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Oct 31 JMU partner Virginia Clean Cities receives $3.5 million EPA grant
Virginia Clean Cities at JMU has received a $3.5 million grant from the EPA to work with UPS on replacing diesel trucks with trucks that run on clean fuels.
Oct 30 JMU professor: focus on relationships, health this election season
Focusing on family and friends is one way people can cope during a stressful election season, says JMU psychology professor Ben Blankenship.
Oct 28 JMU, Staunton City Public Schools receive grant to enhance student success
JMU, in partnership with Staunton City Public Schools, was recently awarded the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs grant.
Oct 28 Innovative music professor recognized as a Game Changer
JMU music professor Eric Guinivan received the latest “Game Changer” award Saturday during the Homecoming football game.
Oct 28 Meet Jeff Carr
After a push from a friend, JMU parent Jeff Carr joined the Parents Council to support his daughters’ Madison Experiences.

Football: JMU to Face Washington State at Bridgeforth in 2025
Fri, 1 Nov 2024 4:30 p.m.
James Madison football it has signed a single-game contract with Washington State for next season and will host the Cougars on Nov. 22, 2025, at Bridgeforth Stadium.
Field Hockey: Strittmatter Lifts Dukes Past Longwood
Fri, 1 Nov 2024 8:30 p.m.
Cassidy Strittmatter recorded a brace to lead James Madison past Longwood with a 2-0 road win in Mid-American Conference action at Elizabeth Burger Jackson Field on Friday night.
Men's Basketball: Men's Basketball Set for Season Opener Against Ohio for MAC-SBC Challenge
Fri, 1 Nov 2024 4:00 p.m.
James Madison men's basketball is set to open the 2024-25 campaign against Mid-American Conference foe Ohio on Monday, Nov. 4 for he MAC-SBC Challenge. Tip-off inside the
Women's Basketball: Women's Basketball Treks to Kent State to Begin 2024-25 Campaign
Fri, 1 Nov 2024 5:00 p.m.
James Madison women's basketball begins its 103rd season on Monday when the Dukes visit Kent, Ohio to take on Kent State for the first leg of the MAC-SBC Challenge. Game time
Men's Soccer: Dukes Fall in Home Regular-Season Finale to Georgia State
Fri, 1 Nov 2024 9:41 p.m.
James Madison men's soccer fell in its home regular-season finale on Friday night, 1-0, to Georgia State at Sentara Park.