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Nov 13 Board of Visitors summary of actions and discussions
The JMU Board of Visitors met Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, in the Festival Conference and Student Center.
Oct 16 Homecoming game flyover a decidedly Dukes affair
Cmdr. Jim Cox ('05) is one of three pilots involved with strong JMU connections.
Oct 20 $500,000 gift creates first faculty endowed professorship in JMU’s College of Science and Mathematics
A gift from chemistry alumnus John Powers (’84) establishes the first endowed Professorship of Materials Chemistry, honoring the mentor who first pointed him toward the field.
Nov 3 Paralympians bring lessons in inclusion to JMU
Four Team USA Paralympians visited JMU Monday, giving students a firsthand look at how adaptive sports can break down barriers.
Aug 18 Momentum with a purpose
President Jim hypes The Madison Promise as JMU's legacy.

Nov 13 Double Duke honored as 2027 Virginia Art Educator of the Year
Reflecting a longstanding commitment to advancing art education.
Aug 24 Dr. Kira Omelchenko named JMU Art's first Albright Faculty Fellow
School of Music professor changing the sound of music at JMU and beyond.
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.

Volleyball: JMU Volleyball Falls 3-0 in Regular Season Finale
JONESBORO, Ark. - The 2026 regular season finale ended with James Madison volleyball falling 3-0 at Arkansas State on Saturday afternoon.
Women's Basketball: JMU Wraps Up Homestand With East Carolina
James Madison will complete its two-game homestand with a Sunday matinee against East Carolina inside the Atlantic Union Bank Center. Tipoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. and will stream
Volleyball: Dukes Drop Road Match to Arkansas State
JONESBORO, Ark. - Friday night's road match at Arkansas State resulted in James Madison volleyball falling, 3-0, to the Red Wolves in game one of the regular season's
Administration: JMU Elevates Roan to Vice President, Extending Contract to 2031
Matt Roan's contract as JMU AD was extended to 2031 with the new title of Vice President and Director of Athletics.
Cross Country: Dukes Conclude Cross Country Season at NCAA Southeast Regional
James Madison cross country completed its time at the NCAA Southeast Regional at the Roger Milliken Center on Friday morning.

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