Engaged Learning: Student Research

CHBS student creates Health in Color to discuss health disparities 

Founded in July by JaNiece Woodson, Health in Color is a new student organization that focuses on the effects that health disparities have on people of color.

SMAD senior gives JMU police cars a fresh look

When the JMU Police chief wanted an upgrade of the colors and design on the agency's vehicles, he turned to Andy Genese, a senior Interactive Design student.

Connections STEM from community

Residential learning program supports first-year STEM majors.

Applied Public History and Archaeology

Grace Gordon (’22) develops passion and skills for historic preservation and cultural resource management

Eyeing the big picture 

Belinda Addae’s (’21) experience as an Honors student fueled her desire to become an immigration attorney.

JMU students take first place in the “Best of the Web/Best of Digital” national competition

A JMU duo has won first place in the Large School Individual/Team/Single Class app category at the 2022 AEJMC “Best of the Web/Best of Digital” competition for their app BookBuddy.

CSD offers speech and language intervention services to community

Students in JMU’s Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) programs collaborated this summer to provide intensive speech-language intervention services for individuals in the Harrisonburg and neighboring communities.

Banking team extends winning streak

JMU banking team back in winner's circle.

Graduate Psychology presents at AALHE conference

Professor Sara Finney and two graduate psychology students presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Assessment of Learning in Higher Education (AALHE)

Graduate psychology attends annual APS meeting

Faculty and students from the Assessment and Measurement PhD program and Psychological Sciences MA program attended and presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Psychological Sciences

‘Something I will never forget’

Two students helped boost the Harrisonburg Community Counseling Center’s fortunes during the Great Community Give.

ISAT student designs guitar for managing hand injuries

ISAT student designs ergonomic guitar to help others with tendonitis.

Engineering students work to fight against litter crisis

Senior Engineering students embark on a fight against the world’s litter crisis and how they can help to clean up the world's oceans.

JMU Rocketry Team competes in NASA Student Launch

JMU's Rocketry Team paves the way for future JMU Engineering students.

Eco Shell Marathon team wins Dupont Safety Award

The students'The Safety Award is a notable honor recognizes the team with a superior commitment to safety.

Audiology student completes research funded by a grant

Third-year audiology graduate student Erin Hernon was selected as a grant recipient for her research on the vestibular system.

Engineering steel bridge team competes at regional competition

Engineering students head to Lexington, VA to compete in Steel Bridge Competition.

Fifth time's the charm

CoB students secure $5,000 in scholarships.

Exploring Access to University Makerspaces

Learning More about Women Makers in University Settings

Celebrating possibilities through scholarships

Watch inspiring stories from the Annual Stewardship Luncheon.

To cap it off

Competition benefits alumni network.

Honoring Dean Sparks through Inquiry and Community

Highlights from the Sparks Research Symposium

Yearly wrap-up: Hart School students showcase out-of-classroom experiences

Hart School students present in front of Advisory Board.

REU program sets the bar for research opportunities

A SRM student maximizes the REU program.

Assessment & Measurement students and faculty attend AERA and NCME

These conferences provide a wonderful opportunity to learn and engage with leaders in the field while connecting with alumni and other colleagues.

FYRE program pairs students with faculty research mentors

The First Year Research Experience (FYRE) program at JMU is aimed towards freshmen and transfer students and allows them a chance to partner with a faculty member for a mentored research project.

ISAT students implement capstone projects in Costa Rica

A team of JMU ISAT seniors travel to Costa Rica to implement their capstone projects in 21 days.

Competition team is runner-up in Microsoft Analytics Challenge

JMU team excels in case-study competition.

AAAD Announces the Winners of the Spring 2022 AAAD Faculty & Student Research & Professional Development Awards!

The AAAD Studies Center announces the winners of the Spring 2022 AAAD Faculty & Student Research & Professional Development Awards.

A business education that compares with the very best

Dukes prevail over elite rivals.

ISAT professor mixes the arts with science

Learning about science and the environment in London has been a memorable experience for Benzing and his students.

KEEN award helps JMU faculty unleash new ideas in engineering design

Joshi was one of 27 faculty members chosen from across the nation by KEEN for her contribution to engineering education.

The Graduate School Alumni Newsletter: Spring 2022

Enjoy the Spring 2022 Alumni Newsletter!

Research Experience for Undergraduates: faculty and students alike reap benefits

Bella Roman shares her experience in the REU program.

Donors and dignitaries toast formal opening of CoB Learning Complex

Festive Homecoming Weekend ceremony marks final completion of major capital project.