Researcher discusses impacts of electoral technologies

Hasnain Bokhari shared the findings of his recent research on electoral technologies in Pakistan and their impact on democratic processes

Dukes Vote Podcast - Episode 9: Election Guide (2023)

In this episode the fellows provide a brief breakdown of what this year's election looks like, and anything Dukes need to know to be prepared!

Dukes Vote Podcast - Episode 8: What is SAVE?

In this episode, the fellows dive into the SAVE student debt relief initiative and what this means for Dukes with the help of Brad Barnett from the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.

Reaching across the aisle

Sen. Tim Kaine emphasizes the importance of finding common ground.

Carly Fiorina urges students to challenge the status quo

Business executive says future leaders can learn the fundamentals from looking at how Jamestown became the world’s first representative government

Dukes Vote Podcast - Episode 7: Deliberative bodies, BOV

This episode explores the influential Board of Visitors at JMU. It is essential for JMU students to be aware of the governing bodies that influence their day-to-day lives on campus

Popular. Purple. Pocket-sized.

Donors help put the Constitution in Madison’s hands again

Carly Fiorina to give Constitution Day talk at JMU

The event in Wilson Hall is free and open to the public.

Kay Coles James continues to immerse herself in life of public service

Newest member of the JMU Board of Visitors hosts an open discussion on bipartisan communication

The Dukes Vote Podcast, Episode 6: AI in Higher Education

n this episode, the Democracy Fellows explore how artificial intelligence affects higher education and our learning

Democracy Matters - Episode 110: The tensions between expertise and democracy: An interview with Dr. Anthony Fauci

It seemed like in the first month of the pandemic that the nation could come together for the public good - we could “stay in and stay safe” and that we could put aside partisanship for the sake of public health and safe

The Breeze celebrates 100 years of chronicling JMU history

The award-wining student newspaper has been a fixture of student engagement at Madison for more than a century.

Democracy Matters - Episode 109: European democracy at a crossroads: An interview with Minister Counselor Markus Teglas

Germany has a history of being at the center of global debates about democracy. As Europe again finds itself dealing with democracy in crisis, this time with Russia’s war against Ukraine, Minister Counselor Markus Teglas

Democracy Matters - Episode 107: Innovations in Teaching Democracy at the Elementary School Level

March 6-10th is National Civics Education Week and on this episode of Democracy Matters, we're exploring youth civic education. We talk with Dr. Stacie Molnar-Main, research associate in civic education and deliberative

Episode 108: Solutions to the campus free speech woes: An interview with ALL IN Democracy Challenge’s Stephanie King and JMU Debate.

It feels like free speech has become the number one issue confronting higher education today. Campuses are now hotbeds of discontent. Students are sitting in, protesting questionable speakers on campus.

Dukes Vote Podcast - Episode 5

In this episode, Democracy Fellows Leia Surovell and Alex Donlon outline why Faculty Senate matters to students, with contributions by faculty senators Dr. Chamberlin and Dr. Lang-Rigal.

Dukes Vote Podcast - Episode 4

In this episode, we briefly discuss the outcomes of this year's election turnout with a democracy fellow, Alex Donlon, and talk about how to stay civically engaged at JMU when it's not election season.

Dukes Vote Podcast - Episode 3

Do Dukes Vote in the Midterms? In this episode, we discuss the voting patterns of JMU students in 2018 and 2020 and what this means for the upcoming election.

Dukes Vote Podcast - Episode 2

Learn how to navigate the logistics of this year's election to ensure your voice is heard.

Dukes Vote Podcast - Episode 1

Hear what's on the ballot in Harrisonburg this election (November 2022) and what you need to know as a JMU student!