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Join the George A. Newman Symposium on May 1

Posted April 9, 2025

All members of the JMU and local community are invited to a public symposium honoring the recent publication of a novel written by trailblazing Harrisonburg Black educator George A. Newman just after his 1875 arrival in Harrisonburg. The novel, A […]

an image of the book, a miserable revenge, and its author, george a. newman sr.

The Library Futures Classroom: A Home for Experimentation in the New Carrier Library

Posted April 7, 2025

JMU is renowned for providing engaged and transformative learning experiences for students. Central to this mission are the 500+ learning spaces on campus that are supported by staff and faculty members in JMU Libraries. Unlike most university libraries, JMU Libraries […]

Bringing the “New” Carrier to Life: Library Patrons Bookshelf

Posted April 5, 2025

“Carrier Library’s sweeping transformation will benefit every student on JMU’s campus and match our rise to prominence as a national university. We are so excited to reopen Carrier’s doors in August 2026. You can look forward to a renovation that honors […]

5 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day

Posted April 4, 2025

As Earth Day approaches (April 22, 2025), JMU Libraries invites you to join us in celebrating our planet and exploring ways to promote environmental stewardship. Check out the opportunities on our Earth Day page—from immersive exhibits to thought-provoking discussions—for you […]

Nature's Calling virtual resource display

Gradescope Bubble Sheet Replacing Scantron on May 20

Posted March 31, 2025

If you use Scantron for test scoring, this is your reminder that you must transition to the new and improved test scoring system—Gradescope Bubble Sheet—by May 20, 2025.  Contact:  

gradescope logo over a photo of a pencil filling in a bubble sheet

Exhibit Opening Reception on April 11: Symphony of Abstraction

Posted March 31, 2025

You’re invited to the opening reception of a new art exhibit in the Music Library featuring art that illustrates the complexity, tension, and beauty of music. Music possesses an inherent beauty and structure that can deeply impact a person’s mood […]

"Symphony of Abstraction" Friday April 11, 4:30-6pm, Music Library

JMU’s Course Evaluation System Will Be Offline May 26-30

Posted March 31, 2025

JMU’s online course evaluation system, Blue, will be offline and inaccessible from May 26-30 for a system upgrade.    Instructors and faculty: you should plan to download the PDF versions of the Spring 2025 reports to your computer if you need […]

Worried About Textbook Costs? MyMadison Shows Courses with No-Cost or Low-Cost Course Materials

Posted March 27, 2025

Students, did you know that when you are enrolling in courses, you can filter your course search for those with low-cost or no-cost course materials?  If the total cost of textbooks for a course is $40 or less at the […]

piggy bank sitting on a stack of books

Celebrating National Arab American Heritage Month

Posted March 27, 2025

April is National Arab American Heritage Month! Join us in celebrating and learning more about the rich heritage and contributions of Arab Americans and people with Arab heritage via the resources on our National Arab American Heritage Month page.

Celebrating Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month

Posted March 27, 2025

JMU locally celebrates Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month in April. Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month is observed nationally in May. Join us in celebrating and learning more about the contributions of Asian American & Pacific Islander communities by exploring the resources […]