Successful X-Labs work-based learning program seeks to scale

Jul 11, 2025: Specialized cohort groups trained through JMU X-labs are changing the face of summer internships.

Real Criminal Minds

May 30, 2025: Crime scene investigation is more involved than it looks on TV.

Year in South Africa inspires novel, lifelong friendships

May 2, 2025: Marcus O’Malley (’04) traveled to South Africa hoping to change one or two lives, but the experience changed him forever.

Powering the ocean: Turning bacteria into renewable energy

Mar 28, 2025: ISAT professor Cheng Li and a team of students are using microbial fuel cells to make ocean research more efficient.

Dukes in discovery

Jan 13, 2025: The tools have changed, but the spirit of intellectual curiosity and engaged learning remains at Madison.

Q and A with JMU's Dr. Carole Nash

Nov 13, 2024: Dr. Carole Nash (’83) was recently appointed by Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin to the board of trustees of the Virginia Museum of Natural History.

Oil, obfuscation and the open sea: How an IA professor investigated illegal oil laundering

Nov 7, 2024: A professor, Giangiuseppe Pili and his team uncover the shadowy world of oil laundering in the Mediterranean Sea.

JMU’s new Sensory Room leads the way in student well-being

Nov 7, 2024: Discover a world of sensory experiences designed to promote relaxation, focus and comfort in JMU's new Sensory Room

Summer intern program a first for JMU, Ellucian

Oct 18, 2024: The X-Labs Reimagined Internship was a resounding success.

Air pollution increases thunderstorm danger

Aug 30, 2024: "Urban pollution is capable of enhancing thunderstorms and lightning," says Geography professor, Mace Bentley.

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.

Summer instructors focus on unique, engaging content

Jul 19, 2024: Summer courses offer unique opportunities for learning, both in and out of the classroom.

Planting the future: ISAT students restore riverbank

Jul 9, 2024: ISAT majors dedicated their capstone projects to stabilizing the stream bank and floodplain, combating erosion at the JMU farm.

Faculty Spotlight: Weiming Hu

Jun 28, 2024: From lively classroom discussions to collaborative projects like developing a data dashboard for the Hillside weather station, Hu fosters a rich learning environment.

Jeffrey Tang named interim dean of JMU CISE

Jun 25, 2024: Jeffrey Tang has been named the new interim dean of JMU’s College of Integrated Science and Engineering.

Celebrating a journey of innovation and leadership

Jun 20, 2024: As Kolvoord steps into his new role as interim provost, CISE celebrates his journey marked by outstanding achievements and innovative programs.