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Sep 5 Ethical Reasoning in Action to launch decision-making study
Psychology professor Dr. Daniel Holt will lead the effort.
Sep 1 University Studies professor named first 'Game Changer' of 2025
University Studies professor Phil Frana was recognized as a “Game Changer” on Saturday during the season-opening JMU football game.
Aug 26 Researchers coin 'Rumpelstiltskin Effect' to describe healing power of diagnosis
JMU professor coins new term to describe the healing power of diagnosis.
Aug 22 Hospitality alumna transitions from corporate to restaurant ownership
Hayes’ journey over the past several years has impressed upon her the importance of learning and growing.
Aug 22 Get to know President Jim
Schmidt was a recent guest on the Being the Change podcast.

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
Jun 24 JMU Arts Explores Global Partnership with Hansung University in South Korea
Laying the groundwork for continued international arts collaboration.

Volleyball: Volleyball Moves Past Princeton, 3-1
Sat, 6 Sep 2025 10:24 p.m.
James Madison junior Kennedy Louisell continued her torrid start to the 2025 campaign, tallying a career-high 27 kills to lead the volleyball team to a four-set win over Princeton
Volleyball: Louisell Powers Dukes to Sweep of Bellarmine
Fri, 5 Sep 2025 10:44 p.m.
Junior outside hitter Kennedy Louisell finished with 17 kills to lead James Madison volleyball to a 3-0 (27-25, 25-18, 25-20) sweep of Bellarmine on Friday evening inside the
Field Hockey: Field Hockey Rallies to Top Richmond in Overtime
Fri, 5 Sep 2025 8:25 p.m.
James Madison's Madelief Molier crossed to Skyler Brown, who took an off-balance shot to the bottom left corner for the overtime gamewinner in a 2-1 victory against
Football: Late Touchdowns Down Dukes at Louisville
Fri, 5 Sep 2025 11:30 p.m.
Louisville scored three unanswered touchdowns in the second half to hold off James Madison, 28-14, in a defensive slugfest on Friday night in front of 48,717 at L&N Stadium.
Football: What They're Saying: Game #2 at Louisville
James Madison hits the road for the first time in 2025, as it faces Louisville out of the ACC on Friday night at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. on