From war to the concert stage

Jan 12, 2026: "Every day at JMU feels like stepping into a dream..."

David Leicester Hardy awarded 2025-26 Beck Fellowship

Dec 19, 2025: David Hardy awarded Beck Fellowship

Jewelry artist is hooked on JMU

Dec 5, 2025: How one alumna started fresh and found her creative spark through permanent jewelry.

JMU D.M.A. student performs in Houston Grand Opera’s landmark season

Dec 2, 2025: Jondra Harmon made her mark this fall, performing in Houston Grand Opera's Porgy and Bess, highlighting JMU Music's rising presence on the national arts stage.

A taste for memory

Nov 21, 2025: English-SMAD alum writes a gravestone cookbook.

Expanding the soundscape

Nov 10, 2025: Music professors advance collaborative music theory, Korean cultural studies, and new composition

Alumna advocates for veterans in WWII documentary

Nov 4, 2025: Executive producer Holly Stadtler (’83) weaves together contemporary memoir with historical drama

Halloweekend in the 'Burg: A guide

Oct 22, 2025: Halloween’s almost here, and Dukes have plenty of ways to celebrate — on campus and around town.

Home sweet home

Oct 22, 2025: Making new Madison memories where it all began

Office of Creative Propulsion Launches Imagining America Open Forums

Sep 15, 2025: A catalyst for creativity, connection, and innovation

JMU alumna brings new life to Silver Lake Farm with expansive mural

Aug 27, 2025: A blank wall at Silver Lake Farm & Event Center in Dayton, Virginia has become a vibrant work of art

JMU music professor to perform recital on world-famous Great Stalacpipe Organ

Aug 27, 2025: At Luray Caverns, the most visited cavern in the eastern United States.

Hospitality alumna transitions from corporate to restaurant ownership

Aug 22, 2025: Hayes’ journey over the past several years has impressed upon her the importance of learning and growing.

Theatre and Dance Welcomes DanceWorks Chicago & Conflux Dance Theatre

Aug 15, 2025: For the first time, JMU’s Dance Program is embarking on a unique collaboration with two esteemed dance companies

JMU musical theatre professor casts Off-Broadway show

Jul 28, 2025: Kate Lumpkin serves as casting director for New York's Off-Broadway show, Masquerade

Alumni make global impact with portraits of peace

Jul 25, 2025: Chris Schroeder (’05) and Johnny Selman (’05) turned postage stamps into an internationally acclaimed art campaign.

From sail to sole, alumnus charts a sustainable fashion course

Jul 18, 2025: Using upcycled luxury scarves, Chris Bartick (’05) reimagines the shoe

JMU Arts Explores Global Partnership with Hansung University in South Korea

Jun 24, 2025: Laying the groundwork for continued international arts collaboration.

Soak up the sun with a good book

Jun 20, 2025: Summer is the perfect time to slow down, unplug and lose yourself in a great JMU story.

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

'The fire is still roaring'

May 23, 2025: Twelve years after graduating, alumni rock duo Illiterate Light is more inspired than ever.

Student project offers a model for hub’s future outdoor space

May 22, 2025: Architectural Design studio's vision aligns with the city's revitalization efforts.

A legacy lives on: Celebrating George A. Newman’s publication after 150 years

May 8, 2025: One family's act brought an author's voice back to life, sharing his legacy with the world.

Breeze journalists, ad staff win 26 Virginia Press Assoc. awards

Apr 13, 2025: The Breeze journalists and advertising staffers took home more than two dozen awards — including first place in 12 categories — in the Virginia Press Association’s annual statewide contest.

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.

Timeline highlights ‘Black Firsts’ at JMU

Feb 26, 2025: Black pioneers and initiatives paved the way for future generations of Dukes.

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.

SMAD racks up nine honors in 2025 BEA awards

Feb 12, 2025: Sixteen students representing all four Media Arts and Design concentrations earned recognition in the 2025 Broadcast Education Association’s Festival of Media Arts competitions.

New faculty spotlight: Leech brings branding expertise to SMAD

Feb 12, 2025: For more than a decade, Matt Leech has been designing logos and branding for businesses and organizations across Virginia and beyond. Now he's SMAD’s newest Creative Advertising professor.

Creative Research Spotlight: Casting The Great Comet in Shanghai

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

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.

Positive career outcomes

Jan 13, 2025: While the world of work has changed fundamentally, JMU graduates are fully prepared to succeed.

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.

Celebrating the worlds of Black poetry

Jan 3, 2025: Renowned poets, emerging voices, scholars and educators gathered at JMU for Furious Flower IV.

Virtual reality: Modern way to history

Dec 19, 2017: Andrew Witmer's HIST 422 course incorporates technology to elevate learning about historic buildings from the early American republic.