About

Our mission is to empower students
and embolden them to excel.

Our vision is to lead a global movement
that makes passionate problem-solving a way of life.

The X Factor

The “X” in JMU X-Labs represents the variable of discipline—any and every major is welcome.

Students
from 55+ majors

Faculty teams from
10+ departments

Partners from
29 organizations

JMU X-Labs is a model of education specifically designed to teach innovation with intention. Its transdisciplinary programming challenges students to take ownership of their education, pivot creatively, and confidently tackle problems that resist easy solutions.

At a time when higher education is trying to keep pace with the rapidly changing needs in industry, it is increasingly important to provide students with skills that go beyond traditional expectations. With its transdisciplinary courses, JMU X-Labs challenges students to investigate all aspects of a problem, collaborate with industry professionals and peers from different majors, iterate ideas and welcome meaningful failure to solve real problems. Courses are shared across departments and in collaboration with experts in various fields across the country.