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Nov 22 Overcoming great odds, refugee alumnus imagines a greener future
Entrepreneur Tan Nguyen (’92) pioneers food-waste solution.
Nov 19 JMU ISAT professor: ‘Tis the season to be sustainable
As the holiday season approaches, JMU ISAT professor Maria Papadakis encourages a more thoughtful approach to traditional festivities.
Nov 18 JMU, partner universities study ancient skeletons to understand health patterns
Studying ancient skeletons can help create specific health measures for different populations in the past, according to a recent study conducted by JMU researchers.
Nov 14 JMU opens Richard F. West Meteorite Collection
The James Madison University Mineral Museum, located in the Festival, has unveiled the Richard F. West Meteorite Collection.
Nov 13 Q and A with JMU’s Dr. Carole Nash
Dr. Carole Nash (’83) was recently appointed by Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin to the board of trustees of the Virginia Museum of Natural History.

Volleyball: JMU’s Season Ends in Sun Belt Quarterfinals
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 1:54 p.m.
The James Madison volleyball team fell in straight sets (18-25, 17-25, 14-25) to Texas State in the Quarterfinals of the 2024 Sun Belt Volleyball Championship on Friday afternoon
Baseball: Baseball Unveils Slate for 2025 Season
Looking to build off of a run to the finals of the Raleigh Regional a season ago, Head Coach Marlin Ikenberry has announced the 2025 schedule for James Madison baseball on Friday
Football: What They're Saying: JMU at App State
James Madison hits the road for the final time in the 2024 regular season, as it travels to Boone, N.C. to square off with App State at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Kickoff is set for 2:30
Men's Basketball: Lindsay, Dukes Shoot Past Flames to Open Boardwalk Battle
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 2:31 p.m.
Redshirt freshman Bryce Lindsay scored a career-high 28 points, including 23 in the first half, to lead James Madison men's basketball past UIC, 99-81, on Thursday afternoon
Lacrosse: Dukes Announce 2025 Spring Schedule
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 1:00 p.m.
James Madison lacrosse has unveiled its 16-game schedule for the 2025 season, Head Coach Shelley Klaes announced on Thursday.