Honors College News

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.

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.

JMU physics major has big plans researching tiny particles

Physics major Elizabeth Moore has started working on a research project supported by the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility.

JMU researchers zero in on solution for managing invasive tegu lizards

The research shows for the first time that female tegus follow male scent trails during mating season.

Health sciences alumna finds rewarding career path in epidemiology

Kat Topf (’19) is pursuing a Master of Public Health degree at Emory University. She is also working at the Georgia Department of Public Health in support of their COVID-19 response.

A big heart in the Big Apple

Doctor's sense of community, personalized care and devotion to service was nurtured during his time at JMU.

Doors open for first recipient of the Opportunity Fund

A rising freshman from Springfield, VA is the first recipient of the Arts and Letters Opportunity Fund.

In pursuit of equitable education

Exploring the relationship between learning, social justice, and public policy

JMU tops national list for most Fulbright students

JMU has 15 students studying abroad on Fulbright scholarships this school year, the most of any master’s level university in the country.