Men's Rugby Club 50th anniversary

Dec 12, 2024: As JMU Men's Rugby celebrates 50 years, its past players and coaches gifted current students five decades of knowledge and stories.

Alumni-student partnerships play vital role in CIS 434

Nov 22, 2024: CIS 434 marks a quarter-century of engaged learning.

Overcoming great odds, refugee alumnus imagines a greener future

Nov 22, 2024: Entrepreneur Tan Nguyen (’92) pioneers food-waste solution.

Career success in the AI era

Nov 20, 2024: Alumna shares insights on how AI is impacting the tech industry.

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.

Couple invests $2.5M to name new wing of Carrier Library

Nov 13, 2024: New wing of Carrier Library named through $2.5 million philanthropic gift.

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.

Semester in Florence and Semester in Salamanca celebrate milestone anniversaries during Homecoming

Nov 5, 2024: CGE honors four decades of two flagship study-abroad programs.

There is no place like Home(coming)

Oct 30, 2024: A recap of a winning finish

Summer intern program a first for JMU, Ellucian

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

Video expertise, teaching makes SMAD professor a Game Changer

Oct 11, 2024: SMAD technology director and instructor John Hodges (’78) was recognized as a “Game Changer” Thursday during a JMU football game.

Dukes holding doors

Oct 9, 2024: Join the Alumni Association Board to help continue the tradition of fostering community, inclusivity, and opportunity for current and future students.

River deep, mountain high

Oct 4, 2024: Dukes support rival App State in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

International Week brings in renowned filmmaker

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

Harrisonburg Innovation Hub

Sep 30, 2024: Local co-working space to foster collaboration, conversation.

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.

A family legacy, a JMU love story

Sep 24, 2024: Past JMU Parent of the Year makes $1 million planned gift in honor of late husband.

'JMU gave me a springboard'

Sep 17, 2024: Malcolm Taylor’s (‘82) esteemed career of service and mentorship started with a chance JMU encounter.

Dual success of student-athletes

Sep 17, 2024: Student-athletes face challenges in both the business and sports worlds, while also reaching their goals.

Keeping the wheels of government turning

Sep 17, 2024: Dukes are making a difference at local, state and federal levels.

JMU celebrates inaugural ‘Game Changer’

Sep 9, 2024: Doreen Liccione (’92), an academic adviser in the CoB, is recognized as a “Game Changer” for her outstanding work benefiting JMU Athletics.

Expecting the (un)expected

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

Leaving an impactful legacy

Aug 29, 2024: Alumnus is using his career to enact change in the world.

The unsung heroes of democracy

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

A ‘catalyst’ comes home

Aug 22, 2024: Chemistry major-turned-entrepreneur Rick Kushel (’87) invests in student business-plan competition.

In a year of change, Dukes deliver

Aug 22, 2024: Dukes gave more than $28.1 million in charitable gifts to JMU during fiscal year 2024, the second highest in JMU history and the highest outside of a campaign.

Alumni kick off Carrier Library fundraising by naming spaces

Aug 16, 2024: Carrier Library memories inspired a few JMU alumni to kick off fundraising efforts for Carrier Library by naming new spaces.

Rehab reimagined: Alumna honored for innovations in stroke recovery

Aug 14, 2024: Occupational Therapy graduate receives the Innovation Award from NBCOT for her groundbreaking work in stroke rehabilitation.

Open Educational Resources address college costs

Aug 9, 2024: JMU faculty are putting in the work to make classroom materials more affordable and inclusive.

JMU recognized as a national leader in first-generation student success

Aug 8, 2024: James Madison University was selected as one of 14 higher education institutions to join the inaugural class of FirstGen Forward’s Network Champion Institutions.

Impacts to game day and campus operations

Aug 7, 2024: The nature of a Thursday night game impacts campus operations for the university in a significantly different manner than the typical Saturday contest.

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.

Family traditions, Madison Spirit

Jul 31, 2024: A family of Virginia educators hits 81 years of giving to JMU.

