FAIRFAX, Va. — A huge congratulations to all the new Dukes who attended the JMU First Year Send-Off Event! 

Hosted by the JMU Office of Family Engagement and the JMU Parents Council, this special event is designed to welcome new Duke families to the JMU community and help students and families begin their journey together.

We’re excited to welcome the Class of 2030 to James Madison University and can’t wait to see all that this incredible group of Dukes will accomplish! 

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NEW YORK — #TeamKent had the pleasure of attending the Smithsonian's Food for Thought Lecture & Luncheon at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. This event brought together the worlds of art, design, culture, science, and history. 

The Cooper Hewitt was a particularly fitting venue for the first program in this year's lecture series, especially with the opportunity to experience Art of Noise—an extraordinary exhibition exploring the relationship between music and design over the past 100 years. From concert posters and iconic album covers to phonographs, radios, record players, headphones, and modern digital music devices, the exhibition tells the story of how design has shaped the way we experience, share, and connect with music.

From the energy of New York City to the beauty and creativity of Cooper Hewitt, it was truly a day of food for thought, food for the soul, and inspiration for the imagination.

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WASHINGTON — Last night, Thurraya and I had the honor of attending the 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.

For the past decade, this extraordinary museum has preserved, shared, and celebrated the stories, struggles, achievements, and enduring contributions of African Americans to our nation's history. Since opening in 2016, it has welcomed millions of visitors from around the world, becoming a place of education, reflection, inspiration, and hope.

The evening brought together guests to commemorate this important milestone with opening remarks, a special anniversary program, and an opportunity to celebrate the museum's remarkable first ten years. Walking through the museum and sharing in this celebration was a powerful reminder that history is not only something we study—it is something we preserve, honor, and pass on to future generations.

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