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Nov 30 Curt Cignetti resigns as head coach of JMU Football
Curt Cignetti resigns as head coach of JMU Football.
Nov 29 “Engineering a Better World” sees another successful year
Programs like “Engineering a Better World” help to promote collaborative, hands-on exploration that inspires students to pursue engineering.
Nov 21 'A quiet crisis'
The Pantry at JMU, led by Dukes and Evan Dribbon (’22), strives to solve the rising issue of food insecurity on campus and in the community.
Nov 20 Sport performance expert offers strategies to improve confidence, happiness
Dr. Wendy Borlabi's lecture was part of JMU's Inclusive Community Series.
Nov 17 Graduate student prepares to advocate for change in Papua New Guinea
Doreen Philip’s story of determination to give back to the community and become a source of empowerment for village women in Papua New Guinea.

Oct 30 The Forbes Center for the Performing Arts to Host Holiday Food Drive Benefiting the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank
Join us in the fight against hunger by dropping off non-perishable food and other items needed Nov. 6 - Dec. 15 More Articles >
Oct 17 STAD welcomes Ruben Carrazana as guest director of "Anon(ymous)"
A look into what it's like directing the upcoming show "Anon(ymous)" beginning Nov. 7 More Articles >
Oct 10 Madison Art Collection unveils exclusive works of art
The Madison Art Collection showcases recent researched works of art for the very first time More Articles >
Aug 21 CVPA welcomes 10-person, cohort hire
Dean Graciani’s vision was to strategically connect vacant faculty lines in all three schools across a common theme of integrative arts More Articles >
Jun 27 2023 Circle of Excellence in the Arts Award Winner
The Heifetz International Music Institute at Mary Baldwin University in Staunton, Virginia, is the recipient of the 2023 Circle of Excellence in the Arts Award. More Articles >