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James Madison University (JMU) is a public educational institution located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1908, JMU falls within the fields of education, higher education, and university industries. The institution's motto is "Be the Change".
JMU is affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, and the National Athletic Association. It has been accredited by several organizations, including the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, the American Chemical Society, the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET, the Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission of ABET, and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
With a patents assigned count of 1, James Madison University is also parent to several subsidiaries. These include the James Madison University College of Business, James Madison University Student Success Center, James Madison University Convocation Center, James Madison University College of Visual and Performing Arts, and the James Madison University College of Arts and Letters.