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Nov 17 JMU earns national innovation and economic prosperity designation
The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities has designated JMU as an Innovation & Economic Prosperity University.
Nov 14 Board of Visitors summary of actions and discussions
The JMU Board of Visitors met Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, in the Festival Conference and Student Center.
Nov 14 JMU School of Nursing to offer expedited bachelor's degree pathway
JMU will offer an expedited pathway to earning a bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) starting in summer 2026.
Nov 14 Dukes on the go
JMU Alternative Transportation offers safe and easy travel options
Nov 10 JMU project preserves veterans' voices for future generations
A JMU project is giving voice to generations of American veterans through interviews, written accounts and photographs.

Nov 10 Expanding the soundscape
Music professors advance collaborative music theory, Korean cultural studies, and new composition
Sep 15 Office of Creative Propulsion Launches Imagining America Open Forums
A catalyst for creativity, connection, and innovation
Aug 27 JMU music professor to perform recital on world-famous Great Stalacpipe Organ
At Luray Caverns, the most visited cavern in the eastern United States.
Aug 27 JMU alumna brings new life to Silver Lake Farm with expansive mural
A blank wall at Silver Lake Farm & Event Center in Dayton, Virginia has become a vibrant work of art
Aug 15 Theatre and Dance Welcomes DanceWorks Chicago & Conflux Dance Theatre
For the first time, JMU’s Dance Program is embarking on a unique collaboration with two esteemed dance companies

Football: JMU Rises to #21 in AP Top 25 and #22 in Coaches Poll
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 2:11 p.m.
Fresh off a 48-point home win, James Madison rose three spots in both major college football polls, coming in at #21 in the AP Top 25 and #22 in the US LBM Coaches Poll.
Women's Basketball: Villanova Downs Dukes, McDaniel Cracks Top 10 Rebounding List
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 6:15 p.m.
Villanova connected on 28-of-57 (.491) from the field and 12-of-29 (.414) from three to propel past James Madison, 84-73, on Sunday afternoon in non-conference women's
Football: Dukes Dominate App State for Eighth Straight Victory
Sat, 15 Nov 2025 9:06 p.m.
James Madison dominated in all three phases, as the Dukes set a season high in total offense while rushing for seven touchdowns to roll to a 58-10 victory against App State on
Women's Basketball: JMU Hosts Villanova in Sunday Matinee
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 4:55 p.m.
James Madison women's basketball is set to host Villanova for a Sunday matinee on Nov. 16. The opening tip inside the Atlantic Union Bank Center is slated for 2 p.m. and
Men's Basketball: Hot Shooting Propels LIU Past JMU, 88-79
Sat, 15 Nov 2025 10:44 p.m.
LIU shot 59 percent from the floor and used 56 first-half points to defeat James Madison men's basketball, 88-79, on Saturday night at the Steinberg Wellness Center.