James Madison University is named eponymously to honor the fourth president of the United States, ... Duke the Dog is James Madison's mascot. A statue of him was erected on campus in 2005.

HARRISONBURG -- James Madison University has received a $5 million gift -- the largest ever given to the school -- from longtime supporters Bruce and Lois Forbes.

James Madison was a 16 seed in its last appearance in 2013 and lost to top-seeded Indiana, 83-62, in the first round. James Madison's other NCAA Tournament berths came in 1981, 1982, 1983 and 1994.

James Madison University is named after the fourth president of the United States, ... To this day, Duke the Dog is James Madison's mascot. A statue of him was erected on campus in 2005.