News Archive: February 2026

JMU receives more than 44,000 undergraduate applications
March 11, 2026: For the third time in school history, JMU has eclipsed 40,000 undergraduate student applications in a recruiting class. 
JMU Board of Visitors Strategic Planning Committee to meet
March 2, 2026: The James Madison University Board of Visitors Strategic Planning Committee will meet virtually on Monday, March 9, at 9 a.m.
Madison New Works Lab to introduce its first mainstage show
February 27, 2026: Madison New Works Lab, an incubator for new plays and musicals, is about to welcome its first show to the Forbes Center stage.
JMU Board of Visitors Academic Excellence and Student Affairs Joint Committees to meet
February 27, 2026: The James Madison University Board of Visitors Academic Excellence and Student Affairs Joint Committees will meet virtually on Thursday, March 5, at 3 p.m.
JMU Board of Visitors Finance and Physical Development and Audit, Risk and Compliance Joint Committees to meet
February 27, 2026: The James Madison University Board of Visitors Finance and Physical Development and Audit, Risk and Compliance Joint Committees will meet virtually on Friday, March 6, at 2 p.m.
JMU Board of Visitors Philanthropy and Engagement and Campus Development Working Group Joint Committees to meet
February 27, 2026: The JMU Board of Visitors Philanthropy and Engagement and Campus Development Working Group Joint Committees will meet virtually on Monday, March 9, at 10 a.m.
JMU Board of Visitors Athletics Committee to meet
February 27, 2026: The James Madison University Board of Visitors Athletics Committee will meet virtually on Wednesday, March 11, at 11 a.m.
A loud and clear promise for Valley Scholars
February 21, 2026: Ruritans endow $100,000 local scholarship
JMU X-Labs courses challenge students with wicked problems
February 20, 2026: X-Labs classes help students think beyond the classroom to tackle pervasive global issues.
JMU to host February town halls for feedback on draft plan
February 17, 2026: The strategic planning process includes multiple opportunities for the JMU community to contribute feedback.
Q&A: COE faculty spotlight global perspectives in mathematics
February 16, 2026: A new, faculty-authored book helps children and educators explore math as a global, story-driven, and conceptually rich subject.
Gen Z: Dismissive, hopeless romantics
February 13, 2026: JMU professor explores how young adults are trading traditional dating norms for “talking phases,” “situationships” and hyper-independence.
Board of Visitors summary of actions and discussions
February 13, 2026: The JMU Board of Visitors met Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, in the Festival Conference and Student Center.
JMU Board of Visitors to meet
February 6, 2026: The James Madison University Board of Visitors will meet on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in the Festival Conference and Student Center.
Newly renovated building to showcase power of the arts
February 6, 2026: The Arts at 131 West Grace Street hailed as a place to build community, bridge disciplinary divides and support collaboration
From ideas to impact: Help shape JMU's next chapter
February 3, 2026: Help shape JMU’s next bold chapter by sharing your ideas for the university’s strategic future.
JMU to host legislative reception in Richmond
February 2, 2026: JMU will host a legislative reception from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 10, in The Library of Virginia.

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