Note-worthy

Dec 23, 2022: One JMU student's bond with his professor began four years before he arrived on campus.

Students learn how parks can address social equity

Dec 12, 2022: Park planning professionals are "Being the Change."

EmpowHER program encourages women’s strength training 

Dec 8, 2022: The Morrison Bruce Center program opens an avenue for women to feel at home in a weight room.

Retiring Hart School faculty impact JMU students in perpetuity

Dec 6, 2022: Hart School professors aim to leave a legacy behind through scholarship

MRDs mark milestone

Dec 2, 2022: ‘Virginia’s Finest’ celebrate their 50th anniversary.

JMU professors propose new program for students on the autism spectrum

Dec 1, 2022: Program will support students inside and outside the classroom

Back in the civilian ranks and looking to lead

Dec 1, 2022: Outreach program teaches veterans how to apply lessons learned on-duty

The return of Funny Freakin' Friday

Nov 30, 2022: The popular event, Funny Freakin' Friday, has returned to JMU.

Pursuing a Transatlantic Career

Nov 30, 2022: 2018 EUPS alumna, Sara Leming, works to foster a better understanding of the transatlantic relationship.

Benvenuto, Dr. Fred Paxton!

Nov 30, 2022: Meet the newest addition to the EUPS faculty and learn about his journey to Florence

Conversations with Simon Hix

Nov 30, 2022: Political Scientist, Simon Hix, shares his insights and expertise with the EUPS cohort

Letter from the Director

Nov 30, 2022: The EUPS community has much to celebrate on its 15th anniversary.

Living History

Nov 30, 2022: Claire Krisko (‘23) describes the juxtaposition of contemporary art and antiquity in the city center

Good-boy goldendoodle saves lives

Nov 29, 2022: November is National Diabetes Awareness Month.

BSA gets down for Homecoming

Nov 28, 2022: Learn more about JMU's Black Student Alliance and what they offer.

Pakistani female students pursue competitive summer research opportunity at JMU

Nov 28, 2022: The Sister2Sister program provides research and networking opportunities for women in Pakistan.

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

Nov 15, 2022: Camp aims to teach young students about engineering and STEM-based disciplines through hands-on, team-based projects.

Message of Support to UVA and Our Community

Nov 14, 2022: Our hearts go out to our friends and colleagues at the University of Virginia upon the tragic news of the shooting on Grounds last night.

JMU officially opens center to support first-generation college students

Nov 10, 2022: James Madison University has taken the next step to open its Center for First-Generation Students.

RAD Self-Defense Program empowers through knowledge

Nov 8, 2022: The JMU Police Department brings the national RAD program to campus to empower female college students.

IIHHS showcases programs and services through iTalks event 

Nov 8, 2022: 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.

SMAD alumni offer wisdom, support to students at SMAD Day '22

Nov 5, 2022: About 30 SMAD alumni returned to Harrison Hall last month to connect with students and provide career guidance.

Alumnus among first Peace Corps volunteers to serve overseas after pandemic

Nov 4, 2022: Tristan Kruse ('22) is making a difference in Central Uganda.

Go Dukes, Go Vote!

Nov 2, 2022: 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!

The Breeze racks up major national journalism awards

Oct 31, 2022: The Breeze’s online news site was named a national Pacemaker and a Breeze sports editor’s story was named the national in-depth story of the year this weekend at a gathering of college media from across the country.

Reinforcing financial literacy

Oct 31, 2022: Financial Statements Case Competition & Career Fair is a huge success with students.

Brothers of Italy, Giorgia Meloni and the Future of Italian Politics

Oct 26, 2022: EUPS on-site director, Caterina Paolucci, discusses the recent Italian election

SMAD Day 2022 to feature plenty of career advice, networking

Oct 18, 2022: SMAD Day on Friday, Oct. 21, will allow students, alumni, faculty and staff to catch up — and offer students career connections.

Safety updates, Oct. 16, 2022

Oct 16, 2022: The Harrisonburg community experienced a serious incident that occurred overnight.

Students from the University of Liberia Visit Furious Flower Poetry Center

Oct 14, 2022: Interdisciplinary students from the University of Liberia and the University of Virginia visited Furious Flower Poetry Center and James Madison University last month as part of a cultural landscape studies initiative.

UHC nurse answers questions

Oct 12, 2022: Every Tuesday, students are able to ask UHC nurses questions.

A SMAD student's guide to studying abroad/away

Oct 11, 2022: With deadlines for study abroad applications approaching, here’s more information about the SMAD-centric programs in Los Angeles, London, Ireland and Urbino, Italy.

365 days already!

Oct 11, 2022: It has been 365 days since graduate student Mohamed Serry came to JMU for his graduate education. Read his reflections.

Playing with puppies: UPB promotes the SPCA

Oct 3, 2022: University Program Board and the SPCA sponsored an event for students to play with puppies.

