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Jul 22 Eight engineering students, one rocket and a NASA victory
From late nights to launch day, discover how a small team of JMU Engineering students soared to the top of NASA’s Student Launch competition.
Jul 21 New Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship executive director appointed
Diane Durance assumes executive director role in the GCFE
Jul 18 From sail to sole, alumnus charts a sustainable fashion course
Using upcycled luxury scarves, Chris Bartick (’05) reimagines the shoe
Jul 11 Successful X-Labs work-based learning program seeks to scale
Specialized cohort groups trained through JMU X-labs are changing the face of summer internships.
Jul 9 JMU students selected for Governor's Fellows Program
Five JMU students have been selected for the prestigious Virginia Governor’s Fellows Program.

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Aug 21: The Sparkle Wars
Aug 23: The Sparkle Wars
Sep 18: Furious Flower Poetry Center Reading Series
Sep 30: Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Professional and Graduate School Fair
Sep 30: JMU Symphony Orchestra
Oct 4: Parade of Champions 2025
Oct 7: Dr. Mary Morton, National Gallery of Art Curator

Jun 24 JMU Arts Explores Global Partnership with Hansung University in South Korea
Laying the groundwork for continued international arts collaboration.
Jun 18 Red Wing Roots Music Festival Receives Circle of Excellence Award
Recognizing Individuals and Organizations that Enhance and Strengthen the Shenandoah Valley’s Cultural Community
Jun 18 Forbes Center Unveils 2025-2026 Masterpiece Season
A Captivating Collection of Global Talent in Dance, Music, Theatre and Family-Friendly Shows with Tickets Available Starting July 1!
Apr 8 A magical night for JMU Arts at Carnegie Hall
A look at the historic performance involving JMU Choral, Dance, and Percussion Areas
Mar 4 JMU Arts to perform at Carnegie Hall for the first time
A historic event for JMU Arts featuring the JMU choral, dance and percussion areas.

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Football: JMU Predicted as East Favorite, Seven Dukes Named Preseason All-Sun Belt
Mon, 21 Jul 2025 1:00 p.m.
James Madison football was predicted to finish atop the Sun Belt Conference East Division, while seven student-athletes earned a combined eight preseason All-Sun Belt honors, the
Football: James Madison Athletics Announces its Full Promotional Schedule for the 2025 Football Season
Mon, 21 Jul 2025 4:35 p.m.
James Madison Athletics announced its full promotional schedule for the 2025 Football season.
Lacrosse: JMU Named IWLCA Academic Honor Squad, Eight Individuals Also Recognized
Wed, 23 Jul 2025 2:35 p.m.
James Madison lacrosse was honored as a 2025 IWLCA Academic Honor Squad, while eight student-athletes earned spots on the ILWCA Academic Honor Roll, the Intercollegiate
Women's Golf: Women’s Golf Announces 2025-26 Schedule
Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:15 p.m.
James Madison Head Coach Tommy Baker announced the women's golf teams' 2025-26 schedule on Tuesday, July 22.
Women's Tennis: Six Awarded ITA Scholar-Athlete Recognition, JMU Women’s Tennis Named All-Academic Team
Six James Madison women's tennis student-athletes were named ITA Scholar-Athletes, and the program was honored as an All-Academic Team the 2024-25 academic year, the

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