JMU College of Arts & Letters

The sixth issue of the "Arts and Letters Review" is out now! It's packed full of amazing CAL news, and we hope you enjoy reading it as much as we enjoyed making it! 💜💛 issuu.com/jmucal/docs/ar…

Spring has taken over the Quad and we're not mad about it.

In celebration of Keezell Hall’s 100th birthday, JMU is excited to announce the reopening of its historic swimming pool. The building, constructed in 1926, originally housed a gymnasium and an indoor pool. Learn more about this exciting announcement: bit.ly/JMUPool

The JMU community came together today to raise over $1 million dollars to support the programs, scholarships and experiences that make JMU extraordinary. 💜💛 Thank you for an amazing Giving Day, Dukes!

Giving Day has come to a close, but the work continues. Thank you for investing in Furious Flower and in the future of Black poetry! #JMUGivingDay #BlackPoetry #SupportBlackArt #BlackLiterature #Poetrylovers #SupportTheArts

Talk about boldly giving! Keep the momentum going: give.jmu.edu/giving-day-2026

Duke Dog has been all around campus celebrating #JMUGivingDay!

600,000 reasons to be grateful this Giving Day! Give to your JMU cause: give.jmu.edu/giving-day-2026

JMU Nation is stepping up BIG! We just surpassed 1,000 donors for JMU Giving Day. Let's keep it going, Dukes! Make your gift: give.jmu.edu/giving-day-2026

Dukes are leading and building a better future. Help their bold ideas turn into action by participating in #JMUGivingDay. Get involved at: give.jmu.edu/giving-day-2026

3…2...1… It’s officially #JMUGivingDay! Boldly give at: give.jmu.edu/giving-day-2026

The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education recently recognized the publication of A Miserable Revenge: A Story of Life in Virginia, a newly discovered novel from nineteenth-century Black author and educator George A. Newman. Read more: brnw.ch/21x0Q5w 1/2

Congratulations to all admitted first-year regular decision Dukes! We couldn’t be happier to have you as a part of the JMU family!

A stunning rainbow over JMU this evening. Turns out the pot of gold was right here all along. 💜💛

What a difference just a few days can make ❄️➡️🌞

Taking in the snowy mountain views around campus 💙❄️

From us to all our Dukes, Happy Valentine's Day!

JMU will conduct a test of emergency notification systems today (2/4) at 12:30 PM. The test will include text, e-mail, voice, on-campus outdoor siren and PA systems. A siren and audible broadcast message may also be heard outside of JMU and in many areas of the city.

Devon Lane between Port Republic Road and Lois Lane is currently closed to all traffic due to dangerous road conditions in this area. We continue to ask all community members to remain off roads this evening - please do not risk travel unless you absolutely must.

NOTICE: Due to inclement weather, James Madison University is closed Monday, Jan. 26. Visit jmu.edu/status for more details on campus operations and class impacts.

Congratulations to all admitted first-year early action decision Dukes! We couldn’t be happier to have you as a part of the JMU family! 💜💛