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Jul 30 ‘A foot in the door’
JMU students take advantage of internships and other work-based learning experiences
Aug 3

VIDEO: The Doors Are Open at Carrier Library
Take a first look inside Carrier Library and discover the new spaces waiting for Dukes.
Jul 22 Creating connections through learning: Q&A with COE professor John Almarode
COE professor John Almarode was recently appointed by Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to the board of trustees of the Virginia Museum of Natural History for a five-year appointment.
Jul 22 From classroom to commonwealth: JMU’s Christine May joins state museum board
Newly appointed Virginia Museum of Natural History board member and JMU professor Christine May is excited to help people better understand the natural world and our place within it.
Jul 16 JMU Arboretum receives Chesapeake Bay Trust grant to advance expansion
JMU’s Edith J. Carrier Arboretum has received a Chesapeake Bay Trust grant to support reforestation, habitat restoration and watershed education as it expands from 63 to more than 110 acres on East Campus.

Jun 12 Forbes Center Unveils the 2026-2027 Masterpiece Season
The Forbes Center announces new lineup of world-class dance, theatre and music performances, alongside cherished family-friendly favorites.
Mar 6 The healing power of dance
Creating a legacy that gives back through movement in JMU’s Dance for PD program
Jan 27 Weaving Clouds: Central Asian textiles at the Madison Art Collection's new arts space
The MAC announces its first exhibition at its new interdisciplinary arts space at 131 W. Grace St.
Jan 12 From war to the concert stage
"Every day at JMU feels like stepping into a dream..."
Dec 2 JMU D.M.A. student performs in Houston Grand Opera’s landmark season
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.

Women's Soccer: Lackey Named to MAC Hermann Trophy Forwards to Watch List
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 1:00 p.m.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – James Madison women's soccer forward Ginny Lackey has been named to the 2026 MAC Hermann Trophy Forwards to Watch List, as announced by the United
Volleyball: James Madison Athletics Announces its Full Promotional Calendar for 2026 Volleyball Season
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:00 p.m.
James Madison Athletics announced its full promotional schedule for the 2026 volleyball season, presented by LD&B Insurance. The Dukes will host 13 regular-season matches in
Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer: JMU Soccer Programs Honored As 2025-26 College Team Academic Award Winners
Fri, 7 Aug 2026 1:04 p.m.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – James Madison men's and women's soccer have been named recipients of the College Team Academic Award for the 2025-26 academic year, United Soccer
Men's Basketball: Sun Belt Conference Unveils 2026-27 Men’s Basketball Schedule
Thu, 6 Aug 2026 2:00 p.m.
The Sun Belt Conference unveiled James Madison's 18-game 2026-27 men's basketball league schedule on Thursday, Aug. 6.
Women's Basketball: Sun Belt Conference Reveals 2026-27 Women’s Basketball Schedule
Thu, 6 Aug 2026 1:00 p.m.
The Sun Belt Conference has unveiled the league's 2026-27 women's basketball schedule on Thursday, laying out James Madison's 18-game slate, with 12 games against