Engineering their future

May 14, 2025: JMU women break barriers in STEM

Leaving an imprint at JMU and abroad

Apr 28, 2025: For 26 years, Dr. Suzanne Fiederlein guided CISR through its challenges and successes.

WNBA legend delivers keynote address during Dr. MLK Jr. Week

Jan 31, 2025: Chamique Holdsclaw advocates for mental health awareness among college athletes

The Forbes Center welcomes All-star percussionists of the Grammy Award-winning Silkroad Ensemble on Jan. 26

Jan 10, 2025: Bridging cultural divides and sparking connection through music

Study abroad: The world as our classroom

Jan 8, 2025: Opportunities to study abroad were limited for the women of Madison College, but students today enjoy plenty of options.

Celebrating the worlds of Black poetry

Jan 3, 2025: Renowned poets, emerging voices, scholars and educators gathered at JMU for Furious Flower IV.

Overcoming great odds, refugee alumnus imagines a greener future

Nov 22, 2024: Vietnamese refugee and entrepreneur Tan H. Nguyen (’92) pioneers a food-waste solution.

Discovering new horizons: An international student's journey through the JMU Washington Semester Program

Nov 6, 2024: The program stands out as a transformative experience for many students.

International Week brings in renowned filmmaker

Oct 3, 2024: Environmental activist Shalini Kantayya was the keynote speaker.

Virginia AG Miyares to speak at winter commencement

Sep 25, 2024: Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares, a 1998 JMU graduate, will be the featured speaker for winter commencement Dec. 14.

JMU professor receives Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery award

Sep 19, 2024: Laura Katzman, professor of art history, has been awarded the 2024 Director’s Essay Prize for Scholars by the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery. 

Expecting the (un)expected

Sep 6, 2024: Rachel Garmon-Williams (’10) works to make improv accessible to all at Bridge 9 Theater.

The unsung heroes of democracy

Aug 23, 2024: Educator Wesley Hedgepeth (’08, ’09M) reveals the transformative power of social studies teachers.

Empowering local refugee students through technology

Aug 2, 2024: The camp offers local refugee students an exciting opportunity to enhance their computer science and information technology skills.

Storied Green Book house a ‘time capsule’ rich in Black history

Aug 2, 2024: Former boarding house welcomed George Washington Carver and the Duke Ellington and Count Basie bands.

Dukes return to Capitol Hill

Jul 15, 2024: JMU hosted approximately 100 alumni and federal staff members at the 18th edition of “JMU on the Hill,” a reception held last month in Washington, D.C.

Designing mobility: Students create adjustable prostheses for amputees

Jul 8, 2024: Engineering students design a comfortable, well-fitting, below-the-knee prosthesis capable of adjusting in length and volume, ideally growing with a child.

Bridging worlds: A collaborative journey in accessible STEM education

Jul 8, 2024: JMU’s Center for STEM Education and Outreach and the Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind are paving the way for inclusive learning experiences.

JMU MFA graduate named VMFA Visual Arts Professional Fellow

Jun 25, 2024: Yulin Yuan (’24M) of SADAH’s MFA program received a 2024-2025 Visual Arts Professional Fellowship from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

JMU receives Poetry Foundation grant

Jun 20, 2024: The Furious Flower Poetry Center at James Madison University recently received a $40,000 grant from the Poetry Foundation.

Valerie Schoolcraft receives the Dr. Jim McConnel Values Award

Jun 6, 2024: The award recognizes individuals who exemplify the values of student affairs in their work and daily lives.

Student Research Symposium strengthens skills for Psychology majors

May 31, 2024: Undergraduate Psychology students strengthened science and communication skills through this annual research symposium.

JMU faculty partner with African universities through a fellowship

May 28, 2024: Three JMU faculty members received support from the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program to partner with African higher education institutions.

The challenge to do good

May 22, 2024: Students raise more than $30,000 for the local community through T-shirt competition.

JMU awards record number of doctoral degrees

May 10, 2024: The numbers reflect the university’s new designation as an R2 Doctoral University with high research activity.

History professor awarded 4-VA Grant

May 9, 2024: Fawn-Amber Montoya was awarded a $25,000 grant to support her project “Voces: Centering the Latino/x Experience Through Pedagogy and Research.”

PHOTOS: Welcome back and welcome home

May 3, 2024: Where has the time gone? Madison College alumni return to campus for their 50th reunion.

JMU international students and faculty travel to Washington, D.C., for the 2024 Cherry Blossom Festival

Apr 30, 2024: At the end of March, a group of more than 30 JMU international students and faculty hopped on a bus and traveled to Washington, D.C., to experience the annual Cherry Blossom Festival.

IA students form new group

Apr 30, 2024: WINS isn’t just another club; it’s a supportive community offering a diverse array of opportunities to explore the field.

REACH seeks to address rural needs by building community capacity

Apr 26, 2024: Organization helps communities identify their greatest resources, needs

Charting a new course

Apr 25, 2024: A collaborative approach enhances the 14th Annual Interdisciplinary African, African American & Diaspora Studies (AAAD) Conference.

Dukes show their star power on awards night

Apr 24, 2024: JMU honors outstanding alumni, nominated by their peers

madiSTEM inspires the next generation of STEM leaders

Apr 12, 2024: The one-day conference attracted over 200 6th-8th grade girls from Virginia and surrounding states.

Saluting an uncommon colonel

Apr 11, 2024: Frances Weir (’49) paved the way for generations of Army women.

School of Theatre and Dance welcomes guest award-winning director Reneltta Arluk

Mar 29, 2024: Presenting “The Birds: A Modern Adaptation of Aristophanes’ Comedy” by Yvette Nolan April 9–13 in The Studio Theatre

Army veteran keeps women's military contributions alive

Mar 29, 2024: Amelia Underwood (’13M) teaches classes on leadership and American military history as well as an Honors course, American Women at War.

Boca Tuya, the New York dance phenomenon, lights up the Forbes stage April 13 and 14

Mar 29, 2024: Drawing inspiration from diverse influences, Boca Tuya offers a unique and exhilarating experience that transcends borders and cultures.

Music student named distinguished recipient of esteemed 23-24 Presser Undergraduate Scholar Award

Mar 25, 2024: Haven Kahn leaves behind a legacy resonating with his peers and mentors alike.

Empathy in action

Mar 19, 2024: Mariam Elassal (’24) champions change through youth justice and social advocacy.

Education at JMU’s Diversity Conference

Aug 26, 2023: Throughout the session, the directors underscored SPCE’s unwavering commitment to creating educational environments where diversity is celebrated.