A once-in-a-generation opportunity
The rise of James Madison University to national prominence demands a “new” Carrier Library.
To compete for top students and faculty, we must renovate and expand Carrier into a dynamic hub for learning, research and collaboration. That's because libraries are the No. 1 campus space students and professors assess when choosing the right university for them. Modern libraries are no longer just book repositories — they’re vital centers where ideas are pursued, created and shared for the common good.
As JMU’s most-visited building and largest learning space, the new Carrier Library will become the heart of campus life — uniting students and faculty across disciplines to solve problems, spark innovation and shape a better future.
Scheduled to reopen in Fall 2026, Carrier Library will be a modern and welcoming place that
- preserves the earliest ways of sharing knowledge
- explores the most innovative approaches to discovery and
- forges ties to scholars, media and cultures around the globe.
By naming a space in the new Carrier, you can push total giving past $4.5 million and help reach our $5 million goal by the grand reopening in Fall 2026. You will enjoy the satisfaction of knowing you have powered learning and discovery for generations to come.
To discuss putting your name on a special library space in time for the grand reopening, please call 540-568-4483.
Your gift supports three key areas
Your naming gift will equip Dukes with the modern learning tools and resources they need to be successful in today’s world and advance important faculty-student research and scholarship.
“This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for all of us at JMU to create the academic library that this campus needs and deserves and that befits our status as a national university."
- Bethany Nowviskie, Dean of JMU Libraries
