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Oct 10 Honors College Scholarship Luncheon
This year's Honors College Scholarship Luncheon brought together students and faculty alike to share their Madison Experience
Oct 10 Strengthening the commonwealth
Virginia’s first lady leads fireside chat on campus
Oct 8 Charlotte welcomes President Jim
JMU’s seventh leader impresses alumni with bold ambitions.
Oct 6 JMU awarded historic federal grant to advance civics education
James Madison University has received more than $2.1 million to expand its national leadership in civics education.
Oct 6 JMU grads strengthen Virginia's workforce
Nearly 66% of James Madison University graduates from the class of 2024 are working and filling critical positions in Virginia.

Sep 15 Office of Creative Propulsion Launches Imagining America Open Forums
A catalyst for creativity, connection, and innovation
Aug 27 JMU music professor to perform recital on world-famous Great Stalacpipe Organ
At Luray Caverns, the most visited cavern in the eastern United States.
Aug 27 JMU alumna brings new life to Silver Lake Farm with expansive mural
A blank wall at Silver Lake Farm & Event Center in Dayton, Virginia has become a vibrant work of art
Aug 15 Theatre and Dance Welcomes DanceWorks Chicago & Conflux Dance Theatre
For the first time, JMU’s Dance Program is embarking on a unique collaboration with two esteemed dance companies
Jul 28 JMU musical theatre professor casts Off-Broadway show
Kate Lumpkin serves as casting director for New York's Off-Broadway show, Masquerade

Football: What They're Saying: Game #6 vs. Louisiana
James Madison returns home to host Louisiana in Sun Belt Conference action on Saturday, Oct. 11 Kickoff is set for noon from Bridgeforth Stadium, and the game will be televised
Volleyball: Volleyball Wins Fourth Straight, Sweeps Marshall
Thu, 9 Oct 2025 9:27 p.m.
Kennedy Louisell finished with 17 kills and hit .484 (17-2-31) as James Madison volleyball won its fourth straight match with a sweep of Marshall on Thursday night at the
Field Hockey: Field Hockey Drops Friday Tilt Versus No. 18 Miami (Ohio)
Fri, 10 Oct 2025 5:15 p.m.
Tied 1-1 at halftime, Justina Intzes recorded a second-half brace to lift No. 18 Miami (Ohio) past James Madison, 3-1, on Friday afternoon in Mid-American Conference play at the
Football: JMU Football Media Availability | Game Week #6 vs. Louisiana
Tue, 7 Oct 2025 4:30 p.m.
Ahead of this weekend's matchup versus Louisiana Head Coach Bob Chesney, nickel DJ Barksdale, tight end Lacota Dippre, Offensive Coordinator Dean Kennedy and Defensive
Football: JMU Set for Inaugural Bout with Louisiana on Saturday at Bridgeforth
Tue, 7 Oct 2025 4:00 p.m.
James Madison returns to Harrisonburg this weekend to host Louisiana in the teams' inaugural meeting between each other on Saturday, Oct. 4 at Bridgeforth Stadium. Kickoff is