Get the flu shot before the flu gets you

Oct 3, 2022: The University Health Center is sponsoring a flu clinic this October.

National Depression Education & Awareness Month 2022

Oct 1, 2022: October is National Depression Education & Awareness Month. Learn more about Depression and resources available to support yourself and others.

PHOTOS: Building Global Community Here and Abroad

Sep 28, 2022: 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

Sep 27, 2022: How did graduate student Mohamed Serry spend his summer break?

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Sep 26, 2022: Now available at the Ballard, Chesapeake Ave, Champions Dr, Grace St, Mason St, and Warsaw Ave Parking Decks!

La Bella Figura

Sep 21, 2022: EUPS student Francesca Ragonese shares her insight on adapting to Italian culture and fashion

Information from the JMU Police Department

Sep 20, 2022: James Madison University Police Department has received recent reports of suspicious people and incidents on or around campus. 

Student Org Night creates community

Sep 9, 2022: Student Org Night is a great opportunity for students to get involved in the JMU community.

Kinesiology course sends CHBS students to Australia for internships

Sep 7, 2022: As part of KIN 481, 12 students spent summer 2022 embracing a variety of internships in Australia.  

PHOTOS: Weeks of Welcome Sets the Stage

Sep 7, 2022: The JMU campus community rolled out the purple carpet recently with a collection of programs aimed to engage new students with campus life.

Madison Family Newsletter: September 2022

Sep 6, 2022: The Madison Family Newsletter

Investing in their roots

Sep 6, 2022: Donors Sue Cumpston (’82) and Lori Mowen (’80) say education is key to ending poverty.

Resistance and resilience

Sep 2, 2022: JMU historian Meg Mulrooney recovers the life and legacy of Yuri Nemoto (’46), Madison’s first Asian American student.

National Suicide Prevention Week 2022

Aug 30, 2022: September 4-10th is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Week. This week is a time to renew our focus on learning about suicide prevention, and ensure we are taking care of ourselves & others.

Welcome back Dukes

Aug 26, 2022: Welcome back to campus for the fall semester!

Fall 2022 Wellness Resources

Aug 19, 2022: The start of the Fall semester is a great time to learn more about the wellness resources available and build into your routine the things that will help you meet your goals and manage stress.

Incoming students kick off their JMU experience with volunteer work

Aug 17, 2022: 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. 

Connections STEM from community

Aug 16, 2022: Residential learning program supports first-year STEM majors.

10 tips for parents sending students off to college

Aug 9, 2022: Dr. David Onestak, director of the JMU Counseling Center shares advice heard often from “veteran” parents on how “new” parents can help students survive the turbulent waters of freshman year.

When the training wheels come off

Aug 8, 2022: As families attempt to manage this time of change and transition, one memory which may be helpful to parents is that of when they were teaching their child to ride a bike.

JMU students take first place in the “Best of the Web/Best of Digital” national competition

Jul 28, 2022: A JMU duo has won first place in the Large School Individual/Team/Single Class app category at the 2022 AEJMC “Best of the Web/Best of Digital” competition for their app BookBuddy.

Summer Springboard puts ‘Welcome to the Family’ in action

Jul 27, 2022: Throughout June and July, our Office of Orientation hosts one-day Summer Springboard events for our newest Dukes—both incoming freshmen and transfer students.

VT, JMU and VCU partner to provide greater mental health support to students

Jun 30, 2022: This agreement will bring additional, much needed mental health assessment and treatment services to all students at participating colleges.

Fast Forward

Jun 19, 2022: Malik Smith (Class of 2022) pays his experience forward in a message to incoming EUPS students

Ireland Study Abroad

Jun 9, 2022: There is a partnership between JMU’s College of Education students and students in Newry, Ireland.

Graduate psychology attends annual APS meeting

Jun 9, 2022: Faculty and students from the Assessment and Measurement PhD program and Psychological Sciences MA program attended and presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Psychological Sciences

Madison Family Newsletter: June 2022

Jun 6, 2022: The Madison Family Newsletter

A culture of kindness

May 6, 2022: Every day, JMU students and employees practice a longstanding tradition of kindness — even toward strangers.

Know before you go: COVID testing is available before you leave for the summer

May 4, 2022: Free COVID-19 Self-Test Kits are available to students, faculty and staff now through May 5—Know before you go.

Madison Family Newsletter: May 2022

May 4, 2022: The Madison Family Newsletter

When fitness comes full circle

Apr 29, 2022: UREC’s Mentorship Through Exercise focuses on all dimensions of wellness.

Spring 2022 End of Semester Self-Care Resources

Apr 25, 2022: With finals week and summer just around the corner, it is a great time to identify and build into your routine the things that will help you meet your goals and manage stress.

61st Beta Gamma Sigma Induction

Apr 25, 2022: 61st BGS Induction Ceremony

Letter from the Director

Apr 18, 2022: In-Person excursions, end-of-year academics, and alumni updates