversity leader awarded first Beck Faculty Fellowship

Susan Zurbrigg, a professor of art and unit head for painting and drawing has been selected as the first Beck Faculty Fellowship recipient.

COVID-19 Update - Sept. 16

The university observed 0 new positive cases of COVID-19 on Sept. 15, with 61 cases becoming considered “recovered,” meaning they are no longer infectious.

COVID-19 Update - Sept. 15

The university observed 13 new positive cases of COVID-19 on Sept. 14, with 55 cases becoming considered “recovered,” meaning they are no longer infectious.

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