First-generation students get empowered

At JMU, first-generation students find seamless connections to what they need and have been welcomed since the doors swung open in 1908.

Proposed tuition and fees for the 2023-24 academic year

The JMU Board of Visitors will receive public comments on the proposed tuition and fee ranges for the 2023-24 academic year

Disability Advocacy Week promotes action

The Office of Disability Services invites you to celebrate this year's Disability Advocacy Week.

Anyone Can Cook!

Learn how to prepare a four-course Italian meal from a local professional chef

Il Resto è Storia!

EUPS student, Katherine Wallentine (‘23), shares what inspired her to pursue the EUPS program after five years working in US state and federal government.

Reaching New Heights in SADAH

Junior Abby Wiggins reaches new heights in Art & Art History

The unexpected rewards of traveling

Kiera ('24) participated in a study abroad program in Ireland that reunited her with her Irish family! Such are the unexpected rewards of traveling!

Reflecting on Black History Month

JMU celebrates Black History Month.

Free STI testing provided by UHC and UREC

UREC and UHC have teamed up to offer free STI testing.

JMU shares information on loss of students

The loss our community has felt today is unthinkable.

Support for the JMU community

Here are some resources for Dukes who are grieving.

Madison Family Newsletter: February 2023

The Madison Family Newsletter

Resources for coping with loss

Resources for Coping with Loss, JMU Counseling Center

Students relax at Destress Fest

Students gathered in December to destress with crafts and activities.

CMSS encourages cultural conversation

CMSS welcomed human rights advocated, Eva Maria Lewis, to speak to students.

Ukraine in the Classroom

Prof. Argentieri reflects on his experience teaching foreign policy and security in the midst of the Russia-Ukraine conflict to foster a hands-on learning experience

Us in the US

International graduate students face unique challenges when attending graduate school in the US at a predominately white university. Learn about recent research conducted to explore what students face and overcome.

Building lifelong global connections

Independent Scholar, Shukrana Shukrullah (’24), and classmates, Bella and Casey were selected to attend the 2023 international student conference in Indonesia hosted by Parahyangan Catholic University (UNPAR).

Dukes visit D.C.

Students partake in the OPDE’s Washington, D.C. Career Trek.

Spring 2023 JMU Wellness & Self-Care Resources

JMU Counseling Center, Spring 2023, Self-Care, Mental Health, Resources

Going to the game with the President

President Alger invites graduate students to attend a Women's Basketball game with him.

Brewing up business: Hart School students tour local brewery

Students visit local brewery to learn insider scoop.

Note-worthy

One JMU student's bond with his professor began four years before he arrived on campus.

Students learn how parks can address social equity

Park planning professionals are "Being the Change."

EmpowHER program encourages women’s strength training    

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

Hart School professors aim to leave a legacy behind through scholarship

MRDs mark milestone

‘Virginia’s Finest’ celebrate their 50th anniversary.

JMU professors propose new program for students on the autism spectrum

Program will support students inside and outside the classroom

Back in the civilian ranks and looking to lead

Outreach program teaches veterans how to apply lessons learned on-duty

The return of Funny Freakin' Friday

The popular event, Funny Freakin' Friday, has returned to JMU.

Pursuing a Transatlantic Career

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

Benvenuto, Dr. Fred Paxton!

Meet the newest addition to the EUPS faculty and learn about his journey to Florence

Conversations with Simon Hix

Political Scientist, Simon Hix, shares his insights and expertise with the EUPS cohort

Letter from the Director

The EUPS community has much to celebrate on its 15th anniversary.

Living History

Claire Krisko (‘23) describes the juxtaposition of contemporary art and antiquity in the city center

Good-boy goldendoodle saves lives

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month.

BSA gets down for Homecoming

Learn more about JMU's Black Student Alliance and what they offer.

Pakistani female students pursue competitive summer research opportunity at JMU

The Sister2Sister program provides research and networking opportunities for women in Pakistan.

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.

Message of Support to UVA and Our Community

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

James Madison University has taken the next step to open its Center for First-Generation Students.

RAD Self-Defense Program empowers through knowledge

The JMU Police Department brings the national RAD program to campus to empower female college students.

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.

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

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

Tristan Kruse ('22) is making a difference in Central Uganda.

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!

The Breeze racks up major national journalism awards

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

Financial Statements Case Competition & Career Fair is a huge success with students.

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

EUPS on-site director, Caterina Paolucci, discusses the recent Italian election

SMAD Day 2022 to feature plenty of career advice, networking

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

The Harrisonburg community experienced a serious incident that occurred overnight.

Students from the University of Liberia Visit Furious Flower Poetry Center

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

Every Tuesday, students are able to ask UHC nurses questions.

A SMAD student's guide to studying abroad/away

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!

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

University Program Board and the SPCA sponsored an event for students to play with puppies.

Get the flu shot before the flu gets you

The University Health Center is sponsoring a flu clinic this October.

National Depression Education & Awareness Month 2022

October is National Depression Education & Awareness Month. Learn more about Depression and resources available to support yourself and others.

Halftime on the Quad

You’ve made it halfway through the semester! To celebrate all you have achieved please join us at Halftime on the Quad.

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?

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

La Bella Figura

EUPS student Francesca Ragonese shares her insight on adapting to Italian culture and fashion

Information from the JMU Police Department

James Madison University Police Department has received recent reports of suspicious people and incidents on or around campus. 

Student Org Night creates community

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

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

PHOTOS: Weeks of Welcome Sets the Stage

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

The Madison Family Newsletter

Investing in their roots

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

Resistance and resilience

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

National Suicide Prevention Week 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

Welcome back to campus for the fall semester!

Fall 2022 Wellness Resources

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

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

Residential learning program supports first-year STEM majors.

10 tips for parents sending students off to college

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

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

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

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

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

Fast Forward

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

Ireland Study Abroad

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

Graduate psychology attends annual APS meeting

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

The Madison Family Newsletter

A culture of kindness

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

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

The Madison Family Newsletter

When fitness comes full circle

UREC’s Mentorship Through Exercise focuses on all dimensions of wellness.

Spring 2022 End of Semester Self-Care Resources

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

61st BGS Induction Ceremony

Community with IDEAS: March 2023

The Madison Family Newsletter

Community with IDEAS: Jan./Feb. 2023

The Madison Family Newsletter

Community with IDEAS: Oct. 2022

The Madison Family Newsletter

Community with IDEAS: Sept. 2022

The Madison Family Newsletter

Community with IDEAS: May 2022

The Madison Family Newsletter