2025 Women Who Amaze Summit, Purple Ball

May 19, 2025: A love for town and gown marks this philanthropic leader’s decades of Madison support

Men’s Rugby Club 50th anniversary

Dec 12, 2024: Past players and coaches gift current students five decades of knowledge and stories.

Overcoming great odds, refugee alumnus imagines a greener future

Nov 22, 2024: Vietnamese refugee and entrepreneur Tan H. Nguyen (’92) pioneers a food-waste solution.

Q and A with JMU's Dr. Carole Nash

Nov 13, 2024: Dr. Carole Nash (’83) was recently appointed by Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin to the board of trustees of the Virginia Museum of Natural History.

Couple invests $2.5M to name new wing of Carrier Library

Nov 13, 2024: New wing of Carrier Library named through $2.5 million philanthropic gift.

There is no place like Home(coming)

Oct 30, 2024: A recap of a winning finish

Summer intern program a first for JMU, Ellucian

Oct 18, 2024: The X-Labs Reimagined Internship was a resounding success.

Video expertise, teaching makes SMAD professor a Game Changer

Oct 11, 2024: SMAD technology director and instructor John Hodges (’78) was recognized as a “Game Changer” Thursday during a JMU football game.

River deep, mountain high

Oct 4, 2024: Dukes support rival App State in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

International Week brings in renowned filmmaker

Oct 3, 2024: Environmental activist Shalini Kantayya was the keynote speaker.

Harrisonburg Innovation Hub

Sep 30, 2024: Local co-working space to foster collaboration, conversation.

Virginia AG Miyares to speak at winter commencement

Sep 25, 2024: Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares, a 1998 JMU graduate, will be the featured speaker for winter commencement Dec. 14.

A family legacy, a JMU love story

Sep 24, 2024: Past JMU Parent of the Year makes $1 million planned gift in honor of late husband.

Keeping the wheels of government turning

Sep 17, 2024: Dukes are making a difference at local, state and federal levels.

JMU celebrates inaugural 'Game Changer'

Sep 9, 2024: Doreen Liccione (’92), an academic adviser in the CoB, is recognized as a “Game Changer” for her outstanding work benefiting JMU Athletics.

Expecting the (un)expected

Sep 6, 2024: Rachel Garmon-Williams (’10) works to make improv accessible to all at Bridge 9 Theater.

The unsung heroes of democracy

Aug 23, 2024: Educator Wesley Hedgepeth (’08, ’09M) reveals the transformative power of social studies teachers.

A ‘catalyst’ comes home

Aug 22, 2024: Chemistry major-turned-entrepreneur Rick Kushel (’87) invests in student business-plan competition.

In a year of change, Dukes deliver

Aug 22, 2024: Dukes gave more than $28.1 million in charitable gifts to JMU during fiscal year 2024, the second highest in JMU history and the highest outside of a campaign.

Alumni kick off Carrier Library fundraising by naming spaces

Aug 16, 2024: Carrier Library memories inspired a few JMU alumni to kick off fundraising efforts for Carrier Library by naming new spaces.

Open Educational Resources address college costs

Aug 9, 2024: JMU faculty are putting in the work to make classroom materials more affordable and inclusive.

JMU recognized as a national leader in first-generation student success

Aug 8, 2024: James Madison University was selected as one of 14 higher education institutions to join the inaugural class of FirstGen Forward’s Network Champion Institutions.

Storied Green Book house a ‘time capsule’ rich in Black history

Aug 2, 2024: Former boarding house welcomed George Washington Carver and the Duke Ellington and Count Basie bands.

Family traditions, Madison Spirit

Jul 31, 2024: A family of Virginia educators hits 81 years of giving to JMU.

95% of 2023 JMU grads achieve positive career outcomes

Jul 22, 2024: More than 2,500 James Madison University undergraduates from the class of 2023 found work within six months of receiving their diplomas.

JMU math professor awarded for excellence in undergraduate mentorship

Jul 10, 2024: Caroline Lubert was recently selected for this year’s Mathematical, Computing, and Statistical Sciences Division Advanced Career Faculty Mentor Award.

Charlie King begins role as interim president of James Madison University

Jul 8, 2024: As King begins his new position, he will draw on his vast knowledge of the university to continue its ascent as one of the top public universities in the nation.

Four purple-and-gold reads for the Fourth

Jul 1, 2024: Check out these four titles written by JMU alumni and faculty members.

Volunteers today, leaders tomorrow

Jun 27, 2024: Service-learning at JMU helps students find their purpose.

A time of goodbyes and new beginnings

Jun 24, 2024: President Alger delivers a farewell message to members of the JMU community.

JMU's Forbes Center announces 2024-25 Masterpiece Season

Jun 21, 2024: The Forbes Center for the Performing Arts at James Madison University has announced its 2024-25 Masterpiece Season lineup.

