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Feb 26

Read Across America: Q and A with Dr. Chelsey Bollinger
Dr. Chelsey Bollinger shares her insights on what we can do to ensure literacy remains a key focus in education.
Feb 25 Q and A with Sydney Stafford, Board of Visitors student rep
In her role as the Board representative, Sydney Stafford aims to enhance student engagement with university governance and advocate for student interests.
Feb 24 JMU BOV to meet for presidential search
The JMU Board of Visitors will conduct closed meetings for the sole purpose of interviewing candidates for president.
Feb 21 JMU, BRCC launch BR2JMU co-admission partnership
JMU and Blue Ridge Community College have launched the BR2JMU co-admission initiative.
Feb 19 A sanctuary for mindfulness and stress relief
Get to know the Serenity Center and the professor behind it

Mar 7: The Vanishing Elephant
Mar 25: Houston Ballet II
Mar 26: Houston Ballet II
Mar 27: Demystifying the Expert
Apr 1: All Together One
Apr 1: Global Humanitarian Week: Ethics After War
Apr 2: Ghost Trees of Shenandoah National Park and the Ethics of Care; Dr. Barnett - Guest Speaker

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 >
Jan 24 Enriching young lives through the arts
The Forbes Center brings the arts to over 10,000 local K-8 students in partnership with Any Given Child. More Articles >

Women's Basketball: McDaniel, Scott and O’Regan Highlight Major Sun Belt Awards
Mon, 3 Mar 2025 2:00 p.m.
James Madison women's basketball guard Peyton McDaniel was named Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year, while Ro Scott was selected as Sixth Woman of the Year and Head Coach
Lacrosse: Four Dukes Grab AAC Weekly Honors
Mon, 3 Mar 2025 1:01 p.m.
James Madison lacrosse players Chloe Bleckley, Maddie Epke, Olivia Matthews, and Adanya Moyer earned American Athletic Conference Player of the Week honors, the conference
Women's Basketball: Dukes Receive Votes in AP Poll for Third Straight Week
Mon, 3 Mar 2025 12:15 p.m.
Owning a winning streak of 19 games, completing their first 18-0 conference mark in program history, and wrapping up the regular season with a 27-4 overall record, James Madison
Lacrosse: Lacrosse Ranked #13 in Latest IWLCA Poll
James Madison lacrosse ascended to #13 in the latest IWLCA Division I Poll, as announced Monday morning.
Swimming & Diving: Dukes Wrap Up at ECAC Championships
Sun, 2 Mar 2025 6:39 p.m.
James Madison swim & dive sent six swimmers to the Eastern College Athletic Conference Championships, wrapping up two days of competing at Lejeune Hall on the campus of the