News Archive: September 2026

JMU rises to No. 67 among public universities in 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings
September 22, 2026: JMU moved up 12 spots to No. 67 among public schools and earned three top-50 rankings.
$3.5 million gift will name JMU Health and Behavioral Studies building for Leslie Flanary Gilliam (’82)
September 18, 2026: A $3.5 million gift from longtime JMU friend and philanthropic partner Richard Gilliam will name the university’s CHBS building in honor of his late wife, Leslie Flanary Gilliam.
Board of Visitors summary of actions and discussions
September 18, 2026: The JMU Board of Visitors met Friday, Sept. 18, in the Festival Conference and Student Center.
Carrier Library: The heart of campus beats stronger than ever
September 17, 2026: [IN PHOTO] Donors join more than 450 Dukes, colleagues and friends to celebrate the reimagined library and get a firsthand look at the impact of their generosity.
JMU honors Rabia Lieber and Yvonne Miller as Game Changers
September 14, 2026: College of Education, The Graduate School faculty members are recognized as team players and difference makers.
JMU Board of Visitors to meet
September 11, 2026: The JMU Board of Visitors will meet on Friday, September 18, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in the Festival Conference and Student Center
Preserving history, building the future: Inside the new Carrier Library
September 8, 2026: Explore the transformation with these before-and-after photos showcasing Carrier's past and present.
Investing in the people who make JMU thrive: TimelyCare access
September 8, 2026: James Madison University is expanding access to TimelyCare, a virtual mental health and well-being platform previously available only to students, to all faculty and staff at no cost.
JMU's MBA program named among Princeton Review’s Top 50 Online MBA Programs for 2027
September 7, 2026: JMU’s MBA program earns national recognition from The Princeton Review, placing among the nation’s Top 50 Online MBA Programs for 2027 as the program expands its focus on AI and workforce-ready business education.
JMU faculty members recognized as ‘Game Changers’
September 7, 2026: Dr. Leigh Nelson, Alison Trocchio demonstrate lasting impact
Alger Hall honors the legacy of JMU's sixth president
September 7, 2026: Former Spotswood Hall now houses 42 Civic Leadership Scholars as well as the Madison Center for Civic Engagement.
AASCU selects JMU's Afzal Upal for Emerging Leaders Cohort
September 1, 2026: Afzal Upal, associate dean of CISE, has been selected as one of 45 higher education professionals nationwide for a prominent emerging leaders program.

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