Harrisonburg City Council approved the Bluestone Town Center development and a high-density housing development at the intersection of Peach Grove Avenue and Port Republic Road at Tuesday night's meeting.
JMU’s Office of Disability Services (ODS) expanded to a second testing location this month to accommodate the growing population of students registering with disabilities at JMU.
The Breeze has been JMU’s official student-run newspaper for 100 years. Since its first issue on Dec. 2, 1922, The Breeze’s mission has been to provide the JMU community with news and important information. From college name changes to the construction of new buildings, here are some of the biggest moments The Breeze has chronicled at JMU since 1922.
JMU Libraries unveiled its new temporary library location on Tuesday, which will be at 1050 S. Main Street once Carrier Library closes for renovations in May.
JMU Office of Residence Life (ORL) held a meeting in the Frederickson Hall conference room Tuesday to discuss the future Village housing redesign plans and allow students to ask questions and give suggestions for the new dorms. The Village redesign plan will start with Ikenberry Hall, according to the Residence Life staff — it’ll be demolished over the summer and re-opened in the fall of 2025.
At Tuesdays meeting, the Harrisonburg City Council granted Build Our Park permission to have discussions with city staff to further develop its plan to add a new urban park to downtown, heard repeat concerns about the proposed Bluestone Town Center construction and approved an increase in tax relief for the elderly and disabled.
JMU will begin Carrier renovations in the summer of 2023, with an anticipated reopen date in fall 2026. While JMU has added a variety of libraries and other facility renovations over the years, this is the first major renovation of Carrier in 28 years. Print managing editor Ashlyn Campbell spoke to JMU Libraries about how its preparing for the renovations and what students can expect to see once the renovations are finished.
The Yard is being constructed next to the Student Success Center, and will recognize historically Black, Latinx and Asian fraternities and their involvement on JMU's community.
Students and faculty members discussed in a meeting with architects their goals for future renovations in Carrier Library.
This week's city council meeting focused on construction of new affordable housing and townhomes in addition to the extension and relocation of University Boulevard.
50 years after its construction, The Union is celebrating the transformation of its building and the resources it provides for students.
The construction of Harrisonburg's second high school will resume due to funding from the American Rescue Plan Act. Because the school won't be built in time for the fall, when academic instruction will resume in person, there are some concerns at the current high school with overcrowding and possible virus transmission.
JMU announced the opening of the AAAD Studies Center March 23.
Nine Virginia cities — including Harrisonburg — are showing support for a bill to combat car pollution.
JMU's Board of Visitors met on Feb. 19 to discuss the university’s budget, renaming of the three quad buildings and a COVID-19 update.
City Council this week discussed late fees and assistance for utility bills among other topics.
The Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance constructed a master plan for downtown Harrisonburg that'll be implemented over the next 20 years.
A local organization has started a GoFundMe to build a public restroom for the Harrisonburg houseless community.
Go Plant Forward, a new JMU dining initiative for vegan and vegetarian students, was introduced on Jan.25.
JMU students have been developing an autonomous golf cart and local retirement homes have expressed interest in the project. They believe the autonomous vehicles have the ability to assist residents with mobility.
JMU postponed several construction projects after the university's revenue dropped during the pandemic. The Madison Business Review learned what projects are on hold and what's still to come for JMU.
Gov. Ralph Northam announced yesterday that Shenandoah Valley Organic has plans to being 110 new jobs to Harrisonburg as part of its latest expansion.
In a media report sent out by Michael Parks, Harrisonburg City director of communications, he said that the investigation into the Miller Circle explosion was complete and there's no reason to believe foul play was involved.
The Harrisonburg community shows support for local businesses impacted by Oct.17's explosion.
A historical marker was unveiled in Court Square on Sept.26 to honor Charlotte Harris who was lynched in 1878.
At Tuesday's city council meeting, there were various updates concerning the city's response and JMU's response to COVID-19.
City Council approved HEC's community solar program. The HEC can purchase 9.9 acres of land to develop into solar power energy usage.
After approving short-term rentals last March, Harrisonburg City Council recently ruled "homestays" legal.
As JMU welcomes students back to campus, it faces difficulties monitoring off-campus activities.
JMU's new College of Business building will be put to use this fall semester after over two years of construction.
As the fall season approaches, JMU Athletics has yet to make any large-scale budgetary decisions, citing a pending review of 2019-20 fiscal end-of-year reports to be completed early in the fall.
JMU Dining sent an email to Student Ambassadors Thursday afternoon announcing two new meal plans and changes to existing meal plans.
Columbine II — the first Air Force One — is being restored in the Shenandoah Valley.
Jackson Hall is undergoing renovations for the first time since 1971.
MyMadison will receive updates over the coming weeks and months.
Harrisonburg City Public Schools is taking steps toward implementing more solar panels.
Jennings Hall had its official grand opening ceremony Oct. 13.
Carrier Library, formerly known as Madison Memorial Library, recently celebrated its 80th year in operation at JMU.
