Civilians in Northern Myanmar Face Growing Risks From Landmines

Chin Human Rights Organization says at least 11 civilians have been killed and 20 others injured by landmines since Myanmar’s February 2021 coup.

OSCE and Spain’s Guardia Civil Build Capacity to Prevent Illicit Trafficking of SALW

The OSCE and Spain’s Guardia Civil launched a specialized canine team instructor course for eight Ukrainian specialists at the Guardia Civil’s Dog Training Centre (CADEPE) on 21 March 2023.

Cambodia to Host Int’l Mine Victim Conference

Cambodia announced that it will host an international victim assistance conference this October for survivors of landmines and other explosive remnants of war, focusing on the context of disability rights.

Civilians Surrender Illegal Small Arms in the Philippines

The Philippine military collected nearly three dozen illegal weapons from civilians in the Muslim province of Basilan, security officials said Tuesday.

NASCAR's drive for change

Hart School alum talks DEI within a predominantly-white sport.

Metal-Detecting Drone Could Autonomously Find Landmines

In development at the Autonomous Systems Lab at ETH Zurich, a novel combination of a metal detector and a drone with five degrees of freedom may provide a viable solution to remote landmine detection.

Before Power Is Back, Deminers Must Make Ukraine’s War Repairs Safe

Clearing the whole of eastern Ukraine of explosive hazards will take years, but as the country tries to restore power, water and heating to towns and villages, de-mining teams have to prioritize.

Iraq War 20 Years On: The Most Mined Country on Earth and Clearance Efforts Will Take ‘Decades’, Experts Warn

A recorded 1,733 square kilometres of land in Iraq was contaminated with landmines at the end of 2021, making it most heavily mined country in the world as clearance efforts are still “decades” away from completion.

Anyone Can Cook!

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

OSCE Organizes Explosive Ordnance Disposal Level 3 Course in Dushanbe for Central Asian Demining Specialists

Together with the Tajikistan Ministry of Defence and U.S. Army Central, OSCE's recent EOD level 3 course in Dushanbe covers a wide range of topics from EOD safety to demolition range management.

CMAC, JICA to Cooperate on Landmine Clearance

Under the South-South Cooperation, CMAC shares experience, knowledge, and skills in demining not only with Ukraine but also with many countries such as Angola, Iraq, Laos, and Colombia.

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 12 Participates in Humanitarian Mine Action in Croatia

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

Demining Ukraine: “The Most Important Thing Is to Protect People”

Ukraine is the most mine-contaminated country on earth. Red warning signs bearing skulls and crossbones litter the fields and forests of liberated territories, whilst civilians are still falling prey to explosives long a

Ukraine Calls for Equipment From Partners to Help Demine Some 2.5 Million Hectares of Land

In Ukraine, Kherson farmers can only hope to sow 30 percent of agricultural land due to unexploded ordnance and landmines. Combat engineers, at the request of the locals, are on hand to demine the land.

Assessment & Measurement students and faculty present at ICPS

Assessment and Measurement professor Sara Finney and graduate students Kate Schaefer and Mara McFadden traveled to Brussels, Belgium to present three studies at the International Convention of Psychological Sciences.

Fauci, Acosta to headline Madison Vision Series event in April

The town hall will be free and open to the public.

Mainstreaming Gender in Albanian Police Through the OSCE's SALW Project

Through OSCE, female police officers in Albania are assisting the national authorities to decrease the risk of weapon proliferation and misuse of small arms and light weapons.

Libya’s First Female Deminers Must Deal With More Than Bombs

The first women to clear dangerous explosives in Libya are part of an international trend for gender equity in the job.

Two Thai Park Rangers Injured in Landmine Explosion in Chiang Mai Forest

Two park rangers were injured by what is believed to have been a landmine while their five-man team was patrolling in the Pha Daeng National Park in Chai Prakan district of Chiang Mai.

200 Units of Erw’s and Ammunitions Cleared From Village in Kratie Province

The Mine clearing unit of the National Center for the Management of Peacekeeping Forces and Demining (NPMEC) are hard at work in clearing mines in Thnal village, Svay Chres commune, Snuol district, Kratie province.

US Donates Vehicles, Equipment for UXO Clearance in Laos

The US government has provided new vehicles and equipment to the Lao National Unexploded Ordnance Programme for UXO clearance operations, worth at US$1.3 million (21 billion kip).

In Kosovo, Ukrainians Are Trained in Demining

In Pec, in western Kosovo, at the foot of the snow-capped Dinaric Alps, lit by the February sun, the setting is breathtaking. However, Aleksandar (first name changed at his request) is not there to enjoy the view.

