Office of the President
President Alger greets Cynthia Cooper, WorldCom whistleblower. She spoke on ethics and leadership to a standing-room-only crowd. Read More >
President Alger and Dr. Carol Geary Schneider celebrate JMU's strong roots in liberal arts education and how it will continue to... Read More >
"Here's to Dr. Howard, to the Constitution, and to JMU and its future." Read More >
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 >
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 >
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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Fall Email Update from President Alger
It has been an exciting and busy fall at JMU. At this midpoint in the semester, I want to share an update regarding some of our programs, initiatives and accomplishments. Read More
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Taking Compliance from Policy to Practice: Managing in a Sea of Change
"Compliance is an area of higher education law and policy that keeps college and university presidents up at night." Read More
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Alger and Dr. Schneider celebrate value of liberal education
Dr. Carol Geary Schneider, president of the Association of American Colleges and Universities, discussed the importance of a liberal education system and JMU's place in it. Read More
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