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Oct 31 Tidewater area greets JMU’s new president
Dr. James C. Schmidt lays out roadmap for change at Norfolk tour stop
Oct 24 President Jim tour stops in Northern Virginia
Great Falls event focuses on ‘propelling JMU ahead of the pack’
Oct 22 Home sweet home
Making new Madison memories where it all began
Oct 22 Halloweekend in the 'Burg: A guide
Halloween’s almost here, and Dukes have plenty of ways to celebrate — on campus and around town.
Oct 21 JMU marks anniversary of Okanagan Charter adoption
One year after adopting the Okanagan Charter, JMU continues to expand its commitment to health and well-being for students, faculty and staff.

Sep 15 Office of Creative Propulsion Launches Imagining America Open Forums
A catalyst for creativity, connection, and innovation
Aug 27 JMU music professor to perform recital on world-famous Great Stalacpipe Organ
At Luray Caverns, the most visited cavern in the eastern United States.
Aug 27 JMU alumna brings new life to Silver Lake Farm with expansive mural
A blank wall at Silver Lake Farm & Event Center in Dayton, Virginia has become a vibrant work of art
Aug 15 Theatre and Dance Welcomes DanceWorks Chicago & Conflux Dance Theatre
For the first time, JMU’s Dance Program is embarking on a unique collaboration with two esteemed dance companies
Jul 28 JMU musical theatre professor casts Off-Broadway show
Kate Lumpkin serves as casting director for New York's Off-Broadway show, Masquerade

Men's Basketball: Men's Basketball Tips Off 2025-26 Season at Akron Monday
Sat, 1 Nov 2025 12:00 p.m.
James Madison men's basketball will open its 2025- 26 season on the road with a game against Mid- American Conference favorite Akron on Monday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. inside James
Swimming & Diving: Dukes Edged Out by Marshall, Break 14-Year-Old Pool Record
Sat, 1 Nov 2025 3:41 p.m.
James Madison swim & dive broke a 14-year-old pool record in the 400 Free Relay to end the dual meet, but was edged out by Marshall, 154-145, on Saturday inside of Savage
Women's Basketball: James Madison Athletics Announces its Full Promotional Schedule for the 2025-26 Women’s Basketball Season
Sat, 1 Nov 2025 12:15 p.m.
James Madison Athletics has announced its full promotional schedule for the 2025–26 women's basketball season. The 2025-26 season is presented by Dick Myers.
Field Hockey: JMU Set to Host MAC Field Hockey Championship as No. 4 Seed
Sat, 1 Nov 2025 1:30 p.m.
The field is set for the 2025 Mid-American Conference Field Hockey Championship, as fourth-seeded James Madison gets set to host the six-team, single-elimination tournament on Nov.
Volleyball: JMU Rallies for Five-Set Win Over South Alabama
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:18 p.m.
James Madison volleyball rallied from a 2-1 deficit to win its 11th straight match, taking down South Alabama in five sets (16-25, 25-20, 18-25, 25-18, 15-9) on Friday night at