ECOWAS National Commissions on Small Arms and Light Arms meet

The National Commissions responsible for controlling and combating the illicit proliferation of small arms and light weapons (SALW) in the ECOWAS region met in the Togolese capital, Lomé on the Annual Coordination Meetin

$400 Million in Additional U.S. Military Assistance for Ukraine

The United States continues to support Ukraine with additional military assistance to help defend itself, including from the Kremlin’s relentless attacks on Ukraine’s critical energy infrastructure.

Syria: Cluster Munitions Used in November 6 Attacks

Attacks by the Syrian-Russian military alliance on November 6, 2022, used banned cluster munitions on four camps for internally displaced people, Human Rights Watch said today.

Russia, Myanmar Only States to Use Landmines in 2022, Report Says

Russia and Myanmar are the only two countries to have used antipersonnel mines this year, according to the latest annual report from the International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL).

Myanmar Junta Ramps Up Landmine Use

Myanmar’s forces have used landmines since 1999, but new use by the junta has surged since the February 2021 coup, according to the Landmine Monitor Report 2022, released last week.

Land Mines Continue to Haunt Women, Children in Yemen

Yemeni women and children continue to die from land mines planted by Houthi rebels across the country.

Dozens of Countries to Sign Deal to Curb Bombing in Urban Areas

Campaigners hope agreement will change military norms but countries including Russia, Israel and China are not expected to sign.

Being the Warrior

Alumna’s passion is making gymnastics safer

Carrier Strike Group Ten Participates in Humanitarian Mine Action in Split, Croatia

HMA is a Department of State-led initiative to increase partner nation capabilities in the areas of de-mining, stockpile management, and EOD training.

Clearing Afghanistan’s Deadly Legacy of War

In Afghanistan, deadly, rusting legacies of war are embedded in the walls of homes, lodged in roadside ditches, and half-buried in remote hillsides.

JMU expert: What to expect this holiday shopping season

This holiday shopping season will not be a repeat of last year’s.

Training Manual On Gender-Mainstreaming Small Arms Control

There is recognition that, in implementing small arms regulatory instruments and other frameworks on SALW, states must take into account the gender dimension that has proven to be vital to the implementation processes.

Zelenskyy Visits Recaptured Kherson as Alleged War Crimes Emerge; Landmines Pose a Danger to Liberators

The newly liberated city of Kherson in southern Ukraine over the last few days, the hard work to restore power and water supplies in the region and to clear landmines left by retreating Russian forces is now beginning.

Trudeau Pledges $990K for Clearing Landmines, Cluster Bombs in Cambodia, Laos

Trudeau pledges $990K for clearing landmines, cluster bombs in Cambodia, Laos to help clean up explosives left over from civil wars, Vietnam War.

Demining Agency Clears Minefields Near Choman

The agency’s demining teams of DE1 and Mechanical in cooperation with Slovenian Enhancing Human Security (ITF), destroyed 22 mines and 20 Unexploded Ordnances (UXO) in the Karizan minefield.

50 years of Title IX

JMU Nation celebrates the anniversary of landmark legislation.

Arms Transfer And SALW Controls In Middle East And North Africa: Challenges And State Of Play – Analysis

Conventional arms transfer controls and small arms and light weapons (SALW) controls could be strengthened in order to help to address security challenges and build confidence in the Middle East and North Africa.

‘Resilience Is a Consequence of Difficulties You Go Through’: Photojournalist Landmine Survivor Inspires North-East Businesses

Fresh from a 42-hour journey from Donbas, Ukraine, Giles Duley launched his keynote speech in Aberdeen with a “funny story about getting blown up in Afghanistan”.

RAD Self-Defense Program empowers through knowledge

The JMU Police Department brings the national RAD program to campus to empower female college students.

Improvised Anti-Vehicle Land Mines (IAVMs) in Mexico: Cartel Emergent Weaponry Use

The use of anti-vehicle land mines by criminal cartels is now part of Mexico’s violent criminal landscape. This phase of improvised explosive devices represents an escalation of IED use against state forces and rivals.

