News Topic: Student Life

Traditions and tacos with JMU's Alumni Association

As part of the 2021 Homecoming week festivities, students joined Alumni Association to eat tacos and talk about JMU traditions.

JMU Is Enforcing Safety Policies for Scooters, Bikes and More

Attention all Dukes who use scooters, skateboards, bikes and hoverboards: be aware of these policies!

TDU Will Be Open 24/7

Taylor Down Under will soon be offering twenty-four-hour access, seven days a week.

Pumpkins and A Capella: A Fall Duo at JMU

Pumpkin painting and A Capella performances aren’t a pairing you see every day, but at JMU it makes for the perfect fall outing.

Drag Show Dazzles Attendees

On Wednesday, November 13, four drag queens took to the stage to dance, glitter and discuss all things drag.

Students Discover Their Housing Options

Students face one of the biggest challenges of their college career when it comes time to research where to live during the coming school year.

The Union Music Throwback

This year marks the Union’s 50th anniversary, and to help celebrate, we’re winding the clock back to 1971 to look at some of the music that graced the airwaves.

The Union Looks Back to the 70s

The Union turns 50 this year, so to celebrate, we are turning back to 1971 to look at the American culture of the time.

JMU's Campus - Then and Now

In fifty years, JMU has seen too many changes to count. Every year, new buildings seem to sprout from the ground, bringing students new spaces to make their college experience even better.

1787 Weeks of Welcome

Filled with camaraderie and learning, 1787 Weeks of Welcome is an action-packed introduction to life on campus for JMU’s newest students. The event highlights the essence of what it truly means to be a JMU Duke.

Summer Springboard puts ‘Welcome to the Family’ in action

Summer Springboard is a special one-day event that offers the newest JMU Dukes answers to their most pressing questions and a healthy dose of the JMU vibe.

Learning Life Skills: Senior Transition Seminars

Budgeting, finance, home ownership, and retirement planning aren’t always covered in university coursework. Off-Campus Life (OCL) is here to help fill in those gaps.

JMU: Dissecting America’s Kindest Campus

Any JMU student, past or present, will tell you this campus has some of the friendliest people they’ve ever met.

Overcoming Challenges of Online Classes

Here are some of the common challenges students may face and some tips to overcome them!

Closure for Seniors

In recent weeks, the COVID-19 Pandemic has sent shockwaves through nearly every community around the globe. This major historical event is impacting everyone, changing the way we work, learn, and interact with each other