SMAD seniors to show off their projects

Dec 5, 2022: Upper-level SMAD students will show their short films, mini-documentaries, advertising campaigns and interactive design projects in public presentations through Dec. 15.

Professor O’Reilly finishes new film 'Suspicious Minds'

Dec 1, 2022: Prof. Imelda O'Reilly has completed her latest film, "Suspicious Minds," which includes some Elvis, a little Wizard of Oz and lots of traditional Irish dance.

Pursuing a Transatlantic Career

Nov 30, 2022: 2018 EUPS alumna, Sara Leming, works to foster a better understanding of the transatlantic relationship.

Benvenuto, Dr. Fred Paxton!

Nov 30, 2022: Meet the newest addition to the EUPS faculty and learn about his journey to Florence

Conversations with Simon Hix

Nov 30, 2022: Political Scientist, Simon Hix, shares his insights and expertise with the EUPS cohort

Letter from the Director

Nov 30, 2022: The EUPS community has much to celebrate on its 15th anniversary.

Living History

Nov 30, 2022: Claire Krisko (‘23) describes the juxtaposition of contemporary art and antiquity in the city center

BSA gets down for Homecoming

Nov 28, 2022: Learn more about JMU's Black Student Alliance and what they offer.

SMAD alumni offer wisdom, support to students at SMAD Day '22

Nov 5, 2022: About 30 SMAD alumni returned to Harrison Hall last month to connect with students and provide career guidance.

Furious Flower Poetry Center Brings International Award-Winning Poet, Malika Booker to Harrisonburg

Nov 4, 2022: British-Caribbean poet, Malika Booker, visited Harrisonburg and James Madison University at the end of September as part of the Furious Flower Poetry Center’s Reading Series.

JMU Debate Team Finding Success at All Levels

Nov 1, 2022: The JMU Debate Team has a tradition of molding newcomers into winning competitors and the 2022-2023 debate season has started off no differently.

The Breeze racks up major national journalism awards

Oct 31, 2022: The Breeze’s online news site was named a national Pacemaker and a Breeze sports editor’s story was named the national in-depth story of the year this weekend at a gathering of college media from across the country.

Brothers of Italy, Giorgia Meloni and the Future of Italian Politics

Oct 26, 2022: EUPS on-site director, Caterina Paolucci, discusses the recent Italian election

JMU English alum, librarian, gravestone recipe baker, and TikTok star, Rosie Grant.

Oct 26, 2022: JMU English Alum and TikTok Star, Rosie Grant

The science of chills and thrills

Oct 26, 2022: JMU researcher’s career revolves around Halloween themes.

SMAD Day 2022 to feature plenty of career advice, networking

Oct 18, 2022: SMAD Day on Friday, Oct. 21, will allow students, alumni, faculty and staff to catch up — and offer students career connections.

Students from the University of Liberia Visit Furious Flower Poetry Center

Oct 14, 2022: Interdisciplinary students from the University of Liberia and the University of Virginia visited Furious Flower Poetry Center and James Madison University last month as part of a cultural landscape studies initiative.

The Deadly Legacy of World War II in Alaska

Oct 10, 2022: Large quantities of UXO remain from the fourteen-month Aleutian Islands campaign during WWII to recapture the Aleutian Islands.

50 years after Bloody Sunday, speaker brings his account to JMU

Oct 6, 2022: Paul Doherty, founding member of the Bloody Sunday Justice Campaign, will discuss the shooting of protesters in Derry, which killed 13 including Doherty’s father. He will speak at 7 p.m. Oct. 18 in Harrison Hall 2105.

JMU English Alum, Liz Ferguson, is Published

Oct 3, 2022: Meet JMU English's new Department Head, Dr. Becky Childs

Former faculty advisers to The Breeze win inaugural Pioneer Awards

Oct 2, 2022: Two former SMAD faculty members and Breeze advisers, David Wendelken and the late Albert "Flip" DeLuca, were the only Virginia college media advisers to receive the national Collegiate Press Association awards.

SMAD senior gives JMU police cars a fresh look

Sep 26, 2022: When the JMU Police chief wanted an upgrade of the colors and design on the agency's vehicles, he turned to Andy Genese, a senior Interactive Design student.

