Graduate School News

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.

Girls Have H.E.A.R.T. program builds fitness and self-esteem

Girls Have H.E.A.R.T. is a Morrison Bruce Center program that focuses on teaching young girls how to have fun while exercising and developing a more positive self-concept.

Alumni Spotlight

After nearly a decade, EUPS alumnus Briar Dunn is living his dream in Italy

2022 Young Alumni Award goes to teacher

JMU graduate alumnus named 2022 Young Alumni Award recepient

The Graduate School Alumni Newsletter: Spring 2022

Enjoy the Spring 2022 Alumni Newsletter!

Assessment & Measurement PhD Students and Faculty Present at AAC&U Conference

Assessment and Measurement doctoral students present at the AAC&U’s conference on General Education, Pedagogy and Assessment in San Diego.

The Three Minutes Thesis (3MT) Competition

Join a graduate student as they prepare and participate in a Three Minute Thesis Competition.

Nursing alumni open local healthcare clinics

Wanting to improve the state of healthcare today, nursing alumni Brandon Cunningham and Kasey Saunders have opened their own clinics with the hopes of providing services to the local community. 

Bridging the body, mind and soul

Alumni couple opens health and wellness clinic combining holistic and mainstream practices.

An Interview with the Dean of The Graduate School

Professor Linda Thomas, an engineer, a construction manager, a lawyer, a faculty member, and now the Dean of the Graduate School at JMU.

COVID-19 Update from Florence

EUPS student Malik Smith discusses the current Covid-19 situation in Florence and beyond

Benvenuto, Dr. Gianni Del Panta!

There's a new face in Palazzo Capponi! Meet the latest addition to the EUPS faculty

JMU Graduate Alumnus Joins the Fight Against COVID-19

Dr. Arber Shehu’s life story is rich with challenges. The following is an interview with Arber conducted by Mohamed Serry, a graduate student in the Adult Education/Human Resource Development program at JMU

JMU Alum Thrives at a Global Nonprofit

Harrisonburg native and JMU alum Emily Knapp ('18M) grew up with dreams of making Hollywood films and instead found her passion in the nonprofit sector.

Clinical mental health counseling student wins scholarship

Caylyn Arbogast is the first winner of the BrightView Clinical Advancement Scholarship. The $1,000 award is designed to encourage students to work in the field of substance use disorder treatment upon graduation.

Audiology instructor answers common hearing loss questions

For National Audiology Awareness Month, JMU's Melissa Garber answers some common questions about hearing loss.

Dietetics grad serves in military and returns to JMU for grad school

“I love it, it’s exactly what I’ve always wanted to do,” Wagener said. “To come back to JMU and do what I’ve wanted to do professionally, it’s like dreams really do come true.”

Irina, from international athletics to JMU!

Graduate student who qualified for the Tokyo 2020 Paralymics enrolls in Sport & Recreational Leadership, M.S. program

Staying Connected to JMU

Alumna Danielle Early ('18, '19M) shares some ideas for staying connected to JMU and the College of Education

Tasting success

Tassie Pippert ('11, '13M) has built a successful career as a chef, wine specialist, educator and TV personality.

‘How can I be a solution?’

Alumna aims to leave her mark on the world through her advocacy, writing and poetry.