For Ethan Pompeo (’16), who has Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS), CBD is both a way to treat his disease and has become the foundation of his business Green Valley Nutrition.

JMU has seen an increase in applications from diverse populations after joining the Common Application. 

As the Virginia legislative session begins, JMU is searching for more funding and student support. 

A fire and emergency response grant, clean energy solutions and a future transportation plan were the biggest topics discussed at this week's city council meeting.

With the emergence of new variants and the development of vaccines, COVID-19 policies are constantly changing.

To kick off this year's Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Week, the Center of Multicultural Student Services (CMSS) and the Madison Vision Series hosted the annual keynote address with special guest speaker Nikki Giovanni — a poet, writer, activist and educator.

After Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) implemented an executive directive preventing state universities from requiring a COVID-19 vaccine and disclosing vaccination status for faculty and staff, JMU changed its vaccination requirement for employees. 

Steven Guerrier taught history at JMU for over 30 years, and his storytelling skills and flexible teaching style are known across the community.

Due to Gov. Glenn Youngkin's (R) executive directive that states that no Virginia employees are required to be vaccinated or disclose their vaccine status by their employer, JMU has changed its policy so that university employees no longer must get the vaccine, report their status or undergo weekly testing.

Redistricting, a Community Development Block grant and a public alley closure were among the discussion topics at city council this week.

The Central Shenandoah Health District (CSHD) is experiencing a lack of staffing and supplies not a lack of funding, after an apparent miscommunication between the health district and the city of Harrisonburg earlier in the week.  

JMU will return to in-person classes as scheduled continuing the use of mask mandates, vaccine requirements and other safety measures. 

For the upcoming spring semester, the university will be fully in-person with the same safety measures, like mask-wearing and regular testing, that it implemented in the fall.

The Caregivers Community Network has had to adapt since the start of the pandemic, with students interacting with caregivers and care receivers virtually.

The webinar featured a panel of alumnae who discussed the importance of women working in technological fields, which are historically male-dominated.

At this week's city council meeting the Harrisonburg City manager stepped down, the council discussed a renovated 7-11 gas station and a new plan for downtown Harrisonburg. 

Two JMU students were chosen to participate in Charlee Rose Boutique's ambassador program, were they will promote the store's clothing and gifts to gain "influencer" experience.

The three-day event hosted by the Student Activities and Involvement Office provided snacks, meditation, massages and other activities in preparation for finals week.

As one of 100 libraries chosen for the “Libraries Transforming Communities” grant from the American Library Association, the Augusta County Library plans to host a conversation with community members to assess how to use the $3,000.

An increase in issues related to bicycles, skateboards and scooters on campus has led JMU Police to strengthen rules and enforce them through frequent patrols and monitoring.

Church World Services (CWS), Harrisonburg's only refugee resettlement office, is slowly restoring its numbers to what they were before COVID-19.

JMU's Vice President for Administration and Finance Charlie King will retire Dec. 31.

JMU has historically lacked funding compared to other Virginia public universities, creating a lack of financial aid for low-income students. 

A keynote speaker, Religion 450 students' capstone poster projects, a jazz quartet and complementary refreshments were all present at the Global Civil Rights Symposium hosted by the Philosophy and Religion Department.

Due to the nationwide labor shortage, JMU is suffering from short staffing in the libraries, dining services and orientation program.

The nationwide labor shortage is impacting the local medical field, with a lack of nursing staff creating stress among hospital staff in Augusta County. 

Harrisonburg businesses are feeling the impact of the current labor shortage happening nationwide.

A team of JMU students and faculty launched a weather balloon 60,000 feet in the air that traveled more than 100 miles over the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Jordan Marie Daniel, a political advocate and Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion consultant, spoke about her experiences as a Kul Wicasa Oyate native at a D.E.E.P. Impact Program last week. 

At the last meeting, the Harrisonburg City Council discussed funding from the American Rescue Plan Act, passed a resolution on prisoner transfers and approved an application for a winter festival. 

During a student takeover on JMU's Instagram, the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict was addressed and the false claim was made that Rittenhouse killed two Black men.

The Interfraternity Council held a panel to talk about DEI at JMU.

JMU students are researching salmonella in the Shenandoah Valley to help the FDA understand where salmonella outbreaks might come from. 

JMU libraries are extending their closing hours from 10 p.m. to midnight. 

The city's first public LGBTQ safe space had its soft opening Nov. 6.

David Owusu-Ansah will continue to work as a faculty member in the history department and as the executive director for faculty in access and inclusion.

Energy efficiency grants, fair housing and a shared-use path were this week's biggest topics discussed at city council.

The “B(l)ack in the Days Panel," hosted by the Black Alumni Chapter (BAC), allowed African American alumni to share their experiences at JMU.

A team of JMU students is creating a wind turbine to enter into a national competition, in which JMU is one of 11 schools selected.

The College Democrats look forward to the future after Democratic candidates lost the Nov. 2 election.

The College Republicans are celebrating after Republican candidates won the Nov. 2 election. 

Due to a lack of bus drivers in the city, students are having trouble accessing buses on and off campus.

Festival now houses a collection of minerals worth millions after decades of preparation.

Alumnus Jason Miyares reflects on his time at JMU and how its impacted his journey to attorney general-elect.

Glenn Youngkin's and other Virginia Republicans' victories during the 2021 election have big implications for the state's future.

Despite Helsley's campaign loss, he said he has no regrets and is looking forward to his future.

While the College Democrats were disappointed after the results of this year's election, the organization will continue to work on engaging students in voter participation.