Holiday Greetings from President King

Dec 11, 2024: On behalf of my family, we wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday season.

JMU to recognize December 2024 graduates; Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares to deliver commencement speech

Dec 9, 2024: JMU will hold winter commencement at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, in the Atlantic Union Bank Center.

East Campus to resume normal operations

Dec 5, 2024: The repairs to the broken water line have been completed and operations will fully return to normal in the coming hours.

JMU earns recognition for student voting initiatives

Dec 3, 2024: JMU has been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting.

AI holiday cheer: Your personal shopping assistant

Dec 3, 2024: Artificial Intelligence is stepping in as an alternative personal shopping assistant this holiday season.

Like father, like daughter: Game Changers run in Hodges family

Dec 2, 2024: Sara Hodges, an advisor in the Honors College, received the final Game Changer award for 2024 during Saturday's football game.

JMU ISAT professor: ‘Tis the season to be sustainable

Nov 19, 2024: As the holiday season approaches, JMU ISAT professor Maria Papadakis encourages a more thoughtful approach to traditional festivities.

JMU, partner universities study ancient skeletons to understand health patterns

Nov 18, 2024: Studying ancient skeletons can help create specific health measures for different populations in the past, according to a recent study conducted by JMU researchers.

JMU opens Richard F. West Meteorite Collection

Nov 14, 2024: The James Madison University Mineral Museum, located in the Festival, has unveiled the Richard F. West Meteorite Collection.

Q and A with JMU’s Dr. Carole Nash

Nov 13, 2024: Dr. Carole Nash (’83) was recently appointed by Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin to the board of trustees of the Virginia Museum of Natural History.

Couple invests $2.5M to name new wing of Carrier Library

Nov 13, 2024: New wing of Carrier Library named through $2.5 million philanthropic gift.

JMU retention rates among nation’s highest

Nov 12, 2024: JMU recorded its highest retention rate since 2013 for the 2023 cohort of first-year, full-time, undergraduate students.  

Student veteran discusses 'welcoming' JMU atmosphere

Nov 11, 2024: Garrett Stacy served five years in the U.S. Air Force before enrolling at JMU.

JMU Presidential Home

Nov 11, 2024: On Friday, Nov. 8, the James Madison University Board of Visitors voted to move forward with studying the future of the university’s presidential home.

Dedicated JMU student advisors saluted as Game Changers

Nov 11, 2024: A pair of JMU academic advisors were honored as “Game Changers” for their dedication to students during Saturday’s football game against Georgia State.

Board of Visitors summary of actions and discussions

Nov 8, 2024: The JMU Board of Visitors met Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, in the Festival Conference and Student Center. 

JMU Board of Visitors to meet

Nov 1, 2024: The James Madison University Board of Visitors will meet on Friday, Nov. 8, at 8:30 a.m. in the Festival Conference and Student Center.

JMU partner Virginia Clean Cities receives $3.5 million EPA grant

Oct 31, 2024: Virginia Clean Cities at JMU has received a $3.5 million grant from the EPA to work with UPS on replacing diesel trucks with trucks that run on clean fuels.

JMU professor: Focus on relationships, health this election season

Oct 30, 2024: Focusing on family and friends is one way people can cope during a stressful election season, says JMU psychology professor Ben Blankenship.

JMU, Staunton City Public Schools receive grant to enhance student success

Oct 28, 2024: JMU, in partnership with Staunton City Public Schools, was recently awarded the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs grant.

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.

JMU receives Sun Belt Conference student-athlete award

Oct 25, 2024: JMU was one of four schools to receive the Student-Athlete Graduation Success Rate Award at the Sun Belt Conference annual honors banquet.

JMU health sciences professor remains a “Top 2% Scientist”

Oct 24, 2024: JMU health sciences professor Sojib Zaman has been listed for a third consecutive year in Stanford/Elsevier's Top 2% Scientist rankings. 

JMU professor receives Sun Belt Conference Faculty award  

Oct 17, 2024: Director of the John C. Wells Planetarium Geary Albright has been awarded the 2024 Sun Belt Conference Faculty of the Year Award. 

