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Mar 2 JMU Board of Visitors Strategic Planning Committee to meet
The James Madison University Board of Visitors Strategic Planning Committee will meet virtually on Monday, March 9, at 9 a.m.
Feb 27 JMU Board of Visitors Philanthropy and Engagement and Campus Development Working Group Joint Committees to meet
The James Madison University Board of Visitors Philanthropy and Engagement and Campus Development Working Group Joint Committees will meet virtually on Monday, March 9, at 10 a.m.
Feb 27 JMU Board of Visitors Athletics Committee to meet
The James Madison University Board of Visitors Athletics Committee will meet virtually on Wednesday, March 11, at 11 a.m.
Feb 27 JMU Board of Visitors Finance and Physical Development and Audit, Risk and Compliance Joint Committees to meet
The James Madison University Board of Visitors Finance and Physical Development and Audit, Risk and Compliance Joint Committees will meet virtually on Friday, March 6, at 2 p.m.
Feb 27 JMU Board of Visitors Academic Excellence and Student Affairs Joint Committees to meet
The James Madison University Board of Visitors Academic Excellence and Student Affairs Joint Committees will meet virtually on Thursday, March 5, at 3 p.m.

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
Sep 15 Office of Creative Propulsion Launches Imagining America Open Forums
A catalyst for creativity, connection, and innovation

Men's Basketball: Davis, McBride Named Third Team All-Sun Belt
Mon, 2 Mar 2026 3:00 p.m.
Cliff Davis and Justin McBride of James Madison men's basketball were both named Third Team All-Sun Belt on Tuesday morning as the conference office announced its 2025-26
Women's Basketball: McDaniel, Barnes, and Robinson Honored With Sun Belt Postseason Awards
Mon, 2 Mar 2026 2:00 p.m.
James Madison women's Peyton McDaniel, Ashanti Barnes, and Bree Robinson all earned recognition with postseason awards from the Sun Belt Conference, as announced by the league
Women's Basketball: Barnes Earns Final Sun Belt Player of the Week Award
James Madison's Ashanti Barnes closed out the regular season strong – averaging a double-double of 24.0 points and 15.0 rebounds per game to be named Sun Belt Conference
Baseball: Clutch Homer from Campbell Gives Dukes Win Over Michigan State
Sun, 1 Mar 2026 6:29 p.m.
With one out and one on in the top of the ninth inning, senior Wyatt Campbell sent a 2-1 pitch off the batter's eye to give James Madison baseball a 4-2 win over Michigan
Softball: Dukes Close Out Home-Opening Weekend with Sixth-Inning Surge
Sun, 1 Mar 2026 7:07 p.m.
HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison softball (8-7) wrapped up the Lakeside Book Company Invitational in its home-opening weekend with a four-run sixth inning to power past