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Student~led research explores how music affects learning for students with ADHD
22+ hour, 39+ min ago (870+ words) When James Madison University (JMU) student Madalynn Nofplot (26) approached Health Sciences professor Raihan Khan with an idea about listening to music and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), neither expected the results would challenge some common assumptions about studying and concentration. What…...
JMU expert shares trends shaping today's wedding celebrations
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (202+ words) With wedding season in full swing, JMU faculty expert and Hart School lecturer Donna Fickes offers insight into the current shifts in guest expectations, event planning, menu design and spending. Q: What trends are you noticing this wedding season? A: One of…...
SADAH faculty and staff recognized for teaching and scholarship
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (415+ words) SUMMARY: SADAH faculty and staff receive recent recognition through awards, research leave, grants and professional honors. These achievements reflect ongoing contributions across teaching, scholarship, creative practice and service, as well as continued engagement with art and community. The School of…...
Alum named Director of School of Accounting
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (433+ words) SUMMARY: Together, these leaders bring experience and a shared commitment to advancing the college's mission. Dr. John Lauck (06, 07 M), CPA, joins the College of Business as the newly appointed director of the School of Accounting. A Double Duke himself, Lauck returns…...
Bedford Falls Foundation partners with JMU to support future nurses
2+ week, 2+ day ago (328+ words) James Madison University has received a $600, 000 philanthropic investment from the Bedford Falls Foundation-DAF to support nursing students through the Joanne and William Conway Nursing Scholarship Program. The Conway Scholarships will help remove financial barriers for 60 JMU students preparing to enter…...
Governor appoints new members to James Madison University Board of Visitors
3+ week, 1+ day ago (137+ words) James Madison University TITLE: ' + document. title. replace(" - JMU", "") + ' Governor appoints new members to James Madison University Board of Visitors SUMMARY: Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger appointed five new members to JMU's Board of Visitors, including one reappointment, each serving four-year terms…...
New IT Service Portal Launches June 16
3+ week, 2+ day ago (217+ words) Improved Access to IT Services The updated portal will include a redesigned service catalog that organizes IT services into categories or an A-Z list, making it easier for users to find what they need. In addition, a powerful search feature…...
Before you board: A health expert's guide to staying well on cruises
1+ mon, 21+ hour ago (169+ words) Travelers should be aware of more common viral illnesses that occur in cruise settings. These include norovirus, seasonal respiratory viruses, COVID-19, and influenza. These infections are more relevant to cruise travel because they spread efficiently in closed and shared environments....
JMU's Lauren K. Alleyne wins Joseph Brodsky Rome Prize
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (344+ words) Lauren K. Alleyne, James Madison University's executive director of the Furious Flower Poetry Center and a professor of English, has been awarded the 202627 Joseph Brodsky Rome Prize in Literature from the American Academy in Rome, one of the most prestigious fellowships…...
Beyond the screen - JMU
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (446+ words) SUMMARY: Alexis Mc Combs (95) transformed her Marketing degree and early resilience into a successful career as an award-winning producer, TV personality, and advocate who uses storytelling and sports to empower women and drive global impact. "What I love most is…...