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John Grisham to host James McBride at ‘Writers Hour’ at JMU Oct. 17

Author John Grisham will host host two literary powerhouses on campus, James McBride on Oct. 17 and Alice McDermott in Spring 2019.

JMU No. 2 Best Public Regional U. in the South; No. 2 Most Innovative

The U.S. News' 2019 College Rankings are out, and JMU has again ranked highly in multiple categories.

JMU Board of Visitors meeting notice

The James Madison University Board of Visitors will meet on Friday, Sept. 15, 2018 at 1 p.m. in the Board Room of the Festival Conference and Student Center.

JMU class wins Governor’s Technology Award

JMU X-Labs’ autonomous vehicle class was a winner of the award for innovative use of technology in educating students.

Giving to JMU exceeds $20 million for the first time

James Madison University received $21.4 million during fiscal year 2018 from private donors, representing the largest fundraising year in university history.

JMU ranked in top 25 best public colleges in the nation; Top 10 in the south

MONEY magazine has again identified James Madison University as a great educational investment.

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Featured Stories

Making the case for the Constitution
Rubenstein: The document and its chief architect, James Madison, remain relevant today.
Unearthing the past
Before the Park Service can construct a parking lot in Shenandoah National Park, JMU archaeology students dig in to see what they can find.
Driesell takes his place among basketball immortals
The first NCAA coach with 100 wins at four different schools, the Hall of Famer led the Dukes from 1988 to 1997.
Blazing a path
Honors College, undergraduate research experiences paved the way for a microbiologist's promising career.
'A painful gift'
Kristen Cavallo ('91) is tapped to lead The Martin Agency on the heels of #MeToo.
Where will we stay?
Hotel Madison and Shenandoah Valley Conference Center is an oasis of comfortable elegance.
Channeling her inner ‘Hulk’
A two-time cancer survivor, Valerie David (’90) has been traveling the country to perform her one-woman show.
MAAPing the automotive future
"We're a working laboratory," is how MAAP Executive Director Cole Scrogham describes the enterprise.
Music makers
Engineering and music education students make sure everyone gets to play an instrument.