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Oct 13 Administrative assistant is a ‘Game Changer’ for students
Jennifer Baltazar, administrative assistant for physics and astronomy, was recognized as a “Game Changer” on Saturday.
Oct 13 JMU recognizes 405 employees for years of service
James Madison University honored 405 employees for their years of service during special breakfasts Oct. 7 and Oct. 8.
Oct 10 Honors College Scholarship Luncheon
This year's Honors College Scholarship Luncheon brought together students and faculty alike to share their Madison Experience
Oct 10 Strengthening the commonwealth
Virginia’s first lady leads fireside chat on campus
Oct 8 Charlotte welcomes President Jim
JMU’s seventh leader impresses alumni with bold ambitions.

Oct 13: The Play That Goes Wrong
Oct 14: The Play That Goes Wrong
Oct 15: Little Dashers | Homecoming
Oct 15: Purple Out | Homecoming
Oct 15: The Play That Goes Wrong
Oct 16: Jamie Adkins: Circus Incognitus
Oct 16: Mathy Night Live, presented by Math Connections Theater and Maddy Night Live

Sep 15 Office of Creative Propulsion Launches Imagining America Open Forums
A catalyst for creativity, connection, and innovation
Aug 27 JMU music professor to perform recital on world-famous Great Stalacpipe Organ
At Luray Caverns, the most visited cavern in the eastern United States.
Aug 27 JMU alumna brings new life to Silver Lake Farm with expansive mural
A blank wall at Silver Lake Farm & Event Center in Dayton, Virginia has become a vibrant work of art
Aug 15 Theatre and Dance Welcomes DanceWorks Chicago & Conflux Dance Theatre
For the first time, JMU’s Dance Program is embarking on a unique collaboration with two esteemed dance companies
Jul 28 JMU musical theatre professor casts Off-Broadway show
Kate Lumpkin serves as casting director for New York's Off-Broadway show, Masquerade

Football: Ellis Scores Three Times, Defense Posts Another Second-Half Shutout to Beat Cajuns
Sat, 11 Oct 2025 4:35 p.m.
Landon Ellis scored a career-high three touchdowns, and James Madison used another second-half defensive shutout to down Louisiana, 24-14, on Saturday afternoon at Bridgeforth
Women's Tennis: JMU Competes at Highly-Competitive Wahoowa Invitational
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 6:33 p.m.
James Madison completed its three days at the challenging Wahoowa Invitational (Oct. 10-12), where it faced off with competitors from host Virginia, Old Dominion and West Virginia
Men's Tennis: Dukes Complete Time at ITA Atlantic Regionals
Sat, 11 Oct 2025 9:30 p.m.
James Madison wrapped up play with 11 total wins at the ITA Atlantic Regional Championships, hosted by Virginia Tech at the Burrows-Burleson Tennis Center.
Women's Soccer: Lackey's Hat Trick Propels JMU Past Louisiana, 3-2
Fri, 10 Oct 2025 10:17 p.m.
HARRISONBURG, Va. – Ginny Lackey's late-game penalty conversion to cap a historic night propelled James Madison women's soccer past Louisiana, 3-2, in Friday night
Volleyball: Dukes Down Marshall in Four Sets
Fri, 10 Oct 2025 9:37 p.m.
James Madison volleyball won its fifth straight match, downing the Marshall Thundering Herd 3-1 (25-13, 25-19, 23-25, 25-19) on Friday evening at the Convocation Center.