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James Madison University offers each student a future of significance — not an education of mere prestige, but an extraordinary education of exceptional scholarship, inventive thinking, unparalleled attention to the world community, a university-wide enthusiasm for teaching, and a commitment to student success.

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James Madison University offers each student a future of significance — not an education of mere prestige, but an extraordinary education of exceptional scholarship, inventive thinking, unparalleled attention to the world community, a university-wide enthusiasm for teaching, and a commitment to student success.

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James Madison University announces spring 2025 President's List

James Madison University is pleased to announce that the following students made the President's List for the spring 2025 semester.
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President's List - 2h

James Madison University announces fall 2024 president's list

James Madison University is pleased to announce that the following students made the president's list for the fall 2024 semester.
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President's List - Jan 29

James Madison University announces spring 2025 honors graduates

James Madison University is pleased to announce the following students who graduated with honors during the May 2025 commencement exercises.
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Graduation - 2h

James Madison University announces spring 2025 graduates

James Madison University is pleased to announce the following students who graduated during the May 2025 commencement exercises.
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Graduation - 4h

James Madison University announces spring 2025 Dean's List

James Madison University is pleased to announce that the following students made the Dean's List for the spring 2025 semester.
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Dean's List - Jun 4

James Madison University announces fall 2024 dean's list

James Madison University is pleased to announce that the following students made the dean's list for the fall 2024 semester.
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Dean's List - Jan 29

JMU senior earns Charles B. Rangel Graduate Fellowship

James Madison University senior Isabella "Bella" Santos has earned a Charles B. Rangel Graduate Fellowship and will continue her studies in the fall after graduating May 17 with undergraduate degrees in political science and international affairs.
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Achievement (Other) - Apr 28

JMU student selected to 2024 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll

JMU congratulates Mya Wilcox on being one of 137 students nationwide recognized for making the honor role in the ALL IN campus democracy challenge.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Apr 24

JMU students served others during Alternative January Break

More than 30 JMU students participated in three Alternative January Break trips around the country in January 2025, focused on service in their destination community and on teamwork and reflection within their group.
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Volunteer - Mar 14

JMU students to spend spring break serving others

JMU students will participate in eight alternative spring break trips around the country from March 15-22, focused on service in their destination community and on teamwork and reflection within their group.
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Volunteer - Mar 12

JMU congratulates students on receiving $15,000 scholarships

Three JMU students were among 676 students nationwide to receive $15,000 scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year from the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB).
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Scholarship - 2024 Oct 2

Engineering major earns prestigious national scholarship

Congratulations to engineering major Julia Larson, who is one of 49 students nationally to be selected for a scholarship from the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES).
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Scholarship - 2024 Aug 2

James Madison University welcomes class of 2028

James Madison University is excited to welcome the class of 2028. The incoming class represents an accomplished, diverse group of individuals who hail from 34 states, the District of Columbia and 20 countries.
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Enrollment - 2024 Sep 3

James Madison University welcomes new transfer students

James Madison University is excited to welcome new transfer students to campus. The incoming transfers represent an accomplished, diverse group of individuals who hail from 20 states, the District of Columbia and six countries.
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Enrollment - 2024 Sep 3

JMU applauds debate team success

The James Madison University Debate Team won the novice breakout at the Cross Examination Debate Association's (CEDA) annual national championship on March 25.
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Academic competition - 2024 Apr 2

JMU students excel at investment research challenge

Five students from the James Madison University College of Business made the deepest run a JMU team has ever made in the CFA Institute's Investment Research Challenge, a prestigious international competition for college-level business analysts.
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Academic competition - 2023 Apr 21

JMU congratulates participants in Dukes Making a Difference

More than 140 students, many of them new to JMU, participated this August in DMAD: Dukes Making a Difference, to volunteer with nonprofit agencies in the Harrisonburg area. The program gives students an opportunity to meet other service-minded Dukes, to learn about Harrisonburg's most pressing social issues and to interact with individuals and organizations making the Harrisonburg community a better place for all residents.
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Community Service - 2023 Sep 20

JMU student recognized for ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll

A JMU student has been recognized as part of the 2023 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll for doing outstanding work to advance nonpartisan democratic engagement. The honor roll consists of 175 students recognized for their voter registration, education and turnout efforts ahead of last year's historic midterm elections.
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Leadership - 2023 Apr 28

JMU applauds student musician for winning prestigious international competition

A JMU saxophone performance major is the grand prize winner of the Petrichor International Music Competition, in the under 21 category, for his performance of Jacques Ibert's Concertino da Camera.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2023 Mar 9

Undergraduate Juried Show

ArtWorks Gallery presents the School of Art, Design, and Art History's Annual Undergraduate Juried Show at James Madison University.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2022 Apr 5

JMU announces new Phi Beta Kappa members

James Madison University is pleased to announce new inductees into the Phi Beta Kappa Society. Founded in 1776, Phi Beta Kappa is the nation's oldest academic honor society and a leading advocate for the liberal arts and sciences.
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Honor Society - 2021 Jun 22
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