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Giving Day
Thursday, March 26

Mar 25 JMU opens public comment period on proposed 2026–27 tuition and fees
The JMU Board of Visitors will receive public comment on the proposed tuition and fee ranges for the 2026-27 academic year, April 15, from 3-4 p.m. at JMU.
Mar 24 Cole Swindell and Gabby Barrett to perform at JMU’s Atlantic Union Bank Center
Chart-topping country stars bring a high-energy night of live music to JMU, welcoming students and the Harrisonburg community
Mar 23 JMU student helps local school division stay connected and secure
Will Jedrzejczak, an information technology major, has supported Rockingham County School’s technology operations since August 2025.
Mar 20 Expanding the base
Ravens’ senior director of fan development and activation helping grow girl’s flag football in Maryland
Mar 5 Alumni Awards 2026
JMU Alumni Association hosts its Annual Alumni Awards ceremony

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..."
Dec 2 JMU D.M.A. student performs in Houston Grand Opera’s landmark season
Jondra Harmon made her mark this fall, performing in Houston Grand Opera's Porgy and Bess, highlighting JMU Music's rising presence on the national arts stage.
Nov 10 Expanding the soundscape
Music professors advance collaborative music theory, Korean cultural studies, and new composition

Men's Tennis: Agusti and Schmitt Garner SBC Doubles Team of the Week
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 2:00 p.m.
James Madison's Esteve Agusti and Aurelien Schmitt were voted the Sun Belt Conference Doubles Team of the Week following an unbeaten week in doubles play.
Women's Basketball: McDaniel Selected to All-ECAC First Team
James Madison guard Peyton McDaniel was named to the Women's Basketball All-ECAC First Team, as announced by the Eastern College Athletic Conference on Wednesday morning.
Women's Basketball: McDaniel, Robinson Earn CSC Academic All-District Honors
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:15 p.m.
James Madison's Peyton McDaniel and Bree Robinson were both named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District® Women's Basketball Team, as announced by
Men's Basketball: Newhof Named CSC Academic All-District
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:00 p.m.
James Madison forward Gabe Newhof was named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) All-District team on Tuesday afternoon.
Baseball: Baseball Comes Up Short Against Radford
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 7:30 p.m.
Radford scored eight runs over the final five innings to come away with a 10-6 victory James Madison in non-conference baseball action on Tuesday night at Veterans Memorial Park.