Three Killed in Landmine Explosion in Syria

At least three civilians were killed when a landmine planted by radicals exploded in a residential neighborhood in the city of Deir Ezzor, the capital of the eastern Syrian province of the same name.

Invisible Heroes: How Deminers in Ukraine Tackle Dangerous Fields on Liberated Lands

Every day, deminers in Ukraine venture out into the unknown: each step in booby-trapped fields left over from Russian occupation could be their last. But it’s a laborious job that needs to be done, says The Halo Trust.

Mine Clearing, the Work of Heroes

Since the late 1980s, the mine-clearing community has been working hard to protect citizens in communities contaminated by landmines. Today, Ukraine is now in acute need of mines and unexploded ordinance clearance.

In Liberated Ukraine City, Civilians Still Pay Price of War

Izium is a gruesome reminder of the human cost of the war in Ukraine. Six months after it was liberated, civilian residents say they continue to pay the price.

Small Arms Control as a Precondition for Peace, Security and Development

In post-conflict contexts, managing stocks of arms can be key to preventing the resurgence of violence. Effective and transparent control over small arms contributes to peacebuilding, community security and development.

Border Control Critical in Efforts to Combat Proliferation of Small Arms

Small arms and light weapons pose an enormous and ever growing peace and security threat particularly when they end up in the wrong hands

College of Business eNews: March 2023

Stay informed. Read the March issue of the College of Business E-Newsletter.

Ukraine May Need 70 Years to Demine Territories

Considering the scale of mine pollution, demining efforts may last up to 70 years. Therefore, to solve this problem as soon as possible, strong support from international partners is needed.

From the Battlefield to the UN

Giles Duley discusses his new role as the United Nations’ first global advocate for persons with disabilities in conflict and peacebuilding situations.

Preventing and Eradicating the Deadly Legacy of Explosive Remnants of War

In this post, ICRC Legal Adviser Eirini Giorgou lays out the obligations under international humanitarian law (IHL) for States and non-State armed groups with regard to explosive remnants of war.

Government Declares Kampong Chhnang Mine-Free

The senior minister of the Royal Government of Cambodia stated that, as of February, a total of more than 7 square kilometers of suspected landmines and unexploded ordnance had been cleared in Kampong Chhnang province.

Soils of War: The Toxic Legacy for Ukraine’s Breadbasket

Using the samples and satellite imagery, scientists estimated that the war in Ukraine has degraded at least 10.5 million hectares of agricultural land across the country.

8 Killed, Over 40 Injured in ISIS Landmine Blast in Deir Ez-Zor

SOHR has documented the death of 51 civilians due to explosions of old landmines, unexploded shells and bombs across Syria since early 2023.

Black in America

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

Syria Landmine Blasts Kill 10 Truffle Hunters

Landmines planted by jihadists killed 10 civilians in central Syria on Monday, state media reported, in the latest in a wave of deadly incidents involving truffle hunters.

Russian Land Mines in Ukraine Threaten Food Security Across the Globe

Due to extensive explosive contamination "25 percent of the Ukrainian rural population involved in agriculture stopped their activities or reduced their output due to the war." reported the UNFAO.

Ukraine is Becoming the World’s Largest Minefield

Ukraine is fast becoming the biggest minefield on the planet and while military action often takes center stage, another type of war is going on in Ukraine being “fought” by personnel from the State Emergency Service.

Colombian Navy’s Demining Work Brings Hope

The Colombian Navy's Demining Battalion and Amphibious Engineers, through the Humanitarian Demining Company, destroyed explosive devices, and cleared in Sucre.

MAG Awarded $8 Million for Ukraine Operations

MAG has been active in Ukraine since April 2022, delivering risk education to Ukrainian communities at risk from landmines and unexploded ordnance through a partnership with the Ukrainian Deminers’ Association.

Three UN Peacekeepers Killed in Mali Blast

Three UN peacekeepers were killed on Tuesday when their convoy struck a roadside bomb in jihadist-torn central Mali.

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.

Ukraine Faces Massive Explosive Contamination One Year Into Conflict

The conflict in Ukraine is affecting the lives of millions of people and continues to fuel a major humanitarian crisis. Since February 2022, the situation throughout the country deteriorated drastically.

Civilians Face Heightened Danger From Colombia’s Landmines

New violence in Colombia’s decades-long conflict has impeded demining efforts, putting rural populations at risk of improvised landmines.

JMU intelligence expert outlines implications of Russia withdrawal from New START

Russia’s withdrawal from the U.S.-Russia arms control treaty this week signals the end of the last remaining peace dividend of the Cold War.

