Wilson Hall: The center of JMU and the most prestigous building on campus
Harrison Hall: Home to SMAD and PR Majors
James Madison University has been instramental in the education and diversification of the community as a whole. James Madison University has been the number one recommended college to attend in the country by former students the last two years. Education plays a huge role in that. The University prepares you for your future and helps you obtain a job after you graduate. The professors also care about their students. They make sure that their students are on track and offer to help during office hours to get them on track if they are falling behind. Students here are also really friendly and look out for each other.
Diversity has come to the Harrisonburg area as a direct result of the university. There are so many people that come here from very different walks of life. Students come here from all across the country. There are some students and families that come here from other countries. They all share the same goal of giving themselves the best opportunity for a better life. The university provides education and a place for people to exchange ideas that further promotes diversity. Through diversity, there are many different cultures displayed across the city. Just take one look downtown and you'll experience it in the things you see and do.