Upcoming Webinar
Creating Strong Schedules & Looking Ahead
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Join Adam Robb, Senior Admissions Counselor, as he shares information on creating a strong high school schedule that makes your students competitive for admission for college. He will provide recommendations on the courses students should take in each of the core areas for each year of high school.
We also want to hear back from you. Looking ahead towards next year, we want to gather some ideas that you may have for future webinars/programming.
*Please feel free to invite any of your colleagues who would benefit from this session, too!
JMU Student Spotlight
From groundbreaking research to meaningful community impact, JMU students are doing extraordinary things every day. Learn more about the creativity, leadership, and passion Dukes bring both in the classroom and beyond campus.
As Rockingham County Public Schools upgrades and maintains critical technology systems, a James Madison University student is helping ensure classrooms stay connected and secure.
Will Jedrzejczak, an information technology major, has supported the division's technology operations since August 2025 through the Madison Community Scholars program.
"People think the internet just appears," Jedrzejczak said. "But there's a lot going on behind the scenes to make sure everything works. It's rewarding knowing that the systems students and teachers rely on every day are running because of the work our team has done."
Jedrzejczak will graduate in August but plans to participate in the May commencement ceremony. He will begin a career in the technology field after graduation while pursuing an online master's degree in computer science at Georgia Tech.
News Across Campus
Stay connected with the latest things happening at JMU. Browse the articles below to learn more about campus news, events and all things JMU.
JMU earns national recognition for civic engagement efforts
James Madison University has earned national recognition from the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, receiving the Highly Established Action Plan Seal for its strong commitment to promoting nonpartisan civic engagement ahead of the 2026 election cycle.
James Madison University has received the Highly Established Action Plan Seal from the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, recognizing the university's strong commitment to promoting nonpartisan democratic engagement ahead of the 2026 election cycle.
Over 120 higher education institutions nationwide received the recognition for creating a thorough action plan for democratic engagement. According to the Strengthening American Democracy Action Planning Guide rubric, which assesses campuses on strategy, teamwork and quantifiable objectives for boosting student engagement in elections, JMU received 32.5 points out of 36 available points from a panel of expert peer reviewers.
Business Bound helps support first-generation students in the College of Business
Business Bound is a five-day residential summer bridge program designed to support first-generation students as they begin their journey in James Madison University's College of Business. This program helps students build confidence, strengthen foundational academic skills and ease the transition to college before their first semester begins.
Participants will attend workshops focused on academic preparation, including Excel and pre-algebra refreshers, while also exploring academic and career pathways within the College of Business. Along the way, students connect with faculty, advisors and fellow first-generation peers.
Held on campus in August, Business Bound offers students the unique opportunity to move into their residence halls one week before the rest of the student body arrives. The program is offered at no cost, and students who successfully complete it are eligible to receive a $500 scholarship.
JMU selects VP of marketing and strategic communications
After a national search, James Madison University has selected Christine Hutchins as its inaugural Vice President for Marketing and Strategic Communications, effective April 13.
"JMU is at a genuinely rare moment – a visionary new president, extraordinary institutional momentum, and a community ready to amplify its story on the national stage. I am honored to be part of building that next chapter and committed to doing it in a way that reflects what makes JMU truly distinctive: a deep culture of belonging, rising national recognition in academic and athletics, and a commitment to civic engagement that is genuinely changing how universities serve their communities." said Hutchins.
JMU celebrates VA250 during Civic Education Week
JMU kicked off a weeklong VA250 celebration on Monday, March 2, with a screening of Ken Burns' filmThe American Revolution, followed by a panel discussion, in the Wilson Hall auditorium. The event, hosted by the James Madison Center for Civic Engagement, drew students, faculty, staff and community members for an evening of deliberation and reflection ahead of the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding.
Dr. Kara Dillard, the center's executive director, set the stage by bridging America's past and present. "It's easy to assume that we live in uniquely divided times," she said, "but the truth is that division and even violence has been part of America's story since its beginning."
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