Buckingham: WW2 Grenade Found in River Detonated in Controlled Explosion

A suspected World War Two device found in a river has been detonated by bomb disposal experts.

Government to Consider Expanded Role for Defence Forces in EU Ukraine Mission

Cabinet will examine proposal to approve deployment of up to 30 personnel to EU’s military assistance mission in support of Ukraine.

The unexpected rewards of traveling

Kiera ('24) participated in a study abroad program in Ireland that reunited her with her Irish family! Such are the unexpected rewards of traveling!

Russian Land Mines Disguised as Toys Target the Children of Ukraine

The calculated cruelty, part of a campaign to demoralize the Ukrainian population, must not stand.

JMU students lend a hand by providing respite care

Friday was National Caregiver day and students from JMU’s Caregivers Community Network were out lending a hand by providing respite care.

Nigerian Police Force Hands Over Various Arms, Ammunition to NCCSALW

The National Center for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) received 3,980 weapons of various calibres on Thursday under the supervision of the Nigeria Police Force

Computer science professor receives two NSF grants

“We want the students to be taught with effective methods, and we want the teachers to have a better experience, to be better prepared, and be more confident about their teaching.”

Landmine Charity Calls for a ‘Marshall Plan For Mines’ for Ukraine

Ukraine urgently needs a 'Marshall Plan for Mines' after 12 months of war and mine laying has left the country with the biggest explosives problem of the 21st century.

Linda Villarosa is the 2023 Viewpoints on Health Speaker

Viewpoints on Health will be presented on March 23, 2023 at 6:30pm.

'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.

Reflecting on Black History Month

JMU celebrates Black History Month.

German President Observes Mine Clearance in Siem Reap

Germany president visits landmine-affected Siem Reap province, pledges German support to Cambodian clearance efforts and observes clearance operations by The HALO Trust.

Several Landmines Explode Amid Forest Fire Along Line of Contact in Poonch

A forest fire in India's Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district causes multiple landmines to detonate and explode.

March Madness: Ranking the ranking methods

147,573,952,589,676,412,928 ways to fill out a tournament bracket.

Humanitarian Demining Center Provides Aid to Syrian Settlements Affected by Earthquake

A team of the Armenian Humanitarian Center for De-mining and Expertise is working together with Syrian engineer-seismologists in Aleppo for evaluating and documenting the state of damaged buildings.

MPs Back Plan to Clear Croatia of Landmines by 2026

Lawmakers in the Croatian parliament backed the proposed National Mine Action Programme, which is intended to see the country completely cleared of landmines from the 1990s war by March 2026.

Australian Navy Divers Called In to Remove Unexploded Ordnance

Navy divers called in to remove a Mark 82 general purpose bomb found in the Jervis Bay Marine Park (Australia) by a recreational diver. 

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."

Ukraine to Create Centralized Demining Hub

Serving as an analytical center, the "Ukrainian Center for Humanitarian Demining" will help improve coordination between all these actors and help to attract all possible resources for demining.

From the India Today Archives: Living Under the Shadow of Landmines

Landmines laid by the army have killed or injured hundreds of civilians in areas bordering Pakistan. Time for a cost-benefit analysis?

Ukraine War: Halo Trust Landmine Charity to Double Workforce

The world's largest land mine charity, the Halo Trust, is doubling its workforce in Ukraine this year to clear areas of explosives.

Despite Howard Buffett’s Help, Land Mines Litter Ukraine And Threaten Spring Planting

Tens of millions around the world rely on the country for grain and cooking oil, but clearing live explosives from Russia’s unprovoked invasion is expensive … it’s a process that can take months.

Unexploded Artillery Shell Unearthed at Gettysburg

Steven Brann was out Wednesday on the Gettysburg battlefield in Pennsylvania, sweeping the ground with a metal detector ahead of crews that are rehabilitating a famous part of the Civil War park.

Climate Change and Post-conflict Reconstruction in the Nineveh Plains of Iraq

A recent SIPRI report, informed by field research with communities in the Nineveh Plains region, emphasizes the importance of recognizing the linkages between climate change and post-conflict reconstruction.

Japan Contributes to United Nations (UN) Mine Action Service for Humanitarian Mine Action and Peace-building in Sudan

Contributing to humanitian mine action efforts in Sudan, Japan contributes $980K to UNMAS to clear 70,000 square meters and 30 kilometers of roads of mines and explosive remnants of war.

$700M Needed to Clear Border Areas of Cluster Bombs

Cambodian authorities need about $700 million to clear cluster bombs along the borders which still pose danger to people who go to collect forestry products for a living.

