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The doors of Carrier Library are open! We’re so excited to welcome you into Carrier Library to explore, learn, collaborate and create. Each entrance has a story and we can’t wait to see how Carrier Library becomes a part of yours.

In honor of Virginia Intern Day, we’re highlighting some of the internships our Dukes are doing this summer. Dukes across the country are gaining hands-on experience, stepping out of their comfort zones, and building relationships. Learn more: bit.ly/VAInternDay26

A grant from the Chesapeake Bay Trust will support efforts to support reforestation, habitat restoration and watershed education tied to its ongoing expansion from 63 to more than 110 acres on JMU’s East Campus. Read more: bit.ly/JMUArboretumGr…

This is an O-Team appreciation post. If a member of the O-Team made your orientation experience memorable, give them a shout-out below!

JMU Nation, you know what to do… It’s time to vote - help move the @JMUMRD’s up the list! 📈 🗳️ | usatoday.com/sports/readers… #GoDukes

The countdown has begun.

New Dukes are on campus. We repeat, new Dukes are on campus.

Additionally, JMU will receive $30.5M to renovate Johnston Hall, which was originally built in 1929. Read more about this exciting announcement: bit.ly/JMU26Funding

This just in! The Virginia state budget approved $115.3M to expand the College of Health and Behavioral Studies facilities at JMU as well as an additional $1M annual allotment to support JMU Nursing’s Fast Flex program.

Route 33 Westbound in Harrisonburg to close for about 10 days starting July 6. Eastbound Route 33 in the same area will close for a similar period of time once the westbound lanes reopen. x.com/VaDOTStaunton/…

Happy Fourth of July, Dukes! May your celebrations be as bright as the lights of Madison.

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger recently announced five appointments to the James Madison University Board of Visitors, effective July 1, 2026. Learn more: bit.ly/JMUNewBOV26

Green hills, red roofs, blue mountains, purple hearts... it’s officially June at JMU. 💜

Learn more about this recognition: bit.ly/URECTopInternE…

JMU’s University Recreation Center (UREC) has been named a Virginia Top Employer for Interns for the third year in a row by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV).

Class of 2026 graduate and finance major Ryan Morneau finished his career as the nation’s No. 1 collegiate pickleball player, earning the sport’s first collegiate singles national championship along the way. Read more: bit.ly/JMUPickleballC… #GoDukes

This Memorial Day, we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Every day we reflect upon their sacrifice and think of their loved ones.

We 💜 our Dukes and can't wait to see where they go next. 🎓🎉

We’re so proud of our grads! Congratulations to our College of Integrated Science & Engineering, College of Education, Hart School of Hospitality, Sport & Recreation Management, School of Professional & Continuing Education & University Studies graduates.

Smile if you just graduated! Congratulations to our College of Business, College of Science and Mathematics, College of Visual & Performing Arts and College of Health and Behavioral Studies Graduate Psychology, Health Professions, Nursing, Psychology, & Social Work graduates.