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.
(see more)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.
Recent JMU alumna lands prestigious Department of State fellowship
Catesby Ware of Tappahannock, a recent graduate of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, is this year's recipient of the Frasure-Kruzel-Drew Memorial Fellowship sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.
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Achievement (Other) -
Mar 8
JMU Collegiate Wind Competition students make finals
James Madison University is one of 13 schools from around the country, and the only one from Virginia, chosen for the final phase of the 2023 Collegiate Wind Competition sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy. Congratulations to the 20 students who make up this year's JMU team.
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Achievement (Other) -
2023 Feb 20
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James Madison University announces fall 2023 president's list
James Madison University is pleased to announce that the following students made the president's list for the fall 2023 semester.
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President's List -
Jan 23
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James Madison University announces summer 2023 president's list
James Madison University is pleased to announce that the following students made the president's list for the summer 2023 semester.
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President's List -
2023 Sep 18
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James Madison University announces fall 2023 dean's list
James Madison University is pleased to announce that the following students made the dean's list for the fall 2023 semester.
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Dean's List -
Jan 23
James Madison University announces summer 2023 dean's list
James Madison University is pleased to announce that the following students made the dean's list for the summer 2023 semester.
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Dean's List -
2023 Sep 18
James Madison University announces fall 2023 graduates
James Madison University is pleased to announce the following students who graduated during the December 2023 commencement exercises.
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Graduation -
Jan 23
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James Madison University announces fall 2023 honors graduates
James Madison University is pleased to announce the following students who graduated with honors during the December 2023 commencement exercises.
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Graduation -
Jan 23
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JMU students spend fall break searving others
JMU students embarked on four alternative Fall break trips around the region this year. The students spent the week serving others while living simply and submerging themselves in the culture of their surroundings.
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Volunteer -
2023 Oct 30
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JMU students spend spring break serving others
JMU students embarked on 11 alternative spring break trips around the country from March 11-18, focused on service in their destination community but also on teamwork and reflection within their group.
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Volunteer -
2023 Mar 20
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
James Madison University welcomes class of 2027
James Madison University is excited to welcome the class of 2027 to campus this month. The incoming freshman class represents an accomplished, diverse group of individuals who hail from 35 states, the District of Columbia and 12 countries around the world.
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Enrollment -
2023 Aug 23
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James Madison University welcomes new transfer students
James Madison University is excited to welcome new transfer students to campus this month. The incoming transfers represent an accomplished, diverse group of individuals who hail from 17 states, the District of Columbia and two countries.
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Enrollment -
2023 Aug 23
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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
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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
Local students excel in annual business school competition
James Madison University's College of Business held its annual COB300 Business Plan Competition on March 24, with ThermoBambino emerging as the overall winner.
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Academic competition -
2023 Apr 10
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
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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
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Centreville freshman receives George Floyd Memorial Foundation scholarship
James Madison University freshman, Abby Venetsanos of Centreville, VA, was selected as a fall 2021 scholarship recipient by the George Floyd Memorial Foundation.
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Scholarship -
2021 Sep 27
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JMU alumni selected by Fulbright Program to study/teach abroad
James Madison University is pleased to announce that four recent graduates have been selected by the Fulbright U.S. Student Program to study or teach abroad for the 2021-22 academic year.
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Scholarship -
2021 Aug 3
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
James Madison University names first Beckman Scholar
A Vienna student is looking forward to researching a deadly heart disease during the remainder of her undergraduate career after being named James Madison University's inaugural Beckman Scholar.
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Academic Award -
2020 May 28