ISAT graduate program reopens and is accepting applications

Students will spend half of the program in each location, studying in Harrisonburg during the fall semester and in Malta during the spring.

JMU alumnus creates efficient cooking device in Madagascar

Wimpy created a device that saves time in the kitchen, reduces fuel usage, improves indoor air quality and is better for the environment.

Yemen: Frightening Uptick in Victims of Landmines and Explosive Remnants of War

Reports from international and local organizations indicate that Yemen witnessed the largest landmine laying operation since the end of World War II, resulting in a frightening uptick in landmine casualties.

Young Boy Injured in Poonch Landmine Explosion

A 14-year-old boy was injured in an accidental landmine blast in Poonch district of Jammu province on Monday.

Super amounts of data surround the Super Bowl, but unpredictability rules

As the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles prepare for Super Bowl LVII on Sunday, fans will have increasing access to a vast amount of data.

Over Six Hundred U.S.-Made Weapons Destroyed in Cambodia

Cambodia is making rapid progress on the demining front, with three more provinces to be declared mine-free in February and March. The new victory comes thanks to the efforts of de-mining technicians and authorities.

Four Killed, Two Seriously Injured After a Car Hitting Landmine in Loikaw

A white IPSUM car was hit by a landmine on the road passing Zayathpyu village. Four people in the car died on the spot, another two were seriously injured.

Plans Afoot to Demine Ukrainian Farms

U.N. Officials met with representatives of the Ukrainian Ministry for Agrarian Policy and Food to discuss demining Ukrainian farmland.

Three More Provinces Soon to Be Declared Mine-Free

Cambodia is making rapid progress on the demining front, with three more provinces to be declared mine-free in February and March. The new victory comes thanks to the efforts of de-mining technicians and authorities.

Ukraine to Receive Route Opening Mine Plows

The Russia-Ukraine war has seen an estimated 40 percent of Ukrainian territory riddled with landmines, making it perhaps the most mined country in the world.

Ukraine Amputees Prepare to Go Back to War

We meet two men on their lunch break from demining roads and neighborhoods. Both are missing the lower half of one leg from mine explosions on the job, and six of their teammates have also recently lost limbs.

CMSS encourages cultural conversation

CMSS welcomed human rights advocated, Eva Maria Lewis, to speak to students.

Cluster Munitions Remnants are an Open-Ended Threat to the Lives of Syria’s Future Generations

A total of 1,435 Syrian citizens, including 518 children, killed by cluster munitions and their remnants used by the Syrian regime and Russia.

College of Business eNews: February 2023

Stay informed. Read the February 2023 issue of the College of Business E-Newsletter.

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.

Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration in Ethiopia: What to Expect

DDR programs are generally thought to prevent conflict recurrence, but the global evidence to support this claim is thin. Yet donors continue to fund DDR projects that may not be able to deliver the proposed outcomes.

JMU ranks #19 in the nation among 'Best Online MBA Programs’ according to U.S. News & World Report

MBA Program is #19 in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 ‘Best Online MBA Programs.’

GCS-100 Primed for Ukraine Relief

GCS recently delivered a series of remote-controlled demining systems to a police barracks in Zhytomyr, west of Kyiv. This comes after the Federal Republic of Germany donated a set of GCS-100s to fast-track clearance.

To Rebuild Ukraine, the World Needs to Help Clear the Land From Mines

Since the start of the war on February 24, 2022, hospitals, schools, grocery stores, theatres, shopping malls, essential services, homes and playgrounds across Ukraine have all been targets of Russian bombs or missiles.

CMAC Embarks on Demining Efforts in Five Provinces

The Cambodian Mine Action Center (CMAC) has deployed several groups of demining personnel to five provinces to embark on a new mine clearing effort.

Financial Wellness Month: What two decades of research has taught Finance professor

Jason Fink, professor of finance, shares insights and knowledge gained from 20 years of research.

Sniffer Dogs to Swoop Down on Four Localities for "Mine-Free 2025"

CMAC demining teams prepare for operations under the ‘Mine-Free Cambodia 2025’ project, using sniffer dogs to support clearance.

Colombian Military Man Killed by ELN Landmine Detonation

Lance Corporal Helmuth Edison Montes died after the detonation of a landmine in Vegas de Segovia, in the municipality of Zaragoza, department of Antioquia, Colombia.

Ukraine War: How Hidden Landmines, Tripwires and Booby Traps Pose Lethal Danger for Years to Come

More than 40% of Ukraine is now mined, according to one estimate. Sky News speaks to an expert about why landmines are used and how difficult they are to clean up.

