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Nov 19 JMU ISAT professor: ‘Tis the season to be sustainable
As the holiday season approaches, JMU ISAT professor Maria Papadakis encourages a more thoughtful approach to traditional festivities.
Nov 18 JMU, partner universities study ancient skeletons to understand health patterns
Studying ancient skeletons can help create specific health measures for different populations in the past, according to a recent study conducted by JMU researchers.
Nov 14 JMU opens Richard F. West Meteorite Collection
The James Madison University Mineral Museum, located in the Festival, has unveiled the Richard F. West Meteorite Collection.
Nov 13 Q and A with JMU’s Dr. Carole Nash
Dr. Carole Nash (’83) was recently appointed by Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin to the board of trustees of the Virginia Museum of Natural History.
Nov 13 Couple invests $2.5M to name new wing of Carrier Library
New wing of Carrier Library named through $2.5 million philanthropic gift.

Volleyball: Reid, Smith Named All-Sun Belt
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 1:00 p.m.
Junior Brenya Reid and senior Annie Smith of James Madison volleyball were named to the 2024 Sun Belt Volleyball All-Conference teams on Wednesday afternoon, with Reid being named
Football: Dukes Set for Battle at App State Saturday in Boone
James Madison hits the road for the second straight week and for the final time of the 2024 regular season, as it travels to App State on Saturday, Nov. 23 for a pivotal Sun Belt
Men's Soccer: Strine, Turner Named Academic All-District
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 1:08 p.m.
Redshirt seniors Chay Strine and Demitri Turner of James Madison men's soccer were named to the 2024-25 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team, the
Women's Soccer: Three Dukes Named Academic All-District
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:33 p.m.
Three James Madison women's soccer student-athletes were named to the College Sports Communicators Division I Academic All-District Team, the organization announced Tuesday
Men's Basketball: Men's Hoops Set for Boardwalk Battle
James Madison continues its season in Daytona Beach, Fla., at the Inaugural Boardwalk Battle, set for Nov. 21-23. The Dukes will open the tournament at 11 a.m. (ET) on Thursday,