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.
JMU students selected for U.S. Dept. of State Critical Language Scholarship Program
Three James Madison University have been awarded a U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship to study critical languages during the summer of 2021.
Scholarship -
2021 Jun 22
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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2021 Jun 22
JMU students have strong showing in national wind energy competition
The James Madison University Collegiate Wind Competition team placed fourth overall among 13 undergraduate teams from across the country, receiving high marks from judges and faculty mentors alike. The Collegiate Wind Competition is supported by the U.S. Department of Energy and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
Academic competition -
2021 Jun 16
James Madison University announces spring 2021 dean's list
James Madison University is pleased to announce that the following students made the dean's list for the spring 2021 semester.
Dean's List -
2021 Jun 11
James Madison University announces spring 2021 president's list
James Madison University is pleased to announce that the following students made the president's list for the spring 2021 semester.
President's List -
2021 Jun 11
James Madison University announces spring 2021 graduates
James Madison University is pleased to announce the following students who graduated during the May 2021 commencement exercises.
Graduation -
2021 Jun 10
James Madison University announces spring 2021 honors graduates
James Madison University is pleased to announce the following students who graduated with honors during the May 2021 commencement exercises.
Graduation -
2021 Jun 10
JMU debaters named All-Americans, National Debate Scholars
The James Madison University Debate Team had two competitors named All-Americans and three listed as National Debate Scholars by the Cross-Examination Debate Association (CEDA) for spring 2021.
Academic competition -
2021 May 21
JMU debate team member earns national recognition
A James Madison University Debate Team member was named an honorable mention National Debate Scholar by the Cross-Examination Debate Association (CEDA) in spring 2021.
Academic competition -
2021 May 21
JMU student nearly wins debate national championship
The team of Dannise Brown (Waterford, Music, '24) and Phil Duong (Harrisonburg, Marketing & Communication Studies, '23) lost a 2-1 judges' split decision to George Mason University in the final round of the Novice National Championship tournament.
Academic competition -
2021 Mar 23
James Madison University announces fall 2020 dean's list
James Madison University is pleased to announce that the following students made the dean's list for the fall 2020 semester.
Dean's List -
2021 Feb 11
James Madison University announces fall 2020 president's list
James Madison University is pleased to announce that the following students made the president's list for the fall 2020 semester.
President's List -
2021 Feb 11
Yorktown Resident has Super Bowl job
Yorktown resident Taylor Salyers, a December James Madison University graduate, is part of the social media team for the Super Bowl.
Achievement (Other) -
2021 Feb 5
James Madison University announces fall 2020 graduates
James Madison University is pleased to announce the following students who graduated during the Dec. 19, 2020 commencement exercises.
Graduation -
2021 Jan 14
James Madison University announces fall 2020 honors graduates
James Madison University is pleased to announce the following students who graduated with honors during the Dec. 19, 2020 commencement exercises.
Graduation -
2021 Jan 14
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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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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2020 Oct 16
James Madison University announces summer 2020 president's list
James Madison University is pleased to announce that the following students made the president's list for the summer 2020 semester.
President's List -
2020 Oct 5
James Madison University announces summer 2020 dean's list
James Madison University is pleased to announce that the following students made the dean's list for the summer 2020 semester.
Dean's List -
2020 Oct 5
James Madison University welcomes class of 2024
James Madison University is excited to welcome the class of 2024 to campus this month. The incoming freshman class represents an accomplished, diverse group of individuals who hail from 36 states, the District of Columbia and 10 countries around the world.
Enrollment -
2020 Aug 27
James Madison University announces spring 2020 dean's list
James Madison University is pleased to announce that the following students made the dean's list for the spring 2020 semester.
Dean's List -
2020 Jun 26
James Madison University announces spring 2020 president's list
James Madison University is pleased to announce that the following students made the president's list for the spring 2020 semester.
President's List -
2020 Jun 26
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.
Academic competition -
2020 Jun 25
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.
Academic competition -
2020 Jun 25
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.
Academic Award -
2020 May 28
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.
Achievement (Other) -
2020 May 14
JMU announces fall 2019 dean's list
James Madison University is pleased to announce that the following students made the dean's list for the fall 2019 semester.
Dean's List -
2020 Feb 21
JMU announces fall 2019 president's list
James Madison University is pleased to announce that the following students made the president's list for the fall 2019 semester.
President's List -
2020 Feb 21
Students perform in Walls: An American Story
Students in James Madison University's School of Theatre and Dance performed over the Martin Luther King Jr. weekend in a poignant production about a present-day interracial couple and the journey to break down the barriers between them.
Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2020 Jan 22
JMU Recognizes December Graduates
During commencement ceremonies held in December 2019, graduates from James Madison University were recognized for their achievements.
Graduation -
2020 Jan 16