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Marching Royal Dukes Perform in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Marching 535 strong, the MRD were selected from more than 100 applicants as one of the top bands to perform in the holiday classic.

Veterans flag display honors fallen soldiers

James Madison University will recognize veterans of the armed forces, in particular those 6,796 veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice in the Global War on Terror in Iraq and Afghanistan, with an extensive flag display on the Quad

Food Collected to be Donated to Local Community

The JMU community is partnering with local agencies to collect and donate food to our local community.

UREC Assistant Director Guy deBrun Receives National Award

JMU recognizes a staff member who brought home top accolades in the outdoor education and leadership field.

Faculty Experts for Upcoming Election

Faculty experts at JMU are able to provide unique insight to the election process and broader conversations.

Madison Vision Series Hosts Former Political Figures

This series is bringing Congress to Campus to explore the deep partisan divide through open dialogue.

College of Business Announces Groundbreaking of Learning Complex

The construction of the College of Business Learning Complex will soon be underway with the upcoming groundbreaking ceremony.

QuadFest Events Continue in New Location

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Featured Stories

Voicing the Constitution
Matt Darroch wanted to work a job in which he could make a meaningful impact.
A call for compromise
Former congressmen Jim Coyne and Nick Rahall headlined the second Madison Vision Series event of the 2018-19 academic year.
Majors’ gift to encourage innovation, creativity, collaboration and entrepreneurship
Majors name the Major Laboratory for Innovation, Collaboration, Creativity and Entrepreneurship in the future College of Business Learning Complex.
Damicos establish chair for exceptional education
Damicos give $1 million to support the faculty in the College of Education who prepare graduates who will educate children with special needs.
Gilliam family names JMU Center for Entrepreneurship in honor of late matriarch
The largest net commitment in JMU’s history names the JMU Center for Entrepreneurship in honor of leader and philanthropist Leslie Flanary Gilliam (’82).
JMU set to realize its vision as the national model for the engaged university
The launch of the Unleashed campaign will help JMU rise to greater prominence.
Talking about writing
Listen in on a conversation between celebrated novelists James McBride and John Grisham.
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.