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—U.S. News & World Report, 2027

JMU climbs in national rankings

JMU rose 12 spots to No. 67 among public universities in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, with three top-50 rankings and a 42-spot jump in undergraduate nursing.

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The Princeton Review marks JMU among nation's best colleges

Before and after photo comparison of Carrier Library

Sep 18 $3.5 million gift will name JMU Health and Behavioral Studies building for Leslie Flanary Gilliam (’82)
A $3.5 million gift from longtime JMU friend and philanthropic partner Richard Gilliam will name the university’s CHBS building in honor of his late wife, Leslie Flanary Gilliam.
Sep 18 Board of Visitors summary of actions and discussions
The JMU Board of Visitors met Friday, Sept. 18, in the Festival Conference and Student Center.
Sep 17 Carrier Library: The heart of campus beats stronger than ever
[IN PHOTO] Donors join more than 450 Dukes, colleagues and friends to celebrate the reimagined library and get a firsthand look at the impact of their generosity.
Sep 14 JMU honors Rabia Lieber and Yvonne Miller as Game Changers
College of Education, The Graduate School faculty members are recognized as team players and difference makers.
Sep 8 Preserving history, building the future: Inside the new Carrier Library
Explore the transformation with these before-and-after photos showcasing Carrier's past and present.

Sep 26: Ryanhood
Oct 2: Parents Council Check-in & Get Acquainted | Family Weekend
Oct 2: Train-Drops of Jupiter: 25 Years in the Atmosphere Tour | Family Weekend
Oct 4: Acappellathon
Oct 5: Candidate Forum: City Hall Candidates
Oct 13: Stile Antico
Oct 14: Footloose

More Events

Aug 24 Dr. Kira Omelchenko named JMU Art's first Albright Faculty Fellow
School of Music professor changing the sound of music at JMU and beyond.
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..."

Swimming & Diving: JMU Predicted to Finish Sixth in American
IRVING, Texas – James Madison swimming & diving was predicted to finish sixth in the American Conference in a vote by the league's nine coaches, the conference
Football: Greenberg Named Campbell Trophy Semifinalist
HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison offensive lineman Zach Greenberg has been named a semifinalist for the 2026 William V. Campbell Trophy, the National Football
Men's Soccer: JMU Earns Hard-Fought Draw With Liberty
HARRISONBURG, Va. – A 49th-minute go-ahead goal by Dylan Randazzo wasn't enough to propel James Madison men's soccer (3-4-1) to victory Tuesday night, as Liberty
Football: Dukes Begin Sun Belt Play at Old Dominion
HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison caps a two-game road trip with its Sun Belt Conference opener at Old Dominion on Saturday, Sept. 26. Kickoff at S.B. Ballard Stadium in
Men's Soccer: Jaspers Named Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Week
NEW ORLEANS -- Following a shutout 1-0 victory against UCF, Erik Jaspers has been named Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Week, the league announced on Tuesday afternoon.