James Madison University News

JMU has announced Dr. James C. Schmidt as the university’s seventh 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.

JMU BOV to meet for presidential announcement at 11 a.m.

The JMU Board of Visitors will will hold an all-virtual meeting at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday.

The JMU Board of Visitors will receive public comments on the proposed tuition and fee ranges for the 2025-26 academic year.

The JMU Board of Visitors will conduct closed meetings for the sole purpose of interviewing candidates for president.

The Governance Committee of the JMU Board of Visitors will meet Wednesday, March 19, at 3 p.m.

Potomac Hall is scheduled to open for use in fall 2025.

JMU Giving Day on Feb. 28 saw 3,659 Dukes come together to raise more than $1.2M.

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