Inside the Painstaking Search for Five Million Decaying Bombs in Cambodia

The mine action community in Cambodia has so far cleared over one million mines, according to HALO charity's deputy program manager, Claire Fearn.

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.

UN: 343 Civilians Killed or Injured as a Result of Landmines

Since the April truce, landmines and explosive ordnances have become the leading fatalities of children in Yemen.

Two Farmers Killed by Landmines in Kaduna

Two farmers were killed on Thursday in Chikun Local Government after the vehicle they were travelling in drove over a landmine suspected to have been planted by terrorists operating in the Kabrasha area.

Alumnus among first Peace Corps volunteers to serve overseas after pandemic

Tristan Kruse ('22) is making a difference in Central Uganda.

Cambodia to Train Ukrainians on Removing UXO Strewn by Russians

Cambodia will send deminers to train Ukrainians on clearing vast amounts of UXOs strewn by Russian forces amid the ongoing war.

JMU researcher: Animals speeding up climate change dynamics

Working at elevations as high as 17,700 feet, JMU biology professor Kelsey Reider will begin looking into the role vicuña are having.

United States Launches $47.6 Million Demining Training Project in Ukraine

On September 30, the Department awarded $47.6 million to Tetra Tech, Inc. of Pasadena, California to provide urgent humanitarian demining assistance to Ukraine in the face of Russia’s brutal war of aggression.

Go Dukes, Go Vote!

Voting is one of our most important responsibilities as engaged citizens, especially at the university named for the Father of the US Constitution. So get out there and vote on Election Day!

UXO on Fehmarnbelt Tunnel Route Cleared in Controlled Explosion

An anti-submarine warfare weapon from the Second World War that was found near the alignment of the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel has been diffused.

JMU joins Shenandoah Valley Airport in welcoming Contour Airlines to the Valley

Representatives from James Madison University were proud to participate in the inaugural flight of Contour Airlines from Shenandoah Valley Airport (SHD).

Shell Explosion in Southern Afghanistan Kills Child

A mortar shell explosion in the provincial capital of Helmand in southern Afghanistan, Lashkargah city, resulted in the fatality of a child, and the injury of another child, local Taliban officials said.

Co-creating to curb texting and driving

Doing better by doing good is touchstone of her research.

U.S. Plan to Counter Illicit Diversion of Certain Advanced Conventional Weapons in Eastern Europe

The United States’ priority is to ensure that Ukraine has the weapons it needs to defend its territory against Russia’s further invasion.

When people care, that is when waves are made

JMU Student, Casey Brewer, is the winner of the Henry Fong Award 2022. She participated in the INU Student Seminar for Global Citizenship and Peace at Hiroshima

Prevent Civilian Harm From Explosive Weapons, Says HRW

Civilians account for the vast majority of people who are killed or injured when explosive weapons, such as aerial bombs, rockets, artillery and mortar projectiles, and missiles, are used in populated areas.

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

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

Two UN Employees Killed in Landmine Explosion in Iraq

Two Iraqi members of a team working for the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) were killed and a third was injured on Monday in an incident at an explosive ordnance clearance site at Shatt Al-Arab near Basra.

The Enduring Trauma Caused by Landmines

They are the legacy of every war: Mines and "IEDs", short for "improvised explosive devices." Years after being buried, they continue to serve their insidious purpose, killing and maiming people.

JMU to host influential Civic Engagement Institute

JMU and the Madison Center for Civic Engagement have been named a third partner institution for the influential Institute of Civic Studies and Learning for Democracy.

Three Children Killed in Landmine Explosion in Central Yemen

Three Yemeni children were killed in a landmine explosion in central Bayda province, a local NGO said Saturday.

Landmines and Gunfire Claim Three Civilian Lives, Injure at Least 23 in Arakan Conflict Last Month

At least three civilians were killed and 23 others were injured due to landmines and shooting incidents in Arakan State and Chin State’s Paletwa Township last month.

Ukrainian Deminers Remove Deadly Threats to Civilians

Beside an abandoned Russian military camp in eastern Ukraine, the body of a man lay decomposing in the grass — a civilian who had fallen victim to a tripwire land mine set by retreating Russian forces.

