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ALDIE, Va. — It was a great evening on Tuesday as the JMU Coaches Caravan made its Northern Virginia stop at Lark Brewing Co. The energy and vision surrounding JMU and its athletics programs are continuing to build, and it’s clear there’s a lot to be excited about in Harrisonburg. 

It was exciting to hear from JMU President Dr. James Schmidt, Athletics Director Matt Roan, first-year football coach Billy Napier, women’s basketball coach Sean O’Regan, and men’s basketball coach Preston Spradlin.

Proud to be part of the Duke Club community and looking forward to another great year for the Dukes! 💜💛

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HARRISONBURG, Va. — What a wonderful evening joining the students and staff of JMU CRU at their annual Vision Dinner last night. This special event was a meaningful highlight of the program year and included the introduction of next year’s leadership team, which includes Matthias. We are incredibly proud of him and look forward to seeing his continued growth when he returns to James Madison University this fall.

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WASHINGTON — At the Vanguard: Making and Saving History at HBCUs is an exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture that highlights the vital role Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have played in preserving African American history, culture, and creativity. Drawing on collections from five partner institutions—Clark Atlanta University, Florida A&M University, Jackson State University, Texas Southern University, and Tuskegee University—the exhibition presents more than 100 objects that reflect artistic achievement, academic innovation, campus life, and activism. Through archival materials, artworks, and cultural artifacts, At the Vanguard emphasizes how HBCU museums and archives have long served as cultural stewards, safeguarding stories that might otherwise have been lost and shaping how Black history is remembered and shared.

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