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Jul 18 From sail to sole, alumnus charts a sustainable fashion course
Using upcycled luxury scarves, Chris Bartick (’05) reimagines the shoe
Jul 11 Successful X-Labs work-based learning program seeks to scale
Specialized cohort groups trained through JMU X-labs are changing the face of summer internships.
Jul 9 JMU students selected for Governor's Fellows Program
Five JMU students have been selected for the prestigious Virginia Governor’s Fellows Program.
Jul 8 JMU associate vice president named a Fulbright Scholar
JMU’s associate vice president for career, experiential learning, and transitions, was recently named a Fulbright Scholar.
Jun 30 A royal honor: King named honorary alumnus
The JMU Alumni Association Board of Directors voted to honor Charlie King, with their highest recognition, Honorary Alumni status, on June 13.

Sep 18: Furious Flower Poetry Center Reading Series
Sep 30: Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Professional and Graduate School Fair
Oct 4: Parade of Champions 2025
Oct 7: Dr. Mary Morton, National Gallery of Art Curator
Oct 7: The Play That Goes Wrong
Oct 8: The Play That Goes Wrong
Oct 9: The Play That Goes Wrong

Jun 24 JMU Arts Explores Global Partnership with Hansung University in South Korea
Laying the groundwork for continued international arts collaboration.
Jun 18 Red Wing Roots Music Festival Receives Circle of Excellence Award
Recognizing Individuals and Organizations that Enhance and Strengthen the Shenandoah Valley’s Cultural Community
Jun 18 Forbes Center Unveils 2025-2026 Masterpiece Season
A Captivating Collection of Global Talent in Dance, Music, Theatre and Family-Friendly Shows with Tickets Available Starting July 1!
Apr 8 A magical night for JMU Arts at Carnegie Hall
A look at the historic performance involving JMU Choral, Dance, and Percussion Areas
Mar 4 JMU Arts to perform at Carnegie Hall for the first time
A historic event for JMU Arts featuring the JMU choral, dance and percussion areas.

Football: Blake Kendall Named a Nominee for 2025 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 4:35 p.m.
James Madison quarterback Blake Kendall has been selected as a nominee for the 2025 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®, as announced by Allstate and the Wuerffel Foundation.
Women's Basketball: Women’s Hoops Set for Nine-Day Excursion in Spain
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 2:00 p.m.
James Madison women's basketball will travel to Spain for a nine-day trip that will include two exhibition games, team-building opportunities and sightseeing from July 23-31.
Administration: Annual Meet the Dukes Day Set for August 23 at Bridgeforth Stadium
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:30 p.m.
James Madison Athletics is excited to announce that its annual Meet the Dukes Day, presented by MARTIN'S, is set for Saturday, Aug. 23 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Bridgeforth
Men's Golf: Men’s Golf Rolls Out 2025-26 Schedule
The James Madison men's golf program has unveiled its 2025-26 slate, Head Coach Carter Cheves announced on Friday, July 11.
Women's Soccer: Collins Signs with Spokane Zephyr FC
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 5:48 p.m.
Former James Madison women's soccer forward Shea Collins has signed her first professional deal, inking a contract with Spokane Zephyr FC of the Gainbridge Super League, the