James Madison University News

A course designed to help students thrive in the CHBS after facing suspension is achieving remarkable success.

The JMU Board of Visitors met Friday, April 11, 2025, in the Festival Conference and Student Center.

The JMU Board of Visitors, heeding federal guidance, passed a resolution to end the university’s Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Watch stories from the 34th Annual Stewardship Luncheon

The JMU Board of Visitors will meet on Friday, April 11, at 8:30 a.m. in the Festival Conference and Student Center.

Dr. Cara Meixner was recently appointed by Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin to the advisory board for the Commonwealth Neurotrauma Initiative.

A new scholarship honors community member Lloyd Mast’s legacy through movement at JMU.

[VIDEO] Watch acceptance speeches of the six award winners!

JMU biology professor Lee Brown has been studying the implications of tagging monarch butterflies to track their movements.

JMU advancing well-being efforts as a Health Promoting Campus
Apr 18, 2025: As a health promoting campus, JMU is stepping efforts to promote well-being for people, place and planet.
UCC helps students unlock their futures with guidance and resources
Apr 11, 2025: Dukes find that JMU gives them an advantage.
Alumna receives presidential Lifetime Achievement Award
Apr 4, 2025: From JMU to national recognition, Dr. Kristie Norwood’s (’04) journey is one of leadership, advocacy and lasting impact in mental health.
Royal succession
Mar 28, 2025: Dukes pass the baton atop the Virginia Chamber of Commerce.
A perfect match
Mar 18, 2025: An alumna’s selfless act leads to a lifesaving connection.
Talent Development launches new leadership programs
Mar 14, 2025: New leadership courses for JMU employees seek to fill gaps in management training experience.
I’m Determined project empowers youth
Mar 7, 2025: The I'm Determined project empowers students with disabilities to take charge of their futures, through self-advocacy, leadership and confidence-building, proving that disability is just one part of their story.
The FAFSA fallout
Mar 5, 2025: Students, families, Office of Financial Aid making the most of a challenging year
Building a big business in small batches
Feb 28, 2025: Mike Norwood ('89), founder of the Wears Woody apparel brand, is chasing his dreams while giving back.