Anyone Can Cook!

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

JMU MFA student named VMFA Visual Arts Graduate Fellow

Michelle Smith, an MFA student at James Madison University's School of Art, Design, and Art History, received a 2023-2024 Visual Arts Graduate Fellowship from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

STAD Welcomes Grammy-nominated Composer Tarik O'Regan During "New Voices in Dance"

The concert is set to Grammy-nominated composer Tarik O’Regan’s evocative, three movement composition, “Triptych.”

The Landscapes of Black Poetry: A Furious Flower reading

Join us for The Landscapes of Black Poetry, a free poetry event on Saturday, April 1, from 5:30 – 7 p.m. at the Oak Spring Garden Foundation’s Rokeby Granary.

SADAH students curate exhibition

13 studio art seniors show their work through professional practices capstone class

SoM student named Petrichor winner

"This is a groundbreaking accomplishment for Kahn and JMU’s School of Music."

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.

Black in America

“There's never been a golden age to be Black in America. Will you be a part in making that happen?”

SMADies should submit those scholarship applications soon

The deadline for most of the competitive SMAD scholarships is March 1, so submit those applications ASAP!

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.

Reaching New Heights in SADAH

Junior Abby Wiggins reaches new heights in Art & Art History

"A Longstanding Tradition of Journalistic Commentary"

As JMU’s student newspaper, The Breeze, marks its 100th year, we also mark a 10th year for the scholarship founded in memory of Breeze Designer and Senior Editor/Columnist Whitten Maher.

'22 grad's film wins best short in Virginia film fest

“Home of the Brave,” written and directed by 2022 SMAD alumnus Ian Welfley, won Best Short Narrative Film at the Virginia Film Festival in November.

Madison Vision Series presents “Awadagin Pratt — Black in America”

Join us as the internationally renowned pianist chronicles his life, including graphic accounts of police stops for "Driving While Black."

Five SADAH professors featured in exhibition at the University of Mary Washington

"Collective Efforts" exhibition at the University of Mary Washington's Ridderhof Martin Gallery features works from SADAH faculty

Both Sides of the River

Exhibition exploring connections of river ecologies, environmental repair, and justice opened on January 31 in JMU's Duke Hall Gallery of Fine Art.

Ukraine in the Classroom

Prof. Argentieri reflects on his experience teaching foreign policy and security in the midst of the Russia-Ukraine conflict to foster a hands-on learning experience

SADAH Alum Named to Forbes 30 Under 30

Emily Warden ('17), Founder of Emily Warden Designs and JMU SADAH alum, named to 2023 Forbes 30 Under 30 Art & Style List

Note-worthy

One JMU student's bond with his professor began four years before he arrived on campus.

Gift an experience this year

For those interested in a live arts performance, the Forbes Center has a wealth of offerings.

JMU professor named art educator of the year

The Virginia Art Education Association has named Karin Tollefson-Hall, a professor of art education, its art educator of the year.

SMAD seniors to show off their projects

Upper-level SMAD students will show their short films, mini-documentaries, advertising campaigns and interactive design projects in public presentations through Dec. 15.

Professor O’Reilly finishes new film 'Suspicious Minds'

Prof. Imelda O'Reilly has completed her latest film, "Suspicious Minds," which includes some Elvis, a little Wizard of Oz and lots of traditional Irish dance.

Pursuing a Transatlantic Career

2018 EUPS alumna, Sara Leming, works to foster a better understanding of the transatlantic relationship.

Benvenuto, Dr. Fred Paxton!

Meet the newest addition to the EUPS faculty and learn about his journey to Florence

Conversations with Simon Hix

Political Scientist, Simon Hix, shares his insights and expertise with the EUPS cohort

Letter from the Director

The EUPS community has much to celebrate on its 15th anniversary.

Living History

Claire Krisko (‘23) describes the juxtaposition of contemporary art and antiquity in the city center

Nun other than a Duke

Alumna gives up social media, marriage for a new devotion.

SMAD alumni offer wisdom, support to students at SMAD Day '22

About 30 SMAD alumni returned to Harrison Hall last month to connect with students and provide career guidance.

Furious Flower Poetry Center Brings International Award-Winning Poet, Malika Booker to Harrisonburg

British-Caribbean poet, Malika Booker, visited Harrisonburg and James Madison University at the end of September as part of the Furious Flower Poetry Center’s Reading Series.

Peace of War: Intertwined Through Art

M.F.A. student Michelle Smith's "Protective Nature" sculpture will be part of an exhibition in Honfleur Gallery in Washington, D.C.

The Breeze racks up major national journalism awards

The Breeze’s online news site was named a national Pacemaker and a Breeze sports editor’s story was named the national in-depth story of the year this weekend at a gathering of college media from across the country.

A conversation with My Monticello author Jocelyn Nicole Johnson (’93)

Since it was published in October 2021, Johnson's book has received rave reviews and numerous accolades.

Brothers of Italy, Giorgia Meloni and the Future of Italian Politics

EUPS on-site director, Caterina Paolucci, discusses the recent Italian election

JMU English alum, librarian, gravestone recipe baker, and TikTok star, Rosie Grant.