The Unbuilt Arboretum

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

Indonesia: Peacekeeping Exercise Garuda Canti Dharma II Helps Partners Develop Critical Capabilities

U.S. and Australian Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians train Indonesian Army soldiers on EOD techniques and procedures during Garuda Canti Dharma II.

Over 60,000 Sqm Cleared of Mines, Explosive Ordnances Near Erbil

The Kurdistan Mine Action Agency has cleared more than 60,000 square meters of land mines, explosive ordnances and war remnants in a rural area of Choman district, Erbil province.

Grenades and Land Mines - Why Ecuador Remains a Storehouse for Ex-FARC Mafia

Military-grade weaponry, including caches of grenades and landmines, continue to be found in northern Ecuador, showing how Colombian armed groups continue to use the country as a strategic outpost.

Simple precautions can prevent cyber heartache, expert says

The common target of such attacks are people who have the ability to halt the criminal activity using some basic safety practices.

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.

The Deadly Remnants of a War That Won’t Go Away

Eighty years after the end of World War II, leftover munitions have been dubbed the problem that will never be fixed.

The Women Demining Artsakh

Demining is stereotyped as a masculine profession, but Asryan confidently shrugs this off. She says that HALO needs strong women. When adapting to the job, the main challenge for her was not physical labor.

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.

Environmental, Social, and Governance Communications

Morgan Rhudy (’24) helps organizations and brands find their voices

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.

Landmine Blast Leaves Two Yemeni Civilians Killed in Nihm

Two Yemeni civilians were killed on Sunday when a Houthi-laid landmine exploded in Nihm district, northeast Sana'a City, local sources said. The mine blew up in Barran village.

365 days already!

It has been 365 days since graduate student Mohamed Serry came to JMU for his graduate education. Read his reflections.

Ukrainian Teams Clear Mines Around Liberated City Of Lyman

Ukrainian authorities are working quickly to find, identify, and, when possible, remove mines and unexploded ordnance from the newly liberated area of Lyman as the town's residents struggle to get back to normal.

Soccer Saves Lives: New U.S. Effort in Ukraine to Reduce Risk of Explosive Hazards

Ukrainian coaches show training materials to help kids recognize, avoid, and report dangerous unexploded munitions to local authorities (Spirit of Soccer photo)

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.

Somali TV Reporter Killed by Landmine While Covering Counter-Terrorist Operation

The death of a young Somali TV reporter, who was killed by a landmine while covering a counter-terrorist operation by the security forces last week, highlights the need for more effective measures to protect journalists.

Myanmar-Laid Landmines Injuring Bangladeshis Crossing Border

A second Bangladeshi man got seriously injured in less than three weeks due to a landmine explosion near the Myanmar border along Naikhongchhari in Bandarban.

How the College of Business came to be

Recognition came quickly for College of Business.

Overseas and abroad

Marshall Pattie shares his on-going research.

Landmines Took Their Limbs. Soccer Brought Them Glory

Angola’s amputee soccer team—the reigning Amputee World Cup champions—has inspired a nation still recovering from a 27-year war.

The World Needs a New Solution to Its Landmine Problem

A landmine-free world should be the United Nations’ 18th Sustainable Development Goal.

Investing in the Future of the Pacific: U.S. Assistance Continues to Address WWII-era Explosive Hazards

Seventy-seven years after the end of World War II, Pacific Island nations still face the daunting challenge of post-war impacts: unexploded ordnance (UXO) and abandoned munitions littered throughout the vast expanse of t

As the World Moves On, Myanmar Confronts a Mounting, Hidden Toll

Thousands have been injured or killed since the military takeover, but the human costs go well beyond that

NFL will gain new viewers by giving Amazon Prime exclusive Thursday nights

As Amazon Prime gets ready to broadcast the Dolphins and Bengals Thursday, it hopes to do so minus some of the technical difficulties that created some blurry moments in weeks past.

Landmines, Cluster Bombs Remain a Deadly Threat in Syria

The front lines of northwest Syria may be quieter, but death still waits for civilians from the bombs left behind.