95% of 2023 JMU grads achieve positive career outcomes

Jul 22, 2024: More than 2,500 James Madison University undergraduates from the class of 2023 found work within six months of receiving their diplomas.

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.

JMU math professor awarded for excellence in undergraduate mentorship

Jul 10, 2024: Caroline Lubert was recently selected for this year’s Mathematical, Computing, and Statistical Sciences Division Advanced Career Faculty Mentor Award.

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.

Charlie King begins role as interim president of James Madison University

Jul 8, 2024: As King begins his new position, he will draw on his vast knowledge of the university to continue its ascent as one of the top public universities in the nation.

The benefits of membership in a local alumni chapter

Jul 1, 2024: Local chapters help alumni transplants get woven into the fabric of their new cities.

Four purple-and-gold reads for the Fourth

Jul 1, 2024: Check out these four titles written by JMU alumni and faculty members.

Volunteers today, leaders tomorrow

Jun 27, 2024: Service-learning at JMU helps students find their purpose.

A time of goodbyes and new beginnings

Jun 24, 2024: President Alger delivers a farewell message to members of the JMU community.

JMU’s Forbes Center announces 2024-25 Masterpiece Season

Jun 21, 2024: The Forbes Center for the Performing Arts at James Madison University has announced its 2024-25 Masterpiece Season lineup.

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.

New downtown mural memorializes professor and birder Charles Ziegenfus

Jun 18, 2024: The artwork pays tribute to the late math professor’s passion for ornithology in Virginia.

Public notice: Presidential search committee meeting

Jun 6, 2024: The presidential search committee will meet on Monday, June 10.

CSPA learning improvements recognized with Provost Award

May 30, 2024: Strategic improvements in the structure and curriculum of the College Student Personnel Administration program were recognized.

The challenge to do good

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

Students develop an app to detect early skin cancer

May 14, 2024: Selina Matolak (’24) and Amber Oliver (’23) bridge the gap between technology and public health.

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.

Mother, son to receive diplomas during JMU graduation

May 9, 2024: Friday will be doubly exciting for a Chesapeake family who will celebrate two graduations.

PHOTOS: Welcome back and welcome home

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

Social Work alumnae, senior empower families through community health initiatives

Apr 30, 2024: Two alumnae from JMU’s Social Work program are key forces in community health efforts for Harrisonburg and surrounding communities.

Washington Semester’s 25-plus years of alumni engagement

Apr 30, 2024: Director David Jones reflects on 25+ years of the Washington Semester experience

REACH seeks to address rural needs by building community capacity

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

Dukes show their star power on awards night

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

Announcing the 2024 Public Service Awards honorees

Apr 23, 2024: Public Service Awards at James Madison University has announced the 2024 honorees, recognizing four Valley residents for their exemplary public service work.

A new alum is Bourne

Apr 20, 2024: The JMU Alumni Association Board of Directors has voted to honor Jeff Bourne, the retiring Director of JMU Athletics, with their highest recognition, Honorary Alumni status, on April 20, 2024.

JMU to honor leaders for their tenure

Apr 19, 2024: The JMU Board of Visitors voted to name two streets in honor of two long-time employees and rename one building in honor of JMU’s sixth president.

JMU prepared music producer for the big time

Apr 19, 2024: Scott M. Riesett (’93) took home a 2024 Grammy for the Broadway cast recording of “Some Like It Hot.”

Matt Roan selected as director of athletics at James Madison

Apr 18, 2024: JMU President Jonathan Alger and the university Board of Visitors announced the appointment of Matt Roan as the new director of athletics.

Jeweler Emily Warden (’17) urges students to trust themselves, learn all they can

Apr 12, 2024: For Virginia-based jeweler, success comes from creativity in work and in life.

Saluting an uncommon colonel

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

Culture of opportunity

Apr 11, 2024: Leadership professors discuss key to success for JMU alumni.

Franchise owner delivers kindness — one cookie at a time

Apr 5, 2024: MidnighTreats is on a mission to decrease demand for animal ingredients and the exploitative nature of factory farms.

