2025 Women Who Amaze Summit, Purple Ball

May 19, 2025: A love for town and gown marks this philanthropic leader’s decades of Madison support

Military, dependents find support through JMU VALOR

Dec 18, 2023: Dukes cheerleader, ROTC cadet and Marine veteran Jonah Posada will have a unique perspective on Dec. 23 as he cheers on JMU in its first bowl game: the Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth, Texas.

2024 Schools of the Sun Belt Food Fight Competition

Dec 15, 2023: Represent JMU in the Schools of the Sun Belt Food Fight Competition!

End of the semester strategies and resources - Fall 2023

Dec 6, 2023: Incorporate strategies and resources that will help you meet your goals and manage stress.

JMU recognized for substance use prevention efforts

Dec 1, 2023: 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.

The Picture of a Journey to Florence

Nov 30, 2023: 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

Nov 30, 2023: 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

Nov 30, 2023: 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

Nov 30, 2023: Across the Ponte Vecchio, this historical social hub bridges cultures and communities.

A Changing Environment

Nov 30, 2023: The EUPS program ensures students are ready to enter the rapidly changing job market with practical experience.

Letter from the director of EUPS

Nov 30, 2023: 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.

'A quiet crisis'

Nov 21, 2023: 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.

The ‘Everything School’

Nov 17, 2023: Is it a coincidence that the popular band Everything performed with the Marching Royal Dukes at Homecoming?

18 facts you may not know about James Madison University

Nov 15, 2023: JMU is not just a "football school"

Bella Bledzki: JMU English major at Oxford

Nov 13, 2023: Bella Bledzki, a senior English major with a minor in Creative Writing, is currently studying abroad in Oxford through the Center for Global Engagement at JMU.

JMU earns Silver-level for being a Bicycle Friendly University

Nov 10, 2023: JMU has been recognized as a Silver-level Bicycle Friendly University

A library of the future

Oct 20, 2023: Carrier is undergoing extensive renovation and expansion.

My journey to JMU

Oct 17, 2023: A journey filled with hope, panic and triumph

Ask a Nurse returns

Oct 11, 2023: The Ask a Nurse program through UHC has returned with new options.

Madison Family Newsletter: October 2023

Oct 5, 2023: The Madison Family Newsletter

A new space to unwind in The Union

Oct 4, 2023: The Living Room is a new space in The Union that offers students a chance to relax.

PHOTOS: Building Global Community Here and Abroad

Sep 27, 2023: JMU International Week is a celebration of countries and cultures the world over. Participants focus on the commonalities that make all of us human.

Get your flu shot

Sep 25, 2023: UHC is partnering with VDH to provide a flu shot clinic.

Dukes Vote Podcast - Episode 7: Deliberative bodies, BOV

Sep 25, 2023: This episode explores the influential Board of Visitors at JMU. It is essential for JMU students to be aware of the governing bodies that influence their day-to-day lives on campus

Hello, my name is Dardanë

Sep 14, 2023: Dardanë Halimi is The Graduate School's new blogger — read her post.

Best. Year. Ever.

Sep 6, 2023: Fourth annual photo contest calendar ready to inspire JMU giving

The Dukes Vote Podcast, Episode 6: AI in Higher Education

Sep 5, 2023: n this episode, the Democracy Fellows explore how artificial intelligence affects higher education and our learning

National Suicide Prevention Week 2023

Sep 1, 2023: September 10-16th is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Week. This week is a time to renew our focus on learning about suicide prevention, and ensure we are taking care of ourselves & others.

JMU Learning Centers help ensure academic success

Sep 1, 2023: The university offers a wealth of resources to help students succeed in their studies.

Alum directs Boy Scouts National Jamboree

Aug 25, 2023: Tom Pendleton (’98) was at the helm of this year’s event in West Virginia.

From Harrisonburg to New York City: How one student is realizing dreams in two cities

Aug 24, 2023: Despite the challenges, one CoB student is making dreams a reality.

PHOTOS: Weeks of Welcome paves the way for new Dukes

Aug 23, 2023: 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.

Fall 2023 wellness resources

Aug 17, 2023: The start of the Fall semester is a great time to learn more about the wellness resources available and build into your routine the things that will help you meet your goals and manage stress.

