The Picture of a Journey to Florence

New EUPS professor at JMU Florence campus, Christine Bakker, PhD, shares her professional journey, her experience working for the European Commission, and how she came to live in Florence, Italy full-time.

A Window into the Consulting World

Married JMU alumni, Mr. Richard Shapiro and Mrs. Alexis Shapiro stop by Florence, Italy to lead a consulting workshop and share their professional advice with the EUPS cohort.

JMU Duke Puts Down Roots in Italy

JMU Semester in Florence alumnus, Mr. Andrew Spannaus, speaks with students about his experience living in Milan and building a successful international career.

Il Conventino

Across the Ponte Vecchio, this historical social hub bridges cultures and communities.

A Changing Environment

The EUPS program ensures students are ready to enter the rapidly changing job market with practical experience.

Letter from the director of EUPS

Executive Director Charles Blake discusses the current cohort, upcoming alumni events in March and May 2024, and the varied ways in which alumni contribute to the EUPS program.

Graduate student prepares to advocate for change in Papua New Guinea

Doreen Philip’s story of determination to give back to the community and become a source of empowerment for village women in Papua New Guinea.

CISE embraces the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals

CISE integrates the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals into coursework and research initiatives.

Hunting the ghost ship: How an IA professor tracked the SPARTA IV

Intelligence Analysis professor Giangiuseppe Pili and his team utilized open-source data collection to analyze and identify the transportation of military cargo by the Russian SPARTA IV.

Bella Bledzki: JMU English major at Oxford

Bella Bledzki, a senior English major with a minor in Creative Writing, is currently studying abroad in Oxford through the Center for Global Engagement at JMU.

Ending veteran homelessness

JMU ROTC graduate lays the foundation for Operation Renewed Hope

Dedicating Holland Yates Hall

Members of the JMU community gathered to celebrate and participate in the official dedication of Holland Yates Hall

JMU Student Shares Stage with Alger in Japan

Bella Santos ('25) shares her experience talking to university leaders in Hiroshima, Japan

Can AI alleviate ‘wicked’ world problems?

Math professor illuminates the role of artificial intelligence in pandemics, poverty and gender disparity.

Intelligence analysis professor presents at NATO event in Budapest

Baxter presented the role of current nuclear weapons-modernization efforts and how those efforts have impacted nuclear strategy

Madison Art Collection loans works to Ben Shahn exhibition in Spain

This is the first time that the MAC has loaned works to a major museum overseas.

Counseling professor Debbie Sturm receives ECHO Award

The Center for Global Engagement recognized four faculty members as recipients of three inaugural study-abroad awards

Researcher discusses impacts of electoral technologies

Hasnain Bokhari shared the findings of his recent research on electoral technologies in Pakistan and their impact on democratic processes

Four Faculty Members Receive Inaugural Study Abroad Awards

The first inaugural Study Abroad awards to honor exellenent study abroad programs and their directors.

Creating in Spain

SADAH professor of Art Lisa Tubach researches coral in Spain's aquatic biome through Bajo el Olivo: International Creative Arts Residency

JMU attends Global Citizenship and Peace seminar in Hiroshima

The workshop aimed to empower students to become agents of change in addressing climate adaptation and resilience.

Hello, my name is Dardanë

Dardanë Halimi is The Graduate School's new blogger — read her post.

Working while exploring the world

CoB alumna leverages her degree while traveling the globe

17 JMU faculty, Alumni, and students exhibit artwork in Korea

The 2023 Fiber Art Festival was on view from May 12-20, 2023 at the Seoul Arts Center Hanagram Design Museum in Seoul, South Korea

English graduate Kevin Bie (’22) receives Fulbright Scholarship Award

English graduate Kevin Bie (’22) receives Fulbright Scholarship Award

JMU president to visit Hiroshima to participate in international summit

His attendance highlights JMU's commitment to fostering international partnerships and collaboration through education.

College of Business eNews: July 2023

Stay informed. Read the July issue of the College of Business E-Newsletter.

Campus collaboration supports emerging African leaders

CoB and CISR work to train the next generation of leaders from Africa.

All the way to Galway

College of Business students head to Ireland.

Madison International students share their program experiences

Students in Madison International, a JMU Residential Learning Community, provide insights on their experience with the program.

Letter from the Director

An expanded advisory board can nurture our growing alumni community.

The Green Transition and the Future of Social Europe

EUPS student Francesca Ragonese and Prof. Mario Munta discuss the current state of the Green Transition and its implications for the future of social policy in Europe.