Video expertise, teaching makes SMAD professor a Game Changer

Oct 11, 2024: SMAD technology director and instructor John Hodges (’78) was recognized as a “Game Changer” Thursday during a JMU football game.

JMU adopts Okanagan Charter, committing to health across campus

Oct 8, 2024: JMU extended its commitment to foster health and well-being across campus as it formally adopted the Okanagan Charter during an event on Festival’s lawn.  

JMU Thursday night football game traffic impacts

Oct 8, 2024: JMU will host a nationally televised football game at 7:30 p.m. on Thurs., Oct. 10, against Coastal Carolina University at Bridgeforth Stadium. 

Halftime on the Quad returns Wednesday

Oct 7, 2024: Halftime on the Quad returns Wednesday with free food, the MRDs and some guest speakers for a relaxing mid-semester observance.

Operational plans for Thursday night football game on Oct. 10

Oct 7, 2024: James Madison University will host a nationally televised football game at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, against Coastal Carolina University. 

River deep, mountain high

Oct 4, 2024: Dukes support rival App State in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

JMU celebrates inaugural Lab School class 

Oct 3, 2024: JMU President Charlie King joined College of Education faculty and the commonwealth’s education leaders to celebrate the inaugural ninth grade JMU Lab School class.

JMU expert available to discuss flooding impacts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene

Oct 2, 2024: JMU Geomorphology professor L. Scott Eaton is available to discuss flooding impacts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

JMU to adopt charter promoting commitment to health on campus

Oct 2, 2024: JMU will extend its commitment to foster health and well-being across campus as it formally adopts the Okanagan Charter Oct. 8.

President King, JMU Parents Council honor special Dukes family

Sep 30, 2024: The JMU community recognized Brad Vaughan as the Family Member of the Year.

JMU Center for Economic Education honored with national award 

Sep 30, 2024: The Council for Economic Education has awarded James Madison University’s Center for Economic Education with the 2024 Albert Beekhuis Award.  

Education professor, health professor honored for outstanding work

Sep 30, 2024: Professors Monica Smith-Woofter and Jamie Frye were recognized as “Game Changers” Saturday during the Family Weekend football game.

JMU earns high marks in nationally recognized rankings

Sep 27, 2024: In its latest rankings report, The Wall Street Journal ranked JMU the No. 70 best college in the U.S., climbing 82 spots since last year’s report.

Virginia AG Miyares to speak at winter commencement

Sep 25, 2024: Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares, a 1998 JMU graduate, will be the featured speaker for winter commencement Dec. 14.

A family legacy, a JMU love story

Sep 24, 2024: Past JMU Parent of the Year makes $1 million planned gift in honor of late husband.

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. 

Board of Visitors summary of actions and discussions

Sep 13, 2024: The JMU Board of Visitors met Friday, Sept. 13, in the Festival Conference and Student Center.

JMU Board of Visitors to meet

Sep 9, 2024: The JMU Board of Visitors will meet on Friday, Sept. 13, at 8:30 a.m. in the Festival Conference and Student Center.

Madison Vision Series continues with Constitution Day lecture

Sep 9, 2024: Raj Vinnakota, president of the Institute for Citizens & Scholars, will discuss bridging our political divides and democracy’s role in higher education.

JMU celebrates inaugural ‘Game Changer’

Sep 9, 2024: Doreen Liccione (’92), an academic adviser in the CoB, is recognized as a “Game Changer” for her outstanding work benefiting JMU Athletics.

President King applauds JMU wage employees

Sep 5, 2024: JMU President Charlie King celebrated the significant contributions wage employees make at JMU during an annual breakfast at Festival.

With Chesney in charge, JMU football continues its winning ways

Sep 4, 2024: The JMU Dukes football team started the Bob Chesney era on Saturday, Aug. 31 with a 30-7 win at Charlotte.

JMU receives grant to increase mental health assistance

Sep 4, 2024: The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia recently awarded JMU a grant to improve mental health services and increase providers on campus.

