News Topic: Nation & World

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.

JMU a top producer of Fulbright Scholars

For the second consecutive year, three scholars from JMU were awarded Fulbright grants.

Looking forward, looking back

Students, faculty and the community gathered in January to celebrate and honor the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr.

Understanding history

Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates Kirk Cox (’79) is co-chair of the committee that will guide the 400th anniversary celebration of the Virginia General Assembly in 2019.

Building a civic-minded society

At the university named for James Madison, civic engagement has taken on a whole new meaning.

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."