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. 
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.
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.
Newly renovated building to showcase power of the arts
February 6, 2026: The Arts at 131 West Grace Street opened Feb. 2 as a hub for collaboration, programming and exhibitions.
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.

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