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Students work on their IMC plans with the help of Dr. Kelly Naletelich, associate professor of marketing.

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Jun 9 Governor appoints new members to James Madison University Board of Visitors
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger appointed five members to JMU's Board of Visitors for four-year terms beginning July 1, 2026, bringing diverse professional experience to the university’s governing board..
Jun 16 Bedford Falls Foundation partners with JMU to support future nurses
$600,000 gift establishes Conway Nursing Scholarships
Jun 12 As droughts worsen, JMU expert probes flash droughts
Unlike long-term droughts that develop over months or years, flash droughts can intensify within weeks.
Jun 1 Before you board: A health expert’s guide to staying well on cruises
In the wake of a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, JMU expert Sojib Zaman explains what travelers should be concerned about this summer.
May 27 JMU’s Lauren K. Alleyne wins Joseph Brodsky Rome Prize
Selected through a highly competitive national process, Alleyne is among 31 fellows chosen from 958 applicants nationwide.

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Aug 26: Fall 2026 White Coat Ceremony
Oct 24: Parade of Champions 2026

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..."
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.

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Men's Basketball: Emarquis Jones Signs with JMU
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 4:45 p.m.
James Madison men's basketball signed Emarquis Jones to its 2026-27 roster on Wednesday, June 17, Head Coach Preston Spradlin announced.
Men's Golf: Four Golfers Recognized on CSC Academic All-District Men’s At-Large Team
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:00 p.m.
James Madison golfers Jonas DeLeon, Michael Hake, Alex Seibal and Václav Tichý were each selected to the 2026 College Sports Communicators Academic
Field Hockey, Women's Golf, Lacrosse, Administration: Six Athletes Selected to CSC Academic All-District Women’s At-Large Team
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:00 p.m.
Six James Madison student-athletes across three women's programs were named to the 2026 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District® Women's At-Large Team in
Baseball: Bauer Inks Contract with Québec Capitales of Frontier League
Former James Madison pitcher Patrick Bauer has inked a professional contract with the Québec Capitales of the Frontier League.
Men's Basketball: JMU Men’s Basketball to Battle Kentucky
The James Madison men's basketball program announced on Monday morning that it will travel to Lexington, Ky., to battle the Kentucky Wildcats as part of its 2026-27

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