JMU honors faculty, staff with 2024 President’s Purple Star Awards

Aug 30, 2024: JMU recently celebrated its faculty and staff by awarding the 2024 President’s Purple Star Awards at this year’s university welcome event.

Downtown Harrisonburg welcomes JMU students at annual block party

Aug 26, 2024: JMU students and senior leaders participated in this year’s Block Party in the ‘Burg event on Saturday.

President King joins area college presidents for Chamber event

Aug 22, 2024: JMU Interim President Charlie King joined presidents of other area colleges to provide updates as the new academic year begins.

In a year of change, Dukes deliver

Aug 22, 2024: Dukes gave more than $28.1 million in charitable gifts to JMU during fiscal year 2024, the second highest in JMU history and the highest outside of a campaign.

Board of Visitors to hold luncheon

Aug 21, 2024: Members of the Board of Visitors will convene for a welcome lunch on Thurs., Aug. 22 at noon in the Board Dining Room.

Congressman Ben Cline tours School of Nursing

Aug 21, 2024: Congressman Ben Cline visited the JMU School of Nursing Wednesday to receive feedback from students in the online doctoral program.

Welcome 2024 students

Aug 21, 2024: On behalf of the faculty and staff at James Madison University, I am excited to have you back.

JMU Board of Visitors executive committee to meet

Aug 19, 2024: The executive committee of the JMU Board of Visitors will meet on Wednesday, August 21 at 3 p.m.

President King welcomes faculty and staff

Aug 19, 2024: King provides campus updates and shares his vision for the new academic year.

Safety information and reminders from police Chief Matos

Aug 19, 2024: The goal of my message is to provide safety-related information that will serve as a helpful resource to you.

Gov. Youngkin visits JMU, signs bill supporting early learning

Aug 16, 2024: Gov. Glenn Youngkin visited JMU on Thursday for a bill-signing ceremony at Anthony Seeger Hall.

Alumni kick off Carrier Library fundraising by naming spaces

Aug 16, 2024: Carrier Library memories inspired a few JMU alumni to kick off fundraising efforts for Carrier Library by naming new spaces.

JMU recognized as a national leader in first-generation student success

Aug 8, 2024: James Madison University was selected as one of 14 higher education institutions to join the inaugural class of FirstGen Forward’s Network Champion Institutions.

Impacts to game day and campus operations

Aug 7, 2024: The nature of a Thursday night game impacts campus operations for the university in a significantly different manner than the typical Saturday contest.

Operational plans for Thursday night football games

Aug 6, 2024: For the first time, JMU will host a nationally televised Thursday night football game on Oct. 10, against Coastal Carolina University at 7:30 p.m.

Weekday football game announcement

Aug 5, 2024: This is our first home weekday football game and one of many new characteristics of JMU’s growing national reputation.

FAFSA updates (8/5/24)

Aug 5, 2024: The Department of Education unexpectedly changed course regarding batch processing of the FAFSA corrections for students enrolling in 2024-25.

JMU earns recognition for its commitment to democratic engagement

Aug 1, 2024: James Madison University recently earned the Highly Established Action Plan Seal for the 2024 election cycle from the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge.

Family traditions, Madison Spirit

Jul 31, 2024: A family of Virginia educators hits 81 years of giving to JMU.

JMU chemistry professor honored for outstanding teaching

Jul 24, 2024: JMU chemistry professor Barbara Reisner has been honored with the 2024 James Flack Norris Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Teaching of Chemistry.

JMU School of Nursing ranked among Virginia’s best

Jul 23, 2024: RNCareers.org, a nursing education resource, ranked the JMU School of Nursing as the second best in Virginia among 61 schools.

95% of 2023 JMU grads achieve positive career outcomes

Jul 22, 2024: More than 2,500 James Madison University undergraduates from the class of 2023 found work within six months of receiving their diplomas.

