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Dec 13 JMU receives grants to transform work-study programs, expand internship opportunities
JMU has been awarded two grants by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia in collaboration with the Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership to improve federal work-study programs.
Dec 12 If this airplane could talk; JMU X-Labs students bring history to life
Last year, the First Air Force One Foundation posed a unique challenge to the students in JMU’s X-Labs program: come up with a plan to make First Air Force One accessible to the public.
Dec 11 Winter break safety precautions
The JMU Police Department would like to remind you to prepare before leaving Harrisonburg for the upcoming winter break.
Dec 11 Holiday greetings from President King
On behalf of my family, we wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday season.
Dec 10 ENG 415 students create handmade manuscripts in project-based learning experience
Professor Mark Rankin’s students utilize aspects of medieval scribal culture.

Football: Dukes Seek First Bowl Title on Dec. 18 at Boca Raton Bowl
Fri, 13 Dec 2024 2:30 p.m.
JMU travels to Boca Raton, Fla., for its second bowl game in program history on Dec. 18 when it clashes with Western Kentucky in the 2024 Boca Raton Bowl.
Women's Basketball: Dukes Travel to Villanova for Sunday Matchup
Fri, 13 Dec 2024 1:00 p.m.
James Madison will head to Villanova for its penultimate non-conference game on Dec. 15. Action inside Finneran Pavillion is scheduled for 2 p.m. and will stream on
Football: O’Neill and Spence Selected to CFN All-America Team
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 4:00 p.m.
James Madison defensive lineman Eric O'Neill and cornerback Terrence Spence were both selected to the 2024 College Football Network FBS All-America Team.
Football: Three Dukes Named HERO Sports G5 All-Americans
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 12:00 p.m.
The James Madison defensive trio of defensive lineman Eric O'Neill, cornerback Terrence Spence and defensive lineman Khairi Manns were named to the 2024 HERO Sports Group of
Swimming & Diving, Administration: JMU Swim & Dive Joins American Athletic Conference
James Madison swimming & diving will be one of three affiliate members to join the American Athletic Conference effective July 1, 2025, the league announced on Thursday