Dukes Weekly Changes and Updates

Jul 27, 2026: Changes and updates to Dukes Weekly for the 2026-27 academic year

Tia Mann honored with the Dr. Jim McConnel Values Award

Jun 2, 2026: This year's Jim McConnel Values Award was presented to Tia Mann

Ginny Wrobel recognized as Outstanding New Professional for Student Affairs

Jun 2, 2026: Ginny Wrobel has been awarded the Outstanding New Professional Award

STEM Nexus Career Series receives the Student Affairs Program of the Year Award

Jun 2, 2026: The Student Affairs Program of the Year Award goes to The Stem Nexus Career Series

Well Dukes receives the Student Affairs Assessment and Program Improvement Award

Jun 2, 2026: Well Dukes receives the Assessment and Program Improvement Award in recognition of their contributions within Student Affairs

Dr. Dirron Allen Appointed to the NASPA Region III Advisory Board

May 22, 2026: Dr. Dirron Allen was recently appointed to the NASPA Region III Advisory Board for the 2026-2028 term.

Betsy Gentry Receives Janet Diggs Award

May 8, 2026: Betsy Gentry Receives Award From the Mid-Atlantic College Health Association

Student Affairs Congratulates Kaylee Childs

Apr 23, 2026: Kaylee Childs wins third place in the Multi-Page Publications category of the Steal this Idea Award at the Association of College Unions International Conference

Student Artist Showcases Art at Disney

Apr 14, 2026: Student Artist and OPA Abbey Turner Showcases Chalk Art at Disney

Dr. Tim Miller Wins NASPA Award

Apr 14, 2026: Dr. Tim Miller Wins NASPA Region III John Jones Award for Outstanding Performance

JMU Relay For Life Nationally Recognized by the American Cancer Society

Feb 27, 2026: JMU Relay For Life Nationally Recognized

Rollin Johnson Jr. Named Director of Belonging

Feb 3, 2026: JMU Student Affairs welcomes Rollin Johnson Jr. as director of belonging. He will lead CMSS and campus initiatives that help students find community and connection.

Meet new people while dining at JMU

Jan 12, 2026: Dining alone or want to meet new people?

Showker Family Gift Elevates JMU Sport Clubs

Aug 22, 2025: A generous gift from Joe and Debbie Showker helped buy vans for sport club use.

Congratulations to this year’s Purple Star award winners!

Aug 12, 2025: Congratulations to this year’s Purple Star award winners!