Dec 24, 2024 · Mekhi Rodgers, cornerback: The 6-foot-2 junior cornerback committed to JMU the night of his visit on Dec. 22 and will join the Dukes with a season of eligibility and an available redshirt. Lacota Dippre, defense end: The 6-foot-3 redshirt freshman has one sack this season at Charlotte after transitioning from a tight end to defensive end. Lexington Matthews, punter: The 6-foot-5 punter from ...

JMU’s retention rate for all first-year students who started in the fall 2023 semester increased to 91.9 percent, which the university credits to on-campus retention-focused initiatives.

Nov 9, 2023 · “This is a tragic loss to our campus community, and we offer our deepest condolences to his family, friends and loved ones,” the email read. In an announcement from Bethany Blackstone, the Honors College dean, on Thursday afternoon, she said Stapelfeld was a finance major and an honors student.

Nov 7, 2024 · Senior Erin “E” Smith, interim president of JMU College Democrats ,who represented Harris’ campaign during Dukes Debate, said fellow JMU Democrats were “really devastated by the results” and were “hoping and praying for a much different outcome.”

Nov 29, 2024 · First-year Joseph Maro Useuyibo-Solomon’s recent death was announced via campus-wide email from the president’s office Friday evening. “It is with a heavy heart that I write to acknowledge the passing of Joseph Maro Useuyibo-Solomon,” Vice President for Student Affairs Tim Miller wrote.

Nov 21, 2020 · Gen eds — those pesky little classes everyone has to take to graduate and move on to bigger and better options. Many students dislike gen eds for their tendency to be too challenging, full of pointless busy work or because they distract too much from the major-specific classes that students are actually interested in taking.

Nov 12, 2024 · This story was updated on 11/13/2024 at 9:50 p.m. JMU’s Board of Visitors (BoV) met Friday to receive updates on admissions. The Office of Admissions will now prioritize out-of-state applicants, specifically students from the southern United States — as well as standardized testing and legislative priorities, such as the new Fast Flex …

Oct 3, 2024 · Get excited, Dukes, because this year’s Homecoming concert will have you Swae-ing to the music like never before. Friday in Grafton-Stovall Theatre, the University Program Board (UPB) announced that this year’s Homecoming concert …

Oct 6, 2024 · JMU football's hopes of completing an undefeated season withered away after losing 21-19 to ULM 4-1 (1-0 Sun Belt) on Saturday. The Dukes 4-1 (0-1) will return to Bridgeforth Stadium

Oct 12, 2023 · The Hills Northview. Starting rent: $459 per resident In-unit options: Four bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a balcony and in-unit laundry. These recently furnished units also include ceiling fans and walk-in closets. Amenities: A 24-hour fitness center, a clubhouse with a study lounge equipped with computers as well as free printing, a coffee bar, gaming lounge, a basketball court and a ...