Global Stories

Project GO Annual Meeting at JMU

The JMU program emphasizes Swahili language learning and cross-cultural communication skills while building expertise regarding human-environment interactions (HEI) in East Africa.

Madison International Learning Community (M.I.)

Camille Alonso ('25) is from Virginia and before she arrived on the doorstep of JMU she had one goal in mind: to learn about the diverse experiences of others from around the world.

Do you have a humanitarian instinct?

Dr. Ken Rutherford credits his Peace Corps experience as the catalyst for his international humanitarian career with relief work with refugees in Senegal, Kenya, and Somalia.

ISAT students implement capstone projects in Costa Rica

A team of JMU ISAT seniors travel to Costa Rica to implement their capstone projects in 21 days.

April Showers and I Am a Flower

Blossoming with the season. Sophia DeLucca’s springtime ode to Florence

Meet the New Residence Assistant: Zoey Wilson

Find out how Zoey Wilson is helping students transition to la dolce vita in Italia!

Alumni Spotlight

After nearly a decade, EUPS alumnus Briar Dunn is living his dream in Italy

Ramadan – The Islamic Holy Month of Fasting

Ramadan – The Islamic Holy Month of Fasting

Top 3 mistakes I made abroad

Catherine Cunningham ('22) has studied abroad in many countries across Europe. Through her travels, Cate collected plenty of helpful tips and tricks to navigate a new country as a tourist.

Public Transportation in Germany

For less than 30 euros I was able to go to Paris and back for a weekend!" Moree ('22) shares transportation tips and tricks! A must read for those studying abroad.

JMU up to the challenge in opening round of CFA’s annual contest

Four CoB students win first round of competition.

JMU Will Unlock The World For You!

Shukrana Shukrullah (’24) is truly a force to be reckon with! She was considering 21 schools for college but ultimately chose JMU because it was love at first sight.

Myth: International Students Can’t Get Scholarships.

Applying for college is no small feat, imagine doing so from another country while navigating a pandemic.

Building Global Community Here and Abroad

JMU International Week is a celebration of countries and cultures the world over. Participants have the opportunity to focus on the commonalities that make all of us human.

‘How can I be a solution?’

Alumna aims to leave her mark on the world through her advocacy, writing and poetry.