Red Wing Roots Music Festival Named 2025 Recipient of the Circle of Excellence in the Arts Award

Jun 18, 2025: Fostering a strong sense of community through music, nature and togetherness in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley.

Forbes Center Unveils 2025-2026 Masterpiece Season

Jun 18, 2025: A Captivating Collection of Global Talent in Dance, Music, Theatre and Family-Friendly Shows with Tickets Available Starting July 1!

Red Wing Roots Music Festival Receives Circle of Excellence Award

Jun 18, 2025: Recognizing Individuals and Organizations that Enhance and Strengthen the Shenandoah Valley’s Cultural Community

Musical Theatre major stars in Tony-winning Broadway hit

Jun 13, 2025: In high school, Brent Comer (’19) mistakenly signed up to study theater; now he's starring on Broadway.

University Career Center offers expert guidance and resources

Apr 11, 2025: Dukes find that JMU gives them an advantage.

A magical night for JMU Arts at Carnegie Hall

Apr 8, 2025: A look at the historic performance involving JMU Choral, Dance, and Percussion Areas

Dancing in the rain

Apr 2, 2025: A new scholarship honors community member Lloyd Mast’s legacy through movement at JMU.

JMU Arts to perform at Carnegie Hall for the first time

Mar 4, 2025: A historic event for JMU Arts featuring the JMU choral, dance and percussion areas.

Illuminating Ideas: 2025 Sparks Research Symposium Showcases Innovation in the Arts

Feb 13, 2025: Featuring presentations, faculty and student scholarship, and a keynote by Dr. Adérónké Adésànyà.

Creative Research Spotlight: Casting The Great Comet in Shanghai

Feb 10, 2025: "The Great Comet’s" Shanghai debut with STAD professor Kate Lumpkin

Creative Scholarship Highlight: Suzanne Miller-Corso

Feb 4, 2025: Dance professor develops Dance Education Outreach Initiative

Creative Scholarship Highlight: Ian Zook

Feb 4, 2025: Music professor performs at Carnegie Hall with the Philadelphia Orchestra

Creative research highlight: Dennis Beck

Jan 28, 2025: A look into JMU theatre professor Dennis Beck’s new co-authored research on theatre in East Central Europe

Enriching young lives through the arts

Jan 24, 2025: The Forbes Center brings the arts to over 10,000 local K-8 students in partnership with Any Given Child.

Creative Scholarship Spotlight: Matt Pardo

Jan 23, 2025: Matt Pardo and his producing partner Caitlin Scranton brought an unforgettable blend of art and performance to the Guggenheim Bilbao Museum, alongside the legendary choreographer Lucinda Childs.

Graduates of the past change Carrier Library’s future

Jan 15, 2025: Donors make gifts to name the library's entrances.

The Forbes Center welcomes All-star percussionists of the Grammy Award-winning Silkroad Ensemble on Jan. 26

Jan 10, 2025: Bridging cultural divides and sparking connection through music

Study abroad: The world as our classroom

Jan 8, 2025: Opportunities to study abroad were limited for the women of Madison College, but students today enjoy plenty of options.

A Museum Without Walls

Nov 14, 2024: MAC launches digital access to its art collection

Innovative music professor recognized as a Game Changer

Oct 28, 2024: JMU music professor Eric Guinivan received the latest “Game Changer” award Saturday during the Homecoming football game.

The Madison Art Collection and Furious Flower Poetry Center Collaborate on a Dynamic New Exhibition

Oct 2, 2024: Featuring works from the Art Bridges Foundation celebrating the work of contemporary Black artists

JMU professor receives Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery award

Sep 19, 2024: Laura Katzman, professor of art history, has been awarded the 2024 Director’s Essay Prize for Scholars by the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery. 

Expecting the (un)expected

Sep 6, 2024: Rachel Garmon-Williams (’10) works to make improv accessible to all at Bridge 9 Theater.

When an alum(not) falls for a JMU alumna

Sep 3, 2024: When Tom Dyer met Robin (’87) and “married into” the JMU community, he didn’t expect he’d become part of it.

Forbes Center welcomes public to free open house Aug. 31

Aug 21, 2024: A free event for all ages with children’s activities, workshops, performances and more.

Art Education students visit Harrisonburg's Valley Creative Reuse Center

Jul 2, 2024: Dukes were introduced to the creative reuse concept.

Waynesboro Symphony Orchestra receives 2024 Circle of Excellence in the Arts Award

Jun 24, 2024: Recognizing Individuals and Organizations that Enhance and Strengthen the Shenandoah Valley’s Cultural Community

The Forbes Center for the Performing Arts announces 2024-25 Masterpiece Season

Jun 21, 2024: Celebrating 15 years of artistic excellence!

JMU ArtsMobile to mark a new era of creative engagement in the Shenandoah Valley

May 2, 2024: Celebrating the intersection of art and the Shenandoah Valley.

JMU prepared music producer for the big time

Apr 19, 2024: Scott M. Riesett (’93) took home a 2024 Grammy for the Broadway cast recording of “Some Like It Hot.”

JMU Brass Band makes history with championship win

Apr 15, 2024: The win marked the first time a collegiate band has claimed the highest division of the competition.

The Madison Art Collection selected to partner with The American Alliance of Museums

Apr 5, 2024: An exciting step towards accreditation for the MAC