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Nov 17 Kinesiology staff member honored for leadership in shared spaces
Kent Wise, equipment and facility manager for the department of kinesiology, was recognized as a “Game Changer” on Saturday.
Nov 17 JMU earns national innovation and economic prosperity designation
The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities has designated JMU as an Innovation & Economic Prosperity University.
Nov 14 Alternative Transportation staff helps students with travel arrangements
JMU Alternative Transportation offers safe and easy travel options
Nov 14 Board of Visitors summary of actions and discussions
The JMU Board of Visitors met Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, in the Festival Conference and Student Center.
Nov 14 JMU School of Nursing to offer expedited bachelor's degree pathway
JMU will offer an expedited pathway to earning a bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) starting in summer 2026.

Nov 10 Expanding the soundscape
Music professors advance collaborative music theory, Korean cultural studies, and new composition
Sep 15 Office of Creative Propulsion Launches Imagining America Open Forums
A catalyst for creativity, connection, and innovation
Aug 27 JMU music professor to perform recital on world-famous Great Stalacpipe Organ
At Luray Caverns, the most visited cavern in the eastern United States.
Aug 27 JMU alumna brings new life to Silver Lake Farm with expansive mural
A blank wall at Silver Lake Farm & Event Center in Dayton, Virginia has become a vibrant work of art
Aug 15 Theatre and Dance Welcomes DanceWorks Chicago & Conflux Dance Theatre
For the first time, JMU’s Dance Program is embarking on a unique collaboration with two esteemed dance companies

Football: JMU Set for Senior Day, Inaugural Meeting with Washington State
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 1:07 p.m.
James Madison wraps up its regular-season home slate on Saturday, Nov. 22 when it hosts Washington State out of the Pac-12. Kickoff from Bridgeforth Stadium is set for 1 p.m., and
Women's Basketball: JMU Takes on No. 4 Texas
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 1:05 p.m.
James Madison women's basketball will hit the road for the first time this season when it faces No. 4 Texas in the Lone Star State on Wednesday, Nov. 19.
Women's Basketball: McDaniel Picks Up Weekly Sun Belt Award
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:00 p.m.
Following a week averaging 19.5 points and 8.0 rebounds, Peyton McDaniel was named Sun Belt Player of the Week, as announced by the league on Tuesday afternoon.
Men's Basketball: Dukes Renew Rivalry With Towson Tuesday Night
Mon, 17 Nov 2025 3:50 p.m.
James Madison is set to host the Towson Tigers on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m. inside the Atlantic Union Bank Center in non-conference men's basketball
Football: JMU’s Regular-Season Finale Nov. 29 at Coastal Set for 3:45 p.m. Kick on ESPNU
Mon, 17 Nov 2025 3:00 p.m.
James Madison's 2025 regular-season finale on Saturday, Nov. 29 at Coastal Carolina will kick off at 3:45 p.m. and be broadcast nationally on ESPNU, as announced by ESPN and