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Sep 25 Virginia AG Miyares to speak at winter commencement
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares, a 1998 JMU graduate, will be the featured speaker for winter commencement Dec. 14.
Sep 24 A family legacy, a JMU love story
Past JMU Parent of the Year makes $1 million planned gift in honor of late husband.
Sep 19 JMU professor receives Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery award
Laura Katzman, professor of art history, has been awarded the 2024 Director’s Essay Prize for Scholars by the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery.
Sep 13 Board of Visitors summary of actions and discussions
The JMU Board of Visitors met Friday, Sept. 13, in the Festival Conference and Student Center.
Sep 11 Costa Rica study abroad explores wellness, community, longevity
Students and faculty “pura vida” in Costa Rica through academic, cultural and physical activities centered around understanding longevity and wellness.

Sep 27: Variety Show | International Week
Sep 27: POPS PLUS! Gala Pre-Show Cocktail Reception | Family Weekend
Sep 27: Friday Night Flights
Sep 27: POPS PLUS! A CVPA Collaborative Arts Celebration for Student Scholarships | Family Weekend
Sep 28: JMU Family Photobooth with Food & Fun | Family Weekend
Sep 28: The Doo Wop Project | Family Weekend
Sep 29: Acappellathon

Sep 11 Art history professor receives Smithsonian Institution award
Laura Katzman receives $3,000 and will present lecture on Oct. 15 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 >
Jun 21 The Forbes Center for the Performing Arts announces 2024-25 Masterpiece Season
Celebrating 15 years of artistic excellence! More Articles >

Football: JMU Football Nov. 9 Matchup vs. Georgia State Marks Fourth Sellout
JMU Athletics announced its fourth advance sellout of the 2024 football season with tickets no longer available for the Nov. 9 Georgia State matchup.
Football: JMU Returns Home to Host Ball State Saturday for Family Weekend
James Madison, which is coming off a record-breaking win at North Carolina, returns home on Saturday, Sept. 28 to host Ball State out of the Mid-American Conference for Family
Men's Soccer: Lelin, Aguilar Highlight Offensive Output as No. 10 Dukes Win Fifth Straight
Tue, 24 Sep 2024 10:27 p.m.
James Madison redshirt senior Yanis Lelin netted his first career brace and sophomore Jeffrey Aguilar recorded five points to lead the 10th-ranked Dukes to their fifth straight
Women's Golf: Women’s Golf Wraps Up Play at Cavalier Regional Preview
Tue, 24 Sep 2024 4:12 p.m.
The James Madison women's golf team concluded up play at the Cavalier Regional Preview on Tuesday afternoon.
Football: Homecoming JMU Football Matchup vs. Southern Miss Sold Out
Tue, 24 Sep 2024 4:04 p.m.
JMU announced that it has sold out of all public tickets for Homecoming vs. Southern Miss on Oct. 26.