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JMU celebrates a bold new model for student and career success

On Friday, Oct. 2, at 10 a.m., President Jim Schmidt announces a new commitment that stands behind JMU students during their time here and the employers who hire them after graduation.

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The Princeton Review marks JMU among nation's best colleges

Before and after photo comparison of Carrier Library

Sep 30 Marching Royal Dukes to perform national anthem at NASCAR race
The band will play "The Star-Spangled Banner" prior to the start of the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway.
Sep 29 JMU names Dom Palumbo as new faculty athletic representative
JMU has named Dom Palumbo (‘19) as its faculty athletic representative for the 2026-27 academic year.
Sep 17 Carrier Library: The heart of campus beats stronger than ever
[IN PHOTO] Donors join more than 450 Dukes, colleagues and friends to celebrate the reimagined library and get a firsthand look at the impact of their generosity.
Aug 18 Momentum with a purpose
President Jim hypes The Madison Promise as JMU's legacy.
Sep 18 $3.5 million gift will name JMU Health and Behavioral Studies building for Leslie Flanary Gilliam (’82)
A $3.5 million gift from longtime JMU friend and philanthropic partner Richard Gilliam will name the university’s CHBS building in honor of his late wife, Leslie Flanary Gilliam.

Oct 2: Train-Drops of Jupiter: 25 Years in the Atmosphere Tour | Family Weekend
Oct 4: Acappellathon
Oct 5: Candidate Forum: City Hall Candidates
Oct 13: Stile Antico
Oct 14: Purple Out!
Oct 14: Footloose
Oct 15: Footloose

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Aug 24 Dr. Kira Omelchenko named JMU Art's first Albright Faculty Fellow
School of Music professor changing the sound of music at JMU and beyond.
Jun 12 Forbes Center Unveils the 2026-2027 Masterpiece Season
The Forbes Center announces new lineup of world-class dance, theatre and music performances, alongside cherished family-friendly favorites.
Mar 6 The healing power of dance
Creating a legacy that gives back through movement in JMU’s Dance for PD program
Jan 27 Weaving Clouds: Central Asian textiles at the Madison Art Collection's new arts space
The MAC announces its first exhibition at its new interdisciplinary arts space at 131 W. Grace St.
Jan 12 From war to the concert stage
"Every day at JMU feels like stepping into a dream..."

Women's Soccer: JMU Powers Past App State, 3-1
HARRISONBURG, Va. – After a scoreless first half, James Madison women's soccer found the back of the net three times in the second to take down App State, 3-1, in Sun
Volleyball: Dukes Win Sixth Straight with 3-0 Victory at Georgia State
The Dukes earned their first true road win of the season with their fifth straight sweep, going 25-17, 25-23 and 25-15 against the Panthers.
Football: JMU Plays Host to Marshall on Family Weekend
HARRISONBURG, Va. – Following a two-game road trip, James Madison returns home to take on Marshall on Saturday, Oct. 3. Kickoff at Bridgeforth Stadium is set for 3:45
Football: JMU-Georgia Southern Set for Night Game on ESPN2/ESPNU
HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison's game at Georgia Southern will kick off at 7 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. ET, on Saturday, Oct. 10, at Allen E. Paulson Stadium in
Football: Coleman Named SBC Offensive Player of the Week
HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison quarterback Camden Coleman has been named the Sun Belt Conference Offensive Player of the Week, the league announced on Monday.