News Archive: March 2026

JMU opens public comment period on proposed 2026-27 tuition and fees
April 8, 2026: The JMU Board of Visitors will receive public comment on the proposed tuition and fee ranges for the 2026-27 academic year, April 15, from 3-4 p.m. at JMU.
Faculty-led field study explores Puerto Rico
April 2, 2026: Students and professors study Caribbean landscapes through an immersive field course
IN VIDEO: The 35th Annual Stewardship Luncheon
March 31, 2026: Watch videos from the 2026 Stewardship Luncheon
Dukes deliver on Giving Day 2026
March 31, 2026: Total dollars raised. Top ambassadors. Highlights at a glance. The preliminary totals from JMU Giving Day are in.
JMU earns national recognition for civic engagement efforts
March 30, 2026: JMU has received the Highly Established Action Plan Seal from the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, recognizing the university’s strong commitment to promoting nonpartisan democratic engagement.
JMU selects VP of marketing and strategic communications
March 26, 2026: After a national search, JMU has selected Christine Hutchins as its inaugural vice president for marketing and strategic communications.
Bailey and fellow Dukes head to 2026 Masters
March 25, 2026: Rachel Bailey is heading back to one of the most iconic events in sports — this time with even greater responsibility.
Cole Swindell and Gabby Barrett to perform at JMU’s Atlantic Union Bank Center
March 24, 2026: Chart-topping country stars bring a high-energy night of live music to JMU, welcoming students and the Harrisonburg community
JMU student helps local school division stay connected and secure
March 23, 2026: Will Jedrzejczak, an information technology major, has supported Rockingham County School’s technology operations since August 2025.
Expanding the base
March 20, 2026: Ravens’ senior director of fan development and activation helping grow girl’s flag football in Maryland
JMU Board of Visitors to hold retreat
March 16, 2026: The James Madison University Board of Visitors will meet Monday, March 23, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the Dynamic Aviation campus, Bridgewater, VA.
JMU Board of Visitors Strategic Planning Committee to meet
March 13, 2026: The James Madison University Board of Visitors Strategic Planning Committee will meet virtually on Thursday, March 19, at 3:30 p.m.
Turning curiosity into career momentum
March 12, 2026: IT and Honors major Will Jedrzejczak built an impressive internship resume before graduation — and he shares the key strategies that made it possible.
Living in many worlds: The JMU journey of Sierra Karcher
March 11, 2026: Sierra (Stanczyck) Karcher '09 loves in existing in multiple worlds.
"Rocco Forum on the Future" to feature Nobel Peace Prize Winner
March 10, 2026: At the Atlantic Union Bank Center on April 24th, 2026 at 3pm
JMU celebrates VA250 during Civic Education Week
March 9, 2026: Virginia played a prominent role in the nation's founding.
Alumni Awards 2026
March 5, 2026: JMU Alumni Association hosts its Annual Alumni Awards ceremony
Q&A with Madison Center for Civic Engagement’s Kara Dillard
March 4, 2026: Dillard discusses how the university’s programming fits into the broader statewide initiative and why it matters for the JMU community and the commonwealth.
A new chapter for campus communications: Meet the updated JMU News
March 3, 2026: JMU News is the university’s twice‑weekly newsletter designed to streamline campus communication.

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