New downtown mural memorializes professor and birder Charles Ziegenfus

Jun 18, 2024: The artwork pays tribute to the late math professor’s passion for ornithology in Virginia.

Public notice: Presidential search committee meeting

Jun 6, 2024: The presidential search committee will meet on Monday, June 10.

The challenge to do good

May 22, 2024: Students raise more than $30,000 for the local community through T-shirt competition.

JMU awards record number of doctoral degrees

May 10, 2024: The numbers reflect the university’s new designation as an R2 Doctoral University with high research activity.

Mother, son to receive diplomas during JMU graduation

May 9, 2024: Friday will be doubly exciting for a Chesapeake family who will celebrate two graduations.

PHOTOS: Welcome back and welcome home

May 3, 2024: Where has the time gone? Madison College alumni return to campus for their 50th reunion.

REACH seeks to address rural needs by building community capacity

Apr 26, 2024: Organization helps communities identify their greatest resources, needs

Dukes show their star power on awards night

Apr 24, 2024: JMU honors outstanding alumni, nominated by their peers

JMU to honor leaders for their tenure

Apr 19, 2024: The JMU Board of Visitors voted to name two streets in honor of two long-time employees and rename one building in honor of JMU’s sixth president.

JMU prepared music producer for the big time

Apr 19, 2024: Scott M. Riesett (’93) took home a 2024 Grammy for the Broadway cast recording of “Some Like It Hot.”

Matt Roan selected as director of athletics at James Madison

Apr 18, 2024: JMU President Jonathan Alger and the university Board of Visitors announced the appointment of Matt Roan as the new director of athletics.

Jeweler Emily Warden (’17) urges students to trust themselves, learn all they can

Apr 12, 2024: For Virginia-based jeweler, success comes from creativity in work and in life.

Saluting an uncommon colonel

Apr 11, 2024: Frances Weir (’49) paved the way for generations of Army women.

Culture of opportunity

Apr 11, 2024: Leadership professors discuss key to success for JMU alumni.

IN VIDEOS: Gratitude in action at Annual Stewardship Luncheon

Apr 9, 2024: Watch inspiring stories from the 2024 Annual Stewardship Luncheon.

Franchise owner delivers kindness — one cookie at a time

Apr 5, 2024: MidnighTreats is on a mission to decrease demand for animal ingredients and the exploitative nature of factory farms.

ISAT celebrates 30 years of innovation and impact

Apr 1, 2024: From its humble beginnings in the early ’90s, the program has become a powerhouse of interdisciplinary education.

Army veteran keeps women's military contributions alive

Mar 29, 2024: Amelia Underwood (’13M) teaches classes on leadership and American military history as well as an Honors course, American Women at War.

Trailblazing alumna gives JMU largest cash gift

Mar 28, 2024: The estate of a 1949 graduate is giving nearly $6 million to JMU, the largest cash gift in the university’s history.

Alumni band rocks the Richmond music scene

Mar 25, 2024: Laburnum Park's members are all well-connected to JMU.

Letter to JMU Community from President Alger

Mar 18, 2024: After serving for 12 years as president of James Madison University, it is with a true mix of emotions that I share the news today.

JMU President Jonathan Alger named president of American University

Mar 18, 2024: President Jonathan Alger announced today that he will be stepping down as president of JMU at the conclusion of this academic year.

‘Challenge and support’

Mar 15, 2024: In more than four decades of service to her alma mater, Donna Harper ('77, '81M, '86Ed.S.) has come to epitomize servant leadership.

Performing her civic duty

Mar 8, 2024: Whitney Rice ('09) used her experience in JMU's Speech Club to forge an acting career in Hollywood.

Successful startup connects musicians with talent seekers

Mar 8, 2024: Tim Mulligan (’16) and Connor Feroce's (’17) venture, BeatGig, was recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30.

A 'purple wave of generosity'

Mar 7, 2024: Top ambassadors. Challenge highlights. Number of JMU causes supported. The totals from JMU Giving Day are in.

Finding their home

Feb 29, 2024: Black alumni share their “JMU WHY?”

BOV's Fiorina challenges JMU community on Giving Day

Feb 16, 2024: BOV member issues Giving Day challenge in honor of JMU VP

Turning the first page

Feb 16, 2024: Rachel McRady (’11) promotes her debut novel in a place she loves.

Good neighbors

Jan 26, 2024: JMU, EMU, Bridgewater, BRCC enjoy a strong working relationship

Dukes classmates face off in Virginia Senate

Jan 9, 2024: Democrat Scott Surovell ('93) and Republican Ryan McDougle ('93) serve as majority leader and minority leader, respectively.

Bowling in Fort Worth

Jan 5, 2024: Dukes show up for first bowl game

Arkansas poet laureate lets her writing do the talking

Dec 29, 2023: Suzanne Underwood Rhodes (’72) teaches the healing power of poetry.