Update on Crowdstrike outage

Jul 20, 2024: Message from Interim President Charlie King

Charlie King shares statement on “Top State for Business in 2024” ranking

Jul 11, 2024: JMU Interim President Charlie King shares his thoughts on CNBC’s ranking of Virginia as “America’s Top State for Business and Education in 2024.”

JMU math professor awarded for excellence in undergraduate mentorship

Jul 10, 2024: Caroline Lubert was recently selected for this year’s Mathematical, Computing, and Statistical Sciences Division Advanced Career Faculty Mentor Award.

Charlie King begins role as interim president of James Madison University

Jul 8, 2024: As King begins his new position, he will draw on his vast knowledge of the university to continue its ascent as one of the top public universities in the nation.

A time of goodbyes and new beginnings

Jun 24, 2024: President Alger delivers a farewell message to members of the JMU community.

JMU’s Forbes Center announces 2024-25 Masterpiece Season

Jun 21, 2024: The Forbes Center for the Performing Arts at James Madison University has announced its 2024-25 Masterpiece Season lineup.

JMU receives Poetry Foundation grant

Jun 20, 2024: The Furious Flower Poetry Center at James Madison University recently received a $40,000 grant from the Poetry Foundation.

JMU recognized by the Carnegie Elective Classification for Leadership for Public Purpose

Jun 14, 2024: JMU is one of 25 institutions to receive this recognition.

JMU president, staff to host 2024 JMU on the Hill reception in D.C.

Jun 10, 2024: JMU President Jonathan R. Alger and university staff will share the latest JMU accomplishments at the 2024 JMU on the Hill reception from 6-8 p.m., June 11

Public notice: Presidential search committee meeting

Jun 6, 2024: The presidential search committee will meet on Monday, June 10.

Nick Swartz named dean of JMU SPCE

May 28, 2024: Following a national search, JMU has named Nick Swartz as the new dean of the School of Professional and Continuing Education.

The challenge to do good

May 22, 2024: Students raise more than $30,000 for the local community through T-shirt competition.

Composition of JMU Presidential Search Committee announced

May 17, 2024: The composition of the committee leading the search for the seventh president at James Madison University has been finalized.

JMU appoints Wood vice president of enrollment management

May 13, 2024: After a national search, Melinda Wood has been appointed vice president for enrollment management.

PHOTOS: Graduates brighten the lights of Madison during Spring 2024 Commencement

May 13, 2024: Honors flowed, cheers rose and caps flew as nearly 4,500 JMU Dukes were conferred with degrees during the 2024 Spring Commencement May 9-11.

Mother, son to receive diplomas during JMU graduation

May 9, 2024: Friday will be doubly exciting for a Chesapeake family who will celebrate two graduations.

JMU to honor leaders for their tenure

Apr 19, 2024: The JMU Board of Visitors voted to name two streets in honor of two long-time employees and rename one building in honor of JMU’s sixth president.

JMU Board of Visitors votes on key leadership roles

Apr 19, 2024: JMU Board of Visitors voted on key leadership roles at its meeting Friday, April. 19.

Board of Visitors summary of actions

Apr 19, 2024: The JMU Board of Visitors met Friday, April 19, 2024 in the Festival Conference and Student Center.

Matt Roan selected as director of athletics at James Madison

Apr 18, 2024: JMU President Jonathan Alger and the university Board of Visitors announced the appointment of Matt Roan as the new director of athletics.

Tips for finding study spaces leading up to finals

Apr 16, 2024: With Carrier Library under construction and finals rapidly approaching, students will be looking for places to study as they finish their spring semester.

JMU Board of Visitors to meet Friday

Apr 15, 2024: The JMU Board of Visitors will meet on Friday, April 19 at 8:30 a.m. in the Festival Conference and Student Center.

Solar Eclipse will be a sight to see if done safely

Apr 4, 2024: A partial solar eclipse will be visible in Harrisonburg, JMU physics professor Geary Albright has some tips for viewing the rare event safely.

Board of Visitors to take comments on tuition, fees

Apr 2, 2024: The JMU Board of Visitors will receive public comments on the proposed tuition and fee ranges for the 2024-25 academic year.

