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Oct 16 President Jim receives Friendly City welcome
‘Town-gown’ relationship emphasized during Harrisonburg tour stop
Oct 16 Q and A with JMU’s Lindsey Harvell-Bowman
JMU's Lindsey Harvell-Bowman explains the psychology behind our fears.
Oct 13 Administrative assistant is a "Game Changer" for students
Jennifer Baltazar, administrative assistant for physics and astronomy, was recognized as a “Game Changer” on Saturday.
Oct 13 JMU recognizes 405 employees for years of service
James Madison University honored 405 employees for their years of service during special breakfasts Oct. 7 and Oct. 8.
Oct 10 Honors College Scholarship Luncheon
This year's Honors College Scholarship Luncheon brought together students and faculty alike to share their Madison Experience

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 #7 vs. Old Dominion
It's Homecoming Weekend for James Madison, as it gets set to host in-state rival Old Dominion in Sun Belt Conference action on Saturday, Oct. 18. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m.
Women's Basketball: Peyton McDaniel Named 2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Female Student-Athlete of the Year
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 8:00 p.m.
As part of its annual Fall Meetings in Atlanta, the Sun Belt Conference formally recognized award winners from the 2024-25 season at the Sun Belt Honors Banquet,
Cross Country: Cross Country Completes Time at Panorama Farms Invitational
James Madison cross country saw five Dukes record personal-best times at Virginia's Panorama Farms Invitational on Friday morning.
Men's Soccer: Dukes Draw with No. 5 Princeton
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:01 p.m.
James Madison men's soccer's 54th-minute goal snapped No. 5 Princeton's 419:16 consecutive minutes streaking without conceding, but an equalizer 55 seconds left
Women's Soccer: Lackey Named Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Week
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 3:00 p.m.
HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison women's soccer forward Ginny Lackey has been named the Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Week, the conference announced on Tuesday