Military, dependents find support through JMU VALOR

Dec 18, 2023: Dukes cheerleader, ROTC cadet and Marine veteran Jonah Posada will have a unique perspective on Dec. 23 as he cheers on JMU in its first bowl game: the Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth, Texas.

Strength on and off the court

Dec 15, 2023: Professor alumna incorporates disability sport in kinesiology curriculum.

JMU alumna is Virginia Business Person of the Year

Dec 14, 2023: Kristen Cavallo ('91) recognized for her leadership and successes in advertising.

ISAT alum applies biotech skills to defense intelligence career

Dec 8, 2023: Kelly Davidhizar's career spans the globe thanks to the diverse skill set she learned in ISAT.

Distinguished alumna to speak at Winter Commencement

Dec 7, 2023: Jennifer Park Stout, a 1998 JMU graduate and vice president of Snap, Inc., will be the featured speaker for Winter Commencement.

Bob Chesney selected to lead JMU Football as new head coach

Dec 7, 2023: Director of Athletics Jeff Bourne has selected Bob Chesney as the ninth head coach in the history of the JMU football program.

JMU among nation’s best for producing leaders

Dec 1, 2023: Madison makes TIME magazine's exclusive new list.

Letter from the director of EUPS

Nov 30, 2023: Executive Director Charles Blake discusses the current cohort, upcoming alumni events in March and May 2024, and the varied ways in which alumni contribute to the EUPS program.

'A quiet crisis'

Nov 21, 2023: The Pantry at JMU, led by Dukes and Evan Dribbon (’22), strives to solve the rising issue of food insecurity on campus and in the community.

The ‘Everything School’

Nov 17, 2023: Is it a coincidence that the popular band Everything performed with the Marching Royal Dukes at Homecoming?

As GameDay set-up begins, traffic will increase on South Main Street

Nov 15, 2023: Traffic delays are expected Wednesday along South Main Street going through the James Madison University campus as trucks arrive

18 facts you may not know about James Madison University

Nov 15, 2023: JMU is not just a "football school"

Sofia Samatar awarded Madison Scholar Award

Nov 13, 2023: Associate English professor Sofia Samatar is the 2023 College of Arts and Letters Madison Scholar Award recipient

Industrial Design Assistant Professor Kevin Phaup awarded the 2023-24 Beck Fellowship

Nov 13, 2023: Phaup's work with the local community earned funding through the Madison Trust

Donna Harper to cap 47-year career with spring 2024 retirement

Nov 13, 2023: Donna Harper, vice president for access and enrollment management, will retire in spring 2024.

JMU earns Silver-level for being a Bicycle Friendly University

Nov 10, 2023: JMU has been recognized as a Silver-level Bicycle Friendly University

Ending veteran homelessness

Nov 10, 2023: JMU ROTC graduate lays the foundation for Operation Renewed Hope

College of Business eNews: November 2023

Nov 1, 2023: Stay informed. Read the November issue of the College of Business E-Newsletter.

Dedicating Holland Yates Hall

Oct 31, 2023: Members of the JMU community gathered to celebrate and participate in the official dedication of Holland Yates Hall

Dukes Pay It Forward Annual Scholarship Meet & Greet

Oct 30, 2023: Alumni couple behind the $1.25 million Warden Match meet with Dukes Pay It Forward scholarship recipients

Echoes from the past

Oct 30, 2023: Paranormal investigators Tee Morris (’92) and Phil Rossi (’01) share a passion for unearthing buried history at the country’s most haunted places

Unlocking student success

Oct 26, 2023: Transition to JMU with keychains that provide easy access to essential resources for student success

JMU names Paula Polglase Alumni director and Alumni Association executive director

Oct 26, 2023: Polglase will lead efforts to champion JMU’s 160,000-plus alumni and engage them in the life of the university

Assessment & Measurement and Psyc Sciences travel to the NERA conference

Oct 26, 2023: Students and faculty from the Quantitative concentration of the Psychological Sciences MA program and the Assessment and Measurement doctoral program recently traveled to the Annual Conference of the NERA

Harnessing the potential of AI

Oct 26, 2023: Artificial intelligence’s potential to spark fear and confusion can easily overshadow its potential for improving lives.

The power of AI in the classroom

Oct 24, 2023: ISAT students are creating algorithms to recognize everything from hard candy to potential cancerous mutations.

The Graduate School Alumni Newsletter: October 2023

Oct 23, 2023: Fall 2023 Graduate Alumni Newsletter

A library of the future

Oct 20, 2023: Carrier is undergoing extensive renovation and expansion.

