Office of the President
Fostering and modeling civil and respectful discourse on the great issues of our time is the best way to honor James Madison's... Read More >
In his inaugural address, President Alger recommends that JMU become the model of "the engaged university." Read More >
JMU President Jonathan R. Alger presented a lifetime achievement award to Toni Morrison with honored guest Maya Angelou. JMU's... Read More >
It was so gracious of Pat ('92) and Emmitt Smith to open up their home to us for our "Why Madison?" Listening Tour... Read More >
One of the President's first priorities was a Listening Tour to hear people express their hopes for Madison. Read More >
Want more than words? Visit the Presidential Photos Gallery and view the images. Read More >
In his first exciting days as JMU's new president, Jon Alger learns the "Go Duuuuuukes!" cheer along with Madison's... Read More >
James Madison Fourth U.S. President
James Madison, soft-spoken and unimposing in appearance, employed his considerable learned intellect and civility to convince a fledgling nation to accept the Constitution... Read more >
Featured Stories
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2013 March Thank You Email
It is with tremendous gratitude that I write this message of thanks to the Madison community. This spring is a momentous time for the university and I want to acknowledge the efforts of several groups working to help take us into a new era. Read More
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2013 March QEP Email Series
Here's a fascinating look at how The Madison Collaborative can make its way into nearly every discipline across the curriculum. You will enjoy hearing from your colleagues and your professors about how this intriguing and rigorous approach will... Read More
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2012 Fall Semester Review Email
Thank you for a wonderful first semester. We spent our time together productively. While a multitude of activities occurring on and off campus represent real advances for JMU, I want to review nine specific items that I believe are among the most... Read More
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