Dr. Mark Lewis Selected to Participate in Inaugural ATE “Inquiry Initiative”

Dr. Mark Lewis, Professor of Literacy Education at James Madison University, has been selected to participate in the inaugural “Inquiry Initiative” sponsored by the Association of Teacher Educators (ATE).

JMU supply chain team ships medical supplies to hospitals in Kyiv, Ukraine

A 40-foot ocean freight container of humanitarian aid is on its way to those affected by Russia’s war in Ukraine thanks to the James Madison University Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) Student Forum. 

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.

7,000 Illegal Guns Destroyed

A total of 7,000 illegal guns were destroyed at the T&T Police Service Academy in St James on Monday, as part of an exercise to destroy confiscated, unserviceable and obsolete weapons, ammunition and explosives.

Demining Remains Priority, Says PM

Prime Minister Hun Sen instructed local authorities, demining operators and citizens to cooperate to safely eliminate the scourge of landmines and explosive remnants of war (ERW).

Truce or Not, Landmines Continue to Kill Civilians Across Yemen

Since April, a tenuous truce has brought a pause to the fighting between Houthi rebels and pro-government forces in Yemen. However, truce or not, hundreds of civilians have been killed during this period by landmines.

Midterm elections: JMU experts can talk trust, candidates, religion and more

As the midterm elections rapidly approach, JMU has a number of faculty experts who can offer valuable insight and context to the process. 

Front Line Farming: Bombs Disrupt Critical Ukraine Industry

An unexploded rocket sticks out of a field, and another is embedded in the ground of the farm compound. Workers found a cluster bomb while clearing weeds, and there’s a gaping hole in the roof of the shrapnel-scarred liv

Ukrainian Teenager Who Built Landmine-Detecting Drone While Sheltering in Basement Wins Global Prize

Igor Klymenko, 17, won the Global Student Prize for his drone that can spot mines without setting them off, potentially saving lives

La Bella Figura

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

JMU faculty with expertise in elections

The following faculty experts can provide commentary from a variety of angles on the midterm elections

PM Orders Review of Legal Enforcement Over UXO Clearance

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked the Ministry of National Defence to work closely with ministries, agencies and localities to review the enforcement of legal regulations related to post-war bomb and mine clearanc

Bangladeshi ‘About to Lose’ Leg After ‘Landmine Blast’ at Border

After his left leg was badly injured in a blast of what he said was a landmine along the border with Myanmar in Bandarban’s Naikkyangchhari, Onyo Thoai Tanchangya was admitted to Chattogram Medical College Hospital.

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"

Diplomats Pledge a Mine-Free Zimbabwe by 2025

Diplomats have expressed commitment to free Zimbabwe of landmines in the next three years, which will boost economic development through availing additional land which is currently unusable.

Board of Visitors summary of actions and discussions

The James Madison University Board of Visitors met Friday, September 16, 2022 in the Festival Conference and Student Center.

Three Civilians Blown up by Landmines as Leaving Liberated Village in Kharkiv Region

Three people were killed and another person was injured in mine explosions in the liberated village of Makarove of the Zolochiv community, Kharkiv region.

JMU Engineering ranks 18 in US News Reports

The new ranking reflects the continuous hard work that faculty and students have dedicated to the program over the years.

Green Beret Braves Farm-Demining Mission

A former U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret with eight combat deployments to Afghanistan has just completed a personal mission to clear farmland of landmines in war-torn Ukraine.

US Under Secretary of State Detonates Wartime Bombs in Vietnam

Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie Jenkins pressed the button to destroy warheads from the Vietnam War in Quang Tri Province on Friday.

Landmine Blast Wounds UN Peacekeepers in Mali

The UN has said three of its peacekeepers in Mali were wounded on Sunday after their patrol vehicle hit a landmine.

Yemen: Landmines Have Killed Over 400 People Since 2019

More than 400 civilians have been killed in Yemen due to landmines, improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and other unexploded ordnance across several province since 2019, a local monitoring organization has reported.

To Clear Deadly Land Mines, Science Turns to Drones and Machine Learning

A warm wind blows across an empty field on the outskirts of Pawnee, Okla. A small group of researchers struggle against the stiff wind to set up a pop-up tent for some shade.

