Your generous contribution to the College of Arts and Letters provides support for the advancement of our programs. Every investment, no matter how small, makes a difference. Learn more about areas of need below.

Invest in the future by supporting a wide range of college initiatives and priorities, from scholarships and research to course innovation, student professional development and community engagement. Invest here

Support the compelling teacher-scholar projects of CAL’s outstanding faculty. These projects blend teaching and scholarship into a single endeavor, inviting students to help advance our fields of inquiry under the guidance of an engaged JMU professor. Invest here

Propel academically qualified, under-represented students, and students of modest means into a brighter future through the gift of opportunity. This fund supports study abroad, research travel, internships, and more. Invest here

This fund supports professional development opportunities for CAL staff by providing financial assistance for continuing education and training as well as for professional conferences and travel. Established in memory of Peggy Smith, beloved former Program Administrator in the Department of History. Invest here

Support your academic program, a specialized scholarship and/or student organizations within the college. Invest here