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Aug 30 JMU honors faculty, staff with 2024 President’s Purple Star Awards
JMU recently celebrated its faculty and staff by awarding the 2024 President’s Purple Star Awards at this year’s university welcome event.
Aug 26 Downtown Harrisonburg welcomes JMU students at annual block party
JMU students and senior leaders participated in this year’s Block Party in the ‘Burg event on Saturday.
Aug 22 In a year of change, Dukes deliver
Dukes gave more than $28.1 million in charitable gifts to JMU during fiscal year 2024, the second highest in JMU history and the highest outside of a campaign.
Aug 22 President King joins area college presidents for Chamber event
JMU Interim President Charlie King joined presidents of other area colleges to provide updates as the new academic year begins.
Aug 21 Congressman Ben Cline tours School of Nursing
Congressman Ben Cline visited the JMU School of Nursing Wednesday to receive feedback from students in the online doctoral program.

Sep 11: 9/11 Never Forget Project
Sep 21: Voter Education Presentation
Sep 21: Brittney Spencer
Sep 23: Keynote Speaker -- Shalini Kantayya | International Week
Sep 24: Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Graduate and Professional School Fair
Sep 25: International Bazaar | International Week
Sep 25: Constitution Day Lecture

Aug 21 Forbes Center welcomes public to free open house Aug. 31
A free event for all ages with children’s activities, workshops, performances and more. More Articles >
Jun 24 Waynesboro Symphony Orchestra receives 2024 Circle of Excellence in the Arts Award
Recognizing Individuals and Organizations that Enhance and Strengthen the Shenandoah Valley’s Cultural Community More Articles >
Jun 21 The Forbes Center for the Performing Arts announces 2024-25 Masterpiece Season
Celebrating 15 years of artistic excellence! More Articles >
May 2 JMU ArtsMobile to mark a new era of creative engagement in the Shenandoah Valley
Celebrating the intersection of art and the Shenandoah Valley. More Articles >
Apr 15 JMU Brass Band makes history with championship win
The win marked the first time a collegiate band has claimed the highest division of the competition. More Articles >

Cross Country: Cross Country Places Fifth at Spider Alumni Open
Sat, 31 Aug 2024 12:00 p.m.
James Madison cross country ran as a pack to finish fifth out of 14 scoring teams in their season opener at Richmond's Spider Alumni Open 4K on Saturday Morning at Pole Green
Volleyball: Volleyball Kicks Off 2024 Campaign With Sweep Over Delaware State
Fri, 30 Aug 2024 10:18 p.m.
The James Madison volleyball team opened its 2024 season with a convincing 3-0 (25-17, 25-15, 28-26) sweep over Delaware State to open the LD&B Insurance Invitational at
Field Hockey: Brown’s Fourth-Quarter Goal Lifts JMU Over Villanova, 2-1
Fri, 30 Aug 2024 8:45 p.m.
Early in the fourth quarter, junior Skyler Brown collected a rebound and lofted a shot over the Villanova goalkeeper for the gamewinner to give James Madison a season-opening 2-1
Football: What They're Saying: JMU at Charlotte
James Madison opens its 53rd season of football on Saturday night at Charlotte. Kickoff from Jerry Richardson Stadium is set for 8 p.m., and the game will be televised nationally
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, Student-Athlete Leadership Development: Creating a Culture of Connection: JMU SAAC Welcome Back Night
Fri, 30 Aug 2024 2:45 p.m.
In the spring of 2023, James Madison Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Leadership Development Cassidy Clements attended the NCAA Student-Athlete Leadership Forum