Thirty-Five Civilians Killed in Convoy Blast in Burkina Faso

At least 35 civilians have been killed and 37 wounded when a convoy carrying supplies in Burkina Faso’s jihadist-hit north struck an improvised explosive device, the governor of the Sahel region has said.

JMU expert can speak on trust in elections

JMU expert Ben Blankenship is available to discuss his research, and a series of events, on trust of elections.

Kinesiology course sends CHBS students to Australia for internships

As part of KIN 481, 12 students spent summer 2022 embracing a variety of internships in Australia.  

Syria: Seven Children Killed by Landmines in Two Days

Four children were killed after a unexploded ordnance (UO) detonated in an abandoned apartment in Idlib, North West Syria, on Monday. This follows an explosion of another landmine on farmland in Homs two days ago.

Translating the connection

Grant Funding and Scholarship as Community-Building

Investing in their roots

Donors Sue Cumpston (’82) and Lori Mowen (’80) say education is key to ending poverty.

Four Children Playing With Unexploded Shell Killed When It Detonates at School in Afghanistan

Unexploded ordnance detonated Saturday in southern Afghanistan killing four children and injuring three others after the kids brought it inside their school, police and a doctor said.

JMU expert says time is right for flu shots

With cooler weather approaching, JMU expert Suzanne Grossman recommends getting a flu shot soon.

The Calamity of Landmines in Yemen

According to the Yemeni Observatory For Landmine Removal, an organization that documents mines, 370 civilians have been killed by landmines, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and explosive ordnance laid by Houthis.

Resistance and resilience

JMU historian Meg Mulrooney recovers the life and legacy of Yuri Nemoto (’46), Madison’s first Asian American student.

Egypt Clears 25 Million WWII Landmines and Explosives from Western Desert

On Wednesday, the Egyptian Armed Forces announced that they have managed to clear 25 million landmines, explosive objects, and ammunition from the Western Desert in recent years.

USAF Fielding New T7 Robots from L3Harris for EOD

The U.S. Air Force’s 96th Test Wing at Eglin AFB, Fla., has received the first of 170 L3Harris [LHX] T7 explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) robots to be fielded at Air Force bases globally.

Toxins in Soil, Blasted Forests – Ukraine Counts Cost of Putin's 'Ecocide'

The woods outside Chernihiv were quiet in late August when Anatoliy Pavelko scrambled into a 10-metre bomb crater with a trowel and an icebox full of sample jars. He wanted to find out what the Russian FAB-250 bomb left.

Drones Are Sniffing Out Landmines in Ukraine

The landmines that plague Ukraine following six months of drawn-out fighting have a new enemy as minesweeping teams get a boost from high-tech drones.

Submerged UXO Clearance Fast-Tracked

Operators clearing underwater unexploded ordnance (UXO) from the wreckage of sunken warships have been focused on speeding up operations.

Joint Task Force in Niger Hands Over Recovered SALW to Government

Demining operations conducted by the National Centre for Peacekeeping Forces (NPMEC) in Tboung Khum saw the discovery of more than 1,000 landmines and other UXOs.

US-Thai Military Conduct Humanitarian Mine Action EOD Training in Kingdom of Thailand

U.S. Marines from 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group recently concluded a successful cycle of Humanitarian Mine Action Level 3 Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) training with Thai Mine Center.

More than 1,000 Landmines, UXOs Unearthed in Tboung Khmum

Demining operations conducted by the National Centre for Peacekeeping Forces (NPMEC) in Tboung Khum saw the discovery of more than 1,000 landmines and other UXOs.

Three Children Among Four Dead in Indian-Made Mine Blast in Zafarwal

Four people, including three children, died in an explosion caused by an Indian-made anti-tank mine in the Punjab city of Zafarwal on Sunday morning.

JMU expert can discuss pros, cons of new hearing aid rule

Guidelines for over-the-counter hearing aids, approved Tuesday, Aug. 16, by the Food and Drug Administration, will make the devices much more accessible.