JMU English Alum and TikTok Star, Rosie Grant

The Unbuilt Arboretum

Exhibition uses virtual reality to bring to life late architect's true vision

SMAD Day 2022 to feature plenty of career advice, networking

SMAD Day on Friday, Oct. 21, will allow students, alumni, faculty and staff to catch up — and offer students career connections.

Students from the University of Liberia Visit Furious Flower Poetry Center

Interdisciplinary students from the University of Liberia and the University of Virginia visited Furious Flower Poetry Center and James Madison University last month as part of a cultural landscape studies initiative.

Meet SMAD's newest professor: Dr. Elim Hernandez

As a new faculty member in the Creative Advertising concentration, Dr. Elim Hernandez seeks to challenge students to get out of their comfort zones.

A SMAD student's guide to studying abroad/away

With deadlines for study abroad applications approaching, here’s more information about the SMAD-centric programs in Los Angeles, London, Ireland and Urbino, Italy.

50 years after Bloody Sunday, speaker brings his account to JMU

Paul Doherty, founding member of the Bloody Sunday Justice Campaign, will discuss the shooting of protesters in Derry, which killed 13 including Doherty’s father. He will speak at 7 p.m. Oct. 18 in Harrison Hall 2105.

JMU English Alum, Liz Ferguson, is Published

Meet JMU English's new Department Head, Dr. Becky Childs

Former faculty advisers to The Breeze win inaugural Pioneer Awards

Two former SMAD faculty members and Breeze advisers, David Wendelken and the late Albert "Flip" DeLuca, were the only Virginia college media advisers to receive the national Collegiate Press Association awards.

PHOTOS: Building Global Community Here and Abroad

JMU International Week is a celebration of countries and cultures the world over. Participants focus on the commonalities that make all of us human.

SMAD senior gives JMU police cars a fresh look

When the JMU Police chief wanted an upgrade of the colors and design on the agency's vehicles, he turned to Andy Genese, a senior Interactive Design student.

Q&A with author David Leicester Hardy

Hardy uses years of teaching and industry experience to help new designers get started.

La Bella Figura

EUPS student Francesca Ragonese shares her insight on adapting to Italian culture and fashion

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.

Translating the connection

Grant Funding and Scholarship as Community-Building

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.

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.”

Eyeing the big picture 

Belinda Addae’s (’21) experience as an Honors student fueled her desire to become an immigration attorney.

The Good Liar

Brian Curry (’03) might be a con man, but he’s no liar. Or is he? 

JMU students take first place in the “Best of the Web/Best of Digital” national competition

A JMU duo has won first place in the Large School Individual/Team/Single Class app category at the 2022 AEJMC “Best of the Web/Best of Digital” competition for their app BookBuddy.

Welcoming Dr. Becky Childs

Meet JMU English's new Department Head, Dr. Becky Childs

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.

Dr. Earlynn J. Miller Named 2022 Circle of Excellence in the Arts Award Winner by Forbes Center, Arts Council of the Valley, and JMU’s College of Visual and Performing Arts

Founder of the JMU Dance Program and an avid arts supporter, Earlynn J. Miller (1941–2021) nurtured thousands of artists, students and community arts organizations in the Shenandoah Valley.

Forbes Center Announces 2022–2023 Masterpiece Season

The Forbes Center has announced its 2022–2023 Masterpiece Season.

Fast Forward

Malik Smith (Class of 2022) pays his experience forward in a message to incoming EUPS students

‘IN/ovation: Student Celebration’ Raises $135,000 for Arts Scholarships

JMU's College of Visual and Performing Arts nearly doubled its scholarship endowment and the number of students it can support thanks to contributions from "In/ovation: Student Celebration."

Duke Hall Gallery awarded prestigious international grant

The Duke Hall Gallery of Fine Art has recently been awarded a grant to support the exhibition Both Sides of the River (January 31 - March 18, 2023).

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.

Flying high

Alumnus discovers authenticity and community in acro yoga.

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

Celebrating possibilities through scholarships

Watch inspiring stories from the Annual Stewardship Luncheon.

To cap it off

Competition benefits alumni network.

Honoring Dean Sparks through Inquiry and Community

Highlights from the Sparks Research Symposium

SADAH alum turns pop-up art space into permanent gallery

New gallery is a brick-and-mortar version of a tented gallery and workshop that she and friends established eight years ago at the Mountain Music Festival.

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.

Maureen Shanahan in first cohort of JMU Faculty Fellows

Fellowship will fill art history professor's educational leave year with collaborations, mentoring activities and writing a new book

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 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.

See the winners of the 2022 SMAD awards

In the first in-person ceremony since 2019, SMAD honored its top graduating seniors and announced tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships funded by alumni and supporters.

CVPA faculty development grant helps artist archive 20+ years of work  

A $1,000 grant paid for a photographer's time, hardware and supplies to create a searchable database.

Letter from the Director

In-Person excursions, end-of-year academics, and alumni updates