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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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Killmon is the first Frances Weir Scholarship recipient to graduate

Abigail Killmon, a kinesiology major from Onancock, Virginia, is the first JMU student to receive the Frances Weir Scholarship for all four years and graduate. Col. Frances Weir ('49), a former officer in the Women's Army Corps, bequeathed her $6 million estate to JMU exclusively for scholarships. The gift enables JMU to award approximately $240,000 annually in scholarship funds in perpetuity.
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Graduation - May 12

Mother, daughter graduate together at JMU

A Fairfax family will experience a double celebration this week as both mother and daughter graduate from James Madison University. Amber Smith, a senior who transferred to JMU in the spring of 2023, will receive her Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology along with a second major in art. Her mother, Michelle Smith, will be awarded her Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in studio art after three years in JMU's graduate program.
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Graduation - May 12

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 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

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

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 fall 2024 graduates

James Madison University is pleased to announce the following students who graduated during the December 2024 commencement exercises.
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Graduation - Jan 23

James Madison University announces fall 2024 honors graduates

James Madison University is pleased to announce the following students who graduated with honors during the December 2024 commencement exercises.
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Graduation - Jan 23

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

James Madison University announces summer 2024 Dean's List

James Madison University is pleased to announce that the following students made the Dean's List for the summer 2024 semester.
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Dean's List - 2024 Sep 10

James Madison University announces summer 2024 president's list

James Madison University is pleased to announce that the following students made the president's list for the summer 2024 semester.
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President's List - 2024 Sep 9

James Madison University announces summer 2024 graduates

James Madison University is pleased to announce the following students who graduated during the August 2024 commencement exercises.
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Graduation - 2024 Sep 9

James Madison University announces summer 2024 honors graduates

James Madison University is pleased to announce the following students who graduated with honors during the August 2024 commencement exercises.
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Graduation - 2024 Sep 9

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

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 announces spring 2024 Dean's List

James Madison University is pleased to announce that the following students made the Dean's List for the spring 2024 semester.
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Dean's List - 2024 Jun 3

James Madison University announces spring 2024 president's list

James Madison University is pleased to announce that the following students made the president's list for the spring 2024 semester.
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President's List - 2024 Jun 3

James Madison University announces spring 2024 graduates

James Madison University is pleased to announce the following students who graduated during the May 2024 commencement exercises.
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Graduation - 2024 May 31

James Madison University announces spring 2024 honors graduates

James Madison University is pleased to announce the following students who graduated with honors during the May 2024 commencement exercises.
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Graduation - 2024 May 31

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 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

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) - 2024 Mar 8

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 - 2024 Jan 23

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 - 2024 Jan 23

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 - 2024 Jan 23

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 - 2024 Jan 23

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

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
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