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Nov 10 JMU project preserves veterans' voices for future generations
A JMU project is giving voice to generations of American veterans through interviews, written accounts and photographs.
Nov 10 JMU Board of Visitors to meet
The James Madison University Board of Visitors will meet on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. in the Festival Conference and Student Center.
Nov 7 JMU to honor veterans with annual Quad flag display
JMU will recognize veterans with a flag display on the Quad this Veterans Day.
Nov 4 Alumna advocates for veterans in WWII documentary
Executive producer Holly Stadtler (’83) weaves together contemporary memoir with historical drama
Nov 4 JMU's Hart School partners to deliver food to area schools
The Hart School of Hospitality joined Sysco and other partners Oct. 30 to prepare and deliver 5,000 bags of food to area schools.

Nov 10 Expanding the soundscape
Music professors advance collaborative music theory, Korean cultural studies, and new composition
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

Women's Basketball: Women’s Hoops Welcomes Liberty for Wednesday Battle
Tue, 11 Nov 2025 3:00 p.m.
James Madison women's basketball will welcome Liberty to the Friendly City on Wednesday, Nov. 12. Game time inside the Atlantic Union Bank Center is scheduled for 6 p.m. and
Football: JMU Football Media Availability | Game Week #10 vs. App State
Tue, 11 Nov 2025 2:45 p.m.
Ahead of Saturday's matchup versus App State, Head Coach Bob Chesney, wide receiver Jaylan Sanchez, defensive lineman Aiden Gobaira, Offensive Coordinator Dean Kennedy
Football: JMU Returns Home Saturday for East Division Clash with App State
James Madison returns to Harrisonburg for the first time in nearly a month as it plays host to App State on Saturday, Nov. 15 in a Sun Belt Conference East Division matchup.
Men's Basketball: Dukes Head to Farmville for Battle With Longwood
Tue, 11 Nov 2025 1:00 p.m.
James Madison men's basketball begins a two-game road trip at Longwood on Nov. 12, at 7 p.m., in Farmville, Va., and the Joan Perry Brock Center.
Football: Senior Day on Nov. 22 Will Kick Off at 1 or 2 p.m. on ESPN+
Mon, 10 Nov 2025 4:00 p.m.
James Madison's final regular-season home game on Saturday, Nov. 22 against Washington State will kick off from Bridgeforth Stadium at either 1 p.m. or 2 p.m. and stream live