Midterm elections: JMU experts can talk trust, candidates, religion and more

Sep 26, 2022: As the midterm elections rapidly approach, JMU has a number of faculty experts who can offer valuable insight and context to the process. 

La Bella Figura

Sep 21, 2022: EUPS student Francesca Ragonese shares her insight on adapting to Italian culture and fashion

JMU faculty with expertise in elections

Sep 21, 2022: The following faculty experts can provide commentary from a variety of angles on the midterm elections

Furious Flower Assistant Director, L. Renée Wins 2022 Rattle Poetry Prize

Sep 16, 2022: Furious Flower Assistant Director, L. Renée wins 2022 Rattle Poetry Prize for her poem, "Shoes"

Translating the connection

Sep 6, 2022: Grant Funding and Scholarship as Community-Building

New Madison magazine issue revealed at award-winning event

Sep 6, 2022: The official publication of JMU, Madison magazine, is now ready for you to enjoy!

Resistance and resilience

Sep 2, 2022: JMU historian Meg Mulrooney recovers the life and legacy of Yuri Nemoto (’46), Madison’s first Asian American student.

Student Showcase: Translating and Interpreting Harrisonburg

Aug 15, 2022: Students in Dr. Marianne Mason’s SPAN 496 class bring their classroom language skills to provide much-needed translation and interpreting services to the Harrisonburg community.

Faculty Focus: Mapping Environmental Justice

Aug 15, 2022: Case Watkins is the 2022 Provost Award Winner for Excellence in Research and Scholarship for the College of Arts and Letters.

Faculty Focus: Teaching With Compassion

Aug 15, 2022: For Allison Fagan, professor of english, the most important learning is ethical, creative and collaborative in and out of the classroom.

Disability Pride

Aug 10, 2022: A Q&A with Dr. Susan Ghiaciuc, Disability Studies Co-Coordinator

Eyeing the big picture 

Aug 9, 2022: Belinda Addae’s (’21) experience as an Honors student fueled her desire to become an immigration attorney.

Under the radar

Aug 5, 2022: Jill Harris (’08) is a watchdog at the nonprofit Environmental Investigation Agency.

JMU students take first place in the “Best of the Web/Best of Digital” national competition

Jul 28, 2022: A JMU duo has won first place in the Large School Individual/Team/Single Class app category at the 2022 AEJMC “Best of the Web/Best of Digital” competition for their app BookBuddy.

Welcoming Dr. Becky Childs

Jul 21, 2022: Meet JMU English's new Department Head, Dr. Becky Childs

‘Something I will never forget’

May 23, 2022: Two students helped boost the Harrisonburg Community Counseling Center’s fortunes during the Great Community Give.

African, African American, and Diaspora Studies Center Welcomes New Director

May 23, 2022: Dr. Delores B. Phillips joins us this summer as the new Director of the African, African American, and Diaspora (AAAD) Studies Center.

JMU researcher finds common motivation for saving endangered species

May 20, 2022: On Endangered Species Day, research by James Madison University professor Jennifer Byrne is shedding light on the reasons why people volunteer to help animals. 

Flying high

May 16, 2022: Alumnus discovers authenticity and community in acro yoga.

Furious Flower Poetry Center Welcomes New Assistant Director

May 16, 2022: L. Renée joins Furious Flower Poetry Center as the new Assistant Director this summer.

Exploring Access to University Makerspaces

May 5, 2022: Learning More about Women Makers in University Settings

To cap it off

May 4, 2022: Competition benefits alumni network.

Skate of mind

Apr 25, 2022: Photographer alumnus brings his passions into focus.

Welcoming Latinx Studies Cohort

Apr 22, 2022: Following the success of the first College of Arts and Letters cohort hire in 2021, we are announcing our Latinx Studies Cohort.

Four Valley public servants honored at JMU

Apr 20, 2022: As part of the national Public Service Recognition Week the JMU Master of Public Administration graduate program will honor exemplary public service work.

Letter from the Director

Apr 18, 2022: In-Person excursions, end-of-year academics, and alumni updates