JMU, Staunton City Public Schools receive grant to enhance student success

Oct 28, 2024: JMU, in partnership with Staunton City Public Schools, was recently awarded the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs grant.

Conservation photography is about ‘the big picture’

Oct 17, 2024: EMU professor takes close-ups of a world many haven’t seen.

JMU celebrates inaugural Lab School class 

Oct 3, 2024: JMU President Charlie King joined College of Education faculty and the commonwealth’s education leaders to celebrate the inaugural ninth grade JMU Lab School class.

MVS speaker builds bridges by ‘arguing joyfully’

Oct 3, 2024: Civil discourse is a practical skill that can be developed.

Professor pens best-selling book about bookstores

Sep 13, 2024: Landing on the New York Times list “feels like a lifetime achievement.”

Opening the door to learning

Sep 2, 2024: The SPCE offers a home to nontraditional students seeking to further their education at any age.

The unsung heroes of democracy

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

Gov. Youngkin visits JMU, signs bill supporting early learning

Aug 16, 2024: Gov. Glenn Youngkin visited JMU on Thursday for a bill-signing ceremony at Anthony Seeger Hall.

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.

FAFSA updates (8/5/24)

Aug 5, 2024: The Department of Education unexpectedly changed course regarding batch processing of the FAFSA corrections for students enrolling in 2024-25.

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.

Charlie King shares statement on "Top State for Business in 2024" ranking

Jul 11, 2024: JMU Interim President Charlie King shares his thoughts on CNBC’s ranking of Virginia as “America’s Top State for Business and Education in 2024.”

Nick Swartz named dean of JMU SPCE

May 28, 2024: Following a national search, JMU has named Nick Swartz as the new dean of the School of Professional and Continuing Education.

Culture of opportunity

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

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.

Executive director named for new lab school

Mar 28, 2024: The College of Education has named Donica Hadley the first executive director of the Lab School for Innovation and Career Exploration.

Students tackle real-world U.S. security issues abroad

Mar 1, 2024: Hacking for Diplomacy participants pitch their ideas to officials at the Department of State.

College of Education expert extols importance of reading

Feb 29, 2024: Literacy skills form the foundation of all learning, a JMU education professor says as Read Across America Day approaches on Saturday.

Finding their home

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

Doctoral counseling program gets rave reviews

Feb 21, 2024: A new approach to earning a doctorate at JMU is opening doors for adult students who already have busy lives.

JMU accepted into State Department refugee program

Feb 1, 2024: JMU will welcome two refugee students from Africa as part of the university’s acceptance into a new State Department program.

Good neighbors

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

JMU’s popularity among new students continues to soar

Jan 23, 2024: James Madison University has eclipsed 40,000 undergraduate applications this year, the first time in school history. The record-setting total includes a 7% jump in Early Action applications compared to last year.

College of Education Hosts Visitors from Northern Ireland, Uzbekistan

Dec 6, 2023: Global work at the COE isn’t just about getting faculty, staff, and students into other countries. We have been learning from our colleagues in Northern Ireland and Uzbekistan when they make it to Harrisonburg

U.S. State Department releases Open Doors® Report

Dec 4, 2023: Funded by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Open Doors® annually presents a comprehensive report on the mobility of students in U.S. higher education, both inbound and outbound.

Students to Present at WISE 2024

Dec 4, 2023: MSME students Dausny Cruz and Rilie Bass to present their experiences in Kosovo last summer at a national conference on intercultural communication.

International Opportunities at the COE

Dec 1, 2023: Fully Funded International Opportunities at the COE

JMU among nation’s best for producing leaders

Dec 1, 2023: Madison makes TIME magazine's exclusive new list.

ISSS hosts international students for annual Thanksgiving meal

Dec 1, 2023: In a tradition dating back over 10 years, ISSS hosted international students for a Thanksgiving meal.

The ‘Everything School’

Nov 17, 2023: Is it a coincidence that the popular band Everything performed with the Marching Royal Dukes at Homecoming?

