News Archive: May 2026

Beyond the screen
May 22, 2026: A look into a JMU alumna’s growth in the entertainment industry
PHOTOS: Celebrating the Class of 2026
May 18, 2026: View photos from the ceremonies celebrating JMU’s Class of 2026.
Five decades and still a Duke: Nancy Terry Moyers (’76)
May 15, 2026: Committee Member of Bluestone Reunion 2026, alumna Nancy Moyers, shares how her ties to JMU deepened with time
Women in French Conference launches Marie Antoinette exhibit
May 15, 2026: Women in French exhibit re-envisions Marie Antoinette as pop culture queen
Toward ‘the free exercise of religion‘
May 15, 2026: The balance between established religion and religious liberty was a delicate and fluid one in the American colonies.
‘Joyful in our purpose’
May 15, 2026: Schmidt's vision aligns with the spirit of the Declaration of Independence.
Etched in bluestone: The Class of 1976 comes home to Madison
May 15, 2026: 50th-year Bluestone reunion — a weekend of reminiscing and rekindling
How time and deliberation built a nation
May 15, 2026: As the new nation found its footing, the underlying goal shifted from state-building to state-maintaining.
What’s next, America?
May 15, 2026: As the country marks 250 years of self-governance, JMU is asking the question the nation needs most.
Montpelier and the work of democracy at America’s 250th
May 15, 2026: James and Dolley Madison's Virginia estate is engaging visitors in thoughtful reflection on the founding era.
America. Made in Virginia.
May 14, 2026: VA250 highlights the commonwealth’s leading role in the American Revolution.
The American Experience
May 14, 2026: General Education courses spotlight learning across a broad set of students.
JMU to recognize May 2026 graduates
May 12, 2026: Commencement ceremonies will be held Thursday, May 14; Friday, May 15; and Saturday, May 16 in the Atlantic Union Bank Center.
JMU UREC named 2026 Virginia Top Employer for Interns
May 11, 2026: The UREC internship program complements classroom instruction with practical, for-credit experiences tailored to students’ academic and career goals.
JMU senior achieves No. 1 pickleball ranking, academic success
May 11, 2026: Ryan Morneau arrived at JMU with a simple goal: to put himself in uncomfortable situations and grow.
Attention Literacy effort challenges Dukes to think critically about technology use
May 8, 2026: Through JMU's Attention Literacy classes, students and faculty are rethinking how they use social media.
Academic Affairs honors faculty and staff at 2026 awards luncheon
May 5, 2026: The annual event celebrated excellence across teaching, scholarship, service and leadership.
From the classroom to the Constitution
May 1, 2026: National Teacher of the Year Phil Bigler (’74, ’76M) reflects on education, history and the enduring legacy of James Madison.

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