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Oct 11 JMU Board of Visitors to hold special online meeting
The JMU Board of Visitors will conduct an all-virtual special meeting on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 8 a.m.
Oct 9 JMU joins Virginia’s Lab-to-Launch accelerator program
The agreement represents an important milestone for JMU.
Oct 2 JMU launches two-sided guarantee for its graduates and the employers who hire them
JMU is extending its commitment beyond graduation with a first-of-its-kind two-sided guarantee that supports both its graduates and the employers who hire them.
Oct 5 Biology, engineering staff members honored as JMU Game Changers
The Game Changer program recognizes faculty and staff members whose contributions make a meaningful impact on students, colleagues and the university community.
Sep 30 Marching Royal Dukes to perform national anthem at NASCAR race
The band will play "The Star-Spangled Banner" prior to the start of the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway.

Aug 24 Dr. Kira Omelchenko named JMU Art's first Albright Faculty Fellow
School of Music professor changing the sound of music at JMU and beyond.
Jun 12 Forbes Center Unveils the 2026-2027 Masterpiece Season
The Forbes Center announces new lineup of world-class dance, theatre and music performances, alongside cherished family-friendly favorites.
Mar 6 The healing power of dance
Creating a legacy that gives back through movement in JMU’s Dance for PD program
Jan 27 Weaving Clouds: Central Asian textiles at the Madison Art Collection's new arts space
The MAC announces its first exhibition at its new interdisciplinary arts space at 131 W. Grace St.
Jan 12 From war to the concert stage
"Every day at JMU feels like stepping into a dream..."

Women's Tennis: Dukes Complete Weekend at Wahoowa Invitational
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - James Madison women's tennis completed play at the Wahoowa Invitational this weekend, hosted by the University of Virginia.
Football: Dukes Grind Out Road Win at Georgia Southern
STATESBORO, Ga. – James Madison overcame a four-point halftime deficit to take down Georgia Southern, 27-24, on Saturday night at Allen. E. Paulson Stadium.
Men's Soccer: Dukes Collect 1-0 Win Over Georgia State, Move Into First Place in SBC
HARRISONBURG, Va. – With a chance to move into sole possession of first place in the Sun Belt, James Madison men's soccer (6-4-2, 3-0-1 SBC) capitalized on that
Volleyball: JMU Falls 3-1 at Marshall
Kennedy Louisell led the seven Dukes who tallied kills with 10. Melisa Ilter added a season-high nine kills, as did Ana Toumazatos.
Field Hockey: Pair of Early Goals Fuel Dukes to Decisive Victory Over Bellarmine
HARRISONBURG, Va. – The result was never in doubt for James Madison field hockey (5-6, 4-1 MAC) Friday afternoon as the Dukes got out to an early multi-goal advantage and

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