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JMU Board of Visitors committee to meet

The JMU Board of Visitors Strategic Planning Committee will meet virtually on Aug. 21, at 11 a.m.

JMU ranks high nationally for best value, athletic facilities and more

JMU’s place among the Top 50 Best Value Public Colleges was a first. Previously, JMU was included on the unranked Best Value Colleges list.

JMU honors faculty, staff with 2025 President's Purple Star Awards

The Purple Star Awards are presented annually to recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the university.

JMU move-in begins Aug. 15; classes start Aug. 20

JMU students will begin moving into residence halls for the 2025-26 academic year on Friday.

JMU announces Kelly Ball as new AVP, director of admissions

Kelly Ball has been hired as associate vice president for access and enrollment and director of admissions.

New partnership creates pathway for prospective Dukes

JMU is partnering with Verto Education to provide a pathway for future Dukes to begin their college careers by studying abroad.

Comedian Jim Gaffigan to perform at JMU’s Atlantic Union Bank Center

Comedian Jim Gaffigan to perform at JMU’s Atlantic Union Bank Center

Jim Schmidt begins tenure as JMU president, sets vision for the future

Jim Schmidt has officially started his new role as the seventh president of James Madison University, marking a new chapter in the institution’s leadership.  

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