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Jan 13 Engineering Faculty Spotlight: Brent Cunningham
Cunningham began his journey in industry but found his true calling in academia, where his passion for teaching took center stage.
Jan 10

The Forbes Center welcomes All-star percussionists of the Grammy Award-winning Silkroad Ensemble on Jan. 26
Bridging cultural divides and sparking connection through music
Jan 10 Campus: Then and now
How Madison’s creative team was able to bring JMU’s dramatic growth over the years into focus.
Jan 9 JMU presidential search committee to meet
The presidential search committee will hold a closed session on Tuesday, Jan. 14 and Wednesday, Jan. 15.
Jan 7 Leadership rooted in action
Maureen Metcalf (’84), CEO of the Innovative Leadership Institute, combines expertise and groundbreaking leadership.

Nov 14 A Museum Without Walls
MAC launches digital access to its art collection More Articles >
Oct 2 The Madison Art Collection and Furious Flower Poetry Center Collaborate on a Dynamic New Exhibition
Featuring works from the Art Bridges Foundation celebrating the work of contemporary Black artists More Articles >
Sep 4 JMU Arts to Host Pops Plus! Sept. 27
A Collaborative Arts Celebration for Student Scholarships More Articles >
Aug 21 Forbes Center welcomes public to free open house Aug. 31
A free event for all ages with children’s activities, workshops, performances and more. More Articles >
Jun 24 Waynesboro Symphony Orchestra receives 2024 Circle of Excellence in the Arts Award
Recognizing Individuals and Organizations that Enhance and Strengthen the Shenandoah Valley’s Cultural Community More Articles >

Football: Chesney Hires Chris Grautski as Football’s Director of Athletic Performance
James Madison Head Coach Bob Chesney announced the hiring of Chris Grautski as the football program's Director of Athletic Performance.
Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball: JMU Basketball Set for Second Round of MAC-SBC Challenge
Mon, 13 Jan 2025 1:00 p.m.
The Mid-American Conference (MAC) and Sun Belt Conference (SBC) have finalized the matchups for the second and final MAC-SBC Challenge game of the 2024-25 season, which will see
Women's Basketball: Women's Hoops Heads to Huntington
Mon, 13 Jan 2025 4:45 p.m.
James Madison will complete its regular-season series with Marshall on Wednesday, Jan. 15. Action inside the Cam Henderson Center is slated for 6 p.m. and will stream on ESPN+.
Women's Tennis: Oliveira and Williams Beat Nation’s Top Doubles Team, Dukes Fall at #6 UNC
Sun, 12 Jan 2025 2:00 p.m.
James Madison dropped a 7-0 decision to sixth-ranked North Carolina on Sunday at the Chewning Tennis Center, but its play was highlighted by the team of Ines Oliveira and Sophie
Women's Basketball: McDaniel Drops 29 Points in 85-68 Win Over Georgia Southern
Sat, 11 Jan 2025 6:00 p.m.
Peyton McDaniel recorded a season-high 29 points on 9-of-19 (.474), including 21 in the second half, as James Madison women's basketball rolled past Georgia Southern, 85-68,