James Madison University News

The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities has designated JMU as an Innovation & Economic Prosperity University.

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

JMU will offer an expedited pathway to earning a bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) starting in summer 2026.

A JMU project is giving voice to generations of American veterans through interviews, written accounts and photographs.

The James Madison University Board of Visitors will meet on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. in the Festival Conference and Student Center.

JMU will recognize veterans with a flag display on the Quad this Veterans Day.

The Hart School of Hospitality joined Sysco and other partners Oct. 30 to prepare and deliver 5,000 bags of food to area schools.

After two decades in the U.S. Navy, Jeremy Gray is charting a new course—this time in the classroom.

One year after adopting the Okanagan Charter, JMU continues to expand its commitment to health and well-being for students, faculty and staff.

Dukes on the go
Nov 14, 2025: JMU Alternative Transportation offers safe and easy travel options
Alumna advocates for veterans in WWII documentary
Nov 4, 2025: Executive producer Holly Stadtler (’83) weaves together contemporary memoir with historical drama
Alumna oversees Virginia’s disability savings program
Oct 27, 2025: ABLEnow allows Virginians with disabilities to save money without losing their public benefits.
Home sweet home
Oct 22, 2025: Making new Madison memories where it all began
Halloweekend in the 'Burg: A guide
Oct 22, 2025: Halloween’s almost here, and Dukes have plenty of ways to celebrate — on campus and around town.
VRS director using policy background to build for the future
Oct 17, 2025: Patricia “Trish” Schwab Bishop (’92) leads the 14th-largest pension plan in the U.S.
Strengthening the commonwealth
Oct 10, 2025: Virginia’s first lady leads fireside chat on campus
Professor authors textbook to teach about generative AI
Oct 3, 2025: Dr. Xuebin Wei says the book is unique in its focus on cloud computing.
JMU’s DIY major
Sep 26, 2025: The Independent Scholars program helps Dukes design their own majors.