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JMU makes historic move to join the American Conference

James Madison University has been accepted for admission into the American Conference. JMU will join as a full league member no later than July 1, 2028.

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The Princeton Review marks JMU among nation's best colleges

Before and after photo comparison of Carrier Library

Oct 5 Biology, engineering staff members honored as JMU Game Changers
The Game Changer program recognizes faculty and staff members whose contributions make a meaningful impact on students, colleagues and the university community.
Oct 9 JMU joins Virginia's Lab-to-Launch accelerator program
The agreement represents an important milestone for JMU.
Oct 11 JMU Board of Visitors to hold special online meeting
The JMU Board of Visitors will conduct an all-virtual special meeting on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 8 a.m.
Oct 2 JMU launches two-sided guarantee for its graduates and the employers who hire them
JMU is extending its commitment beyond graduation with a first-of-its-kind two-sided guarantee that supports both its graduates and the employers who hire them.
Sep 30 Marching Royal Dukes to perform national anthem at NASCAR race
The band will play "The Star-Spangled Banner" prior to the start of the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway.

Oct 13: Stile Antico
Oct 14: Purple Out! | Homecoming
Oct 14: Footloose
Oct 15: Footloose
Oct 16: QuadFest | Homecoming
Oct 16: Friday Night Flights
Oct 16: Footloose

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Aug 24 Dr. Kira Omelchenko named JMU Art's first Albright Faculty Fellow
School of Music professor changing the sound of music at JMU and beyond.
Jun 12 Forbes Center Unveils the 2026-2027 Masterpiece Season
The Forbes Center announces new lineup of world-class dance, theatre and music performances, alongside cherished family-friendly favorites.
Mar 6 The healing power of dance
Creating a legacy that gives back through movement in JMU’s Dance for PD program
Jan 27 Weaving Clouds: Central Asian textiles at the Madison Art Collection's new arts space
The MAC announces its first exhibition at its new interdisciplinary arts space at 131 W. Grace St.
Jan 12 From war to the concert stage
"Every day at JMU feels like stepping into a dream..."

Administration: JMU to the American: Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about JMU's move to the American with frequently asked questions, as the Dukes prepare for transition into a new conference.
Administration: James Madison University is Accepted for Membership to the American Conference
JMU has been accepted for admission into the American Conference following a university application and a unanimous vote of the American CEOs.
Men's Tennis: Men's Tennis Competes at ITA Atlantic Regionals
Blacksburg, Va. – James Madison men's tennis competed in the ITA Atlantic Regional Championship hosted by Virginia Tech this weekend, earning multiple victories against
Women's Soccer: Dukes Battle Out 2-1 Win Against ODU
HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison women's soccer notched a hard-fought Sun Belt victory at Sentara Park on Sunday night, defeating Old Dominion 2-1.
Women's Tennis: Dukes Complete Weekend at Wahoowa Invitational
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - James Madison women's tennis completed play at the Wahoowa Invitational this weekend, hosted by the University of Virginia.

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JMU makes historic move to join the American Conference

Featured Stories

The Princeton Review marks JMU among nation's best colleges

Inside the new Carrier Library

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