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Jul 16 JMU Arboretum receives Chesapeake Bay Trust grant to advance expansion
JMU’s Edith J. Carrier Arboretum has received a Chesapeake Bay Trust grant to support reforestation, habitat restoration and watershed education as it expands from 63 to more than 110 acres on East Campus.
Jul 9 JMU secures $115.3M to expand Health and Behavioral Studies facilities
Approved for nearly $150M in state funding, JMU is moving forward with some major campus initiatives.
Jul 17 Building purpose-driven businesses
Libby Hale Azzarello (’11) joins Morgan Dye (’05) in a conversation about finding their business interests and balancing entrepreneurship with home life.
Jul 13 Q&A: New research questions the science behind cry-it-out sleep training
New JMU research is challenging one of the most widely accepted parenting practices in the U.S.: cry-it-out sleep training
Jul 2

President Jim reflects on his first year at JMU
Dr. James C. Schmidt looks back at images that have defined his first 12 months as a Duke.

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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..."
Dec 2 JMU D.M.A. student performs in Houston Grand Opera’s landmark season
Jondra Harmon made her mark this fall, performing in Houston Grand Opera's Porgy and Bess, highlighting JMU Music's rising presence on the national arts stage.