Mind, body and spirit

Dec 12, 2025: A former Dukes football player is the dean of a new medical school in Chicago, the Windy City’s first in nearly 100 years.

Alumna advocates for veterans in WWII documentary

Nov 4, 2025: Executive producer Holly Stadtler (’83) weaves together contemporary memoir with historical drama

JMU marks anniversary of Okanagan Charter adoption

Oct 21, 2025: One year after adopting the Okanagan Charter, JMU continues to expand its commitment to health and well-being for students, faculty and staff. 

Strengthening the commonwealth

Oct 10, 2025: Virginia’s first lady leads fireside chat on campus

Kinesiology majors learn sports medicine, fitness in Australia study abroad

Sep 3, 2025: Kinesiology majors fulfilled their practicum experiences by supporting Australian Football clubs in Melbourne and Perth to engage in sports medicine, fitness and exercise.

OT student develops assistive device for Central Virginia Burn Camp

Aug 27, 2025: Occupational Therapy student Corrinn Ford developed an archery assistive device for children attending a summer camp for young burn survivors.

Jeff Herrick joins CHBS as Health Sciences AUH

Aug 14, 2025: Jeffrey Herrick, a JMU alumnus, joins the College of Health and Behavioral Studies as the Academic Unit Head for Health Sciences.

Gus Bus Adds Custom Electric Vehicle to Its Fleet

Aug 7, 2025: A new, electric Gus Bus vehicle, procured in partnership with Virginia Clean Cities, will allow the after-school learning program to expand its services while cutting overhead costs and environmental impacts.

SON faculty to be inducted as Fellows in American Academy of Nursing

Jul 24, 2025: Two nursing faculty members will join the prestigious American Academy of Nursing as Fellows this October.

Assessment & Measurement PhD Program Faculty and Students Present Research in Greece

Jun 5, 2025: Dr. Sara Finney and students in the Assessment & Measurement PhD program present empiracal research at the 19th Annual International Conference on Psychology in Athens, Greece.

PA Student Society receives national award for outstanding service

May 29, 2025: The JMU Physician Assistant Student Society was recognized as the 2025 Outstanding Student Society by the American Association of Physician Associates (AAPA).

First-gen student, future nurse carries on hero's legacy of service

May 23, 2025: Meet the future nurse carrying on Lt. Col. Justin Constantine’s (’92) legacy at JMU—and forging one all her own.

Justin Constantine's ('92) collective power

May 23, 2025: A hero’s journey often follows an individual who looks inward to overcome a great challenge. That’s not this Marine's story.

Making the most of every moment

May 6, 2025: Abby Killmon ('25) of Onancock, Virginia, is the first Frances Weir Scholarship recipient to graduate from JMU.

Graduate psychology students attend NCME and AERA

May 1, 2025: Assessment and Measurement and Psychological Sciences programs traveled to the annual conferences.

IIHHS aims to improve the human condition

Apr 28, 2025: A JMU institute works with communities to advance a culture of health and equity.

Paralympic Skill Lab fosters disability awareness, interprofessional skills

Apr 25, 2025: The Paralympic Skill Lab hosted four Paralympian athletes for hands-on learning experiences for undergraduate and graduate students

JMU advancing well-being efforts as a Health Promoting Campus

Apr 18, 2025: As a health promoting campus, JMU is stepping efforts to promote well-being for people, place and planet.

CHBS Viewpoints on Health series discusses One Health approach

Apr 2, 2025: CHBS invited Dr. Laura H. Kahn to speak on the One Health initiative as part of their Viewpoints on Health lecture series.

Dancing in the rain

Apr 2, 2025: A new scholarship honors community member Lloyd Mast’s legacy through movement at JMU.

A perfect match

Mar 18, 2025: One alumna’s selfless act leads to a lifesaving connection.

Sara Finney recognized by NASPA for Excellence in Publication

Mar 7, 2025: NASPA recognized A&M professor Sara Finney as its Excellence in Publication award winner.

Graduate Psychology faculty Sara Finney recognized with the Distinguished Service Award from CHBS

Feb 26, 2025: Sara Finney, professor in the Department of Kinesiology, was recognized with the Distinguished Service Award for the College of Health and Behavioral Studies.

Kinesiology faculty Cathy McKay receives Madison Scholar Award for CHBS

Feb 26, 2025: Cathy McKay, professor in the Department of Kinesiology, was recognized with the Madison Scholar Award for the College of Health and Behavioral Studies.

A sanctuary for mindfulness and stress relief

Feb 19, 2025: Get to know the Serenity Center and the professor behind it

Nursing faculty Christina Lam recognized as Distinguished Teacher in CHBS

Feb 18, 2025: Christina Lam, professor in the School of Nursing, received the Distinguished Teacher Award for the College of Health and Behavioral Studies.

Nursing faculty Hui Zhao recognized as Outstanding Junior Faculty in CHBS

Feb 18, 2025: Hui Zhao, professor in the School of Nursing, was recognized with the College of Health and Behavioral Studies award for Outstanding Junior Faculty.

Psychology faculty members’ new book gives tips on combating loneliness

Feb 14, 2025: Psychology faculty Natalie Kerr and Jamie Kurtz published "Our New Social Life," a book outlining our need for social connection and practical ways to foster deep relationships in our digital world.

You are invited to an afternoon tea

Feb 14, 2025: Take a break, sip some tea and unwind at JMU’s Tea Time — a campus tradition you won’t want to miss!

WNBA legend delivers keynote address during Dr. MLK Jr. Week

Jan 31, 2025: Chamique Holdsclaw advocates for mental health awareness among college athletes

Assessment and Measurement students win national award

Jan 15, 2025: Three students speak about their motivation for this work and how it has shaped them as students in the Assessment and Measurement PhD Program.

Positive career outcomes

Jan 13, 2025: While the world of work has changed fundamentally, JMU graduates are fully prepared to succeed.

From refugee to M.D.: A success story

Mar 22, 2018: Ahmad Abdul-Ali ('12) is an amazing story of resiliency and kindness.