World War II Bomb Disarmed: 12,000 Residents Back Home After Evacuation

In Berlin, the police evacuated thousands of people in the Friedrichshain borough because a large WWII bomb was found at a construction site. It took hours to get everyone out of the danger zone.

Women for Madison marks a decade of redefining philanthropy

First 10 scholarships to be awarded this fall

Robot ‘Spot’ to be Deployed in Landmine Clearning Operations in Ukraine

Boston Dynamics is upping its game in the robotics industry by announcing that it will deploy a robot to Ukraine to help mine clearing operations.

Russian Forces Use Widely Banned Cluster Munitions, Damage Hospitals

Russian forces have assaulted Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, with repeated unlawful attacks that killed and wounded civilians and damaged healthcare facilities and homes, Human Rights Watch said today.

Baltic Sea a “Ticking bomb” Climate Conference Warns as Eco Experts Urge Action to Remove Tonnes of Hazardous Waste from Seabed

With WWII shipwrecks already leaking chemical pollutants into the ocean, a climate conference in Gdynia has described the Baltic Sea as “a ticking time bomb” that threatens an ecological catastrophe.

Insurgents Suspected of Landmine Attack Targeting Rubber Farmers in Thailand

Explosions from landmines killed a soldier and injured six police officers and four civilians in Thailand’s troubled Deep South on Monday, including a farmer at a rubber plantation.

Three Killed, Five Injured in Landmine Blast in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

At least three people were killed and five others injured in a landmine blast in the country’s restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Saturday, police said. The incident happened in North Waziristan.

Three People Killed and Injured by Houthi Landmines in Hodeidah

Ahmed Mohammed, 30 was killed and his eight-year-old son Saqr and nephew Ahmed were injured in Aljazh district in the western Yemen governorate of Hodeidah. Houthi-laid landmines take human lives everyday in south of Hod

WW2 Bomb Revealed in Drought-Hit Waters of Italy's River Po

The drought-stricken waters of Italy's River Po are running so low they revealed a previously submerged World War Two bomb.

Boys Recuperating After Unexploded Ordnance Blast in Northeast Nigeria

Four young boys injured after picking unexploded ordnance in Ngala town near the shores of Lake Chad are recuperating at a hospital in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state in Northeast Nigeria.

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.”

Donors shatter giving records in FY22

Donors gave more than $34.7 million in charitable gifts to JMU during fiscal year 2022.

$89 Million in New U.S. Humanitarian Demining Assistance for Ukraine

On August 9 the Department announced its intention to provide $89 million of FY 2022 funding to help the Government of Ukraine address the urgent humanitarian challenges posed by ERW created by Russia's war.

UXO Mapping Survey Suspended in Solomon Islands

A Solomons Islands project mapping UXO was suspended following an explosive incident two years ago.

Eyeing the big picture 

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

Grunewald: Blast at Bomb Storage Site Sparks Berlin Wildfire

Explosions at an ammunition storage facility have caused a large wildfire in a forest in western Berlin. The site in Grunewald forest is used by German police to store and detonate unexploded ordnance…

Land Mine Injures Farmer Near Kharkiv

A 39-year-old man in Derhachi was injured in an earlier Russian attack on July 30, while a five-hectare wheat field was set ablaze in Zolochiv.

U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 22 Return to Palau to Continue Efforts

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Task Force Koa Moana (TFKM) 22 have continued the work from previous TFKM iterations, conducting projects and subject matter expert exchanges throughout the Republic of Palau.

Under the radar

Jill Harris (’08) is a watchdog at the nonprofit Environmental Investigation Agency.

Angler Warning: Unexploded World War II Ordnance Found in Fishing Waters off Rhode Island

As if offshore wind farms weren’t controversial enough, a new warning from a Danish surveying crew has left anglers and boaters unequivocally troubled. The Ørsted company recently discovered 11 unexploded munitions.

Unique leadership development program at JMU earns national recognition

AASCU announced JMU’s IMPACT3 program is the recipient of the 2022 AASCU Excellence & Innovation Award for Leadership Development and Diversity.

