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Join us May 14–16 as we
celebrate the Class of 2026.

May 11 JMU senior achieves No. 1 pickleball ranking, academic success
Ryan Morneau arrived at JMU with a simple goal: to put himself in uncomfortable situations and grow.
May 11 JMU UREC named 2026 Virginia Top Employer for Interns
The UREC internship program complements classroom instruction with practical, for-credit experiences tailored to students’ academic and career goals.
May 5 Academic Affairs honors faculty and staff at 2026 awards luncheon
The annual event celebrated excellence across teaching, scholarship, service and leadership.
Apr 17 Madison Trust 2026: where bold ideas come to life
10 bold JMU innovations; $112,000 pledged in philanthropic support. Read about this year's top highlights from the decade-long philanthropic tradition.
Apr 23 The 2026 Women for Madison Rally
JMU alumnae connect and reflect on the impact they’ve made in their communities.

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

Football: Xavier Holmes Inks Rookie Contract New England Patriots
Mon, 11 May 2026 5:00 p.m.
Former James Madison defensive end Xavier Holmes has earned an NFL contract with the New England Patriots following a successful rookie minicamp tryout.
Lacrosse: Dukes Fall to Top-Seeded Northwestern in NCAA Second Round
Sun, 10 May 2026 4:07 p.m.
Madison Taylor netted a game-high eight goals to lead top-seeded Northwestern to a 17-5 victory in the second round of the NCAA Women's Lacrosse Championship on Sunday
Baseball: Dukes Swept by No. 12 Southern Miss
Sun, 10 May 2026 3:10 p.m.
James Madison was outlasted by No. 12 Southern Miss, 10-4, in Sun Belt Conference baseball on Sunday afternoon to be swept at Veterans Memorial Park.
Lacrosse: Dukes Face Top-Seeded Northwestern in NCAA Second Round
Sat, 9 May 2026 5:11 p.m.
NCAA Women's Lacrosse Championship Second Round Matchup: #22 James Madison (14-6) vs. #2 Northwestern (13-3) Date: Sunday, May 10, 2026 First Draw: 2 p.m. ET (1 p.m.
Baseball: Dukes Fall to No. 12 Southern Miss
Sat, 9 May 2026 8:04 p.m.
James Madison fell to No. 12 Southern Miss, 11-1, in eight innings on Saturday afternoon in Sun Belt Conference baseball at Veterans Memorial Park.