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Apr 10 Redefining the role
First lady Kim Schmidt, a mental health nurse practitioner, to support student wellness
Apr 8 JMU alumna honored by NASA Artemis II astronauts with lunar namesake
Astronauts from NASA’s Artemis II mission have named a crater on the moon in honor of Carroll Wiseman (’95)
Apr 8 JMU opens public comment period on proposed 2026-27 tuition and fees
The JMU Board of Visitors will receive public comment on the proposed tuition and fee ranges for the 2026-27 academic year, April 15, from 3-4 p.m. at JMU.
Apr 3 In perfect harmony
JMU’s all-girl, a cappella group finds lifelong friendships through music
Jan 7 Leadership rooted in action
Maureen Metcalf (’84), CEO of the Innovative Leadership Institute, combines expertise and groundbreaking leadership.

Apr 10: The House of Bernarda Alba
Apr 11: Cinderella: A Classic Fairytale Opera
Apr 11: The House of Bernarda Alba
Apr 12: The House of Bernarda Alba
Apr 12: Cinderella: A Classic Fairytale Opera
Apr 18: Women of Americana
Apr 26: JMU Symphony Honors Concert

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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.
Nov 10 Expanding the soundscape
Music professors advance collaborative music theory, Korean cultural studies, and new composition

Men's Basketball: Look Back at the 2025-26 JMU Men’s Basketball Season
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 2:45 p.m.
Take a look back at the 2025-26 James Madison men's basketball season, which saw the Dukes finish 18-15 and 9-9 in the Sun Belt Conference.
Track & Field: Track & Field Set for Senior Day at JMU Invitational
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:00 p.m.
James Madison track & field will celebrate seniors Faithe Ketchum and Kadence Wilson and will welcome 14 teams to Sentara Park for the 2026 JMU Invitational.
Administration: JMU Second in Sun Belt's Bubas Cup through Winter Sports
Thu, 9 Apr 2026 1:00 p.m.
Boosted by capturing the league's women's basketball title, JMU sits second in the Sun Belt's Bubas Cup standings through winter sports.
Lacrosse: Dukes Handle No. 22 Georgetown, 13-7
Wed, 8 Apr 2026 6:59 p.m.
HARRISONBURG, Va. – A balanced scoring attack allowed James Madison lacrosse to take down No. 22 Georgetown, 13-7, at Sentara Park on Wednesday afternoon.
Football: Nine Dukes Named to NFF Hampshire Honor Society
Nine current or former James Madison football student-athletes were recognized as 2026 members of the National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society, as announced on