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Oct 11 Video expertise, teaching makes SMAD professor a Game Changer
SMAD technology director and instructor John Hodges ('78) was recognized as a “Game Changer” Thursday during a JMU football game.
Oct 9 Dukes holding doors
Join the Alumni Association Board to help continue the tradition of fostering community, inclusivity, and opportunity for current and future students.
Oct 8 JMU adopts Okanagan Charter, committing to health across campus
JMU extended its commitment to foster health and well-being across campus as it formally adopted the Okanagan Charter during an event on Festival’s lawn.
Oct 8 JMU Thursday night football game traffic impacts
JMU will host a nationally televised football game at 7:30 p.m. on Thurs., Oct. 10 against Coastal Carolina University at Bridgeforth Stadium.
Oct 7 Halftime on the Quad returns Wednesday
Halftime on the Quad returns Wednesday with free food, the MRDs and some guest speakers for a relaxing mid-semester observance.

Oct 2 The Madison Art Collection and Furious Flower Poetry Center Collaborate on a Dynamic New Exhibition
Featuring works from the Art Bridges Foundation celebrating the work of contemporary Black artists More Articles >
Sep 11 Art history professor receives Smithsonian Institution award
Laura Katzman receives $3,000 and will present lecture on Oct. 15 More Articles >
Sep 4 JMU Arts to Host Pops Plus! Sept. 27
A Collaborative Arts Celebration for Student Scholarships More Articles >
Aug 21 Forbes Center welcomes public to free open house Aug. 31
A free event for all ages with children’s activities, workshops, performances and more. More Articles >
Jun 24 Waynesboro Symphony Orchestra receives 2024 Circle of Excellence in the Arts Award
Recognizing Individuals and Organizations that Enhance and Strengthen the Shenandoah Valley’s Cultural Community More Articles >

Men's Soccer: No. 8 Dukes Shut Out Coastal Carolina, Earn Point in Draw
Sat, 12 Oct 2024 10:14 p.m.
The eighth-ranked James Madison men's soccer team earned a point on Saturday evening at Sentara Park in Sun Belt Conference action as it played Coastal Carolina to a scoreless
Volleyball: JMU Downs Marshall in Four Sets
Sat, 12 Oct 2024 4:54 p.m.
Brenya Reid and Jordan Smart each recorded double-doubles, powering James Madison volleyball past Marshall 25-21, 25-21, 21-25, 25-13 on Saturday afternoon at the Cam Henderson
Football: Barber: JMU’s Resilient Culture Shows Up Again
JMU's preparation following the ULM road trip paid off in a big way, as JMU bounced back on a short week with a resounding 39-7 blowout victory against Coastal Carolina.
Volleyball: Dukes Overwhelm Thundering Herd, 3-0
Fri, 11 Oct 2024 8:22 p.m.
James Madison hit a season-high .405 as the Dukes swept Marshall 25-18, 25-13, 25-23, on Friday evening at the Cam Henderson Center in Sun Belt Conference volleyball action.
Field Hockey: Roeper, Schreiner Lead Dukes Past Kent State
Fri, 11 Oct 2024 7:00 p.m.
Alice Roeper scored twice on penalty strokes, while Molly Schreiner recorded three saves for James Madison in a 3-0 shutout versus Kent State at the JMU Field Hockey Complex in