News Archive: April 2026

A legacy of a helping hand
April 30, 2026: How one act of support cultivated a lifelong connection to JMU: an alumnus' story
Valley residents, researchers recognized for public service
April 28, 2026: Since 2009, the Public Service Awards at JMU have recognized 50 examples of outstanding public service across the Shenandoah Valley and the state.
Ghana delegation’s visit focuses on continued partnership
April 24, 2026: JMU stakeholders meet with two ambassadors to discuss strengthening partnerships in Ghana.
JMU Board of Visitors endorses The Madison Promise, charting a bold course toward 2032 and 2040
April 24, 2026: JMU’s Board of Visitors endorses The Madison Promise, launching a bold, student-first strategy that charts the university’s path to 2032 and beyond.
JMU stands behind every graduate with historic employment and employer guarantees
April 24, 2026: With the Madison Promise, JMU becomes a public university that guarantees not just a degree, but career outcomes, and stands behind every graduate and employer it serves.
Board of Visitors summary of actions and discussions
April 24, 2026: The JMU Board of Visitors met Friday, April 24, 2026, in the Festival Conference and Student Center.
The 2026 Women for Madison Rally
April 23, 2026: JMU alumnae connect and reflect on the impact they’ve made in their communities.
Growing the Madison Promise
April 22, 2026: President Jim's inauguration week wrapped up with a celebration that included new roots for JMU's future.
JMU Libraries leader elected president of national association
April 20, 2026: JMU's Yasmeen Shorish has been elected the next president of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL).
Madison Trust 2026: where bold ideas come to life
April 17, 2026: 10 bold JMU innovations; $112,000 pledged in philanthropic support. Read about this year's top highlights from the decade-long philanthropic tradition.
Traveling man
April 17, 2026: JMU alum embarked on a cross-country trek to catch a once-in-a-lifetime game
Dr. James C. Schmidt inaugurated as JMU’s seventh president
April 15, 2026: President Jim embarks on a mission to deliver The Madison Promise
Redefining the role
April 10, 2026: First lady Kim Schmidt, a mental health nurse practitioner, to support student wellness
JMU alumna honored by NASA Artemis II astronauts with lunar namesake
April 8, 2026: Astronauts from NASA’s Artemis II mission have named a crater on the moon in honor of Carroll Wiseman (’95)
In perfect harmony
April 3, 2026: JMU’s all-girl, a cappella group finds lifelong friendships through music

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