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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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Before and after photo comparison of Carrier Library

Inside the new Carrier Library

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 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 11 JMU Board of Visitors to meet
The JMU Board of Visitors will meet on Friday, September 18, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in the Festival Conference and Student Center
Sep 16 New Dance Festival reimagines how audiences experience performance
A new kind of performance puts audiences inside the art

Sep 22: Local is Global Market | International Week
Sep 26: Ryanhood
Oct 4: Acappellathon
Oct 12: WRTC Guest Speaker
Oct 13: Stile Antico
Oct 14: Footloose
Oct 15: Footloose

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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..."

Football: Rea Named Sun Belt Special Teams Player of the Week
HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison punter Patrick Rea has been named the Sun Belt Conference Special Teams Player of the Week, the league announced on Monday.
Football: JMU-Marshall Game Set for 3:45 p.m. Kickoff on ESPNU
HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison's Sun Belt home opener against Marshall will kick off at 3:45 p.m. ET, on Saturday, Oct. 3, at Bridgeforth Stadium and will be
Volleyball: JMU Defeats George Mason 3-0, Steinbrecher's 300th Career Win
The Dukes went a perfect 3-0 for the LD&B Insurance Invitational to move back to .500 on the season (5-5), winning nine of their 10 sets played over the three-day tournament.
Football: Dukes Win Road Opener Out West
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – In the longest regular-season trip in program history, James Madison earned a 26-13 win over San Diego State on Saturday night at Snapdragon Stadium.
Volleyball: JMU Sweeps Delaware State, 3-0
En route to the 3-0 win (25-19, 25-12, 25-18), JMU hit .337 (39-12-84) while holding Delaware State to a .112 hitting percentage (24-15-80). The win was a balanced effort with 11