Engaged Learning: Social Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion

B-cubed sends its second wave

Participation forms for upcoming January cohort now being accepted.

CHBS student creates Health in Color to discuss health disparities 

Founded in July by JaNiece Woodson, Health in Color is a new student organization that focuses on the effects that health disparities have on people of color.

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"

Furious Flower Welcomes New Carmen R. Gillespie Fellow

Furious Flower Poetry Center welcomes our new Carmen R. Gillespie Fellow, Lily Craig. Craig is the second undergraduate whose independent work and research has been funded by Furious Flower through the fellowship.

CSD student selected for ASHA Minority Student Leadership Program

Josephine Miller, a graduate student in the Online M.S. SLP program was accepted into 2022 cohort of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Minority Student Leadership Program (MSLP).

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.

Nekisha Durrett: True Grit

Inverting the association of true grit with the macho swagger associated with the Western film of the same title, Durrett instead venerates the strength of family matriarchs who heal, bless and build lives.

Incoming students kick off their JMU experience with volunteer work

One hundred incoming first-year and transfer students will be coming to campus early this year to volunteer with non-profits in Harrisonburg through JMU’s Dukes Making a Difference program. 

Connections STEM from community

Residential learning program supports first-year STEM majors.

Furious Flower Poetry Center and JMU Libraries release “Flowerings: A Framework for Mutual Growth”

The Furious Flower Poetry Center and James Madison University Libraries are pleased to announce the publication of “Flowerings: A Framework for Mutual Growth.”

Disability Pride

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

Center for Inclusive Computing grant supports diversity initiatives in computing majors

Grant to support the graduation of more women and minorities in computing majors awarded to the Computer Science Department (CS) and Computer Information Systems (CIS)

Furious Flower Poetry Center Receives 2022 Poetry Fund Grant

Furious Flower Poetry Center has received the 2022 Poetry Fund Grant from The Academy of American Poets in cooperation with the Amazon Literary Partnership to fund readings from two international poets.

Founding Executive Director, Dr. Joanne V. Gabbin Retires

After 37 years of service at James Madison University, Dr. Joanne V. Gabbin celebrated her retirement with a jubilant reception on June 30, 2022.

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.

Dr. Joanne Gabbin Spoke as the Keynote of the Digital Ethnic Futures Consortium (DEFCon)'s Annual Meeting

Dr. Joanne Gabbin served as the keynote speaker for the annual meeting of the Digital Ethnic Futures Consortium on May 13, 2022, discussing the joys and challenges of building programs that support Black studies.

Louise Temple makes an impact on feminism, science, and the community

For fifteen years, Temple has taught a viral discovery course – dedicated to keeping students interested in science.

Furious Flower Poetry Center Welcomes New Assistant Director

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

Furious Flower Poetry Center Highlighted in The Breeze TV

The Furious Flower Poetry Center was highlighted in two episodes of The Breeze TV at JMU

Exploring Access to University Makerspaces

Learning More about Women Makers in University Settings

Increasing awareness about aphasia

Aphasia expert, Jaime Lee, a professor of communication sciences and disorders, fills in some gaps in media coverage and offers valuable insights into aphasia and the support available.  

REU program sets the bar for research opportunities

A SRM student maximizes the REU program.

You (Yes, you!) can be an ally to women of color at work

The Amethyst Circle scholarship program gives the Madison experience even more power to change the world.

Furious Flower Poetry Center Celebrates National Poetry Month with Poem a Day

The Furious Flower Poetry Center celebrated National Poetry Month (April) with a Poem a Day on social media. Read all about it and see the complete list of poems chosen.

During housing crisis, need for accessibility draws little attention

As headlines about the housing crisis appear daily in newspapers and prompt discussion on network news, the need for accessible homes is drawing little attention.

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.

Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students

JMU is one of 44 colleges and universities across the United States that will use the IDEAS grants to create, expand, and/or diversify American student mobility overseas in support of U.S. foreign policy goals.

Sonia Sanchez Wins Jackson Poetry Prize

Sonia Sanchez, activist and poet whose work and presence were instrumental to many Furious Flower events, wins the Jackson Poetry Prize, an $80,000 award.

A flowering seed from the West Indies

An award-winning poet, scholar and professor of English, Lauren K. Alleyne will assume leadership of JMU's Furious Flower Poetry Center this summer.

Furious Flower Poetry Center Receives Literary Arts Emergency Fund Award of $15,000

Furious Flower Poetry Center Receives Literary Arts Emergency Fund Award of $15,000, launched and administered by the Academy of American Poets, the Community of Literary Magazine & Presses (CLMP), and the National Book

Furious Flower Poetry Center Had First In-Person Poetry Reading in Two Years

Furious Flower Poetry Center celebrates the success of their first in-person poetry reading since the COVID-19 pandemic.

A call to RISE

Waynesboro activist raises awareness of issues impacting the Black community.

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.

Meet Benin Lemus, Honorable Mention of the 2022 Furious Flower Poetry Prize

Megan sits down with 2022 Furious Flower Poetry Prize honorable mention, Benin Lemus to discuss her process and her work with Furious Flower in advance of the reading tonight, Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 5pm.

Meet Ariana Benson, Winner of the 2022 Furious Flower Poetry Prize

Megan sits down with 2022 Furious Flower Poetry Prize Winner Ariana Benson to discuss her process and her win in advance of the reading this Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 5pm.

Empowering from the heart

Nkosi Davis (’18) leverages partnerships for reciprocal successes.

Furious Flower Poetry Center Announces the 2022 Furious Flower Poetry Prize Reading

Furious Flower Poetry Center announces the 2022 Furious Flower Poetry Prize Reading, April 20, 2022 at 5pm

Furious Flower Poetry Center Announces the Winners of the 2022 Furious Flower Poetry Prize

Furious Flower Poetry Center announces the winners of the 2022 Furious Flower Poetry Prize

Democracy Matters - Ep. 102: Talking Back to Power Through Art

How can art create spaces of civic engagement?

Madison Vision Series to focus on ‘Fighting the Rise of Hate’

Author, foreign policy strategist and former diplomat Farah Pandith will discuss the growing threat of violent extremism April 18 at JMU.

Ramadan – The Islamic Holy Month of Fasting

Ramadan – The Islamic Holy Month of Fasting

JMU disability sport expert offers insights ahead of 2022 Paralympic Games

JMU expert Cathy McKay said the Paralympic movement has shifted the paradigm through which Americans view disability.

Mayors discuss leadership challenges of the 21st century

Black female leaders confront challenges of the future while reflecting on past mentors during Black History Month.

ERiA Newsletter: Winter 2021

There is an urgent need for help with ethical reasoning in our world. Discover what some are doing with the Eight Key Question (8KQ) ethical reasoning strategy in the following stories.

New exhibition explores the legacy of colonialism in Puerto Rico through visual culture

The Museum of the Old Colony: an art installation by Pablo Delano will run Feb. 1-March 26, 2022.

A born leader

Melvin Petty (’84) named Ernst & Young's Mid-Atlantic Entrepreneur of the Year.

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.

Protecting the Capitol

JMU alum and police officer was put to the test during the Jan. 6 insurrection.

Community with IDEAS: March 2022

The Madison Family Newsletter