Back in the civilian ranks and looking to lead

Possible template for JMU’s sister institutions.

Good-boy goldendoodle saves lives

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month.

James Madison University Police Department to roll out crisis intervention program

The JMU Police Department is launching a new program to incorporate mental health professionals as co-responders to emergency calls.

DIGITAL inspires high school students to explore technology

JMU Computer Science students and faculty, inspire high school girls from the local community to learn about technology.

Gus Bus undergoes redesign to increase recognition

Since the early 2000’s, the Gus Bus has been recognizable with its logo of a bunny sitting on a stack of books. In 2022, the bus underwent a redesign to address the program’s broader focus. 

JMU Engineering hosts second annual “Engineering a Better World” Camp

Camp aims to teach young students about engineering and STEM-based disciplines through hands-on, team-based projects.

Building a better world

With support from Madison Trust, Nick Brinen leads a project to repurpose discarded trees to design and build community projects.

IIHHS showcases programs and services through iTalks event 

IIHHS is home to more than 25 community engagement and clinical services programs all of which were present at the recent iTalks event on Oct. 26.

Furious Flower Poetry Center Brings International Award-Winning Poet, Malika Booker to Harrisonburg

British-Caribbean poet, Malika Booker, visited Harrisonburg and James Madison University at the end of September as part of the Furious Flower Poetry Center’s Reading Series.

Go Dukes, Go Vote!

Voting is one of our most important responsibilities as engaged citizens, especially at the university named for the Father of the US Constitution. So get out there and vote on Election Day!

JMU joins Shenandoah Valley Airport in welcoming Contour Airlines to the Valley

Representatives from James Madison University were proud to participate in the inaugural flight of Contour Airlines from Shenandoah Valley Airport (SHD).

Underdogs no more, JMU donors defy expectations

For scholarships, programs and new buildings, giving to JMU from 63,976 donors totaled more than $251 million.

Celebrating Women in Entrepreneurship Week

Local women business-owners convene at Festival for Women in Entrepreneurship Week.

Proof of concept

The first 26 Valley Scholars near college graduation, supported by 1,435 donors who have given $5 million to scholarships and programing

Barbara Bouldin (’87) Empowered By Her Place in the Amethyst Circle

“Every time I leave JMU, my cup is full. Every single time. My giving is simply an overflow of that feeling of gratitude.”

Environmental, Social, and Governance Communications

Morgan Rhudy (’24) helps organizations and brands find their voices

New program to lower barriers, increase graduation rates at local schools

James Madison University will receive $1.3 million over the next 5 years to partner with local school divisions to help disadvantaged students earn their high school diploma and pursue their postsecondary education.

Occupational Therapy students assist with falls awareness event

This event provided an opportunity for OT students to apply what they were learning in classes by conducting fall risk assessments for participants.

‘Power Dukes’ lead the way in commerce

A dozen Dukes are among the most influential leaders in Virginia.

JMU supply chain team ships medical supplies to hospitals in Kyiv, Ukraine

A 40-foot ocean freight container of humanitarian aid is on its way to those affected by Russia’s war in Ukraine thanks to the James Madison University Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) Student Forum. 

PHOTOS: Building Global Community Here and Abroad

JMU International Week is a celebration of countries and cultures the world over. Participants focus on the commonalities that make all of us human.

A Long Summer

How did graduate student Mohamed Serry spend his summer break?

B-cubed sends its second wave

Participation forms for upcoming January cohort now being accepted.

CHBS student creates Health in Color to discuss health disparities 

Founded in July by JaNiece Woodson, Health in Color is a new student organization that focuses on the effects that health disparities have on people of color.

SMAD senior gives JMU police cars a fresh look

When the JMU Police chief wanted an upgrade of the colors and design on the agency's vehicles, he turned to Andy Genese, a senior Interactive Design student.

Board of Visitors summary of actions and discussions

The James Madison University Board of Visitors met Friday, September 16, 2022 in the Festival Conference and Student Center.

