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JMU ranks No.1 in VA for post-graduation employment

JMU is the "Best College for Getting a Job" in VA

COVID-19 in Perspective: Course covers the disease, and much more

Students enrolled in a special course are learning about COVID-19 from experts in chemistry; health; history; philosophy; and writing, rhetoric & technical communication.

Flu shots particularly important during COVID-19 pandemic

A flu shot will not protect against COVID-19, but getting one this season will help strengthen the immune system and could lessen the risk.

JMU student organization hosts first “We Hart Racial Equality Virtual 5K”

All proceeds from the fundraiser will go toward endowing a scholarship for underrepresented undergraduate and graduate students.

Fall 2020: The Way Forward

The hallmark of the JMU educational experience is the interaction between our students and faculty in classrooms, studios and labs, and we are excited to welcome students back to campus under the following procedures.

JMU Board of Visitors approves renaming three buildings named for Confederate leaders

The James Madison University Board of Visitors today unanimously approved the removal of the names of three buildings on JMU’s historic Quad that honor Confederate leaders.

Board of Visitors Summary of Actions and Discussions

The James Madison University Board of Visitors met by electronic communications on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at 1 p.m.

JMU Further Postpones On-Campus Commencement Ceremony for Class of 2020

In compliance with Executive Order #67 prohibiting in-person public gatherings of more than 250 people, the university has decided to further postpone these on-campus ceremonies.

JMU Board of Visitors to meet virtually Tuesday, July 7, 2020

The JMU Board of Visitors will hold a meeting by electronic communications on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at 1 p.m.

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Featured Stories

Sisters in Session sheds light on driving change at JMU
Members of Sisters in Session write about the organization for women from African/Africana and Black descent.
Learning to forgive
While dealing with tragedy, Sarah Montana ('09) discovered the power of forgiveness.
Gilbert Bland (’77) blends talents as civic leader and businessman to benefit the commonwealth
Gilbert Bland (’77) believes in and practices servant leadership for the common good.
‘March for Our Lives’ on JMU’s campus highlights racial injustices
A student-led march on JMU’s campus highlighted racial injustices and honored the black lives lost because of systemic racism and police brutality.
Photojournalism students capture life in quarantine
Class assignment becomes a visual record of the COVID-19 pandemic.
JMU community celebrates Class of 2020 on social media
Check out a roundup of UGC posts, using #JMU20, for the JMU Class of 2020.
Dukes push Madison for Keeps goal to $750,000
Together we achieved a month-long goal in one day, so we're reaching higher.
Meet the valedictorian: Elizabeth Elia
Class of 2020 valedictorian Elizabeth Elia reflects on her time at JMU.
Studying the virus
Undergraduate biochemistry and epidemiology students research the pandemic in real time.