ISAT alumnus inspires students at Broadway High School

Oct 18, 2023: “Through the ISAT program, I was able to structure my major and work with excellent and supportive faculty to help me pursue my goals of teaching engineering and technology”

JMU condemns the brutal attack on Israel and offers support for our community

Oct 11, 2023: We join others around the world in condemning terrorism and Hamas’ brutal attack on Israel.

Madison Art Collection unveils exclusive works of art

Oct 10, 2023: The Madison Art Collection showcases recent researched works of art for the very first time

Religion Society hosts alumni panel

Oct 7, 2023: The panel on Tuesday, Oct. 24 2023 will address the question, "What can you do with a religion major or minor?"

Women for Madison hosts blooms and brunch

Oct 6, 2023: Women for Madison gathered for a fun yet focused Saturday morning event

Homecoming 2023 really does have Everything!

Oct 5, 2023: The popular '90s band will return to campus to perform with the Marching Royal Dukes during halftime of the football game.

Head above the clouds

Sep 29, 2023: Brian Kurlander (’89) achieved a new level of clarity climbing Mount Everest in 2022. Now he’s bringing those lessons to his roles in film, on stage and in the classroom.

‘JOY’ at JMU

Sep 26, 2023: How one painter found inspiration on the Quad — and shared it with Madison

A room for purpose

Sep 25, 2023: Honoring the School of Art, Design and Art History, and shaping the future in the Lambert Conference Room with Cole Welter 

Athletic Director Jeff Bourne to retire in spring 2024

Sep 15, 2023: Concluding a 25-year run leading JMU’s intercollegiate athletics program, Jeff Bourne announced he will step down in the spring of 2024.

Popular. Purple. Pocket-sized.

Sep 14, 2023: Donors help put the Constitution in Madison’s hands again

Butcher Brown and the JMU Jazz Ensemble to Perform at Wilson Hall on Sept. 22 at 8 p.m.

Sep 13, 2023: Richmond’s innovative jazz band joins forces with James Madison University’s premier jazz ensemble for a night of musical brilliance

Putting their best foot forward at 'Meet the Firms'

Sep 12, 2023: Majority of recruiters who attend "Meet the Firms" are themselves JMU graduates.

Best. Year. Ever.

Sep 6, 2023: Fourth annual photo contest calendar ready to inspire JMU giving

We’ve started something big

Sep 6, 2023: WFM’s Amethyst Circle raises over $1 million, grants 27 scholarships

More than just logistics

Aug 31, 2023: Integrity of manufactured products hangs from a ‘digital thread’

Working while exploring the world

Aug 31, 2023: CoB alumna leverages her degree while traveling the globe

Alum directs Boy Scouts National Jamboree

Aug 25, 2023: Tom Pendleton (’98) was at the helm of this year’s event in West Virginia.

Donor generosity continues post-Unleashed

Aug 24, 2023: Donors gave more than $27.5 million in charitable gifts to JMU during fiscal year 2023

From Harrisonburg to New York City: How one student is realizing dreams in two cities

Aug 24, 2023: Despite the challenges, one CoB student is making dreams a reality.

Meet 15 influential women in Madison's history

Aug 17, 2023: You've seen their names on campus buildings, but how well do you know them?

Alumna turns home into sanctuary for Ukrainian relatives

Aug 17, 2023: Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 hit close to home in Harrisonburg for some residents

English graduate Kevin Bie (’22) receives Fulbright Scholarship Award

Aug 7, 2023: English graduate Kevin Bie (’22) receives Fulbright Scholarship Award

From the ’Burg to the Bench

Aug 4, 2023: ISAT alumnus Mark Colombell (’99) followed a nontraditional path to law school.

For Baltimore inspector general, it’s the little things that add up

Jul 28, 2023: Isabel Mercedes Cumming (’84) is the city’s first woman and Hispanic to hold the office.

JMU alumni contribute to The Martin Agency’s success

Jul 14, 2023: Virginia firm wins Ad Age’s 2023 Agency of the Year award

From James Madison University to Monticello to Colonial Williamsburg

Jul 3, 2023: SADAH alumna Emily Nootbaar selected as Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg’s Americana Foundation curatorial intern

New Board of Visitors members announced

Jun 28, 2023: Their term will be 2023-2027.

Alum helps kick off native-plant effort

Jun 6, 2023: Customers of native plant program save up to half the cost on trees, shrubs.

ISAT alumnus creates app to oversee production for Merck

May 30, 2023: From ISAT to industry: Charlie Salette's (’22) journey of innovation and success at pharmaceutical company

Judy Strickler (’60) receives 2023 Leslie Gilliam (’82) Spirit of Philanthropy Award

May 25, 2023: Women for Madison honors a JMU philanthropic champion at their 2023 summit

Celebrating 25 years of connections in D.C.

Jan 17, 2023: The Washington Semester Program recently celebrated its 25th anniversary with a gathering of over 100 people at the JMU Washington Center’s Dupont Circle location.