Arts and Letters News

SMAD senior gives JMU police cars a fresh look

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

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

EUPS student Francesca Ragonese shares her insight on adapting to Italian culture and fashion

JMU faculty with expertise in elections

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

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

Translating the connection

Grant Funding and Scholarship as Community-Building

New Madison magazine issue revealed at award-winning event

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

Resistance and resilience

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

Disability Pride

A Q&A with Dr. Susan Ghiaciuc, Disability Studies Co-Coordinator

Eyeing the big picture 

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

Under the radar

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

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.

‘Something I will never forget’

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

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

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

Alumnus discovers authenticity and community in acro yoga.

Furious Flower Poetry Center Welcomes New Assistant Director

L. Renée joins Furious Flower Poetry Center as the new Assistant Director this summer.

Exploring Access to University Makerspaces

Learning More about Women Makers in University Settings

To cap it off

Competition benefits alumni network.

Skate of mind

Photographer alumnus brings his passions into focus.

Welcoming Latinx Studies Cohort

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

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

In-Person excursions, end-of-year academics, and alumni updates

JMU Debate Team Wins Novice National Championship

Team wins many awards including best individual debater

Russia Invasion of Ukraine: Causes and Consequences

What are the causes & consequences of Russia's invasion of Ukraine?

Verse With Virginia Roots

Amber McBride (‘10) is a poet, professor, Hoodoo practitioner, and award-nominated author who calls Virginia home. Her debut young adult novel in verse, Me (Moth), is just the beginning.

Students learn ancient art of Buddhist printing

A classroom workshop cultivates creativity and mindfulness through lino- and laser-cutting.

JMU Debate Team Finish 2021 Ranked #6 in the Nation

The JMU Debate Team will close-out 2021 as the #6 ranked debate program in the nation, according to the rankings released by the governing body of intercollegiate competitive debating, CEDA.

A digital future for Black poetry at JMU, thanks to new $2 million grant

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded JMU $2 million to secure the digital future of the Furious Flower Poetry Center, the nation’s first academic center devoted to Black poetry.

JMU professors receive Outstanding Faculty Awards

Lauren K. Alleyne, Erica Lewis win Outstanding Faculty Award

Three JMU community members recognized by national non-profit

Three James Madison University community members were recognized for their leadership in the effort to tackle racism.

JMU Debate Team Novices Win Second Tournament

The JMU Debate Team has found success once again, winning the novice division of the Liberty University Debate Tournament last weekend.

JMU Alum Thrives at a Global Nonprofit

Harrisonburg native and JMU alum Emily Knapp ('18M) grew up with dreams of making Hollywood films and instead found her passion in the nonprofit sector.