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Nov 3 Paralympians bring lessons in inclusion to JMU
Four Team USA Paralympians visited JMU Monday, giving students a firsthand look at how adaptive sports can break down barriers.
Aug 18 Momentum with a purpose
President Jim hypes The Madison Promise as JMU's legacy.
Sep 18 Board of Visitors summary of actions and discussions
The JMU Board of Visitors met Friday, Sept. 18, in the Festival Conference and Student Center.
Oct 9 JMU joins Virginia's Lab-to-Launch accelerator program
The agreement represents an important milestone for JMU.
Oct 13 Debunking the cry-it-out method
Dr. Jennie Rosier challenges infant sleep-training myths

Aug 24 Dr. Kira Omelchenko named JMU Art's first Albright Faculty Fellow
School of Music professor changing the sound of music at JMU and beyond.
Jun 12 Forbes Center Unveils the 2026-2027 Masterpiece Season
The Forbes Center announces new lineup of world-class dance, theatre and music performances, alongside cherished family-friendly favorites.
Mar 6 The healing power of dance
Creating a legacy that gives back through movement in JMU’s Dance for PD program
Jan 27 Weaving Clouds: Central Asian textiles at the Madison Art Collection's new arts space
The MAC announces its first exhibition at its new interdisciplinary arts space at 131 W. Grace St.
Jan 12 From war to the concert stage
"Every day at JMU feels like stepping into a dream..."

Women's Basketball: JMU Hosts Navy on Veterans Day
James Madison women's basketball will host Navy for a Wednesday night tilt at the Atlantic Union Bank Center. The opening tip is slated for 6 p.m. and will stream on ESPN+.
Football: Dukes Travel to UConn for Final Regular-Season Road Trip
HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison embarks on its final road trip of the 2026 regular season at UConn on Saturday, Nov. 14. Kickoff at Rentschler Field in East Hartford,
Men's Basketball: JMU Men’s Basketball Faces Delaware on the Road
HARRISONBURG, Va. - James Madison men's basketball continues its road trek this week as the Dukes head north to take on the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens on Wednesday, Nov.
Women's Soccer: Dukes Cruise Past Southern Miss, Advance to Sun Belt Semifinals
FOLEY, Ala. – A steady offensive attack allowed James Madison women's soccer to take down No. 8 Southern Miss, 2-0, in the quarterfinals of the Sun Belt Women's
Football: Suarez Earns Sun Belt Weekly Honor
HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison kicker Morgan Suarez has been named the Sun Belt Conference Special Teams Player of the Week, the league announced on Monday.

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