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Mar 20 Expanding the base
Ravens’ vice president of fan development and activation helping grow girl’s flag football in Maryland
Apr 23 The 2026 Women for Madison Rally
JMU alumnae connect and reflect on the impact they’ve made in their communities.
Apr 28 Valley residents, researchers recognized for public service
Since 2009, the Public Service Awards at JMU have recognized 50 examples of outstanding public service across the Shenandoah Valley and the state.
Apr 30 A legacy of a helping hand
How one act of support cultivated a lifelong connection to JMU: an alumnus' story
Apr 15 Dr. James C. Schmidt inaugurated as JMU’s seventh president
President Jim embarks on a mission to deliver The Madison Promise

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

Men's Basketball: Dukes Sign Veteran Guard Cavan Reilly
Mon, 4 May 2026 1:48 p.m.
The James Madison men's basketball program announced the addition of sharpshooter Cavan Reilly on Monday afternoon, its fifth portal addition for the 2026-27 roster.
Lacrosse: Dukes Rank #22 in Latest IWLCA Coaches Poll
NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. – James Madison lacrosse occupies the #22 ranking in the latest IWLCA Division I Coaches' Poll, as announced on Monday morning.
Lacrosse: JMU Draws Notre Dame in NCAA Championship First Round in Evanston
Sun, 3 May 2026 9:20 p.m.
James Madison lacrosse will head to Evanston, Ill. to face in Notre Dame in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Division I Women's Lacrosse Championship, the NCAA selection
Baseball: Lutz Posts Second Straight Quality Start to Lead Dukes to Series Win
Sun, 3 May 2026 4:42 p.m.
A week after twirling his first quality start of the year, James Madison freshman Tyler Lutz repeated the performance with a season-long 7.0 innings to lead the Dukes to a 5-3 win
Lacrosse: Dukes Take Down USF, Repeat as American Conference Champions
Sat, 2 May 2026 4:36 p.m.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – James Madison lacrosse dominated all aspects of the game, defeating No.1 USF 17-7 in the 2026 American Conference Championship at FirstBank Stadium on