JMU Student Shares Stage with Alger in Japan

Oct 30, 2023: Bella Santos ('25) shares her experience talking to university leaders in Hiroshima, Japan

Student Airborne Research Program

Oct 26, 2023: This past summer Dr. Webb had the opportunity to be a facilitator to NASA’s inaugural year of its East Coast Student Airborne Research Program

Harnessing the potential of AI

Oct 26, 2023: Artificial intelligence’s potential to spark fear and confusion can easily overshadow its potential for improving lives.

Looking to leap to the next level

Oct 25, 2023: Learning to craft the perfect ‘elevator pitch’

The promise and the pitfalls of AI

Oct 25, 2023: JMU is proceeding with caution as it assesses the AI landscape.

Can AI alleviate ‘wicked’ world problems?

Oct 23, 2023: Math professor illuminates the role of artificial intelligence in pandemics, poverty and gender disparity.

ISAT alumnus inspires students at Broadway High School

Oct 18, 2023: “Through the ISAT program, I was able to structure my major and work with excellent and supportive faculty to help me pursue my goals of teaching engineering and technology”

Pedagogy (and Practice) of Care

Oct 17, 2023: Teaching Toolbox by Daisy L. Breneman

Considerations for Co-Teaching

Oct 5, 2023: Teaching Toolbox by Jared Featherstone

JMU to invest in research centers

Sep 8, 2023: These centers will convene scholars, researchers and communities to examine and address 21st century challenges

The Dukes Vote Podcast, Episode 6: AI in Higher Education

Sep 5, 2023: n this episode, the Democracy Fellows explore how artificial intelligence affects higher education and our learning

Transformative journeys: The stories of ADP graduates

Aug 26, 2023: Reading through the testimonials of these graduates, one cannot miss the overwhelming gratitude expressed for the privilege of

College for Kids hits record number of classes offered

Aug 26, 2023: What does a typical kid want to do during the summer? They want to try new things … and they want to play! That’s where we come in! For many years

Welcome SPCE's new Engagement Fellow

Aug 26, 2023: Each fellow who has passed through SPCE has brought their own unique perspectives, ideas, enthusiasm, skills, and goals to their position and this year is going to be no different. We are excited to introduce you to Ted

Lifelong Learning Institute to launch hybrid courses in fall

Aug 26, 2023: Over the summer, instructors were trained to use the new technology and the corresponding instructional methodology

Meet 15 influential women in Madison's history

Aug 17, 2023: You've seen their names on campus buildings, but how well do you know them?

Technology changes the classroom, not how students learn

Aug 15, 2023: From artificial intelligence to digital concept maps, technology may be changing the classroom, but not how students learn.

JMU president to visit Hiroshima to participate in international summit

Jul 19, 2023: His attendance highlights JMU's commitment to fostering international partnerships and collaboration through education.

Furious Flower Poetry Center hosts more than 20 scholars and poets to create an open-access curriculum

Jul 18, 2023: Furious Flower Poetry Center and Furious Flower Advisory Board creates open-access Furious Flower Syllabus

The engaged university

Jul 13, 2023: President Alger on what it means to be an engaged university.

Dr. Desportes departs: Celebrating a legacy of educational advocacy and community engagement

Jun 13, 2023: Retiring professor receives award for service to the Professor-in-Residence program

Teacher preparation program for literacy among nation’s best

Jun 13, 2023: JMU's undergraduate teacher preparation program has been recognized by the National Council on Teacher Quality as among the best in the nation.

Local first-generation college students experience a “first,” earn diplomas

May 19, 2023: This year, 17 graduates from the Shenandoah Valley will be the first in their families to earn a college degree.

Valley Scholars: Longtime friends find success at rival schools

May 19, 2023: An eighth-grade friendship follows a path once considered impossible

Madison grad grateful for opportunities offered through Valley Scholars program

May 19, 2023: Ayam Ali (’23) reflects on her journey to JMU

Valley Scholars a welcome resource for parents, students

May 19, 2023: Proud families say Valley Scholars program gives students opportunities their parents didn’t have.

Members of first Valley Scholars cohort graduate from JMU

May 19, 2023: Nineteen members of the first class of Valley Scholars graduate this year

Lewis creates independent study opportunity through Professors in Residence program

May 5, 2023: “This is another opportunity for JMU students to do something beyond the classroom,” Health Sciences professor Kristi Lewis said.