Office of the President
Madison's future just got $330,000 brighter. Thanks to donors, many of whom had gifts matched at 50 percent by the JMU Alumni... Read More >
The president's year-long listening tour has helped set the course for Madison's future. "We won't stop... Read More >
In his inaugural address, President Alger recommends that JMU become the model of "the Engaged University." Read More >
For more photos, visit the Presidential Photos Gallery. Read More >
Jon Alger masters the "Go Duuuuuukes!" cheer that Madison's incoming freshman class learn at Summer Springboard every summer. Read More >
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 >
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 >
JMU President Jonathan R. Alger presented a lifetime achievement award to Toni Morrison with honored guest Maya Angelou. JMU's... Read More >
President Alger spends a few days in Florence, the seat of JMU's undergraduate Semester in Florence and graduate European Union... 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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Broad reach of U.S. Constitution
Constitutional law expert Dr. A.E. Dick Howard took a JMU audience around the world on Constitution Day 2013 to illustrate the influence of the U.S. Constitution. Read More
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Presenting the Madison Vision Series
The Madison Vision Series will bring scholars, thinkers and leaders of all kinds to campus for lively explorations of issues facing our contemporary society. Read More
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President Alger: "JMU is home"
Addressing university staff at the start of academic year 2013, President Alger spoke about the sense of community and family at James Madison University. Read More
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