President Charlie King bids farewell to JMU

Jun 24, 2025: James Madison University President Charlie King will bid farewell to the university community this week after serving as JMU’s president since July 1, 2024. 

New appointments announced

Jun 23, 2025: Gov. Youngkin recently announced new JMU Board of Visitors members.

JMU's Forbes Center announces 2025-26 Masterpiece Season

Jun 18, 2025: The Forbes Center for the Performing Arts at JMU announces its 2025-26 Masterpiece Season lineup. 

Board of Visitors retreat summary

Jun 10, 2025: The JMU Board of Visitors recently held a retreat to discuss the future of the university.

JMU education professors awarded for research on AI

Jun 2, 2025: Amanda Gantt Sawyer and Marcus Wolfe from JMU’s College of Education were recently honored for their research on using AI in curriculum building.

JMU Board of Visitors to hold retreat

Jun 2, 2025: The JMU Board of Visitors will meet Thursday, June 5 and Friday, June 6 at Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg, Virginia.

President Charlie King shares a farewell message

May 30, 2025: It is hard to believe just how fast one year can go by. As quickly as this year passed, it will forever be a highlight of my life.

JMU creates transfer path for VWCC biotechnology students

May 21, 2025: JMU will accept students from VWCC who complete VWCC's Associate of Science degree in science with a major in biotechnology.

Mother, daughter graduate together at JMU

May 15, 2025: A Fairfax family will experience a double celebration this week as both mother and daughter graduate from JMU.

President King recognized with 3 resolutions

May 14, 2025: President Charlie King was recently recognized for his leadership and for fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment on campus.

JMU presents honorary degree to local chemistry professor

May 14, 2025: JMU presented an honorary degree to longtime chemistry academic staff member Thomas Gallaher.

JMU senior earns prestigious Rangel Fellowship

May 13, 2025: Senior Isabella “Bella” Santos is the first JMU student to earn a Charles B. Rangel Graduate Fellowship.

JMU to recognize May 2025 graduates

May 12, 2025: Commencement ceremonies will be held Thursday, May 15; Friday, May 16; and Saturday, May 17 in the Atlantic Union Bank Center.

Academic Affairs celebrates faculty, staff at luncheon

May 9, 2025: The Academic Affairs Awards and Recognition Luncheon honored the exceptional achievements of faculty and staff in academic and service categories.

JMU students chosen for inaugural conservation fellowship

May 8, 2025: The Shenandoah Valley Conservation Fellowship Program has named four JMU students as its inaugural fellows.

JMU pioneers technique to better diagnose balance disorders

May 7, 2025: Researchers in JMU’s College of Health and Behavioral Studies have developed a cutting-edge method to diagnose balance disorders.

Making the most of every moment

May 6, 2025: A kinesiology major from Onancock, Virginia will be the first Frances Weir Scholarship recipient of many to graduate from JMU.

Q and A with JMU's Suzanne Grossman

May 5, 2025: JMU's Suzanne Grossman studies how immigrants use public libraries for essential services and supports.

Students discuss youth mental health laws at health policy summit

Apr 30, 2025: About 100 JMU students from five majors gathered April 18 to consider current state laws supporting youth mental health.

JMU's new sensory space features calming, reimagined environment

Apr 28, 2025: The new space offers students a relaxed area designed to reduce stress.

JMU honors local residents, researchers for public service efforts

Apr 23, 2025: The Public Service Awards program at James Madison University has announced its 2025 honorees.

Q and A: JMU students advocate for Hunger-Free Campus bill

Apr 21, 2025: Dukes travel to Richmond to advocate for students.

Innovative class boosts CHBS students' academic success

Apr 18, 2025: A course designed to help students thrive in the CHBS after facing suspension is achieving remarkable success.

Board of Visitors summary of actions and discussions

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

University leadership affirms values amid organizational changes

Apr 11, 2025: The JMU Board of Visitors, heeding federal guidance, passed a resolution to end the university’s Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

34th Annual Stewardship Luncheon

Apr 9, 2025: Watch stories from the 34th Annual Stewardship Luncheon

JMU Board of Visitors to meet

Apr 9, 2025: The JMU Board of Visitors will meet on Friday, April 11, at 8:30 a.m. in the Festival Conference and Student Center.

