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Sep 13 Board of Visitors summary of actions and discussions
The JMU Board of Visitors met Friday, Sept. 13, in the Festival Conference and Student Center.
Sep 11 Costa Rica study abroad explores wellness, community, longevity
Students and faculty “pura vida” in Costa Rica through academic, cultural and physical activities centered around understanding longevity and wellness.
Sep 10 Meet the Chandlers
Retired horticulturists put down deep roots in Harrisonburg.
Sep 9 JMU celebrates inaugural ‘Game Changer’
Doreen Liccione (’92), an academic adviser in the CoB, is recognized as a “Game Changer” for her outstanding work benefiting JMU Athletics.
Sep 9 Madison Vision Series continues with Constitution Day lecture
Raj Vinnakota, president of the Institute for Citizens & Scholars, will discuss bridging our political divides and democracy’s role in higher education.

Sep 21: Voter Education Presentation
Sep 21: Brittney Spencer
Sep 23: Keynote Speaker -- Shalini Kantayya | International Week
Sep 24: Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Graduate and Professional School Fair
Sep 25: International Bazaar | International Week
Sep 25: Exploring Global Opportunities: Navigating International Internships, Fellowships, and Globally Focused Careers| International Week
Sep 25: Constitution Day Lecture: Raj Vinnakota

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 >
Jun 21 The Forbes Center for the Performing Arts announces 2024-25 Masterpiece Season
Celebrating 15 years of artistic excellence! More Articles >

Baseball: Halley Joins Coaching Staff as Pitching Coach
James Madison baseball Head Coach Marlin Ikenberry has announced the hiring of Shane Halley as the program's newest pitching coach on Wednesday morning.
Men's Soccer: No. 21 Dukes Utilizes Second Half Goals to Earn Road Win at The Mount
Tue, 17 Sep 2024 9:31 p.m.
No. 21 James Madison men's soccer utilized a pair of second half goals for its first road victory of the season, knocking off Mount St. Mary's, 2-1, on Tuesday night in
Men's Golf: Tichý Paces Dukes at JT Poston Intercollegiate
Tue, 17 Sep 2024 4:39 p.m.
Junior Václav Tichý earned a tie for third on Tuesday afternoon to lead James Madison men's golf to a tie for sixth at the JT Poston Intercollegiate,
Football: JMU Heads to Chapel Hill Saturday to Battle Tar Heels
Tue, 17 Sep 2024 3:30 p.m.
Fresh off its first bye week, James Madison is back in action this weekend, as it travels down to Chapel Hill, N.C., to face North Carolina in a Sun Belt-ACC matchup. Kickoff from
Men's Soccer: Dukes Return to National Rankings at No. 21
Tue, 17 Sep 2024 3:15 p.m.
James Madison men's soccer returned inside the United Soccer Coaches National Rankings for Division I after a three-week hiatus, reemerging at No. 21 the organization