JMU among nation’s best for producing leaders

Madison makes TIME magazine's exclusive new list.

JMU recognized for substance use prevention efforts

The Virginia Higher Education Substance Use Advisory Committee has recognized five Virginia campuses for their commitment to furthering student substance use education, prevention, recovery and intervention efforts.

JMU vice provost joins CCI Technical Advisory Board

Anthony Tongen, chief research officer and vice provost of JMU, has joined the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative’s Technical Advisory Board.

The Picture of a Journey to Florence

New EUPS professor at JMU Florence campus, Christine Bakker, PhD, shares her professional journey, her experience working for the European Commission, and how she came to live in Florence, Italy full-time.

A Window into the Consulting World

Married JMU alumni, Mr. Richard Shapiro and Mrs. Alexis Shapiro stop by Florence, Italy to lead a consulting workshop and share their professional advice with the EUPS cohort.

JMU Duke Puts Down Roots in Italy

JMU Semester in Florence alumnus, Mr. Andrew Spannaus, speaks with students about his experience living in Milan and building a successful international career.

Il Conventino

Across the Ponte Vecchio, this historical social hub bridges cultures and communities.

A Changing Environment

The EUPS program ensures students are ready to enter the rapidly changing job market with practical experience.

Letter from the director of EUPS

Executive Director Charles Blake discusses the current cohort, upcoming alumni events in March and May 2024, and the varied ways in which alumni contribute to the EUPS program.

Curt Cignetti resigns as head coach of JMU Football

Curt Cignetti resigns as head coach of JMU Football.

'A quiet crisis'

The Pantry at JMU, led by Dukes and Evan Dribbon (’22), strives to solve the rising issue of food insecurity on campus and in the community.

Sport performance expert offers strategies to improve confidence, happiness

Dr. Wendy Borlabi's lecture was part of JMU's Inclusive Community Series.

The ‘Everything School’

Is it a coincidence that the popular band Everything performed with the Marching Royal Dukes at Homecoming?

As GameDay set-up begins, traffic will increase on South Main Street

Traffic delays are expected Wednesday along South Main Street going through the James Madison University campus as trucks arrive

18 facts you may not know about James Madison University

JMU is not just a "football school"

Donna Harper to cap 47-year career with spring 2024 retirement

Donna Harper, vice president for access and enrollment management, will retire in spring 2024.

Board of Visitors summary of actions and discussions

The James Madison University Board of Visitors met Friday, Nov. 10, in the Festival Conference and Student Center

JMU earns Silver-level for being a Bicycle Friendly University

JMU has been recognized as a Silver-level Bicycle Friendly University

JMU Board of Visitors to meet Friday

The James Madison University Board of Visitors will meet on Friday, Nov. 10.

Dukes Vote on Election Day!

Tuesday is Election Day.

Dedicating Holland Yates Hall

Members of the JMU community gathered to celebrate and participate in the official dedication of Holland Yates Hall

Dukes Pay It Forward Annual Scholarship Meet & Greet

Alumni couple behind the $1.25 million Warden Match meet with Dukes Pay It Forward scholarship recipients

JMU Student Shares Stage with Alger in Japan

Bella Santos ('25) shares her experience talking to university leaders in Hiroshima, Japan

Holiday shopping season is in full swing already, JMU expert says

Shoppers these days begin weeks earlier so that they can spread out the budget, avoid last-minute buying and prevent added stressors.

Voting in any election has benefits for young voters

For college students, Blankenship said voting in their college towns can help them broaden their experiences beyond the campus grounds.

JMU names Paula Polglase Alumni director and Alumni Association executive director

Polglase will lead efforts to champion JMU’s 160,000-plus alumni and engage them in the life of the university

Halloween can provide a new outlook on life, says JMU professor

Halloween is often seen as something that can scare people and keep them away, but what if the script were flipped.

Global strategist to be featured speaker at Rocco forum

Linda K. Yates, founder and CEO of Mach49, will be the keynote speaker at the Rocco Forums for the Future.

Madison Art Collection loans works to Ben Shahn exhibition in Spain

This is the first time that the MAC has loaned works to a major museum overseas.

Researcher discusses impacts of electoral technologies

Hasnain Bokhari shared the findings of his recent research on electoral technologies in Pakistan and their impact on democratic processes

JMU condemns the brutal attack on Israel and offers support for our community

We join others around the world in condemning terrorism and Hamas’ brutal attack on Israel.

Homecoming 2023 really does have Everything!

The popular '90s band will return to campus to perform with the Marching Royal Dukes during halftime of the football game.

Halftime on the Quad 2023

Enjoy free Strite’s donuts, Smileys ice cream and other snacks, while you take time to relax and de-stress between class and study sessions!

It’s October, and it’s not too late to get a flu shot

About a month into flu season JMU professor Suzanne Grossman says it is not too late to get a flu shot.