During the initial phases of a waterline replacement project on Westmoreland Drive, the westbound lanes on Port Republic Road will shift into one lane.
Harrisonburg residents gathered Thursday evening to discuss the future of Purcell Park off of Port Republic Road.
The Habitat for Humanity of Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro bought two blocks of land and surrounding properties for $110,000.
Wilson Hall is scheduled to reopen following its $16 million renovation.
JMU announces that the new East Campus parking deck will be completed one year earlier than anticipated
Norfolk Southern Railroad began work on a railroad crossing in Harrisonburg Monday morning that’s anticipated to last until Friday. Once this project is complete, another will begin. Detour signs have been placed throughout the affected areas, according to a press release from the city of Ha…
JMU began an eight month construction project after spring break and it will connect Grace Street to Bluestone Drive.
At a city council meeting Friday, the city of Harrisonburg addressed the public with its plan to begin construction downtown beginning early May.
The map provides information regarding every building on campus like its accessibility and features. Due to the map, JMU has realized the need for more features.
Students who were residents of 1083 Lois Lane recall their experiences of the March 28 fire that has left them with very little of their belongings.
Harrisonburg's Public Utilities Department is working to permanently fix a main water break at the corner of University Boulevard and East Market Street.
The university made the decision to move the graduation location due to safety concerns and possible bad weather that can happen during the ceremony.
Paul Jennings, an African-American enslaved by James Madison, will have a dorm named after him that'll open fall 2019.
The bill was introduced in 2017. Since then the bill has been in committee and revisions are being made to pass it according to Obenshain.
With the current farm bill, hemp in Virginia must be authorized for research or commercial purposes. An updated version of the bill would remove it from this list.
The city of Harrisonburg is planning to make changes to the intersection of South Main Street and Port Republic Road, and is seeking the public's input.
Construction for the new East Campus dorm is ongoing, and submissions for ideas for a name for the residence hall are due Oct. 28.
Wilson Hall is receiving its first renovations since its initial construction in 1931. The iconic building will house the history department once complete.
The Shenandoah LGBTQ Center hopes to provide resources to the LGBT community in the Shenandoah Valley and has raised nearly $4,000.
Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation has decided to create pollinator gardens in the city to help combat increased urbanization.
JMU held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Union Bank and Trust Center Friday. The new arena will be completed in 2020.
Hotel Madison will provide a place for organizations to hold conferences, and will provide rooms and banquet space for the Harrisonburg and JMU communities.
Local nonprofit Build Our Park unveiled new design concepts for a park to be located behind City Hall. BOP has raised $400,000 for the project.
Harrisonburg city staff placed five bids to repair the Talmage R. Cooley Bridge which runs over Martin Luther King Jr. Way.
Breeze TV outlines renovations to JMU's Wilson Hall.
The most recent Board of Visitors meeting at JMU included discussion on the 10-year Master Plan. This plan focuses on the way that JMU hopes to expand and improve in the upcoming years.
Black Sheep Coffee expanded on Dec. 8, allowing room for more customers.
Both the Democrats and Republicans of the city of Harrisonburg have recently gotten new headquarters downtown.
The Board of Visitors met on Sep. 29, which included President Jonathan Alger's report on latest developments at JMU.
The Keezell Building in downtown Harrisonburg will open to apartment residents on Tuesday. Businesses will open in early October.
The James Madison statues at JMU underwent repairs following wear and tear from physical interaction with students.
The JMU Board of Visitors discussed plans for the university, including residence hall changes, the operating budget and tuition.
JMU announced plans to complete the new Convocation Center by the Fall of 2020.
JMU has purchased 14 of 16 homes in a small Forest Hills neighborhood for approximately $4.2 million, according to public housing records obtained by JMU.
Due to the delay in construction as a consequence of weather, the team decided to postpone the opening, which was originally scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 13.
The Habitat for Humanity of Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro bought two blocks of land and surrounding properties for $110,000.
Wilson Hall is scheduled to reopen following its $16 million renovation.
JMU announces that the new East Campus parking deck will be completed one year earlier than anticipated
Norfolk Southern Railroad began work on a railroad crossing in Harrisonburg Monday morning that’s anticipated to last until Friday. Once this project is complete, another will begin. Detour signs have been placed throughout the affected areas, according to a press release from the city of Ha…
JMU began an eight month construction project after spring break and it will connect Grace Street to Bluestone Drive.
At a city council meeting Friday, the city of Harrisonburg addressed the public with its plan to begin construction downtown beginning early May.
The map provides information regarding every building on campus like its accessibility and features. Due to the map, JMU has realized the need for more features.
Students who were residents of 1083 Lois Lane recall their experiences of the March 28 fire that has left them with very little of their belongings.
Harrisonburg's Public Utilities Department is working to permanently fix a main water break at the corner of University Boulevard and East Market Street.
The university made the decision to move the graduation location due to safety concerns and possible bad weather that can happen during the ceremony.