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Relive moments from this year’s celebrations through our photo gallery and video recap ►

May 18 PHOTOS: Celebrating the Class of 2026
View photos from the ceremonies celebrating JMU’s Class of 2026.
May 11 JMU UREC named 2026 Virginia Top Employer for Interns
The UREC internship program complements classroom instruction with practical, for-credit experiences tailored to students’ academic and career goals.
May 15 Etched in bluestone: The Class of 1976 comes home to Madison
50th-year Bluestone reunion — a weekend of reminiscing and rekindling
May 12 JMU to recognize May 2026 graduates
Commencement ceremonies will be held Thursday, May 14; Friday, May 15; and Saturday, May 16 in the Atlantic Union Bank Center.
Apr 23 The 2026 Women for Madison Rally
JMU alumnae connect and reflect on the impact they’ve made in their communities.

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.
Nov 10 Expanding the soundscape
Music professors advance collaborative music theory, Korean cultural studies, and new composition

Track & Field: Koller Picks Up Sun Belt Outdoor All-Conference Honors
Tue, 19 May 2026 1:00 p.m.
Following her performance at the Sun Belt Conference Outdoor Championship, Bridget Koller of James Madison track & field earned Second Team All-Sun Belt honors, as announced by
Baseball: Dukes Finish Regular Season with Win Over Old Dominion
Sat, 16 May 2026 4:56 p.m.
James Madison finished its regular season with a 7-3 win over Old Dominion in Sun Belt Conference baseball at the Ellmer Family Baseball Complex on Saturday afternoon.
Track & Field: Koller Captures Silver, JMU Concludes Time at Sun Belt Outdoor Championship
Sat, 16 May 2026 10:00 p.m.
Bridget Koller highlighted James Madison's weekend at the Sun Belt Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championship, claiming a runner-up finish in the 800 meters in 2:09.64
Lacrosse: Olivia Rongo Named Nike Lacrosse Media All-American
Fri, 15 May 2026 2:00 p.m.
HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison lacrosse defender Olivia Rongo has been named a 2026 Nike Lacrosse Media Third Team All-American by ILWomen, the outlet announced on Friday
Women's Tennis: JMU Signs Myra Shaikh to Complete Incoming Recruiting Class
James Madison Head Coach Tyson Thomas announced the women's tennis program has signed Myra Shaikh to complete the 2025-26 recruiting class.