PHOTOS: Building Global Community Here and Abroad

JMU International Week is a celebration of countries and cultures the world over. Participants focus on the commonalities that make all of us human.

‘JOY’ at JMU

How one painter found inspiration on the Quad — and shared it with Madison

JMU moves up in Best Colleges national rankings

No. 64 among public universities; No. 124 overall

Board of Visitors summary of actions and discussions

The James Madison University Board of Visitors met Friday, September 15, 2023 in the Festival Conference and Student Center.

Athletic Director Jeff Bourne to retire in spring 2024

Concluding a 25-year run leading JMU’s intercollegiate athletics program, Jeff Bourne announced he will step down in the spring of 2024.

Popular. Purple. Pocket-sized.

Donors help put the Constitution in Madison’s hands again

JMU Board of Visitors to meet Friday

The James Madison University Board of Visitors will meet on Friday, Sept. 15 at 8:30 a.m. in the Festival Conference and Student Center.

Carly Fiorina to give Constitution Day talk at JMU

The event in Wilson Hall is free and open to the public.

JMU to invest in research centers

These centers will convene scholars, researchers and communities to examine and address 21st century challenges

Best. Year. Ever.

Fourth annual photo contest calendar ready to inspire JMU giving

'We’ve started something big'

WFM’s Amethyst Circle raises over $1 million, grants 27 scholarships

JMU Board of Visitors Executive Committee to meet

The executive committee of the James Madison University Board of Visitors will meet on Tuesday, September 5 at 1:30 p.m. in Reston.

Furious Flower welcomes Gbenga Adesina, Mellon Post-Doctoral Fellow in Black Global and Diasporic Poetry

Furious Flower welcomes new Mellon Post-Doctoral Fellow in Black Global and Diasporic Poetry

Donor generosity continues post-Unleashed

Donors gave more than $27.5 million in charitable gifts to JMU during fiscal year 2023

PHOTOS: Weeks of Welcome paves the way for new Dukes

Through Weeks of Welcome, the JMU campus community rolls out the purple carpet with a collection of programs aimed to engage new students with all the best of campus life.

Technology changes the classroom, not how students learn

From artificial intelligence to digital concept maps, technology may be changing the classroom, but not how students learn.

JMU physicist, students had role in second groundbreaking discovery at national lab

JMU physicist, students were among the contributors to experiments that led to a groundbreaking particle physics discovery.

JMU president to visit Hiroshima to participate in international summit

His attendance highlights JMU's commitment to fostering international partnerships and collaboration through education.

Furious Flower Poetry Center hosts more than 20 scholars and poets to create an open-access curriculum

Furious Flower Poetry Center and Furious Flower Advisory Board creates open-access Furious Flower Syllabus

The engaged university

President Alger on what it means to be an engaged university.

New Board of Visitors members announced

Their term will be 2023-2027.

Wintergreen Women Writers Collective receives $150,000 award from Mellon Foundation

The grant-funded project will be supported by JMU Libraries.

History students rediscover alleged local plot to kill George Washington

The case, from 1779, is being reintroduced to the public courtesy of three graduate assistants.

Teacher preparation program for literacy among nation’s best

JMU's undergraduate teacher preparation program has been recognized by the National Council on Teacher Quality as among the best in the nation.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires can affect mental health too

Physical health isn’t the only thing jeopardized by smoke from Canadian wildfires, says graduate psychology professor Debbie Sturm.

The loneliest black holes may also be the hungriest

Actively growing monster black holes are more common among midsize and dwarf galaxies than in more crowded regions, a study of more than 290,000 galaxies shows.

Letter from the Director

An expanded advisory board can nurture our growing alumni community.

The Green Transition and the Future of Social Europe

EUPS student Francesca Ragonese and Prof. Mario Munta discuss the current state of the Green Transition and its implications for the future of social policy in Europe.

The Gardens of City Life

Take a walk through the flora, fauna and history of Florence’s most treasured gardens!

Building Responsible Artificial Intelligence

EUPS alumna Evi Fuelle (‘14) reflects on her journey into technology governance and shares her insights on the rapidly growing field of AI

Life is a Marathon, Not a Sprint

Learn more about EUPS alumnus Seth Tallvik (2010) and his experiences living and working in Europe after years in DC.

JMU expert says climate anxiety discussion should continue

Mental Health Awareness Month came to an end in May, but recognition of and discussion about anxiety related to climate change shouldn’t.

Local first-generation college students experience a “first,” earn diplomas

This year, 17 graduates from the Shenandoah Valley will be the first in their families to earn a college degree.

JMU joins Every Campus A Refuge

JMU is expanding its support of compassionate refugee resettlement. 

PHOTOS: May 2023 Commencement

James Madison University conferred 4,305 degrees during the university’s annual May commencement exercises May 11-13. Main ceremonies took place in the Atlantic Union Bank Center.