Executive director named for new lab school

Mar 28, 2024: The College of Education has named Donica Hadley the first executive director of the Lab School for Innovation and Career Exploration.

Trailblazing alumna gives JMU largest cash gift

Mar 28, 2024: The estate of a 1949 graduate is giving nearly $6 million to JMU, the largest cash gift in the university’s history.

Letter to JMU Community from President Alger

Mar 18, 2024: After serving for 12 years as president of James Madison University, it is with a true mix of emotions that I share the news today.

JMU President Jonathan Alger named president of American University

Mar 18, 2024: President Jonathan Alger announced today that he will be stepping down as president of JMU at the conclusion of this academic year.

A 'purple wave of generosity'

Mar 7, 2024: Top ambassadors. Challenge highlights. Number of JMU causes supported. The totals from JMU Giving Day are in.

College of Education expert extols importance of reading

Feb 29, 2024: Literacy skills form the foundation of all learning, a JMU education professor says as Read Across America Day approaches on Saturday.

Activity will keep the heart healthy, JMU expert says

Feb 26, 2024: Remaining active is the key to improving heart health along with limiting sedentary time, says Trent Hargens, a professor of kinesiology.

Redefining mental health days

Feb 23, 2024: JMU faculty challenge students to redefine how they use their mental health days.

JMU celebrates 20 years of the American Democracy Project

Feb 22, 2024: JMU is proud to celebrate the 20th anniversary of AASCU's nonpartisan American Democracy Project.

Alger continues commitment to Campus Democracy Challenge

Feb 22, 2024: JMU President Jonathan R. Alger will serve on the President’s Council for the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge in 2024.

Doctoral counseling program gets rave reviews

Feb 21, 2024: A new approach to earning a doctorate at JMU is opening doors for adult students who already have busy lives.

BOV’s Fiorina challenges JMU community on Giving Day

Feb 16, 2024: BOV member issues Giving Day challenge in honor of JMU VP

Board of Visitors summary of actions and discussions

Feb 16, 2024: The JMU Board of Visitors met Friday, Feb. 16, 2024 in the Festival Conference and Student Center.

JMU professor had key role in founding National Black MBA Association

Feb 15, 2024: Accounting professor Alexander Gabbin had a key role in founding the National Black MBA Association.

JMU expert says women remain unaware of heart risk factors

Feb 15, 2024: Cardiovascular disease kills more women than cancer, but a JMU expert says women still remain unaware of risk factors.

Economic impact report highlights JMU’s evolution as a university

Feb 15, 2024: The report illustrates how JMU already has achieved R2 Doctoral University status.

Study shows JMU provides significant economic benefits to Harrisonburg, the Shenandoah Valley and Virginia

Feb 15, 2024: The university's overall impact in fiscal year 2022 was nearly $800 million.

JMU Board of Visitors to meet Friday

Feb 15, 2024: The JMU Board of Visitors will meet on Friday, Feb. 16 at 8:30 a.m. in the Festival Conference and Student Center.

Despite Carrier Library closure, study spaces abound on campus

Feb 7, 2024: With Carrier Library under construction and mid-terms on the horizon, students will be looking for places to study throughout the spring semester.

Still reaching for the moon

Feb 6, 2024: JMU professor Mark Rooker’s artistic mission fell short of the moon, but the experience has been out of this world.

JMU to host legislative reception in Richmond

Feb 2, 2024: JMU will host a legislative reception from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 6 in The Library of Virginia in Richmond.

JMU accepted into State Department refugee program

Feb 1, 2024: JMU will welcome two refugee students from Africa as part of the university’s acceptance into a new State Department program.

JMU to offer free tax preparation and e-file services beginning in February

Jan 24, 2024: JMU College of Business students and faculty will once again offer free tax return preparation services to members of the community.

JMU’s popularity among new students continues to soar

Jan 23, 2024: James Madison University has eclipsed 40,000 undergraduate applications this year, the first time in school history. The record-setting total includes a 7% jump in Early Action applications compared to last year.