College of Arts & Letters

The College of Arts and Letters combines the inclusive community of a small liberal arts college with the innovation of a research university. Located on the beautiful quad, the college offers high-quality programs across thirteen majors with focuses ranging from culture, communication, and creativity to politics, ethics, and justice.

News
Events

Dec 10 Longtime friends complete degrees through Adult Degree Program
Two longtime friends will celebrate a milestone more than 30 years in the making when they graduate Saturday.
Nov 21 A taste for memory
English-SMAD alum writes a gravestone cookbook.
Nov 17 Dr. Brooks Hefner receives Madison Scholar Award
Professor of English, Dr. Brooks Hefner, is the 2026 College of Arts and Letters Madison Scholar Award recipient.
Oct 17 VRS director using policy background to build for future
Patricia “Trish” Schwab Bishop (’92) leads the 14th-largest pension plan in the U.S.
Oct 16 Q and A with JMU's Lindsey Harvell-Bowman
JMU's Lindsey Harvell-Bowman explains the psychology behind our fears.
Sep 15 Arts and Letters Review: Fall 2025
Presenting the seventh issue of the Arts and Letters Review