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Dr. James C. Schmidt, President of James Madison University

After 30 years in higher education, most recently as chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Schmidt became James Madison University's seventh president on July 1, 2025. Learn More about Dr. Schmidt.

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Alumnae Hall
MSC 7608
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Room 208
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807