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Jul 30 New partnership creates pathway for prospective Dukes
JMU is partnering with Verto Education to provide a pathway for future Dukes to begin their college careers by studying abroad.
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.

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

Jul 28 JMU musical theatre professor casts Off-Broadway show
Kate Lumpkin serves as casting director for New York's Off-Broadway show, Masquerade
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

Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer: JMU Soccer Programs Named 2024-25 College Team Academic Award Winners
Fri, 1 Aug 2025 2:30 p.m.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – James Madison men's and women's soccer received the College Team Academic Award for the 2024-25 academic year, United Soccer Coaches announced on
Softball: First Team All-Conference Pitcher Allie Braly Joins Dukes
HARRISONBURG, Va. - Head Coach Loren LaPorte added to the James Madison softball pitching staff with the signing of transfer pitcher Allie Braly, as announced on Friday Afternoon.
Administration: JMU Athletics Celebrates Successes of 2024-2025 Year
James Madison Athletics had much to celebrate in 2024-2025 with success in competition and behind the scenes across the entire department.
Football: Blake Kendall Tabbed To Wuerffel Trophy Watch List
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 2:00 p.m.
ATLANTA - After being named a nominee for the 2025 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team in mid-July, James Madison quarterback Blake Kendall added Wuerffel Trophy Watch List honors to his
Women's Soccer: Lackey Named USL W Northwest Division Player of the Year
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 4:30 p.m.
TAMPA, Fla. - James Madison womens soccer's reigning Sun Belt Player and Freshman of the Year, Ginny Lackey, was chosen as the 2025 USL W League's Northwest Division