Four Rusty Unexploded Ordnance, One Vintage Bomb Discovered Cagayan

Four unexploded ordnance (UXO) described as Japanese cartridge 81 high explosive and vintage bomb were found in two separate locations in Gatarran town in this province on Tuesday, August 2.

Landmine Explosion Kills Two Children in Central Yemen

Two Yemeni children were killed by a landmine explosion in the central Bayda province, according to a local NGO.

Vietnam asks for more UNDP’s support for UXO clearance, peacekeeping

The ministry wishes to receive more financial and technical assistance from UNDP, and learn from its experience in building an information database of mine action.

Safety Reminders Issued After Another Military Ordnance Found On Assateague (VA/USA)

Further investigation by the EOD team revealed over 100 pieces of debris and unexploded ordnance in the same area.

Jersey funds mine-detection training for ten Ukrainians

Course participants undergo four weeks of intense training in International Mine Action Standards and EOD. They are taught to identify, survey and dispose of unexploded ordnance.

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.

Ukraine Needs Help Disposing of Bombs and Landmines Left in Russia’s Wake

Proper help and support from non-government organizations and well appropriated foreign aid will be essential for the future of post-war Ukraine in the explosive realm.

Cambodian King, Queen Chip in for Demining

King Norodom Sihamoni and Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk have donated a total of $1.5 million to fund demining work in Cambodia through the “Samdech Techo Project for Mine Action."

This World War I battlefield is on fire and exploding 100-year-old ordnance

The First World War ended 104 years ago, but thanks to wildfires burning the European continent, echoes of the Great War are being heard. And seen. And nearly killing firefighters because bombs left over from the conflic

Remaining Unexploded Ordnance from the past War is still a Danger in BiH

The remaining unexploded ordnance (UXO) from the past war is still a danger in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), which is why citizens are being urged to be extra careful.

Cambodia’s landmine, ERW casualties up 54%

Casualties from landmines and explosive remnants of war (ERW) were 40 for the first half of 2022, an increase of 54% compared to the same period last year when there were 26 victims.

UXO toll at 10 deaths, 30 injuries in 6 months

In the first six months of 2022, there were nearly 30 explosive ordnance accidents causing 10 deaths and 30 injuries, an increase of over 20 per cent compared to the same period in 2021, which had 22 such accidents.

An-12 freighter carrying landmines crashes in Greece

A Soviet-built propeller cargo airplane operated by a small Ukrainian airline crashed in northern Greece late Saturday with a 12.5-ton load of Serbian munitions destined for Bangladesh, according to officials and media a

United States and Norway commit RM41mil in Support for UXO clearance in Laos

The governments of the United States of America and Norway have committed more than US$9.1 million (RM41 million) to the clearance of unexploded ordnance (UXO) in four southern provinces of Laos, reports Laotian Times.

Faceless killer: Syria landmines keep sowing death

Family members from three generations were huddled on the back of a pickup truck for what started as a joyful ride through the Syrian countryside for Abdulaziz al-Oqab and his relatives.

Banking team extends winning streak

JMU banking team back in winner's circle.

15-year-old student killed in Ann landmine explosion

A 15-year-old middle school student was killed in a landmine explosion that took place in Ann township of Rakhine State, where the Myanmar military’s western command is stationed.

Treatments for parasites keeping landmine detection dogs in field

Cambodia is a country that remains plagued by landmine contamination. As a result, the country has a high proportion of physically disabled people in its population, which has a huge impact both socioeconomically and psy

IED explodes under vehicle carrying demining team in northern Iraq

An IE) blew up under a vehicle carrying a demining team in northern Iraq on Tuesday, injuring seven personnel, according to a press statement issued by the United Nations Assistance Mission.

JMU astrophysicist can discuss first photos from Webb Telescope

Among those anxiously awaiting the photos is James Madison University physics professor Anca Constantin, who researches black holes.

Isolating the Taliban: How young landmine victims may be collateral damage

A group of Afghan children were grazing sheep in fields near the village of Bolak Wandi in eastern Helmand when they spotted a metallic object half-buried in the ground.

