Engineering their future

May 14, 2025: JMU women break barriers in STEM

Leaving an imprint at JMU and abroad

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

JMU research aids monarch butterfly conservation efforts

Mar 31, 2025: JMU biology professor Lee Brown has been studying the implications of tagging monarch butterflies to track their movements.

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.

A sanctuary for mindfulness and stress relief

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

JMU researcher: Andean vicunas promote rapid ecosystem development

Feb 18, 2025: Biology professor Kelsey Reider says wild vicuñas are helping transform barren landscapes into nutrient-rich patches where new life can grow.

JMU professor, students to design pioneering energy source

Jan 27, 2025: ISAT professor Cheng Li and his students are helping design a cutting-edge marine microbial fuel cell to power ocean sensors with clean energy.

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.

From marine science to climatology

Jan 13, 2025: Professor Justin Hartnett shares his love for the environment and spatial studies with students.

Dukes in discovery

Jan 13, 2025: The tools have changed, but the spirit of intellectual curiosity and engaged learning remains at Madison.

Campus: Then and now

Jan 10, 2025: How Madison’s creative team was able to bring JMU’s dramatic growth over the years into focus.

Meet the newest faculty members in Computer Science

Jan 9, 2025: Bradley McCoy, Alvin Chao and Livia Griffith join the Computer Science Department.

Where ecology and history meet

Dec 19, 2024: JMU duo promotes conservation in Malta

Overcoming great odds, refugee alumnus imagines a greener future

Nov 22, 2024: Vietnamese refugee and entrepreneur Tan H. Nguyen (’92) pioneers a food-waste solution.

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.

Dedicated JMU student advisors saluted as Game Changers

Nov 11, 2024: A pair of JMU academic advisors were honored as “Game Changers” for their dedication to students during Saturday’s football game against Georgia State.

Summer intern program a first for JMU, Ellucian

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

Conservation photography is about ‘the big picture’

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

JMU professor receives Sun Belt Conference Faculty award

Oct 17, 2024: Director of the John C. Wells Planetarium Geary Albright has been awarded the 2024 Sun Belt Conference Faculty of the Year Award. 

International Week brings in renowned filmmaker

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

Costa Rica study abroad explores wellness, community, longevity

Sep 11, 2024: Students and faculty “pura vida” in Costa Rica through academic, cultural and physical activities centered around understanding longevity and wellness.

Leaving an impactful legacy

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

A ‘catalyst’ comes home

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

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.

Empowering local refugee students through technology

Aug 2, 2024: The camp offers local refugee students an exciting opportunity to enhance their computer science and information technology skills.

JMU chemistry professor honored for outstanding teaching

Jul 24, 2024: JMU chemistry professor Barbara Reisner has been honored with the 2024 James Flack Norris Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Teaching of Chemistry.

JMU signs agreement with Alamein International University

Jul 22, 2024: On July 25, JMU Interim President Charlie King signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Alamein International University (Egypt).

Update on Crowdstrike outage

Jul 20, 2024: Message from Interim President Charlie King

Summer instructors focus on unique, engaging content

Jul 19, 2024: Summer courses offer unique opportunities for learning, both in and out of the classroom.

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.

Empowering engineers: An innovative approach to experiential learning

Jul 9, 2024: Engineering professors make significant changes to the sophomore-year project, transforming the learning experience and better-preparing students.

Planting the future: ISAT students restore riverbank

Jul 9, 2024: ISAT majors dedicated their capstone projects to stabilizing the stream bank and floodplain, combating erosion at the JMU farm.

Designing mobility: Students create adjustable prostheses for amputees

Jul 8, 2024: Engineering students design a comfortable, well-fitting, below-the-knee prosthesis capable of adjusting in length and volume, ideally growing with a child.

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.

Leadership in focus: Associate professor takes the reins

Jul 8, 2024: Associate professor takes on leadership position in the CoB.

Engineering introduces three new concentrations

Jun 28, 2024: Engineering students have greater flexibility and choice with concentrations allowing them to tailor their degrees to their interests and career goals.

Faculty Spotlight: Weiming Hu

Jun 28, 2024: From lively classroom discussions to collaborative projects like developing a data dashboard for the Hillside weather station, Hu fosters a rich learning environment.

Jeffrey Tang named interim dean of JMU CISE

Jun 25, 2024: Jeffrey Tang has been named the new interim dean of JMU’s College of Integrated Science and Engineering.

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.

JuiceWorks 3D takes advantage of state initiative

May 14, 2024: Harrisonburg-based JuiceWorks 3D grows with Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership.

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.

Engineering students create interactive exhibits for local museum

May 13, 2024: Engineering students aim to ignite young minds with interactive exhibits, fostering curiosity and creativity in the next generation of engineers.

JMU Engineering establishes ASCE Student Chapter

May 13, 2024: The establishment of the ASCE Student Chapter coincides with a new, civil and environmental engineering concentration in the Engineering program.

New CS club brings game development to JMU

May 2, 2024: Computer Science students transform their shared love for gaming into a thriving community of creativity, innovation and camaraderie.

The ISAT Podcast

Apr 30, 2024: The new series will address topics on the impacts of science and technology.

IA students form new group

Apr 30, 2024: WINS isn’t just another club; it’s a supportive community offering a diverse array of opportunities to explore the field.

madiSTEM inspires the next generation of STEM leaders

Apr 12, 2024: The one-day conference attracted over 200 6th-8th grade girls from Virginia and surrounding states.

Eclipse chasers

Apr 12, 2024: Students Nicole Hatcher and Chris Timothy chase the total solar eclipse in an unforgettable experience.

Intelligence Analysis students participate in the Intelligence Studies Consortium

Apr 2, 2024: JMU was the only university to send IA undergraduates to the ISC conference.

A Better World Together exhibit promotes environmental stewardship ahead of Earth Day

Apr 1, 2024: This immersive showcase, on display through May 9, serves as a beacon of hope, urging students to consider their role in shaping a sustainable future.

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.

The Princeton Review once again recognizes JMU environmental sustainability efforts

Mar 20, 2024: The University has been selected by the Princeton Review for the Guide to Green Colleges every year since the guide was first published in 2010.