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Oct 11 Video expertise, teaching makes SMAD professor a Game Changer
SMAD technology director and instructor John Hodges (’78) was recognized as a “Game Changer” Thursday during a JMU football game.
Oct 9 Dukes holding doors
Join the Alumni Association Board to help continue the tradition of fostering community, inclusivity, and opportunity for current and future students.
Oct 8 JMU adopts Okanagan Charter, committing to health across campus
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.
Oct 8 JMU Thursday night football game traffic impacts
JMU will host a nationally televised football game at 7:30 p.m. on Thurs., Oct. 10 against Coastal Carolina University at Bridgeforth Stadium.
Oct 7 Halftime on the Quad returns Wednesday
Halftime on the Quad returns Wednesday with free food, the MRDs and some guest speakers for a relaxing mid-semester observance.

Oct 2 The Madison Art Collection and Furious Flower Poetry Center Collaborate on a Dynamic New Exhibition
Featuring works from the Art Bridges Foundation celebrating the work of contemporary Black artists More Articles >
Sep 11 Art history professor receives Smithsonian Institution award
Laura Katzman receives $3,000 and will present lecture on Oct. 15 More Articles >
Sep 4 JMU Arts to Host Pops Plus! Sept. 27
A Collaborative Arts Celebration for Student Scholarships More Articles >
Aug 21 Forbes Center welcomes public to free open house Aug. 31
A free event for all ages with children’s activities, workshops, performances and more. More Articles >
Jun 24 Waynesboro Symphony Orchestra receives 2024 Circle of Excellence in the Arts Award
Recognizing Individuals and Organizations that Enhance and Strengthen the Shenandoah Valley’s Cultural Community More Articles >

Football: Dukes Travel to Statesboro to Face Off with Georgia Southern Saturday
James Madison football hits the road for the fourth time this season, as it travels to Statesboro, Ga., for a key Sun Belt Conference East division matchup at Georgia Southern on
Women's Basketball: McDaniel Voted Preseason Player of the Year, Dukes Top Sun Belt Women’s Basketball Poll
Mon, 14 Oct 2024 3:00 p.m.
James Madison women's basketball was predicted to finish first in the Sun Belt Conference for the second year in a row, while Peyton McDaniel was tabbed as the league's
Volleyball: Smart, Reid Collect Sun Belt Weekly Honors
A pair of James Madison volleyball players took home weekly honors from the Sun Belt, as freshman Jordan Smart won Setter of the Week while junior Brenya Reid was awarded Offensive
Men's Basketball: Freeman and Brown Named Preseason All-Sun Belt, JMU Picked Second in Sun Belt Poll
The James Madison backcourt tandem of Mark Freeman and Xavier Brown earned Preseason All-Sun Belt honors, while the Dukes were picked second in the preseason men's
Football: Ryan Hanson Honored on Ray’s 8 by Ray Guy Award for Week Seven
Mon, 14 Oct 2024 4:53 p.m.
James Madison punter Ryan Hanson was selected to Ray's 8 by the Ray Guy Award for his play during week seven of the college football season.