IIHHS program, Futuro Latino, featured on WHSV News at Eleven

Futuro Latino (Latino Future), a community coalition serving Latino youth in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County, was featured on WHSV News

JMU expert can speak on trust in elections

JMU expert Ben Blankenship is available to discuss his research, and a series of events, on trust of elections.

Fall brings reopening of JMU planetarium

With fall fast approaching, it’s a great time to grab a pair of binoculars and check out the stars.

Investing in their roots

Donors Sue Cumpston (’82) and Lori Mowen (’80) say education is key to ending poverty.

Pair of JMU alums selected as Virginia Management Fellows

Of 10 students selected from around the state to the 2022-24 Virginia Management Fellows program, two come from JMU.

Welcome back Dukes

Welcome back to campus for the fall semester!

Making the comeback

The JMU Family unites behind two brothers’ rare syndrome.

PHOTOS: Youth camps focused on learning, fun

Look back on JMU's 2022 summer offerings.

Women for Madison marks a decade of redefining philanthropy

First 10 scholarships to be awarded this fall

Incoming students kick off their JMU experience with volunteer work

One hundred incoming first-year and transfer students will be coming to campus early this year to volunteer with non-profits in Harrisonburg through JMU’s Dukes Making a Difference program. 

JMU offering free training to behavioral health providers statewide

Free continuing education for behavioral health providers across Virginia is now being offered by James Madison University.

Donors shatter giving records in FY22

Donors gave more than $34.7 million in charitable gifts to JMU during fiscal year 2022.

Eyeing the big picture 

Belinda Addae’s (’21) experience as an Honors student fueled her desire to become an immigration attorney.

JMU launches new 'Grow Your Own' programs to build teacher workforce pipeline in Virginia

$4.2 million in state support creates no-cost pathways for aspiring educators into teaching.

CSD offers speech and language intervention services to community

Students in JMU’s Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) programs collaborated this summer to provide intensive speech-language intervention services for individuals in the Harrisonburg and neighboring communities.

Banking team extends winning streak

JMU banking team back in winner's circle.

College of Education Initiatives

Updates on several major initiatives involving the COE

4th Annual Computing Camp for Refugee Students

Our annual Computing Camp returned bigger than ever! We expanded our week-long camp to include two tracks for students: Twoville and Python.

Dr. Earlynn J. Miller Named 2022 Circle of Excellence in the Arts Award Winner by Forbes Center, Arts Council of the Valley, and JMU’s College of Visual and Performing Arts

Founder of the JMU Dance Program and an avid arts supporter, Earlynn J. Miller (1941–2021) nurtured thousands of artists, students and community arts organizations in the Shenandoah Valley.

Celebrating Simms

COE is hosting the Celebrating Simms mobile exhibit, showcasing the work of Lucy Simms, a local freedwoman who earned her teaching certification and then returned and taught over 1800 African American students

PHOTOS: Morrissey legacy lives on through scholarship

A story of remembrance and friendship.

Support program shows promise for retaining K-12 teachers

As the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on teacher retention across the country, Virginia is implementing a teacher support model it hopes will reverse the trend.

‘Something I will never forget’

Two students helped boost the Harrisonburg Community Counseling Center’s fortunes during the Great Community Give.

Engineering students work to fight against litter crisis

Senior Engineering students embark on a fight against the world’s litter crisis and how they can help to clean up the world's oceans.

A mile marker reached

Hart School holds first in-person 5K.

Freshman health sciences student raises Alzheimer's awareness

Freshman Health Sciences major Emma Howell became passionate about raising awareness for Alzheimer’s Disease after growing up with a grandmother who had dementia.,

A culture of kindness

Every day, JMU students and employees practice a longstanding tradition of kindness — even toward strangers.

Celebrating possibilities through scholarships

Watch inspiring stories from the Annual Stewardship Luncheon.

Architectural Design students unveil innovative bike racks using reclaimed ash wood

Assistant professor Nick Brinen and students will hold a ribbon cutting and press event for bike storage and repair station they built specifically for children in JMU's Occupational Therapy program.