Technology changes the classroom, not how students learn

Aug 15, 2023: From artificial intelligence to digital concept maps, technology may be changing the classroom, but not how students learn.

DMAD wins Program of the Year award

Jun 22, 2023: Dukes Making a Difference has been awarded Program of the Year.

Madison International students share their program experiences

Jun 15, 2023: Students in Madison International, a JMU Residential Learning Community, provide insights on their experience with the program.

Madison Family Newsletter: June 2023

Jun 7, 2023: The Madison Family Newsletter

Letter from the Director

May 31, 2023: An expanded advisory board can nurture our growing alumni community.

The Green Transition and the Future of Social Europe

May 31, 2023: 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

May 31, 2023: Take a walk through the flora, fauna and history of Florence’s most treasured gardens!

Building Responsible Artificial Intelligence

May 31, 2023: 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

May 31, 2023: Learn more about EUPS alumnus Seth Tallvik (2010) and his experiences living and working in Europe after years in DC.

The Breeze celebrates 100 years of chronicling JMU history

May 26, 2023: The award-wining student newspaper has been a fixture of student engagement at Madison for more than a century.

Combining CoB "gateway" with study abroad

May 24, 2023: Business majors marvel at other nations’ sustainability focus.

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

May 19, 2023: This year, 17 graduates from the Shenandoah Valley will be the first in their families to earn a college degree.

Valley Scholars: Longtime friends find success at rival schools

May 19, 2023: An eighth-grade friendship follows a path once considered impossible

Madison grad grateful for opportunities offered through Valley Scholars program

May 19, 2023: Ayam Ali (’23) reflects on her journey to JMU

Valley Scholars a welcome resource for parents, students

May 19, 2023: Proud families say Valley Scholars program gives students opportunities their parents didn’t have.

Members of first Valley Scholars cohort graduate from JMU

May 19, 2023: Nineteen members of the first class of Valley Scholars graduate this year

Stimulating the global economy

May 17, 2023: The language of ‘international business’

PHOTOS: May 2023 Commencement

May 17, 2023: 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.

Kinesiology grad travels long road to walk across commencement stage

May 15, 2023: Tim Thome (’22) overcomes unexpected physical setback during his fourth-year

Studying abroad at JMU

May 4, 2023: Growing and thriving in a new environment

Madison Family Newsletter: May 2023

May 2, 2023: The Madison Family Newsletter

Disability Advocacy Week elevates disabled writers and disabled voices

May 1, 2023: The Office of Disability Services hosted a speaker event for Disability Advocacy Week.

Learning by doing in the Dominican Republic

May 1, 2023: More than a dozen first-generation and otherwise underrepresented students were given a unique opportunity to study abroad during spring break.

SAAM inspires awareness events

Apr 27, 2023: JMU acknowledges Sexual Assault Awareness Month through awareness-raising events.

A fresh vibe for The Union

Apr 27, 2023: The Union has been experiencing some new changes.

Spring 2023 End of Semester Self-Care Resources

Apr 24, 2023: With finals week and summer just around the corner, it is a great time to identify and build into your routine the things that will help you meet your goals and manage stress.

Music therapy workshop brings students together

Apr 5, 2023: A Music Therapy Workshop informed attendees of mental health resources and practices.

Pathfinders pave the way

Apr 5, 2023: The Student Leadership Center launches the Pathfinders program as a resource for students and orgs.

East Campus Student Services spaces launches in EnGeo

Mar 28, 2023: Students are encouraged to check out the new student services space in EnGeo.

First-generation students get empowered

Mar 22, 2023: 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

Mar 21, 2023: The JMU Board of Visitors will receive public comments on the proposed tuition and fee ranges for the 2023-24 academic year

Disability Advocacy Week promotes action

Mar 20, 2023: The Office of Disability Services invites you to celebrate this year's Disability Advocacy Week.

Anyone Can Cook!

Mar 20, 2023: Learn how to prepare a four-course Italian meal from a local professional chef

ISSS hosts international students for annual Thanksgiving meal

Dec 1, 2017: In a tradition dating back over 10 years, ISSS hosted international students for a Thanksgiving meal.