James Madison University
Former names | State Normal and Industrial School (1908–1914) State Normal School for Women at Harrisonburg (1914–1924) State Teachers College at Harrisonburg (1924–1938) Madison College (1938–1977) |
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| Motto | "Knowledge is Liberty" |
| Type | Public research university |
| Established | February 29, 1908 |
| Accreditation | SACS |
Academic affiliations | |
| Endowment | $154.7 million (2021) |
| Budget | $628 million (2020) |
| President | Charlie King (interim) |
Academic staff | 1,463 (2022) |
| Students | 22,224 (2022) |
| Undergraduates | 20,346 (2022) |
| Postgraduates | 1,878 (2022) |
| Location | , , United States |
| Campus | Small City, 721 acres (2.92 km2) |
| Other campuses | |
| Newspaper | The Breeze |
| Colors | Purple Gold |
| Nickname | Dukes |
Sporting affiliations | |
| Mascot | Duke Dog |
| Website | jmu |
James Madison University (JMU, Madison, or James Madison) is a public research university in Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1908, the institution was renamed in 1938 in honor of the fourth president of the United States, James Madison. It has since expanded from its origins as a normal school and teacher's college into a comprehensive university. It is situated in the Shenandoah Valley, just west of Massanutten Mountain.