IN VIDEOS: Gratitude in action at Annual Stewardship Luncheon

Apr 4, 2024: Watch inspiring stories from the 2024 Annual Stewardship Luncheon.

Distinguished graduates say adaptability is the hallmark of good leadership in the modern age

Apr 1, 2024: Verizon senior executives share insights on leadership.

ISAT celebrates 30 years of innovation and impact

Apr 1, 2024: From its humble beginnings in the early ’90s, the program has become a powerhouse of interdisciplinary education.

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.

Empowering JMU’s entrepreneurs

Mar 28, 2024: JMU’s Student-Made Store is the newest marketplace on campus, designed for student entrepreneurs.

Trailblazing alumna gives JMU largest cash gift

Mar 28, 2024: The estate of a 1949 graduate is giving nearly $6 million to JMU, the largest cash gift in the university’s history.

Alumni band rocks the Richmond music scene

Mar 25, 2024: Laburnum Park's members are all well-connected to JMU.

Letter to JMU Community from President Alger

Mar 18, 2024: After serving for 12 years as president of James Madison University, it is with a true mix of emotions that I share the news today.

JMU President Jonathan Alger named president of American University

Mar 18, 2024: President Jonathan Alger announced today that he will be stepping down as president of JMU at the conclusion of this academic year.

‘Challenge and support’

Mar 15, 2024: In more than four decades of service to her alma mater, Donna Harper ('77, '81M, '86Ed.S.) has come to epitomize servant leadership.

Performing her civic duty

Mar 8, 2024: Whitney Rice ('09) used her experience in JMU's Speech Club to forge an acting career in Hollywood.

Successful startup connects musicians with talent seekers

Mar 8, 2024: Tim Mulligan (’16) and Connor Feroce's (’17) venture, BeatGig, was recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30.

A 'purple wave of generosity'

Mar 7, 2024: Top ambassadors. Challenge highlights. Number of JMU causes supported. The totals from JMU Giving Day are in.

The Graduate School Alumni Newsletter: Winter 2024

Mar 1, 2024: Winter 2024 Alumni Newsletter

Finding their home

Feb 29, 2024: Black alumni share their “JMU WHY?”

Navigating paths: A double Duke’s journey from JMU English to assistant editor

Feb 26, 2024: Mattie Montgomery (’18, ’22M) shares insights into her transformative experiences, highlighting impactful classes and professors that shaped her perspective.

Children’s author and presenter combines passion for writing and love of animals

Feb 19, 2024: Ginjer L. Clarke (’94) loves to learn new things and translate that knowledge into fun, fact-filled children’s books.

BOV’s Fiorina challenges JMU community on Giving Day

Feb 16, 2024: BOV member issues Giving Day challenge in honor of JMU VP

Turning the first page

Feb 16, 2024: Rachel McRady (’11) promotes her debut novel in a place she loves.

Women for Madison behind the scenes with VIPs at the Atlantic Union Bank Center

Feb 5, 2024: Women for Madison and friends go behind the scenes at the AUBC

At work or at play, togetherness is trademark of these JMU alumni

Feb 5, 2024: Alumni give so that today’s students can flourish as they did.

Kinesiology majors fulfill internship requirements in Australia

Feb 1, 2024: Students in Kin481: Study Abroad Internship have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Australia. 

Creative Careers Week is Feb. 12-16!

Jan 26, 2024: An event for all students looking to pursue a career in visual and performing arts.

Good neighbors

Jan 26, 2024: JMU, EMU, Bridgewater, BRCC enjoy a strong working relationship

Artful generosity

Jan 22, 2024: The Madison Art Collection receives Alan Feltus artworks and a look into the journey of an art collector.

Psychology professor receives national academic advising award

Jan 22, 2024: Kimberly DuVall (’83, ’88M) was awarded a Certificate of Merit for Excellence in Academic Advising by the National Association for Academic Advising.

The Graduate School Alumni Newsletter: December 2024

Nov 15, 2021: December 2024 Alumni Newsletter