Apr 15 Dr. James C. Schmidt inaugurated as JMU’s seventh president President Jim embarks on a mission to deliver The Madison Promise Mar 24 Cole Swindell and Gabby Barrett to perform at JMU’s Atlantic Union Bank Center Chart-topping country stars bring a high-energy night of live music to JMU, welcoming students and the Harrisonburg community Apr 10 Redefining the role First lady Kim ...
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