Q and A with JMU's Dr. Cara Meixner

Apr 7, 2025: Dr. Cara Meixner was recently appointed by Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin to the advisory board for the Commonwealth Neurotrauma Initiative.

Dancing in the rain

Apr 2, 2025: A new scholarship honors community member Lloyd Mast’s legacy through movement at JMU.

JMU research aids monarch butterfly conservation efforts

Mar 31, 2025: JMU biology professor Lee Brown has been studying the implications of tagging monarch butterflies to track their movements.

Alumni Awards 2025

Mar 31, 2025: [VIDEO] Watch acceptance speeches of the six award winners!

JMU announces Dr. James C. Schmidt as seventh president

Mar 26, 2025: JMU has announced Dr. James C. Schmidt as the university’s seventh president.

JMU BOV to meet for presidential announcement at 11 a.m.

Mar 25, 2025: JMU BOV to meet for presidential announcement at 11 a.m.

Invitation to announcement of JMU's new president

Mar 25, 2025: JMU cordially invites you to attend the announcement of JMU’s seventh president at 11 a.m. on March 26, 2025, at Wilson Hall.

JMU Board of Visitors to virtually meet Wednesday

Mar 24, 2025: The JMU Board of Visitors will will hold an all-virtual meeting at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday. 

JMU Board of Visitors committee to meet

Mar 17, 2025: The Governance Committee of the JMU Board of Visitors will meet Wednesday, March 19, at 3 p.m.

Board of Visitors to take comments on tuition, fees

Mar 17, 2025: The JMU Board of Visitors will receive public comments on the proposed tuition and fee ranges for the 2025-26 academic year.

JMU BOV to meet for presidential search

Mar 17, 2025: The JMU Board of Visitors will conduct closed meetings for the sole purpose of interviewing candidates for president.

New Village hall takes shape, name revealed

Mar 11, 2025: Potomac Hall is scheduled to open for use in fall 2025.  

JMU soars past goal on Giving Day 2025

Mar 5, 2025: JMU Giving Day on Feb. 28 saw 3,659 Dukes come together to raise more than $1.2M.

Read Across America: Q and A with Dr. Chelsey Bollinger

Feb 26, 2025: Dr. Chelsey Bollinger shares her insights on what we can do to ensure literacy remains a key focus in education.

Julie Flournoy ('89) pays it forward years after receiving life-changing gift

Feb 26, 2025: From receiving a life-changing gift to paying it forward, Julie’s story is a testament to the power of women supporting students.

JMU’s popularity among new students continues to soar

Feb 26, 2025: JMU's popularity among new students is at an all-time high yet again. The 44,782 undergraduate applications for the Class of 2029 marks JMU's first time topping the 44,000 mark.

Q and A with Sydney Stafford, Board of Visitors student rep

Feb 25, 2025: In her role as the Board representative, Sydney Stafford aims to enhance student engagement with university governance and advocate for student interests.

JMU, BRCC launch BR2JMU co-admission partnership

Feb 21, 2025: JMU and Blue Ridge Community College have launched the BR2JMU co-admission initiative.

JMU maintains national research prominence

Feb 18, 2025: JMU has been recognized by the Carnegie Commission as a 2025 Research 2: High Spending and Doctorate Production institution.

JMU researcher: Andean vicunas promote rapid ecosystem development

Feb 18, 2025: Biology professor Kelsey Reider says wild vicuñas are helping transform barren landscapes into nutrient-rich patches where new life can grow.

JMU accommodating students displaced by Garber Hall fire

Feb 14, 2025: JMU officials continue working to accommodate Garber Hall student residents after a fire impacted one suite of one section on the hall’s third floor.

Board of Visitors summary of actions and discussions

Feb 14, 2025: The JMU Board of Visitors met Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in the Festival Conference and Student Center. 

JMU presidential search committee to meet

Feb 5, 2025: The presidential search committee will meet in closed sessions Feb. 9 to Feb. 11.

JMU professor, students to design pioneering energy source

Jan 27, 2025: ISAT professor Cheng Li and his students are helping design a cutting-edge marine microbial fuel cell to power ocean sensors with clean energy.