SADAH alum turns pop-up art space into permanent gallery

New gallery is a brick-and-mortar version of a tented gallery and workshop that she and friends established eight years ago at the Mountain Music Festival.

Girls Have H.E.A.R.T. program builds fitness and self-esteem

Girls Have H.E.A.R.T. is a Morrison Bruce Center program that focuses on teaching young girls how to have fun while exercising and developing a more positive self-concept.

See the winners of the 2022 SMAD awards

In the first in-person ceremony since 2019, SMAD honored its top graduating seniors and announced tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships funded by alumni and supporters.

UREC Assistant Director for Sport Clubs and Inclusive Recreation, Chris Jones, receives 2022 Horace Moody Award

UREC is pleased to announce that Chris Jones received 2022 Horace Moody Award.

Professor, students to garden on Earth Day with local elementary school

Geography professor Amy Goodall and her students will celebrate 10 years of gardening at Keister Elementary School on Earth Day.

Four Valley public servants honored at JMU

As part of the national Public Service Recognition Week the JMU Master of Public Administration graduate program will honor exemplary public service work.

JMU Bluestone Seed Fund announces spring investments

The JMU Bluestone Seed Fund is wrapping up its inaugural year of investments with the addition of two alumni-led startups to the portfolio.

Dukes lift Giving Day past $1 million — again

On Giving Day 2022, Dukes around the world raised $1,035,165 for 152 campus causes.

Forbes Center Recognizes Community Volunteers this National Volunteer Week; Hosts Upcoming Trainings for New Volunteers

The Forbes Center will recognize its 141 volunteer ushers at "Fiddlin' with Stories" on Apr. 19 ahead of hosting training sessions for new volunteers in May.

Empowering from the heart

Nkosi Davis (’18) leverages partnerships for reciprocal successes.

Forbes Center Welcomes HCPS and RCPS Fifth Graders for Live Arts Performance

The Forbes Center’s partnership with Any Given Child Shenandoah Valley means 450 students in Harrisonburg, Virginia, get to see a free matinee of “Fiddlin’ with Stories” on Apr. 19.

Making magic

Elementary school principal James Gordon III (’03) was recently recognized as one of 50 Disney Magic Makers across the country.

Migrant education program partners with JMU Civic to educate about food insecurity

SVMEP and JMU Civic hosted a panel discussion after a viewing of the documentary Food Chains, which is about a small tomato picking community in Immokalee, Florida.

Photojournalist Caroline Gutman to speak April 14

One of the award-winning photographers whose work is on display in Harrison Hall will talk about the power of photojournalism during an event at 4 p.m. April 14 in Darcus Johnson G008.

JMU students to be among volunteers for Arbor Day event

Students from a JMU geography class will be among the volunteers planting about 50 native trees Saturday along the new Friendly City Shared-use Path in Harrisonbuirg.

Dietetics students bring cooking lessons to local children

Dietetics professors Michelle Hesse and Jennifer Walsh and students from their junior and senior level nutrition classes have been partnering with the Explore More Discovery Museum to educate children about nutrition.  

SMAD sponsors Reel Change Film Festival from April 11-14

The 8th annual Reel Change Film Festival returns to Court Square Theater between April 11-14 to showcase documentaries about issues relevant to JMU and Harrisonburg.

Meet the alumnus behind JMU’s newest ASB program

Adam Monroe ('03) led a group of student volunteers in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

STEM Corps Provides Opportunities for Local Boys and Girls Club

JMU STEM Corps provides enriching opportunities in STEM for local Boys and Girls Club

ERiA Newsletter: Winter 2021

There is an urgent need for help with ethical reasoning in our world. Discover what some are doing with the Eight Key Question (8KQ) ethical reasoning strategy in the following stories.

Political Campaign Management and Communications

Jory Woods (’21) Launches Career in Virginia Politics

Community with IDEAS: May 2022

The Madison Family Newsletter

Community with IDEAS: April 2022

The Madison Family Newsletter