Engaged Learning: Social Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion

Black alumni discuss challenges, opportunities on road to success

Five notable Black JMU alumni discuss diversity, equity and and inclusion as part of the Madison Vision Series.

JMU leadership approves new names for three buildings on campus

James Madison University’s Board of Visitors today approved the renaming of three buildings on the campus’s historic Quad.

Lucy Simms ceremony among JMU Black History Month events

Professors Seán McCarthy and Mollie Godfrey, co-directors, received a $10,000 grant from Virginia Humanities to extend the reach of the award-winning display.

Duke Hall exhibit to feature work of indigenous, contemporary artist

The work of multidisciplinary artist Skeena Reece will be on display at the Duke Hall Gallery of Fine Art at James Madison University.

MLK Jr. event features expert on indigenizing climate justice

Dr. Michelle Montgomery from the University of Washington Tacoma will be the keynote speaker to kickoff MLK, Jr. Celebration Week.

'The Future of Bipartisanship'

Del. Kirk Cox ('79) and Sen. Scott Surovell ('93) share their experiences and hopefulness.

“Uncomplicit” student artists join protests through visual art

James Madison University students join the voices raised in protest across the country in the latest exhibition at ArtWorks Gallery.

Lawyer outlines free speech on college campuses

Madison Vision Series lecturer focuses on the differences in protections at public versus private institutions.

MVS event focuses on free-speech protections on college campuses

ACLU lawyer Emerson Sykes will discuss the First Amendment on college campuses, focusing on the differences between public and private campuses.

JMU welcomes new associate vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion

After an extensive search, JMU welcomes Brent Lewis as the inaugural associate vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion.

JMU art professor and diversity leader awarded first Beck Faculty Fellowship

Susan Zurbrigg, a professor of art and unit head for painting and drawing has been selected as the first Beck Faculty Fellowship recipient.

Reimagining democracy

Deep divisions over the nature and meaning of democracy have threatened its very survival.

Sisters in Session sheds light on driving change at JMU

Members of Sisters in Session write about the organization for women from African/Africana and Black descent.

JMU student organization hosts first “We Hart Racial Equality Virtual 5K”

All proceeds from the fundraiser will go toward endowing a scholarship for underrepresented undergraduate and graduate students.

JMU Board of Visitors approves renaming three buildings named for Confederate leaders

The James Madison University Board of Visitors today unanimously approved the removal of the names of three buildings on JMU’s historic Quad that honor Confederate leaders.

JMU honors Juneteenth as a state holiday

James Madison University will join other state agencies to honor the newly declared Juneteenth holiday.

An Update on Racial Equity Actions and Campus Building Names

Members of the JMU community have participated in discussions and actions near and far, insisting that change is needed and reminding us of the hard work ahead.

‘March for Our Lives’ on JMU’s campus highlights racial injustices

A student-led march on JMU’s campus highlighted racial injustices and honored the black lives lost because of systemic racism and police brutality.

Virtual Town Halls on racial injustice set for the JMU community

Town Halls for the JMU community are scheduled on June 3, 4 and 11 to better understand and address racial injustice and inequities.

#Oscarssowhite, How digital spaces are reimagining advocacy

Morgan Smalls, SMAD professor, uses popular culture as an entryway to have larger conversations in the classroom about race, class, gender and power.

JMU hosts events to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Students, faculty and staff will serve the community, volunteer, and have broad discussions to celebrate the life and contributions of Dr. King.