JMU to host legislative reception in Richmond

Jan 24, 2025: JMU will host a legislative reception from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 28, in The Library of Virginia.

JMU to offer free tax preparation, e-file services

Jan 17, 2025: JMU’s College of Business students and faculty are offering free tax return preparation services to the local community.

Chamique Holdsclaw to speak at Martin Luther King Jr. Week event

Jan 16, 2025: JMU's Martin Luther King Jr. Week will feature mental health advocate, Olympic gold medalist, and WNBA Hall of Famer Chamique Holdsclaw.

JMU presidential search committee to meet

Jan 9, 2025: The presidential search committee will hold a closed session on Tuesday, Jan. 14 and Wednesday, Jan. 15.

Where ecology and history meet

Dec 19, 2024: JMU duo promotes conservation in Malta

JMU football claims first bowl title in Boca Raton

Dec 19, 2024: A pair of quarterbacks who hadn’t led a scoring drive this season, led JMU to its first-ever bowl victory on Wednesday, Dec. 18.

JMU names Zimmerman dean of the College of Arts and Letters

Dec 18, 2024: Traci Zimmerman has been named dean of the College of Arts and Letters..

JMU presidential search committee to meet

Dec 18, 2024: The presidential search committee will hold a closed session on Thurs., Dec. 19.

Illuminating gifts through the years

Dec 17, 2024: Gifts in kind, from ancient Egyptian artifacts to rare, vintage comic books, have shaped the Madison Experience.

JMU receives grants to transform work-study programs, expand internship opportunities

Dec 13, 2024: JMU has been awarded two grants by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia in collaboration with the Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership to improve federal work-study programs.

If this airplane could talk; JMU X-Labs students bring history to life

Dec 12, 2024: Last year, the First Air Force One Foundation posed a unique challenge to the students in JMU’s X-Labs program: come up with a plan to make First Air Force One accessible to the public. 

Holiday greetings from President King

Dec 11, 2024: On behalf of my family, we wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday season.

JMU to recognize December 2024 graduates; Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares to deliver commencement speech

Dec 9, 2024: JMU will hold winter commencement at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, in the Atlantic Union Bank Center.

JMU earns recognition for student voting initiatives

Dec 3, 2024: JMU has been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting.

AI holiday cheer: Your personal shopping assistant

Dec 3, 2024: Artificial Intelligence is stepping in as an alternative personal shopping assistant this holiday season.

Like father, like daughter: Game Changers run in Hodges family

Dec 2, 2024: Sara Hodges, an advisor in the Honors College, received the final Game Changer award for 2024 during Saturday's football game.

JMU ISAT professor: 'Tis the season to be sustainable

Nov 19, 2024: As the holiday season approaches, JMU ISAT professor Maria Papadakis encourages a more thoughtful approach to traditional festivities.

JMU, partner universities study ancient skeletons to understand health patterns

Nov 18, 2024: Studying ancient skeletons can help create specific health measures for different populations in the past, according to a recent study conducted by JMU researchers.

JMU opens Richard F. West Meteorite Collection

Nov 14, 2024: The James Madison University Mineral Museum, located in the Festival, has unveiled the Richard F. West Meteorite Collection.

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.

JMU retention rates among nation's highest

Nov 12, 2024: JMU recorded its highest retention rate since 2013 for the 2023 cohort of first-year, full-time, undergraduate students.  

Student veteran discusses 'welcoming' JMU atmosphere

Nov 11, 2024: Garrett Stacy served five years in the U.S. Air Force before enrolling at JMU.

JMU Presidential Home

Nov 11, 2024: On Friday, Nov. 8, the James Madison University Board of Visitors voted to move forward with studying the future of the university’s presidential home.

Dedicated JMU student advisors saluted as Game Changers

Nov 11, 2024: A pair of JMU academic advisors were honored as “Game Changers” for their dedication to students during Saturday’s football game against Georgia State.

Board of Visitors summary of actions and discussions

Nov 8, 2024: The JMU Board of Visitors met Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, in the Festival Conference and Student Center. 

JMU partner Virginia Clean Cities receives $3.5 million EPA grant

Oct 31, 2024: 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.

