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Jan 5 JMU will be closed on Monday, Jan. 6
JMU will be closed on Monday, Jan. 6, due to inclement weather; online classes will meet.
Dec 19 Where ecology and history meet
JMU duo promotes conservation in Malta
Dec 19 JMU football claims first bowl title in Boca Raton
A pair of quarterbacks who hadn't led a scoring drive this season, led JMU to its first-ever bowl victory on Wednesday, Dec. 18.
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 18 JMU presidential search committee to meet
The presidential search committee will hold a closed session on Thursday, Dec. 19.

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 >

Men's Basketball: JMU Rallies for 67-62 Win Over Arkansas State
Sat, 4 Jan 2025 8:20 p.m.
James Madison overcame a 13-point first-half deficit to upend Arkansas State, 67-62, on Saturday afternoon at the Atlantic Union Bank Center.
Women's Basketball: McDaniel, Dukes Use Strong Shooting to Overpower Texas State
Sat, 4 Jan 2025 5:30 p.m.
Peyton McDaniel recorded 23 points, while James Madison shot an efficient 31-of-64 (.484) from the field to overpower Texas State, 81-60, on Saturday afternoon inside Strahan Arena
Women's Basketball: Dukes Wrap Up Road Trip at Texas State
Fri, 3 Jan 2025 4:15 p.m.
James Madison will wrap up its road swing with a meeting at Texas State on Saturday, Jan. 4. Action inside Strahan Arena is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET (2 p.m. CT) and will stream on
Men's Basketball: Dukes Host Red Wolves in Key Sun Belt Clash
Fri, 3 Jan 2025 4:45 p.m.
James Madison and Arkansas State are set to clash on Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m. at the Atlantic Union Bank Center in a rematch of the 2024 Sun Belt Championship. The game
Men's Basketball: Freeman’s 30-Point Outburst Pushes JMU Past Southern Miss, 83-72
Thu, 2 Jan 2025 11:20 p.m.
Redshirt senior Mark Freeman poured in 30 points to lead James Madison men's basketball past Southern Miss, 83-72, on Thursday evening inside the Atlantic Union Bank Center.