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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 JMU Board of Visitors to meet
The James Madison University Board of Visitors will meet on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. in the Festival Conference and Student Center.
Nov 7 JMU to honor veterans with annual Quad flag display
JMU will recognize veterans with a flag display on the Quad this Veterans Day.
Nov 4 Alumna advocates for veterans in WWII documentary
Executive producer Holly Stadtler (’83) weaves together contemporary memoir with historical drama
Nov 4 JMU's Hart School partners to deliver food to area schools
The Hart School of Hospitality joined Sysco and other partners Oct. 30 to prepare and deliver 5,000 bags of food to area schools.

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

Men's Tennis: Secord Signs Theodor Lorentzon for 2026-27 Year
James Madison Head Coach Steve Secord announced the men's tennis program has signed Theodor Lorentzon, and he will begin with the Dukes in the fall of 2026.
Women's Basketball: Dukes Erase Double-Digit Deficit in Comeback Victory Over Liberty
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:00 p.m.
James Madison women's basketball trailed Liberty by as much as 12 (39-27) early in the second half, but rallied back by shooting 20-for-37 (.647) from the field over the final
Men's Basketball: Free Throws Down JMU at Longwood, 82-72
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:56 p.m.
Longwood made 36 free throws to down James Madison men's basketball, 82-72, on Wednesday evening at the Joan Perry Brock Center.
Women's Golf: Women’s Golf Adds Two on Signing Day
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 4:00 p.m.
James Madison women's golf Head Coach Tommy Baker announced the signings of Kate Sowers and Georgia Blount to aid agreements on Wednesday, Nov. 12.
Swimming & Diving: Swim & Dive Signs Five to Recruiting Class
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 3:45 p.m.
James Madison swim & dive Head Coach Dane Pedersen announced a recruiting class of five that will join the Dukes for the 2026-27 season on Wednesday's National Signing