News Topic: Nation & World

Welcome to the Honors College

What does it mean to be Madisonian in the 21st century? Freshman Honors students grappled with that question during a trip to Montpelier.

Voicing the Constitution

Matt Darroch wanted to work a job in which he could make a meaningful impact.

A call for compromise

Former congressmen Jim Coyne and Nick Rahall headlined the second Madison Vision Series event of the 2018-19 academic year.

Being the Change: Jamie Jones Miller (’99)

Jamie Jones Miller ('99) cultivates relationships between the Department of Defense and members of Congress.

Making the case for the Constitution

Rubenstein: The document and its chief architect, James Madison, remain relevant today.

Who in the world comes to JMU?

JMU welcomes the world's students with challenging academics and a friendly environment.

Hacking for Diplomacy

In 2017, JMU offered the only H4Di course in the country at JMU X-Labs and was the first in the nation to offer it exclusively to undergraduate students.

Indoctrination or insight?

Research shows college broadens students' political worldviews.

Can it be saved?

JMU prepares students to be active and responsible participants in a representative democracy dedicated to the common good.

Sweeping for clues

The project offers a rare opportunity for a geophysicist to be involved in restoring the humanity of a forgotten community.

Restoring humanity at Montpelier

Descendants of Madison-era slaves contribute to exhibit at the home of the nation's fourth president.

SGA president making her mark on Madison

Jewel Hurt embodies civic enagement and public service.

Project changes lives for the good

From Honors courses to a scholarship that funded her project in Tanzania, international affairs major Claire Elverum means it when she says, "It's impossible not to find your spot here."