With the fall Presidential Tour now complete, JMU’s seventh president, James C. Schmidt — “President Jim” — shared his vision and ideas at every stop, energizing and uniting Dukes wherever he went.
Thank you to all who attended the events and offered their thoughtful input to inform the new JMU Strategic Plan. Your enthusiasm and insights have ignited meaningful momentum, empowering JMU’s strategic planners to make real headway as they shape an exciting future for the university. Stay tuned for news on the plan, which will be complete this spring.
Read the stories from the tour and explore the photo albums below.
Events
- Wed., Sept. 24 – Zoom — WATCH THE RECORDING.
- Fri., Oct. 3. – PHOTOS - The Mint Museum-Uptown, Charlotte, N.C.
- Tues., Oct. 14 . – Story and Photos - Atlantic Union Bank Center, Harrisonburg
- Wed., Oct. 22 – Story and Photo album! River Bend Golf and Country Club, Great Falls
- Wed., Oct. 29 – Story and Photo Album - The Chrysler Museum, Norfolk
- Tues., Nov. 4 – Story and Photo Album - National Press Club, Washington, D.C.
- Wed., Nov. 5 – Story and Photo Album - State Theatre, Falls Church
- Mon., Nov. 17 – Story and Photo Album - The National Arts Club, New York, N.Y.
- Tues., Nov. 18 – Story and Photo Album - The Dominion Club, Glen Allen
Top Stories
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President Jim gets to know Richmond-area Dukes
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President Jim touches down in New York City
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President Jim meets with Dukes around the DMV
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Tidewater area greets JMU's new president
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President Jim tour stops in Northern Virginia
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President Jim receives Friendly City welcome
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Charlotte welcomes President Jim
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Getting to know President Jim
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Get to know President Jim
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New JMU president issues bold call to action: "Why not JMU?"
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Jim Schmidt begins tenure as JMU president, sets vision for the future
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JMU announces Dr. James C. Schmidt as seventh president
Office of the President
