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Dr. James C. Schmidt named seventh president of JMU

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Mar 26 JMU announces Dr. James C. Schmidt as seventh president
JMU has announced Dr. James C. Schmidt as the university’s seventh president.
Mar 25 Invitation to announcement of JMU's new president
JMU cordially invites you to attend the announcement of JMU’s seventh president at 11 a.m. on March 26, 2025, at Wilson Hall.
Mar 25 JMU BOV to meet for presidential announcement at 11 a.m.
JMU BOV to meet for presidential announcement at 11 a.m.
Mar 24 JMU Board of Visitors to virtually meet Wednesday
The JMU Board of Visitors will will hold an all-virtual meeting at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday.
Mar 19 'Challenge' celebrates banner decade
Scholarship competition marks 10 years of rewarding values-based business ideas.

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Mar 27: Demystifying the Expert
Apr 1: All Together One
Apr 1: Global Humanitarian Week: Ethics After War
Apr 1: The Antipodes
Apr 2: Ghost Trees of Shenandoah National Park and the Ethics of Care; Dr. Barnett - Guest Speaker
Apr 2: Beth Chandler Cahill, flute and Paulo Steinberg, piano
Apr 2: The Antipodes

Mar 4 JMU Arts to perform at Carnegie Hall for the first time
A historic event for JMU Arts featuring the JMU choral, dance and percussion areas. More Articles >
Feb 13 Illuminating Ideas: 2025 Sparks Research Symposium Showcases Innovation in the Arts
Featuring presentations, faculty and student scholarship, and a keynote by Dr. Adérónké Adésànyà. More Articles >
Feb 10 Creative Research Spotlight: Casting The Great Comet in Shanghai
"The Great Comet’s" Shanghai debut with STAD professor Kate Lumpkin More Articles >
Feb 4 Creative Scholarship Highlight: Suzanne Miller-Corso
Dance professor develops Dance Education Outreach Initiative More Articles >
Feb 4 Creative Scholarship Highlight: Ian Zook
Music professor performs at Carnegie Hall with the Philadelphia Orchestra More Articles >

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