International student part of United Nations graduate program

Oct 22, 2026: Nigerian student says taking risks led him to JMU, then to the U.N.

Inaugural summer Global Academy brings the world to JMU

Aug 25, 2026: JMU's Global Academy challenges students to find big solutions using AI

JY Zhou On The Global Stage

Aug 7, 2026: When Associate Provost and CGE Executive Director JY Zhou took the stage to address 7000+ people at the annual NAFSA conference in May, she was not nervous.

JMU-Ghana Team Ambassadorial Visit

Apr 28, 2026: The ambassadors enjoyed a lunch with President Schmidt that brought together senior leadership, alumni, faculty, staff, students, and embassy representatives.

Faculty Call for Study Abroad Proposals

Apr 28, 2026: Applications for all upcoming terms – winter 2027, spring break 2027, and summer 2027 – are due by Saturday, August 1, 2026. 

Leading with Integrity: JMU Welcomes Humphrey Fellows to Washington

Apr 28, 2026: A midweek field visit to the Port of Baltimore provided fellows with an on-the-ground perspective on supply chain dynamics, cargo flows, and the realities of border security and trade integrity in action. 

A People-Centered Approach to Accounting: Exploring the Career of Liz Heavner

Apr 28, 2026: “Every situation is different. You just have to be ready.” This is ethos of International Accounting Manager Liz Heavner, recipient of the ’25-’26 Provost Award for Excellence in Global Education.

Adult Degree Study Abroad Program Earns National Recognition 

Mar 26, 2026: James Madison University’s Adult Degree Dukes: The Exploration of Migration and Culture in Germany and Poland program has been recognized with a national award from NASPA’s Adult Learner and Student Community

Global Café: A Space to Connect, One Cup at a Time

Mar 25, 2026: Once a month around noon, something begins to take shape in the CGE Lounge. The pace slows. Coffee is poured. Conversations start. This is Global Café.

STEM students from Korea visit Merck through IIE's KORUS program

Feb 24, 2026: During their three-day visit, students participated in a variety of activities designed to broaden their academic and professional perspectives while exploring graduate study and career pathways.

JMU Hosts International Delegation From Thailand

Feb 24, 2026: JMU hosts an international delegation from Thailand as part of the International Academic Partnership Program (IAPP)

The Center for Global Engagement Hosts Study Abroad Week

Feb 24, 2026: Studying abroad remains a realistic and transformative path for Dukes ready to engage with the world.

Students and faculty represent JMU at AI conference in Indonesia

Feb 19, 2026: JMU participated in the International Student Conference held in Jakarta, Indonesia. The Center for Global Engagement supported two faculty and five students to attend the event.

ISSS hosts Ramen Rendezvous event for International Students

Feb 3, 2026: ISSS hosted Ramen Rendezvous at the CGE Lounge, giving international students a chance to meet, exchange stories about Winter Break, and start the spring semester with a warm and friendly event.

ISSS Welcomes New International Dukes to JMU 

Jan 23, 2026: International Student Orientation supports international students in many ways. Through this program, ISSS provides new international students with access to important resources and opportunities to build community.

Study Abroad receives $100k in funding for winter programs

Jan 22, 2026: Over winter term, a record-breaking 149 students studied abroad on programs taking place in Brazil, the Caribbean, France, Ghana, Guatemala, Ireland, Jordan, South Africa, Sweden, and Taiwan.

CGE Launches New Global Reach Interactive Map

Jan 20, 2026: The Center for Global Engagement (CGE) is excited to announce the launch of JMU’s new Global Reach interactive map

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.

IAPP Thailand

Dec 3, 2025: IAPP Thailand is an ongoing program focused on building new connections and strengthening existing collaborations between higher education institutions in the U.S. and Thailand.

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