The Gardens of City Life

Take a walk through the flora, fauna and history of Florence’s most treasured gardens!

Building Responsible Artificial Intelligence

EUPS alumna Evi Fuelle (‘14) reflects on her journey into technology governance and shares her insights on the rapidly growing field of AI

Life is a Marathon, Not a Sprint

Learn more about EUPS alumnus Seth Tallvik (2010) and his experiences living and working in Europe after years in DC.

College of Business eNews: June 2023

Stay informed. Read the June issue of the College of Business E-Newsletter.

Combining CoB "gateway" with study abroad

Business majors marvel at other nations’ sustainability focus.

JMU joins Every Campus A Refuge

JMU is expanding its support of compassionate refugee resettlement. 

Stimulating the global economy

The language of ‘international business’

Voices of war

Students and faculty members from Russia and Ukraine open up about how the war in Ukraine is affecting them.

Local organizations roll out welcome mat for refugees

Harrisonburg has a longstanding tradition of welcoming people from countries ravaged by war, poverty and economic instability.

Professor’s research delayed by war in Ukraine

Before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last year, Kristen St. John was to serve as the co-chief scientist of an international team studying climate change in the Arctic Ocean.

Studying abroad at JMU

Growing and thriving in a new environment

Ukrainian orchestra honors homeland through song

The Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine performed at the Forbes Center for the Performing Arts as part of its six-week American tour.

The humanitarian toll of explosive hazards

CISR and its alumni shed light on the use of conventional weapons in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Learning by doing in the Dominican Republic

More than a dozen first-generation and otherwise underrepresented students were given a unique opportunity to study abroad during spring break.

JMU: Where students from Kosovo earn their master's degrees

Kosovar students support JMU students on Kosovo's Independence Day

Two Arts and Letters faculty awarded Fulbright Scholarships

Arts and Letters Faculty, Daniel Beers (justice studies) and Ken Rutherford (political science), were awarded Fulbright Scholarships to conduct research abroad in 2023-24.

International Ph.D. student making her mark on Madison

Tatjana Titareva’s dissertation is on the use of artificial intelligence in higher education administration.

JMU meets the test in annual global competition

Mentor praises CFA Challenge team members as ‘self-starters.’

New Report Showcases U.S. Global Leadership in Conventional Weapons Destruction and Landmine Clearance

In fiscal year 2022, the United States supported conventional weapons destruction activities in more than 65 countries and areas with more than $376 million according to newly released annual DoSreport.

Distinguished alumna takes ‘atypical path’ to CFR lifetime membership

Jamie Jones Miller ('99) joins President Alger on the Council on Foreign Relations.

ISAT students attend conference in Mexico

Students’ work revealed how interdisciplinary research and coursework are vital to students’ learning.

Peace Corps Panelists Share Their Stories

Peace Corps volunteers share wise insights from their service abroad.

Anyone Can Cook!

Learn how to prepare a four-course Italian meal from a local professional chef

Assessment & Measurement students and faculty present at ICPS

Assessment and Measurement professor Sara Finney and graduate students Kate Schaefer and Mara McFadden traveled to Brussels, Belgium to present three studies at the International Convention of Psychological Sciences.

SADAH Director MiKyoung Lee exhibits artwork in China

MiKyoung Lee is not only the director of the School of Art, Design, and Art History at James Madison University but also a professional artist.

Il Resto è Storia!

EUPS student, Katherine Wallentine (‘23), shares what inspired her to pursue the EUPS program after five years working in US state and federal government.

The unexpected rewards of traveling

Kiera ('24) participated in a study abroad program in Ireland that reunited her with her Irish family! Such are the unexpected rewards of traveling!

ISAT graduate program reopens and is accepting applications

Students will spend half of the program in each location, studying in Harrisonburg during the fall semester and in Malta during the spring.

JMU alumnus creates efficient cooking device in Madagascar

Wimpy created a device that saves time in the kitchen, reduces fuel usage, improves indoor air quality and is better for the environment.

Student showcase: Thriving in Anthropology

For students Cheyenne Sewell (’23) and Casey Brewer (‘23), and many others like them, anthropology means everything from connecting to the local community to taking on the world

U.S. State Department Releases Open Doors® Report

Funded by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Open Doors® annually presents a comprehensive report on the mobility of students in U.S. higher education, both inbound and outbound.

ISSS Hosts International Students for Annual Thanksgiving Meal

In a tradition dating back over 10 years, ISSS hosted international students for a Thanksgiving meal.