Environment News

Bees, butterflies and things that sprout can teach valuable lessons at home

Among the lessons gardens teach, Goodall said, are plant life cycles and the benefits of pollinators like bees and butterflies.

JMU places first at national collegiate wind energy competition

A virtual format for a national wind energy competition didn’t stop James Madison University students from excelling once again.

Pandemic punctuates importance of environment on 50th Earth Day

On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, several JMU faculty members say the world’s experience with COVID-19 emphasizes the importance of environmental awareness.

Planting the Seeds

MLS star CJ Sapong's ('10) foundation empowers underserved communities through nutrition, education and community building.

The future of wind and solar

Remy Pangle (’99) leads initiative to advance K-12 sustainable energy education across Virginia

JMU program gets $1.84 million to address air pollution

Virginia Clean Cities at James Madison University has received a $1.84 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency.

Professor develops course for sustainable peace

Ed Brantmeier, professor of education, developed an undergraduate introductory course aimed at sustainable peace.

JMU professor, proponent of Waynesboro museum, gets Governor's appointment

Carole Nash, a professor of ISATand a proponent of locating a branch of the Virginia Museum of Natural History in Waynesboro, has been appointed.

JMU named a bicycle friendly university

The League of American Bicyclists gave JMU a bronze award in recognition of promoting safe and accessible bicycling on campus.

JMU students dig into 2.6 million years of Earth's climate history

Sediment cores drilled from ocean floors tell stories just like pages in a book, stories that include a geologic accounting of Earth’s climate

Expanding the Role of Sustainability Leadership

Expanding the Role of Sustainability Leadership

Honey Bees Found in Harrisonburg Hall Prove JMU is "Bee Friendly"

JMU supports honey bees, even when they come to class.

Unearthing the Past: Carole Nash and CISE students

Students, alumni and a professor of integrated science and engineering perform mitigation on land soon to be a parking lot.

Research suggests oysters have a thing about personal space

Madison Trust has enabled a graduate student and her professor to research the optimum living conditions for oysters.

Water quality research brings educational opportunities to a community

Dr. Benzing’s research focuses on water quality and habitat restoration, most notably in the City of Waynesboro’s South River, which became contaminated with mercury ...

How does your garden grow?

The idea for establishing a grade school garden began with Dr. Amy Goodall¿s desire to complete an island biogeography study of butterflies in an urban setting.

Environmental literature closes gap between science and liberal arts

As far back as I can remember my favorite writers have been those writing about outside and the natural world.

One Book, One Harrisonburg

In collaboration with the MC and others, the OESS hosted multiple events centered on the theme of sustainability and ethical reasoning via the inaugural Book for the 'Burg program.