Where we came from
JMU Esports began with two amazing student organizations and a handful of passionate students and alumni. Those students started the journey by creating a Varsity Esports program in 2018, but it gained little traction. In the summer of 2021, JMU X-Labs picked up the ball and ran with it. After purchasing new gaming technology, and while maintaining a flexible dual use classroom and arena space, we formed 6 teams within 6 months and our first season kicked off on January 31, 2022.
Where we are going
By Fall we’re expanding to 10 teams to include FortniteTM, NBA2KTM, MaddenTM, and Super Smash Bros. TM! We can’t wait to welcome our new varsity players.
Planning for our first Esports course is now underway! This fall, JMU students from across campus will participate in an interdisciplinary course culminating in the execution of our first ever Gaming Convention in the Spring of 2023. There, we will welcome big names in the industry for keynote speakers, panel discussions, casual game play, tournaments, vendor space, and more. We envision a strong network of alumni, students, and industry partners who are passionate about the Esports experience and who work together to provide unique opportunities and meaningful, lifelong experiences for students. We can’t do this without YOU!
It’s amazing to think how far we have come just a short 8 months after starting. It’s even more exciting to think about how far we can go! So today, we ask for your support in making this inclusive community, this space, this team, the best of the best.
JMU X-Labs
JMU X-Labs is a model of education specifically designed to teach innovation with intention. Its transdisciplinary programming challenges students to take ownership of their education, pivot creatively, and confidently tackle problems that resist easy solutions.
Rank | Fund | Raised |
---|---|---|
1 | Proud and True Fund | $159,518.41 |
2 | College of Business Scholarships | $55,419.80 |
3 | Madison Vision Fund | $36,137.02 |
4 | Dr. George E. Sparks College of Visual and Performing Arts Scholarship | $22,625.44 |
5 | Madison For Keeps | $19,618.00 |
6 | JMU Washington Semester Fund | $16,686.00 |
7 | Marching Royal Dukes Fund | $16,296.13 |
8 | Women for Madison Fund | $15,584.22 |
9 | Counseling and Student Development Center | $15,353.66 |
10 | Valley Scholars Scholarship Fund | $12,762.00 |
11 | Honors College Fund | $11,122.00 |
12 | College of Education Fund | $11,085.00 |
13 | Arts and Letters Opportunity Fund | $11,020.22 |
14 | College of Science and Mathematics Fund | $9,753.41 |
15 | AAAD Studies Center Fund | $9,102.22 |
16 | The Breeze | $8,661.00 |
17 | Black Alumni Chapter Scholarship | $8,326.75 |
18 | Arts & Letters Legacy Fund | $8,069.22 |
19 | Furious Flower Poetry Center | $7,859.22 |
20 | CHBS Dean's Innovative Development Fund | $7,786.44 |
21 | College of Integrated Science and Engineering Fund | $6,438.00 |
22 | Center for Global Engagement Scholarship Endowment | $5,324.00 |
23 | Dukes Pay It Forward Annual Scholarship Fund | $5,259.22 |
24 | Parents & Families Fund | $4,155.00 |
25 | School of Communication Studies Fund | $3,335.22 |
26 | Integrated Sciences (ISAT, GS, IA and Biotech) Student Projects | $3,040.00 |
27 | Edith J. Carrier Arboretum | $2,890.00 |
28 | School of Strategic Leadership Studies | $2,350.00 |
29 | Lifelong Learning Institute | $2,180.22 |
30 | Brakke Mason Endowment | $2,120.00 |
31 | Center for Multicultural Student Services Fund | $1,984.22 |
32 | UREC Scholarship Endowment | $1,805.22 |
33 | Libraries Endowment | $1,483.00 |
34 | Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) | $1,467.00 |
35 | Computer Science Diversity Support Fund | $1,400.00 |
36 | JMU Campus Pantry | $1,342.00 |
37 | James Madison Center for Civic Engagement | $1,300.00 |
38 | Centennial Scholars Endowment | $1,199.00 |
39 | Center for International Stabilization and Recovery | $1,097.22 |
40 | Graduate School Fund | $1,042.00 |
