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Jun 26 Strength in collaboration: Nonprofit leaders gather for funding forum organized by JMU OECD and X-Roads Advisory
JMU OECD hosts nonprofit forum
Jun 23 New appointments announced
Gov. Youngkin recently announced new JMU Board of Visitors members.
Jun 20 Soak up the sun with a good book
Summer is the perfect time to slow down, unplug and lose yourself in a great JMU story.
Jun 18 JMU's Forbes Center announces 2025-26 Masterpiece Season
The Forbes Center for the Performing Arts at JMU announces its 2025-26 Masterpiece Season lineup.
Jun 10 Board of Visitors retreat summary
The JMU Board of Visitors recently held a retreat to discuss the future of the university.

Sep 30: Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Professional and Graduate School Fair
Oct 4: Parade of Champions 2025
Feb 17: 20 th Annual Frances Litten Botanical Reception
Feb 17: 20th Annual Frances Litten Botanical Lecture

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.

Administration: Roan Remarks - New Era
Tue, 1 Jul 2025 2:00 p.m.
Matt Roan discusses the New Era we have entered with the approval of the House vs. NCAA settlement and the impact it will have on JMU.
Women's Golf: Trio of Dukes Named WGCA All-American Scholars
Tue, 1 Jul 2025 1:40 p.m.
Three members of the 2024-25 James Madison women's golf team were named Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) All-American Scholars, as seniors Kayleigh Reinke, Tatum
Men's Soccer: Men’s Soccer Welcomes Ranked Recruiting Class Ahead of 2025 Season
Tue, 1 Jul 2025 1:00 p.m.
James Madison men's soccer welcomed its full 16-member recruiting class that is ranked 27th in the country by TopDrawerSoccer ahead of the 2025 season, as Head Coach Paul
Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball: James Madison Basketball Set for Initial 2025-26 MAC-SBC Challenge Matchups
Tue, 1 Jul 2025 12:00 p.m.
The Mid-American Conference (MAC) and Sun Belt Conference (SBC) have finalized the opening matchups for the 2025-26 edition of the MAC-SBC Challenge scheduled for Nov. 3, which
Women's Basketball: McDaniel, Kozlova Earn VaSID All-State Honors
Tue, 1 Jul 2025 1:15 p.m.
Peyton McDaniel and Kseniia Kozlova of James Madison were named to the 2024-25 University Division All-State Women's Basketball Team, as announced by the Virginia Sports