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Dec 18 JMU presidential search committee to meet
The presidential search committee will hold a closed session on Thursday, Dec. 19.
Dec 18 JMU names Zimmerman dean of the College of Arts and Letters
Traci Zimmerman, the interim dean of the College of Arts and Letters, has been named dean of the college.
Dec 17 Illuminating gifts through the years
Gifts in kind, from ancient Egyptian artifacts to rare, vintage comic books, have shaped the Madison Experience.
Dec 13 JMU receives grants to transform work-study programs, expand internship opportunities
JMU has been awarded two grants by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia in collaboration with the Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership to improve federal work-study programs.
Dec 12 If this airplane could talk; JMU X-Labs students bring history to life
Last year, the First Air Force One Foundation posed a unique challenge to the students in JMU’s X-Labs program: come up with a plan to make First Air Force One accessible to the public.

Nov 14 A Museum Without Walls
MAC launches digital access to its art collection More Articles >
Oct 2 The Madison Art Collection and Furious Flower Poetry Center Collaborate on a Dynamic New Exhibition
Featuring works from the Art Bridges Foundation celebrating the work of contemporary Black artists More Articles >
Sep 4 JMU Arts to Host Pops Plus! Sept. 27
A Collaborative Arts Celebration for Student Scholarships More Articles >
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 >

Football: Barber: JMU's Billy Atkins Eager to Prove Himself at Boca Raton Bowl
Wed, 18 Dec 2024 1:30 p.m.
Billy Atkins is eager and ready to start for JMU Wednesday in the Boca Raton Bowl.
Football: Postcard from Boca: JMU Defense Readies for ‘Razzle-Dazzle’ in Boca Raton Bowl
JMU's defense is prepared to see some trickery from WKU's offense today in the Boca Raton Bowl. Yesterday was also the 20-year anniversary of JMU's first national
Football: What They're Saying: JMU vs. WKU
Tue, 17 Dec 2024 10:00 p.m.
James Madison takes on WKU in the 2024 Boca Raton Bowl, as the Dukes seek their first bowl victory at FAU Stadium. Kickoff is set for 5:30 p.m. on ESPN. Check out what the media
Women's Soccer: Lackey Tabbed Freshmen First Team All-American
Freshman forward Ginny Lackey of the James Madison women's soccer team has been named to the First Team All-American list for freshmen by TopDrawerSoccer, as the outlet
Football, Administration: Barber: A Poolside Chat with JMU Director of Athletics Matt Roan
Tue, 17 Dec 2024 2:00 p.m.
During a 20-minute, poolside interview at the football team's West Palm Beach hotel this week, Roan talked about that challenge, the changing landscape of college athletics,