Want to Change the World?

Madison professors, students, alumni and donors have been changing the world since the university's founding in 1908.

As the university crosses into the next Madison Century, the rest of the world is beginning to take notice. It happens through the individual achievements and service that put the power of knowledge to work, embodying President James Madison's belief that a self-governing people "must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives." In helping to create and establish a new kind of government, Madison himself changed the world. His example, in turn, has inspired the Madison community -- people like chemistry professor Gina MacDonald, Furious Flower Poetry Center founder Joanne Gabbin, L.A. police officer Derwin Henderson ('83), NASA scientist Elizabeth Gauldin ('50) as well as other Madison world-changers.

And this list is just for starters.

Check back often and meet more Madison people who have found ways, both big and small, to Be the Change.

We're happy that the response to our request for nominations to "Be the Change" has been overwhelming! If you'd like to see all the nominations we've received and learn more about "Be the Change" visit James Madison University's Be the Change blog at http://jmubethechange.wordpress.com.