JMU professor: Focus on relationships, health this election season

Oct 30, 2024: Focusing on family and friends is one way people can cope during a stressful election season, says JMU psychology professor Ben Blankenship.

JMU, Staunton City Public Schools receive grant to enhance student success

Oct 28, 2024: JMU, in partnership with Staunton City Public Schools, was recently awarded the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs grant.

Innovative music professor recognized as a Game Changer

Oct 28, 2024: JMU music professor Eric Guinivan received the latest “Game Changer” award Saturday during the Homecoming football game.

JMU receives Sun Belt Conference student-athlete award

Oct 25, 2024: JMU was one of four schools to receive the Student-Athlete Graduation Success Rate Award at the Sun Belt Conference annual honors banquet.

JMU health sciences professor remains a "Top 2% Scientist"

Oct 24, 2024: JMU health sciences professor Sojib Zaman has been listed for a third consecutive year in Stanford/Elsevier's Top 2% Scientist rankings. 

JMU professor receives Sun Belt Conference Faculty award

Oct 17, 2024: Director of the John C. Wells Planetarium Geary Albright has been awarded the 2024 Sun Belt Conference Faculty of the Year Award. 

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.

JMU adopts Okanagan Charter, committing to health across campus

Oct 8, 2024: JMU extended its commitment to foster health and well-being across campus as it formally adopted the Okanagan Charter during an event on Festival’s lawn.  

Halftime on the Quad returns Wednesday

Oct 7, 2024: Halftime on the Quad returns Wednesday with free food, the MRDs and some guest speakers for a relaxing mid-semester observance.

River deep, mountain high

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

JMU celebrates inaugural Lab School class 

Oct 3, 2024: JMU President Charlie King joined College of Education faculty and the commonwealth’s education leaders to celebrate the inaugural ninth grade JMU Lab School class.

JMU expert available to discuss flooding impacts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene

Oct 2, 2024: JMU Geomorphology professor L. Scott Eaton is available to discuss flooding impacts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

JMU to adopt charter promoting commitment to health on campus

Oct 2, 2024: JMU will extend its commitment to foster health and well-being across campus as it formally adopts the Okanagan Charter Oct. 8.

President King, JMU Parents Council honor special Dukes family

Sep 30, 2024: The JMU community recognized Brad Vaughan as the Family Member of the Year.

JMU Center for Economic Education honored with national award

Sep 30, 2024: The Council for Economic Education has awarded James Madison University’s Center for Economic Education with the 2024 Albert Beekhuis Award.  

Education professor, health professor honored for outstanding work

Sep 30, 2024: Professors Monica Smith-Woofter and Jamie Frye were recognized as “Game Changers” Saturday during the Family Weekend football game.

JMU earns high marks in nationally recognized rankings

Sep 27, 2024: In its latest rankings report, The Wall Street Journal ranked JMU the No. 70 best college in the U.S., climbing 82 spots since last year’s report.

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.

JMU professor receives Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery award

Sep 19, 2024: Laura Katzman, professor of art history, has been awarded the 2024 Director’s Essay Prize for Scholars by the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery. 

Board of Visitors summary of actions and discussions

Sep 13, 2024: The JMU Board of Visitors met Friday, Sept. 13, in the Festival Conference and Student Center.

Madison Vision Series continues with Constitution Day lecture

Sep 9, 2024: Raj Vinnakota, president of the Institute for Citizens & Scholars, will discuss bridging our political divides and democracy’s role in higher education.

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.

President King applauds JMU wage employees

Sep 5, 2024: JMU President Charlie King celebrated the significant contributions wage employees make at JMU during an annual breakfast at Festival.

With Chesney in charge, JMU football continues its winning ways

Sep 4, 2024: The JMU Dukes football team started the Bob Chesney era on Saturday, Aug. 31 with a 30-7 win at Charlotte.

JMU receives grant to increase mental health assistance

Sep 4, 2024: The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia recently awarded JMU a grant to improve mental health services and increase providers on campus.

JMU honors faculty, staff with 2024 President's Purple Star Awards

Aug 30, 2024: JMU recently celebrated its faculty and staff by awarding the 2024 President’s Purple Star Awards at this year’s university welcome event.

