Flavors From Abroad: A new collaboration between UREC and CGE

Dec 8, 2025: The Center for Global Engagement (CGE) and UREC’s demonstration kitchen collaborated this semester to host Flavors from Abroad, a cooking class designed to introduce students to international cultures through food.

What are you thankful for?

Dec 3, 2025: Our JMU international community reflects on the Thanksgiving holiday.

Kinesiology majors learn sports medicine, fitness in Australia study abroad

Sep 3, 2025: Kinesiology majors fulfilled their practicum experiences by supporting Australian Football clubs in Melbourne and Perth to engage in sports medicine, fitness and exercise.

JMU associate vice president named a Fulbright Scholar

Jul 8, 2025: JMU’s associate vice president for career, experiential learning, and transitions, was recently named a Fulbright Scholar.

JMU Arts Explores Global Partnership with Hansung University in South Korea

Jun 24, 2025: Laying the groundwork for continued international arts collaboration.

Dr. Ed Brantmeier receives Provost Award for Excellence in Global Education

Jun 12, 2025: Dr. Ed Brantmeier receives Provost Award for Excellence in Global Education

Leaving an imprint at JMU and abroad

Apr 28, 2025: For 26 years, Dr. Suzanne Fiederlein guided CISR through its challenges and successes.

JMU researcher: Andean vicunas promote rapid ecosystem development

Feb 18, 2025: Biology professor Kelsey Reider says wild vicuñas are helping transform barren landscapes into nutrient-rich patches where new life can grow.

Record participation in winter study abroad programs

Feb 6, 2025: A record-setting number of students participated in short-term study abroad programs during winter break

Creative research highlight: Dennis Beck

Jan 28, 2025: A look into JMU theatre professor Dennis Beck’s new co-authored research on theatre in East Central Europe

The Forbes Center welcomes All-star percussionists of the Grammy Award-winning Silkroad Ensemble on Jan. 26

Jan 10, 2025: Bridging cultural divides and sparking connection through music

Study abroad: The world as our classroom

Jan 8, 2025: Opportunities to study abroad were limited for the women of Madison College, but students today enjoy plenty of options.

Overcoming great odds, refugee alumnus imagines a greener future

Nov 22, 2024: Vietnamese refugee and entrepreneur Tan H. Nguyen (’92) pioneers a food-waste solution.

Students practice statecraft, diplomacy, negotiation skills

Nov 8, 2024: From strategy sessions to decision-making, simulation delivers high-impact learning experience.

Discovering new horizons: An international student's journey through the JMU Washington Semester Program

Nov 6, 2024: The program stands out as a transformative experience for many students.

Semester in Florence and Semester in Salamanca celebrate milestone anniversaries during Homecoming

Nov 5, 2024: CGE honors four decades of two flagship study-abroad programs.

JMU adopts Okanagan Charter, committing to health across campus

Oct 8, 2024: JMU extended its commitment to foster health and well-being across campus as it formally adopted the Okanagan Charter during an event on Festival’s lawn.  

James Madison University awarded U.S. Department of State grant to host young leaders from southeast Asia

Oct 7, 2024: JMU will host the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative Academic Fellows Program (YSEALI AFP) focused on Society and Governance.

International Week brings in renowned filmmaker

Oct 3, 2024: Environmental activist Shalini Kantayya was the keynote speaker.

JMU to adopt charter promoting commitment to health on campus

Oct 2, 2024: JMU will extend its commitment to foster health and well-being across campus as it formally adopts the Okanagan Charter Oct. 8.

JMU professor receives Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery award

Sep 19, 2024: Laura Katzman, professor of art history, has been awarded the 2024 Director’s Essay Prize for Scholars by the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery. 

Art history professor receives Smithsonian Institution award

Sep 11, 2024: Laura Katzman receives $3,000 and will present lecture on Oct. 15

Costa Rica study abroad explores wellness, community, longevity

Sep 11, 2024: Students and faculty “pura vida” in Costa Rica through academic, cultural and physical activities centered around understanding longevity and wellness.