'The fire is still roaring'

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

Outstanding Seniors leave marks on Hart School and beyond

May 20, 2025: Outstanding Senior award recipients look back on their four years.

Engineering their future

May 14, 2025: JMU women break barriers in STEM

Making the most of every moment

May 6, 2025: A kinesiology major from Onancock, Virginia will be the first Frances Weir Scholarship recipient of many to graduate from JMU.

JMU advancing well-being efforts as a Health Promoting Campus

Apr 18, 2025: As a health promoting campus, JMU is stepping efforts to promote well-being for people, place and planet.

University Career Center offers expert guidance and resources

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

Teamwork: A student-athlete's take

Mar 31, 2025: Harrison Lee, a Men’s Tennis team member, shares his take on teamwork in sports and the classroom.

A perfect match

Mar 18, 2025: One alumna’s selfless act leads to a lifesaving connection.

The FAFSA fallout

Mar 5, 2025: Students, families, Office of Financial Aid making the most of a challenging year

Q and A with Sydney Stafford, Board of Visitors student rep

Feb 25, 2025: In her role as the Board representative, Sydney Stafford aims to enhance student engagement with university governance and advocate for student interests.

A sanctuary for mindfulness and stress relief

Feb 19, 2025: Get to know the Serenity Center and the professor behind it

You are invited to an afternoon tea

Feb 14, 2025: Take a break, sip some tea and unwind at JMU’s Tea Time — a campus tradition you won’t want to miss!

Join the community that gives back

Jan 30, 2025: Solidifying JMU's competitive position in the market for top talent.

Lab School teaches by asking big questions

Jan 24, 2025: The state-funded program helps high-school students reach new heights, whether inside or outside the classroom.

Scholarships: Created and lived by Dukes

Jan 17, 2025: Meet the scholarship recipients

Graduates of the past change Carrier Library’s future

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

Athletics: Then and now

Jan 14, 2025: Tipping off another season of hoops in Harrisonburg; Dukes show up for game day

Positive career outcomes

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

Dukes in discovery

Jan 13, 2025: The tools have changed, but the spirit of intellectual curiosity and engaged learning remains at Madison.

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.

Where ecology and history meet

Dec 19, 2024: JMU duo promotes conservation in Malta

Warm a Winter Wish 2024

Dec 5, 2024: UREC hopes to fulfill people’s wishes with its holiday tree.

Overcoming great odds, refugee alumnus imagines a greener future

Nov 22, 2024: Vietnamese refugee and entrepreneur Tan H. Nguyen (’92) pioneers a food-waste solution.

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.

Voting made simple

Nov 1, 2024: With Election Day coming up, Dukes still have time to make sure their votes count.

As Election Day approaches, Breeze TV gears up for coverage

Nov 1, 2024: Student news organizations band together to prepare for the upcoming election.

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.

There is no place like Home(coming)

Oct 30, 2024: A recap of a winning finish

Summer intern program a first for JMU, Ellucian

Oct 18, 2024: The X-Labs Reimagined Internship was a resounding success.

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. 

How I stay organized in grad school

Oct 7, 2024: Graduate student Dardanë Halimi shares how staying organized in grad school led to good grades, less stress and a more fulfilling experience.

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.

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.

Inside the minds of young voters

Sep 20, 2024: Tomorrow’s leaders are striving to improve the state of American democracy.

Dual success of student-athletes

Sep 17, 2024: Student-athletes face challenges in both the business and sports worlds, while also reaching their goals.

Costa Rica study abroad explores wellness, community, longevity

Sep 11, 2024: Students and faculty “pura vida” in Costa Rica through academic, cultural and physical activities centered around understanding longevity and wellness.

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.

Opening the door to learning

Sep 2, 2024: The SPCE offers a home to nontraditional students seeking to further their education at any age.

National Suicide Prevention Week 2024

Sep 1, 2024: 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.

Fall 2024 wellness resources

Aug 13, 2024: 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.

Open Educational Resources address college costs

Aug 9, 2024: JMU faculty are putting in the work to make classroom materials more affordable and inclusive.

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.

Summer instructors focus on unique, engaging content

Jul 19, 2024: Summer courses offer unique opportunities for learning, both in and out of the classroom.

Students take on ‘Townie Summer’

Jul 12, 2024: The appeal of Harrisonburg keeps some students in town year-round.

Ethical Leadership and Professionalism from Italy to Africa

Jun 20, 2024: The U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa team shares their advice on leadership and professionalism in an ever-changing workplace with the EUPS 2024 cohort.

Santi Apostoli

Jun 20, 2024: Marisol Powell ('24) writes about her experience living in Florence and visiting the city's most ancient religious sites.

Fostering Innovation in the Middle East

Jun 20, 2024: Alexandra Wilson Tuman ('24) interviews Christina Craver ('12) about her experiences living and working in Dubai, to highlight the benefits and challenges of living and working abroad.

Letter from the Director

Jun 20, 2024: Our alumni survey speaks to how our graduates value their time in this program.

Modeling the Way with Model EU

Jun 20, 2024: Noah Buracker ('24) shares his perspective on serving as the High Representative/Vice President during the 2023 Model EUP Simulation and embracing cultural exchange and international networking.

Bridging Skies and Borders

Jun 20, 2024: EUPS alumna, Liz Hammer ('14), the Chief of Air and Space at the U.S. Embassy in London, shares her insight on professional growth and career development from across the pond.

JMU Engineering establishes ASCE Student Chapter

May 13, 2024: The establishment of the ASCE Student Chapter coincides with a new, civil and environmental engineering concentration in the Engineering program.

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 international students and faculty travel to Washington, D.C., for the 2024 Cherry Blossom Festival

Apr 30, 2024: At the end of March, a group of more than 30 JMU international students and faculty hopped on a bus and traveled to Washington, D.C., to experience the annual Cherry Blossom Festival.

Spring 2024 End of Semester Self-Care Resources

Apr 24, 2024: With finals week and the start of summer almost here, it is time to incorporate strategies to help you meet your goals and manage stress.

What am I looking forward to this summer?

Apr 17, 2024: Dardanë shares her excitement and plans for this summer break!

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.

Franchise owner delivers kindness — one cookie at a time

Apr 5, 2024: MidnighTreats is on a mission to decrease demand for animal ingredients and the exploitative nature of factory farms.