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Oct 25 JMU receives Sun Belt Conference student-athlete award
JMU was one of four schools to receive the Student-Athlete Graduation Success Rate Award at the Sun Belt Conference annual honors banquet on Oct. 22.
Oct 24 JMU health sciences professor remains a “Top 2% Scientist”
JMU health sciences professor Sojib Zaman has been listed for a third consecutive year in Stanford/Elsevier's Top 2% Scientist rankings.
Oct 22 Respect and caring: JMU graduate shows that it matters
Hannah Martin, a Master of Arts in Teaching graduate, fostered healthy teacher-student relationships that helped all her students graduate on time.
Oct 17 JMU professor receives Sun Belt Conference Faculty award
Director of the John C. Wells Planetarium Geary Albright has been awarded the 2024 Sun Belt Conference Faculty of the Year Award.
Oct 11 Video expertise, teaching makes SMAD professor a Game Changer
SMAD technology director and instructor John Hodges (’78) was recognized as a “Game Changer” Thursday during a JMU football game.

Oct 2 The Madison Art Collection and Furious Flower Poetry Center Collaborate on a Dynamic New Exhibition
Featuring works from the Art Bridges Foundation celebrating the work of contemporary Black artists More Articles >
Sep 11 Art history professor receives Smithsonian Institution award
Laura Katzman receives $3,000 and will present lecture on Oct. 15 More Articles >
Sep 4 JMU Arts to Host Pops Plus! Sept. 27
A Collaborative Arts Celebration for Student Scholarships More Articles >
Aug 21 Forbes Center welcomes public to free open house Aug. 31
A free event for all ages with children’s activities, workshops, performances and more. More Articles >
Jun 24 Waynesboro Symphony Orchestra receives 2024 Circle of Excellence in the Arts Award
Recognizing Individuals and Organizations that Enhance and Strengthen the Shenandoah Valley’s Cultural Community More Articles >

Football: What They're Saying: JMU vs. Southern Miss
James Madison is back in the 'Burg for Homecoming Weekend, as it hosts Southern Miss at Bridgeforth Stadium. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. and will be be streamed on ESPN+. See
Women's Soccer: Pair of Second-Half Goals Lift Dukes over Red Wolves
Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:06 p.m.
James Madison women's soccer used two second-half goals to lift themselves over Arkansas State, 2-0, on Wednesday night at Sentara Park, to close out their home schedule on a
Men's Soccer: Dukes Suffer First Conference Setback of Season at South Carolina
Wed, 23 Oct 2024 9:35 p.m.
South Carolina scored in each half to hand James Madison men's soccer its first setback in Sun Belt Conference play, as the Dukes fell, 3-1, on Wednesday night at Eugene E.
Women's Golf: JMU Closes Fall Slate at The Ally
Wed, 23 Oct 2024 6:36 p.m.
The James Madison women's golf team concluded the fall portion of its 2024-25 schedule at The Ally on Wednesday afternoon.
Women's Basketball: JMU Announces Promotional Schedule for 2024-25 Women’s Basketball Season
Wed, 23 Oct 2024 1:30 p.m.
James Madison Athletics announced its full promotional schedule for the 2024-25 women's basketball season, presented by Dick Myers.