President Jim gets to know Richmond-area Dukes

Nov 21, 2025: Schmidt addresses ‘the head and the heart’ of JMU’s future

Board of Visitors summary of actions and discussions

Nov 14, 2025: The JMU Board of Visitors met Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, in the Festival Conference and Student Center.

President Jim meets with Dukes around the DMV

Nov 7, 2025: Alumni, parents tell President Jim they feel heard at JMU

Tidewater area greets JMU's new president

Oct 31, 2025: Dr. James C. Schmidt lays out roadmap for change at Norfolk tour stop

Charlotte welcomes President Jim

Oct 8, 2025: JMU’s seventh leader impresses alumni with bold ambitions.

Getting to know President Jim

Sep 26, 2025: President Schmidt engaged the JMU Nation in the first event of his Presidential Tour.

Future-focused

Sep 22, 2025: President Jim outlines his vision for JMU and what it means to be an "entrepreneurial" leader.

Board of Visitors summary of actions and discussions

Sep 19, 2025: The JMU Board of Visitors met Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, in the Festival Conference and Student Center.

Get to know President Jim

Aug 22, 2025: Schmidt was a recent guest on the Being the Change podcast.

New JMU president issues bold call to action: "Why not JMU?"

Aug 15, 2025: James Madison University welcomed the academic year with a spirited address from its new president, Jim Schmidt.

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

Jul 9, 2025: 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.  

President Charlie King bids farewell to JMU

Jun 24, 2025: James Madison University President Charlie King will bid farewell to the university community this week after serving as JMU’s president since July 1, 2024. 

New appointments announced

Jun 23, 2025: Gov. Youngkin recently announced new JMU Board of Visitors members.

Board of Visitors retreat summary

Jun 10, 2025: The JMU Board of Visitors recently held a retreat to discuss the future of the university.

President King recognized with 3 resolutions

May 14, 2025: President Charlie King was recently recognized for his leadership and for fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment on campus.

Board of Visitors summary of actions and discussions

Apr 11, 2025: The JMU Board of Visitors met Friday, April 11, 2025, in the Festival Conference and Student Center.

JMU announces Dr. James C. Schmidt as seventh president

Mar 26, 2025: JMU has announced Dr. James C. Schmidt as the university’s seventh president.

Invitation to announcement of JMU's new president

Mar 25, 2025: JMU cordially invites you to attend the announcement of JMU’s seventh president at 11 a.m. on March 26, 2025, at Wilson Hall.

Board of Visitors summary of actions and discussions

Feb 14, 2025: The JMU Board of Visitors met Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in the Festival Conference and Student Center. 

JMU presidential search committee to meet

Feb 5, 2025: The presidential search committee will meet in closed sessions Feb. 9 to Feb. 11.

Chamique Holdsclaw to speak at Martin Luther King Jr. Week event

Jan 16, 2025: JMU's Martin Luther King Jr. Week will feature mental health advocate, Olympic gold medalist, and WNBA Hall of Famer Chamique Holdsclaw.

JMU presidential search committee to meet

Jan 9, 2025: The presidential search committee will hold a closed session on Tuesday, Jan. 14 and Wednesday, Jan. 15.