Over the past quarter-century, James Madison University has built its reputation as an institution known for blending inspired teaching with rigorous scholarship. This integration infuses classrooms with the energy of discovery, fuels transformative education, attracts exceptional talent and vital resources, and generates societal impact across health, technology, sustainability, and more. Through this distinctive teacher-scholar model, JMU has transformed from a respected regional comprehensive university into a nationally recognized R2 doctoral research institution. Guided by our new strategic plan, JMU will elevate its national prominence by becoming an R1 institution through selective growth in high-impact graduate programs, increased scholarship and external funding, elevated recruitment of international students and faculty, and an unwavering commitment to signature undergraduate excellence.