JMU recognizes May 2023 graduates

James Madison University is pleased to celebrate May 2023 graduates

Madison Center for Civic Engagement at JMU announces new director

The Madison Center for Civic Engagement is pleased to announce David Kirkpatrick as its next director.  

Parkinson’s patients seeing benefits from JMU dance program

A JMU program designed to help people with Parkinson’s Disease enjoy the benefits of movement has gained the attention of a Parkinson’s advocacy organization.

James Madison University announces Public Service Awards winners

The Public Service Awards recognize four Valley residents for their exemplary public service work in regional government and nonprofit organizations.

Board of Visitors Summary of Actions and Discussions

The James Madison University Board of Visitors met Friday, April 21, 2023 in the Festival Conference and Student Center.

JMU Board of Visitors approves tuition and fees for the 2023-24 academic year

The JMU Board of Visitors approved the following increases for the 2023-24 academic year.

JMU nursing looks to increase diversity with new admissions approach

The decision to pursue holistic admissions reflects the School of Nursing’s commitment to inclusive excellence.

First-rate, first-gen students impress donors

[VIDEO] JMU donors, scholarship recipients and university leaders gathered to celebrate the impact of giving at the Annual Stewardship Luncheon in March.

Board of Visitors to meet

The James Madison University Board of Visitors will meet on Friday, April 21 at 8:30 a.m. in the Festival Conference and Student Center.

JMU shares info on overnight incident

It is with a heavy heart that I write to inform you of the loss of two members of the community from an overnight shooting incident that occurred in Rockingham County, which is located off campus.

JMU geologist had role in groundbreaking research

William Lukens said Thursday’s publication of two articles in Science — which establish a new paradigm for ape evolution and their ecosystems in eastern Africa — is a career highlight.

The Affirmative Action conversation colleges should be having

JMU President Jonathan R. Alger discusses the upcoming Supreme Court decision on Affirmative Action.

Understanding followers has key implications for understanding leadership

A better understanding of followership may also be just what we need to advance our understanding of leadership.

First-generation students get empowered

At JMU, first-generation students find seamless connections to what they need and have been welcomed since the doors swung open in 1908.

Proposed tuition and fees for the 2023-24 academic year

The JMU Board of Visitors will receive public comments on the proposed tuition and fee ranges for the 2023-24 academic year

Anyone Can Cook!

Learn how to prepare a four-course Italian meal from a local professional chef

Fauci, Acosta to headline Madison Vision Series event in April

The town hall will be free and open to the public.

The Landscapes of Black Poetry: A Furious Flower reading

Join us for The Landscapes of Black Poetry, a free poetry event on Saturday, April 1, from 5:30 – 7 p.m. at the Oak Spring Garden Foundation’s Rokeby Granary.

JMU racks up more records

For a second straight year, JMU has rewritten the record books for popularity among incoming students.

JMU expert highlights importance of investments in retirement planning

James Madison University this week is joining thousands of participating organizations in supporting America Saves Week.

James Madison University to conduct test of emergency systems

JMU will conduct a test of the emergency notification systems on Wednesday, March 1 at 1:45 p.m.

JMU alums gift more than $1M toward first-generation students

Dr. Angela Reddix (’90) and Pete Reddix (’88) have committed $1.1 million to support first-generation students at JMU.

Attitude change among top benefits of Paralympic sport lab

The annual Paralympic Skill Lab will promote engagement and education surrounding adapted sport, inclusion and sociocultural norms.

Everybody sees diversity and inclusion as part of their job

President Alger has taken the charge of diversity and inclusion seriously at JMU.

Il Resto è Storia!

EUPS student, Katherine Wallentine (‘23), shares what inspired her to pursue the EUPS program after five years working in US state and federal government.

JMU intelligence expert outlines implications of Russia withdrawal from New START

Russia’s withdrawal from the U.S.-Russia arms control treaty this week signals the end of the last remaining peace dividend of the Cold War.

JMU shares information on loss of students

The loss our community has felt today is unthinkable.

JMU named top producer of Fulbright U.S. students

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs named JMU a Fulbright Top Producing Institution.

JMU supports those impacted by the earthquake

James Madison University extends its support and concern to those impacted by the earthquake in Türkiye and Syria.

Board of Visitors Summary

The James Madison University Board of Visitors met Friday, February 10, 2023 in the Festival Conference and Student Center.

Super amounts of data surround the Super Bowl, but unpredictability rules

As the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles prepare for Super Bowl LVII on Sunday, fans will have increasing access to a vast amount of data.

JMU Board of Visitors to meet this week

The JMU Board of Visitors will meet on Friday, February 10.

U.S. State Department Releases Open Doors® Report

Funded by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Open Doors® annually presents a comprehensive report on the mobility of students in U.S. higher education, both inbound and outbound.

ISSS Hosts International Students for Annual Thanksgiving Meal

In a tradition dating back over 10 years, ISSS hosted international students for a Thanksgiving meal.