Honors College News

Biophysical Chemistry major receives 2021 Witherspoon Scholarship

First year Honors student Deaquan Nichols will conduct summer research with Chemistry professor Oleksandr Kokhan.

Making a Mark at Madison and Beyond

Carter Bowman leaves JMU as valedictorian of the 2021 class.

‘Learning everyday’: Davic pinpoints gap in Marines’ stress inoculation

Truman Scholarship finalist Steven Davic reveals ‘the best weapon on the battlefield.’

Rethinking Environmental Legislation

Independent Scholars student Erin Quinn (’22) pursues major that combines interests in environment, politics, economics, and law

Each Person Seen, Every Voice Heard

Sierra Orr (’20) teaches that, through theatre and history, we have the power to build a better world

JMU a top producer of Fulbright students for 2020-21

James Madison University has seven recent alumni who received Fulbright US Student Grants in 2020-2021.

Looking to the future

Czech Republic, Taiwan, Maldova. Dukes set their sights on international exchange as they advance in most competitive cycle to date.

Nurturing Inclusive Communities through Hip Hop

Willis Landon (’20) cultivates self-expression, cooperation, and life skills in young people with community-based music education

Dynamics of Social Movements

Junior Kearney Quillen brings together interests in collective responsibility, political philosophy, and economic justice in self-designed curriculum

The value is in the process

As they await the status of their Fulbright applications, JMU seniors and alumni offer tips.

2020 Hillcrest Scholars Announced

Hillcrest Scholarships support transformative off-campus experiences for Honors students.

Honoring the Histories

Through internships with the Shenandoah Valley Black Heritage Project, JMU students have forged deep connections with Harrisonburg’s Black community and history.