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Dr. James C. Schmidt named seventh president of JMU

Apr 2 Dancing in the rain
A new scholarship honors community member Lloyd Mast’s legacy through movement at JMU.
Mar 31 JMU research aids monarch butterfly conservation efforts
JMU biology professor Lee Brown has been studying the implications of tagging monarch butterflies to track their movements.
Mar 31

Alumni Awards 2025
[VIDEO] Watch acceptance speeches of the six award winners!
Mar 28 Royal succession
Dukes pass the baton atop the Virginia Chamber of Commerce.
Mar 27 JMU wins eighth annual Virginia Cyber Cup Competition
Six students from JMU’s Cyber Defense Club won the eighth annual Virginia Cyber Cup Competition held Feb. 21–22 at the Virginia Military Institute.