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Oct 24 President Jim tour stops in Northern Virginia
Great Falls event focuses on ‘propelling JMU ahead of the pack’
Oct 22 Home sweet home
Making new Madison memories where it all began
Oct 22 Halloweekend in the 'Burg: A guide
Halloween’s almost here, and Dukes have plenty of ways to celebrate — on campus and around town.
Oct 21 JMU marks anniversary of Okanagan Charter adoption
One year after adopting the Okanagan Charter, JMU continues to expand its commitment to health and well-being for students, faculty and staff.
Oct 20 Professor, administrative assistant are JMU "Game Changers"
A long-time SMAD professor and a CVPA administrative assistant were recognized as “Game Changers” during the Home Coming football game.

Oct 30: Book Talk with Krista Franklin and the Boundless Bound Symposium and Art Book Fair
Nov 5: The Light in the Piazza
Nov 6: The Light in the Piazza
Nov 7: The Light in the Piazza
Nov 8: The Light in the Piazza
Nov 9: The Light in the Piazza
Nov 12: The Light in the Piazza

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
Jul 28 JMU musical theatre professor casts Off-Broadway show
Kate Lumpkin serves as casting director for New York's Off-Broadway show, Masquerade

Women's Soccer: Dukes Surge Past Texas State, 4-2
Wed, 29 Oct 2025 11:24 p.m.
SAN MARCOS, Texas – James Madison women's soccer unleashed at least four goals for the fifth time this season as the Dukes handled Texas State, 4-2, at Bobcat Soccer
Football: Dukes Win Sixth Straight, Down Bobcats 52-20
Tue, 28 Oct 2025 11:55 p.m.
Behind another explosive performance on the offense and a three-takeaway evening by the defense, James Madison reeled off its sixth straight win, upending Texas State, 52-20, on
Women's Basketball: O’Regan Selected to Kathy Delaney-Smith Coach of the Year Preseason Watch List
James Madison women's basketball head coach Sean O'Regan has been named to the preseason watch list for the 2026 Kathy Delaney-Smith Mid-Major Coach of the Year Award, as
Volleyball: Louisell Named AVCA National Player of the Week
Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:00 p.m.
Following a record-setting weekend against Georgia Southern, James Madison outside hitter Kennedy Louisell has been named the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA)
Field Hockey: Drexler-Amey Notches Mid-American Conference Weekly Accolade
Wed, 29 Oct 2025 1:00 p.m.
Ava Drexler-Amey of James Madison field hockey was named the Week Nine Co-Defensive Player of the Week, as announced by the Mid-American Conference on Wednesday afternoon.