JMU professor leads research to discover Hernando de Soto’s first campsite

Jan 16, 2026: JMU professor’s 20-year search uncovers 486-year-old Spanish camp.

Dr. Sojib Zaman named 2% Top Scientist for fourth year running

Dec 19, 2025: Dr. Sojib Zaman ranked among the 2% top scientists with more than 100,000 career citations

President Jim gets to know Richmond-area Dukes

Nov 21, 2025: Schmidt addresses ‘the head and the heart’ of JMU’s future

Alternative Transportation staff helps students with travel plans

Nov 14, 2025: Dukes without a vehicle have safe and easy options for getting home.

Halloweekend in the 'Burg: A guide

Oct 22, 2025: Halloween’s almost here, and Dukes have plenty of ways to celebrate — on campus and around town.

Professor authors textbook to teach about generative AI

Oct 3, 2025: Dr. Xuebin Wei says the book is unique in its focus on cloud computing.

Elevating the stature

Aug 29, 2025: Thomas N. Gallaher (’72) was a key figure in the rise of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.

JMU music professor to perform recital on world-famous Great Stalacpipe Organ

Aug 27, 2025: At Luray Caverns, the most visited cavern in the eastern United States.

Jersey Mike's University

Aug 8, 2025: JMU and Jersey Mike’s share more than just initials. The two brands mirror each other in meaningful ways.

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.

Strength in collaboration: Nonprofit leaders gather for funding forum organized by JMU OECD and X-Roads Advisory

Jun 26, 2025: JMU OECD hosts nonprofit forum

Red Wing Roots Music Festival Named 2025 Recipient of the Circle of Excellence in the Arts Award

Jun 18, 2025: Fostering a strong sense of community through music, nature and togetherness in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley.

Red Wing Roots Music Festival Receives Circle of Excellence Award

Jun 18, 2025: Recognizing Individuals and Organizations that Enhance and Strengthen the Shenandoah Valley’s Cultural Community

Student project offers a model for hub’s future outdoor space

May 22, 2025: Architectural Design studio's vision aligns with the city's revitalization efforts.

IIHHS aims to improve the human condition

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

Leaving an imprint at JMU and abroad

Apr 28, 2025: For 26 years, Dr. Suzanne Fiederlein guided CISR through its challenges and successes.

JMU partnering with Virginia Clean Cities on clean-transportation initiatives

Apr 25, 2025: The venture aims to advance knowledge and foster innovation.

The Art of Viral Marketing

Apr 23, 2025: Timothy Custer (’23) masters strategies for maximizing audience engagement in the new ‘attention economy’

Q and A: JMU students advocate for Hunger-Free Campus bill

Apr 21, 2025: Dukes travel to Richmond to advocate for students.

Dancing in the rain

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

Royal succession

Mar 28, 2025: Dukes pass the baton atop the Virginia Chamber of Commerce.

JMU wins eighth annual Virginia Cyber Cup Competition

Mar 27, 2025: Six students from JMU’s Cyber Defense Club won the eighth annual Virginia Cyber Cup Competition held Feb. 21–22 at the Virginia Military Institute.

New faculty spotlight: Leech brings branding expertise to SMAD

Feb 12, 2025: For more than a decade, Matt Leech has been designing logos and branding for businesses and organizations across Virginia and beyond. Now he's SMAD’s newest Creative Advertising professor.

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

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

Lab School teaches by asking big questions

Jan 24, 2025: The state-funded program helps high-school students reach new heights, whether inside or outside the classroom.

Engineering Faculty Spotlight: Brent Cunningham

Jan 13, 2025: Cunningham began his journey in industry but found his true calling in academia, where his passion for teaching took center stage.

Positive career outcomes

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

The Forbes Center welcomes All-star percussionists of the Grammy Award-winning Silkroad Ensemble on Jan. 26

Jan 10, 2025: Bridging cultural divides and sparking connection through music