Downtown Harrisonburg welcomes JMU students at annual block party

Aug 26, 2024: JMU students and senior leaders participated in this year’s Block Party in the ‘Burg event on Saturday.

President King joins area college presidents for Chamber event

Aug 22, 2024: JMU Interim President Charlie King joined presidents of other area colleges to provide updates as the new academic year begins.

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.

Congressman Ben Cline tours School of Nursing

Aug 21, 2024: Congressman Ben Cline visited the JMU School of Nursing Wednesday to receive feedback from students in the online doctoral program.

President King welcomes faculty and staff

Aug 19, 2024: King provides campus updates and shares his vision for the new academic year.

Gov. Youngkin visits JMU, signs bill supporting early learning

Aug 16, 2024: Gov. Glenn Youngkin visited JMU on Thursday for a bill-signing ceremony at Anthony Seeger Hall.

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.

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.

Weekday football game announcement

Aug 5, 2024: This is our first home weekday football game and one of many new characteristics of JMU’s growing national reputation.

FAFSA updates (8/5/24)

Aug 5, 2024: The Department of Education unexpectedly changed course regarding batch processing of the FAFSA corrections for students enrolling in 2024-25.

JMU earns recognition for its commitment to democratic engagement

Aug 1, 2024: James Madison University recently earned the Highly Established Action Plan Seal for the 2024 election cycle from the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge.

Family traditions, Madison Spirit

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

JMU chemistry professor honored for outstanding teaching

Jul 24, 2024: JMU chemistry professor Barbara Reisner has been honored with the 2024 James Flack Norris Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Teaching of Chemistry.

JMU School of Nursing ranked among Virginia's best

Jul 23, 2024: RNCareers.org, a nursing education resource, ranked the JMU School of Nursing as the second best in Virginia among 61 schools.

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.

Update on Crowdstrike outage

Jul 20, 2024: Message from Interim President Charlie King

Charlie King shares statement on "Top State for Business in 2024" ranking

Jul 11, 2024: JMU Interim President Charlie King shares his thoughts on CNBC’s ranking of Virginia as “America’s Top State for Business and Education in 2024.”

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.

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.

JMU receives Poetry Foundation grant

Jun 20, 2024: The Furious Flower Poetry Center at James Madison University recently received a $40,000 grant from the Poetry Foundation.

JMU recognized by the Carnegie Elective Classification for Leadership for Public Purpose

Jun 14, 2024: JMU is one of 25 institutions to receive this recognition.

JMU president, staff to host 2024 JMU on the Hill reception in D.C.

Jun 10, 2024: JMU President Jonathan R. Alger and university staff will share the latest JMU accomplishments at the 2024 JMU on the Hill reception from 6-8 p.m., June 11

Public notice: Presidential search committee meeting

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

Nick Swartz named dean of JMU SPCE

May 28, 2024: Following a national search, JMU has named Nick Swartz as the new dean of the School of Professional and Continuing Education.

The challenge to do good

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

Composition of JMU Presidential Search Committee announced

May 17, 2024: The composition of the committee leading the search for the seventh president at James Madison University has been finalized.

JMU appoints Wood vice president of enrollment management

May 13, 2024: After a national search, Melinda Wood has been appointed vice president for enrollment management.

PHOTOS: Graduates brighten the lights of Madison during Spring 2024 Commencement

May 13, 2024: Honors flowed, cheers rose and caps flew as nearly 4,500 JMU Dukes were conferred with degrees during the 2024 Spring Commencement May 9-11.

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.

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 Board of Visitors votes on key leadership roles

Apr 19, 2024: JMU Board of Visitors voted on key leadership roles at its meeting Friday, April. 19.

Board of Visitors summary of actions

Apr 19, 2024: The JMU Board of Visitors met Friday, April 19, 2024 in the Festival Conference and Student Center.

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.

Tips for finding study spaces leading up to finals

Apr 16, 2024: With Carrier Library under construction and finals rapidly approaching, students will be looking for places to study as they finish their spring semester.

Solar Eclipse will be a sight to see if done safely

Apr 4, 2024: A partial solar eclipse will be visible in Harrisonburg, JMU physics professor Geary Albright has some tips for viewing the rare event safely.