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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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Abingdon student awarded State Department fellowship

William Gifford of Abingdon, a recent graduate of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, has become the 33rd recipient of the Frasure-Kruzel-Drew Memorial Fellowship sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.
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Achievement (Other) - 2020 Oct 20

Louisville student awarded State Department fellowship

Amy Haupt of Louisville, a recent graduate of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, has become the 34th recipient of the Frasure-Kruzel-Drew Memorial Fellowship sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.
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Achievement (Other) - 2020 Oct 16
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Area students finish first at Collegiate Wind Competition

The U.S. Department of Energy announced that JMU placed first in the project development category of the 2020 Collegiate Wind Competition, topping 11 other universities from around the country. Originally scheduled to be held the first week of June at the American Wind Energy Association's CLEANPOWER conference in Denver, the competition was moved online due to COVID-19 and was held via webinar on May 20, June 2, June 3 and June 17.
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Academic competition - 2020 Jun 25
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Area students part of first place team at Collegiate Wind Competition

The U.S. Department of Energy announced that JMU placed first in the project development category of the 2020 Collegiate Wind Competition, topping 11 other universities from around the country. Originally scheduled to be held the first week of June at the American Wind Energy Association's CLEANPOWER conference in Denver, the competition was moved online due to COVID-19 and was held via webinar on May 20, June 2, June 3 and June 17.
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Academic competition - 2020 Jun 25
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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

Recipient named to receive memorial award

James Madison University's School of Media Arts and Design awarded Peyton Kennedy the Alison B. Parker memorial award.
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Scholarship - 2019 May 22

JMU Students Selected to Governor's Fellows Program

Two recent James Madison University graduates were selected to participate in the 2019 Governor's Fellows Program.
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Achievement (Other) - 2019 May 14
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Public Service Student Leadership Award

The Public Service Student Leadership award recognizes a current or graduating member of the James Madison University student body, who has demonstrated commitment to serving the public interest through meaningful commitment to addressing a public need, advanced the public good by creating opportunities for campus and community to actively participate in civic life, and developed the public service leadership capacity of their peers.
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Achievement (Other) - 2020 May 14
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JMU's students take the "win" by volunteering at the Final Four

While many basketball enthusiasts are checking their brackets for the madness of March, students at James Madison University are eagerly preparing for a behind-the-scenes experience at the NCAA Men's Final Four basketball tournament.
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Volunteer - 2019 Apr 4
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JMU sends team to Collegiate Wind Competition

James Madison University is one of 12 schools around the country invited to compete in the 2018 Collegiate Wind Competition sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy. Judging will culminate the yearlong competition May 8-10 at the American Wind Energy Association conference in Chicago.
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Academic competition - 2018 May 2
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Jordan McCray earns Gilman International Scholarship

Alexandria native Jordan McCray, a sophomore geographic science major at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, will spend the 2018 spring semester studying in Brazil after receiving a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship from the U.S. Department of State.
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Scholarship - 2018 Jan 19

VaSID Volleyball Player of the Year

The Virginia Sports Information Directors select the top volleyball student-athlete in the state as its Player of the Year.
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Sports - 2017 Jan 4

VaSID All-State Team

The Virginia Sports Information Directors select the top student-athletes in the state as members of the All-State team.
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Sports - 2017 Jan 3
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AVCA All-American Honorable Mention

The American Volleyball Coaches Association honors the top student-athletes selected to All-Region Teams with its yearly All-American honors
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Sports - 2016 Dec 14
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AVCA All-Region Team

The American Volleyball Coaches Association honors the top student-athletes from each region with its end-of-year awards.
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Sports - 2016 Dec 6
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AVCA All-Region Honorable Mention

The American Volleyball Coaches Association honors the top student-athletes with its end-of-year awards.
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Sports - 2016 Dec 6

ECAC Defensive Player of the Year

The Eastern College Athletic Conference honors a Division I volleyball student-athlete as the top defensive player of the year.
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Sports - 2016 Dec 1

ECAC Offensive Player of the Year

The Eastern College Athletic Conference honors a Division I volleyball student-athlete as its top offensive player for the 2016 season.
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Sports - 2016 Dec 1
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CAA Diver of the Week

The Colonial Athletic Association awards the top diving performer from each week.
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Sports - 2016 Nov 28
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CAA Volleyball All-Championship Team

Rewarded to student-athletes that made an impact for their teams over the 2016 CAA Championship.
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Sports - 2016 Nov 28
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CAA Volleyball Championship Most Valuable Player

Awarded to the student-athlete selected as the most valuable member of their squad thanks to their play over the 2016 CAA Championship tournament
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Sports - 2016 Nov 28

CAA Volleyball All-Academic Team

Rewarded at the end of the year to student-athletes that have made impacts on the court and in the classroom and that personify the meaning of student-athlete
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Sports - 2016 Nov 28

CAA Volleyball Defensive Specialist of the Year

The Colonial Athletic Association volleyball Defensive Specialist of the Year, voted on by the league's coaches, is rewarded to the top defensive player at the end of the regular season.
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Sports - 2016 Nov 28
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CAA Volleyball Player of the Year

The Colonial Athletic Association volleyball Player of the Year, voted on by league coaches, is rewarded to the top student-athlete in the conference for their play on the court.
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Sports - 2016 Nov 28
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CAA Volleyball Rookie of the Week

The Colonial Athletic Association volleyball Offensive Player of the Week honor is awarded to an offensive player who made the biggest impact on her team over the last week.
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Sports - 2016 Nov 15
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CAA Swimmer of the Week

The Colonial Athletic Association awards the top swimming performer from each week.
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Sports - 2016 Nov 10

CAA Diver of the Week

The Colonial Athletic Association awards the top diving performer from each week.
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Sports - 2016 Nov 10

CAA Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week

The Colonial Athletic Association volleyball Defensive Player of the Week honor is awarded to an defensive player who made the biggest impact for their team.
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Sports - 2016 Nov 7
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CAA Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week

The Colonial Athletic Association volleyball Offensive Player of the Week honor is awarded to an offensive player who made the biggest impact on the court for their program.
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Residence Life - 2016 Nov 7
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CAA Swimmer of the Week

The Colonial Athletic Association awards the top swimming performer from each week.
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Sports - 2016 Oct 28
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