Alger Hall’s transformation will house the James Madison Center for Civic Engagement, the new Civic Leadership Scholars Residential Learning Community for first year students, and the civic leadership minor in one dynamic building in the heart of campus.
The Madison Center wing will feature a new dedicated entrance, private offices for staff and faculty, a civic engagement library, small conference room, and a grand meeting room. The multipurpose room on the first floor will be the main space for the civic leadership minor program.
The residence portion of the hall will house 42 residents, one resident adviser (RA) and one hall director. The renovation preserves the hall’s historical value as one of the university’s oldest buildings while incorporating necessary updates.
It was renamed Alger Hall in honor of JMU’s past sixth president Jonathan R. Alger who championed civic engagement at JMU. Alger Hall is scheduled to reopen Fall 2026.
Please contact Steve Turner for more information about Alger Hall naming opportunities.
Steve Turner
turne2sn@jmu.edu
540-568-7790
James Madison University
Sonner Hall, MSC 4406
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
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Available Naming Opportunities
| Space | Department | Status | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Meeting Room | Madison Center | - | $300,000 |
| Front Porch | Shared | - | $250,000 |
| Foyer | Shared | - | $200,000 |
| Lounge | Residence Life | - | $100,000 |
| Multipurpose Room | Shared | - | $50,000 |
| Lobby | Madison Center | - | $50,000 |
| Library and Resource Room | Madison Center | - | $50,000 |
| Executive Director Office | Madison Center | - | $50,000 |
| Hall Director Apartment | Residence Life | - | $50,000 |
| Group Study, medium (2) | Residence Life | - | $30,000 |
| Conference Room | Madison Center | - | $25,000 |
| Staff Offices (5) | Madison Center | - | $25,000 |
| Staff Office | Residence Life | - | $25,000 |
| Group Study, small | Residence Life | - | $25,000 |
| Student Rooms (24) | Residence Life | - | $20,000 |