Human toll of cluster bombs in Yemen rising

Remnants of Saudi cluster bombs are taking more lives as Riyadh refuses to allow badly needed equipment, including mine detectors, to enter the war-torn country.

Fast Forward

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

CIS in Europe

CIS takes on Valenica, Spain.

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).

Ireland Study Abroad

There is a partnership between JMU’s College of Education students and students in Newry, Ireland.

JMU launches accelerated teacher education program to help alleviate nationwide teacher shortages

Responding to the enormous need for qualified teachers, JMU’s Secondary Education Program is taking action to help alleviate teacher shortages by educating aspiring second career teachers.

Scientist who discovered Ivermectin speaks to ISAT students

Dr. William Campbell, Noble Laureate, meets with students in JMU's Bioethics class.

JMU researcher finds common motivation for saving endangered species

On Endangered Species Day, research by James Madison University professor Jennifer Byrne is shedding light on the reasons why people volunteer to help animals. 

Engineering students work to fight against litter crisis

Senior Engineering students embark on a fight against the world’s litter crisis and how they can help to clean up the world's oceans.

JMU Rocketry Team competes in NASA Student Launch

JMU's Rocketry Team paves the way for future JMU Engineering students.

Celebrating possibilities through scholarships

Watch inspiring stories from the Annual Stewardship Luncheon.

Project GO Annual Meeting at JMU

The JMU program emphasizes Swahili language learning and cross-cultural communication skills while building expertise regarding human-environment interactions (HEI) in East Africa.

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

Madison International Learning Community (M.I.)

Camille Alonso ('25) is from Virginia and before she arrived on the doorstep of JMU she had one goal in mind: to learn about the diverse experiences of others from around the world.

Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students

JMU is one of 44 colleges and universities across the United States that will use the IDEAS grants to create, expand, and/or diversify American student mobility overseas in support of U.S. foreign policy goals.

Democracy Matters - Episode 103: Investing for Democracy

What role can and should investors play in strengthening democracy?

Do you have a humanitarian instinct?

Dr. Ken Rutherford credits his Peace Corps experience as the catalyst for his international humanitarian career with relief work with refugees in Senegal, Kenya, and Somalia.

JMU to Host Project GO Annual Meeting

JMU will host the Project Global Officer (Project GO) annual meeting from Sunday, April 24 through Tuesday, April 26.

Fighting the rise of hate

Speaker discusses ways to combat the “us versus them” mentality.

Dukes lift Giving Day past $1 million — again

On Giving Day 2022, Dukes around the world raised $1,035,165 for 152 campus causes.

April Showers and I Am a Flower

Blossoming with the season. Sophia DeLucca’s springtime ode to Florence

Meet the New Residence Assistant: Zoey Wilson

Find out how Zoey Wilson is helping students transition to la dolce vita in Italia!

Alumni Spotlight

After nearly a decade, EUPS alumnus Briar Dunn is living his dream in Italy

Letter from the Director

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

Madison Vision Series to focus on ‘Fighting the Rise of Hate’

Author, foreign policy strategist and former diplomat Farah Pandith will discuss the growing threat of violent extremism April 18 at JMU.

Ramadan – The Islamic Holy Month of Fasting

Ramadan – The Islamic Holy Month of Fasting

Top 3 mistakes I made abroad

Catherine Cunningham ('22) has studied abroad in many countries across Europe. Through her travels, Cate collected plenty of helpful tips and tricks to navigate a new country as a tourist.

ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge Announces New Presidents Council Leadership

The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge names Jonathan Alger to leadership position.

KEEN award helps JMU faculty unleash new ideas in engineering design

Joshi was one of 27 faculty members chosen from across the nation by KEEN for her contribution to engineering education.

Installation remembers Rwandan genocide in every page

The installation is made of 800,000 pages in 2,500 books displayed in 100 crates: one page for each victim, one crate for each day of the war.

ERiA Newsletter: Winter 2021

There is an urgent need for help with ethical reasoning in our world. Discover what some are doing with the Eight Key Question (8KQ) ethical reasoning strategy in the following stories.

Political Campaign Management and Communications

Jory Woods (’21) Launches Career in Virginia Politics