41 | Debate Team | $1,010.00 |
42 | Duke Club Young Alumni | $980.00 |
43 | Counseling and Student Development Center | $850.00 |
44 | JMU X-Labs | $730.00 |
45 | Harrisonburg Alumni Chapter Scholarship | $675.00 |
46 | Youth Programs Fund | $650.00 |
47 | Division of Student Affairs | $530.00 |
48 | Division of Admin. & Finance Scholarship Fund | $495.22 |
49 | Richmond Alumni Chapter Scholarship | $475.00 |
50 | Peggy Brooks Burruss Endowment (Special Collections) | $412.22 |
51 | JMI Startup Fund | $375.00 |
52 | Veteran and Military Affairs Engagement | $350.00 |
53 | Student Duke Club | $300.00 |
54 | Military Science (ROTC) Fund | $280.00 |
55 | Vice Provost, Research and Scholarship Fund | $255.00 |
56 | JMU Rebound Program | $200.00 |
57 | Metro-Washington Alumni Chapter Scholarship | $197.00 |
58 | Adult Degree Program / BIS Fund | $180.00 |
59 | Engineering Student Projects | $125.00 |
60 | Charlotte Alumni Chapter Scholarship | $60.00 |
61 | Tidewater Area Alumni Chapter Scholarship | $55.00 |
62 | Philadelphia Area Alumni Chapter Scholarship | $5.00 |
Rank | Fund | Donors |
---|---|---|
1 | Proud and True Fund | 518 |
2 | Madison Vision Fund | 359 |
3 | Marching Royal Dukes Fund | 279 |
4 | College of Business Scholarships | 257 |
5 | Counseling and Student Development Center | 183 |
6 | Madison For Keeps | 162 |
7 | Dr. George E. Sparks College of Visual and Performing Arts Scholarship | 149 |
8 | College of Education Fund | 124 |
9 | JMU Washington Semester Fund | 123 |
10 | CHBS Dean's Innovative Development Fund | 113 |
11 | College of Science and Mathematics Fund | 106 |
12 | Women for Madison Fund | 105 |
13 | Honors College Fund | 99 |
14 | Valley Scholars Scholarship Fund | 96 |
15 | Arts and Letters Opportunity Fund | 96 |
16 | AAAD Studies Center Fund | 94 |
17 | Furious Flower Poetry Center | 83 |
18 | The Breeze | 79 |
19 | School of Communication Studies Fund | 76 |
20 | Black Alumni Chapter Scholarship | 73 |
21 | Center for Global Engagement Scholarship Endowment | 69 |
22 | Dukes Pay It Forward Annual Scholarship Fund | 54 |
23 | Arts & Letters Legacy Fund | 46 |
24 | Edith J. Carrier Arboretum | 44 |
25 | College of Integrated Science and Engineering Fund | 43 |
26 | Brakke Mason Endowment | 33 |
27 | Parents & Families Fund | 29 |
28 | Libraries Endowment | 28 |
29 | Lifelong Learning Institute | 26 |
30 | Center for Multicultural Student Services Fund | 26 |
31 | Integrated Sciences (ISAT, GS, IA and Biotech) Student Projects | 23 |
32 | School of Strategic Leadership Studies | 23 |
33 | Graduate School Fund | 23 |
34 | UREC Scholarship Endowment | 22 |
35 | James Madison Center for Civic Engagement | 22 |
36 | Duke Club Young Alumni | 21 |
37 | Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) | 18 |
38 | JMU Campus Pantry | 18 |
39 | Center for International Stabilization and Recovery | 17 |
40 | JMU X-Labs | 14 |
41 | Centennial Scholars Endowment | 13 |
42 | Peggy Brooks Burruss Endowment (Special Collections) | 13 |
43 | Computer Science Diversity Support Fund | 11 |
44 | Debate Team | 10 |
45 | Youth Programs Fund | 9 |
46 | Richmond Alumni Chapter Scholarship | 9 |
47 | Student Duke Club | 9 |
48 | Counseling and Student Development Center | 8 |
49 | Division of Student Affairs | 8 |
50 | Division of Admin. & Finance Scholarship Fund | 8 |
51 | Military Science (ROTC) Fund | 5 |
52 | Metro-Washington Alumni Chapter Scholarship | 5 |
53 | Adult Degree Program / BIS Fund | 5 |
54 | Harrisonburg Alumni Chapter Scholarship | 4 |
55 | JMI Startup Fund | 4 |
56 | Veteran and Military Affairs Engagement | 4 |
57 | Vice Provost, Research and Scholarship Fund | 4 |
58 | JMU Rebound Program | 4 |
59 | Charlotte Alumni Chapter Scholarship | 3 |
60 | Tidewater Area Alumni Chapter Scholarship | 3 |
61 | Engineering Student Projects | 2 |
62 | Philadelphia Area Alumni Chapter Scholarship | 1 |
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