Event Brief
Dr. Jim Schmidt Sworn in as JMU's 7th President
Filed: Apr 09, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
Summary: Dr. Jim Schmidt takes office as the new president of James Madison University, marking a new chapter for the institution.
WHO: Dr. Jim Schmidt
WHAT: Officially sworn in as president
WHEN: Apr 09, 2026 at 12:17 AM ET
WHERE: Falls Church, VA
WHY: Scheduled event for leadership transition
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