All-Women Police Unit From Egypt Breaks New Ground in Mine Action in Central Mali

For the first time in the history of UN peacekeeping operations, an all-women police unit from Egypt has joined MINUSMA, the UN Peacekeeping mission in Mali.

Over Explosive Ordnances Safely Destroyed near Erbil

The Kurdistan Mine Action Agency said on Tuesday that its teams safely destroyed more than 100 explosive ordnances which had been found in Mergasor district of Erbil province.

Ukraine Receives Military Equipment to Counter Russia’s Expected Surge in Landmine Usage

Historically, the Russian/Soviet military extensively used anti-tank and anti-personnel mines during armed conflicts. In Ukraine, Russian use of landmines is likely escalate as they try to halt Ukrainian forces.

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

Ukraine Faces Decades Long Humanitarian Challenge, Demining the Areas Once Occupied by Russian Troops

The government of Ukraine estimates that 160,000 square kilometers of land may be exposed to contamination with land mines, according to a U.S. State Department statement.

Increasing the Capacity for Explosive Ordnance Disposal in Ukraine

Norway will provide a smaller number of instructors to an Icelandic initiative to build up the Ukrainian capacity to Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) as training and education of Ukrainian personnel are absolutely centr

Cambodia Optimistic About Achieving 2025 Land Mine-Free Goal

Confident to acheive mine-free status by 2025, First Vice President of the CMAA Ly Thuch requested the U.S. Government to continue supporting mine clearance operations in Cambodia toward the set mine-free goal.

Building lifelong global connections

Independent Scholar, Shukrana Shukrullah (’24), and classmates, Bella and Casey were selected to attend the 2023 international student conference in Indonesia hosted by Parahyangan Catholic University (UNPAR).

Providing Protection: Japan Committed to Helping Ukraine Demining Efforts

In close cooperation with the Cambodian government, Japan, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), is strongly committed to saving Ukrainian people from vast amounts of mines and unexploded ordnance.

Bozena-5 Helps to Demine the De-occupied Territories of Kharkiv Region

The Bozena-5 demining system is used both in rough terrain and within urban conditions to clear the ground from explosive hazards that remain after hostilities with Russian forces.

Peaky Dippers’ YouTube Video Showing Unexploded Bomb Find in Worcester

THE moment a group of magnet fishing YouTubers pull an unexploded First World War bomb out of the River Severn has been released.

PM, New Thai Envoy Push for Border Demining

Prime Minister Hun Sen and new Thai ambassador Cherdkiat Atthakor have called on the Joint Boundary Commission to have the frontier cleared of landmines.

EXPLAINER: Crypto markets

JMU business professor John Guo explains what cryptocurrency is and how to get started in the market.

Winter session road trip a perfect blend of learning and leisure

Winter Session excursion was much more than just ‘study away.’

Dukes visit D.C.

Students partake in the OPDE’s Washington, D.C. Career Trek.

CEO to Cycle From London to Ukraine in Aid of Landmine Charity

A CEO is to cycle from London to Lviv in Western Ukraine to raise money to help clear landmines in the country.

U.S. Security Cooperation with Ukraine: Conventional Weapons Destruction

From 2004 to 2021, the United States provided more than $77.3 million to clear mines and UXO left by Russia’s forces and proxies in the Donbas, strengthen Ukraine’s demining capacity, and enhancing capacity.

Denmark Supports Explosive Hazards Management Activities in Iraq

The Danish government recently provided 14 million DKK to the United Nations Mine Action Service to develop the humanitarian mine action sector in Iraq.

Cambodian De-miners Begin Training Ukrainians to Clear Landmines Using New Technology

Cambodian landmine clearers, among the world's best after removing the leftovers of nearly three decades of war, have begun training Ukrainians to do the same.

Rebel Conflict in Senegal’s Casamance Region Far From Over

Casamance, a former Portuguese colony with a culture distinct from the rest of Senegal, is the site of Africa's longest-running separatist revolt. But some locals want to move on.

Level Playing Field Needed for People With Disabilities: Jerry White

Nobel laureate Jerry White said that there is a need for creating a level-playing field for people with disabilities, particularly in the business space.

Ukraine Has Largest Minefield In The World, Prime Minister Says

According to Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, the Russian war in Ukraine has created a minefield of 250,000 square kilometers in size in his country.

For Senegalese Landmine Victims, a Forgotten Conflict Lives On

The 40-year war between Senegal and rebels in its Casamance region has left legacies of landmines with diverse impacts.

Over 50 Hectares of Land Cleared from War-Time UXO in Thua Thien-Hue, Vietnam

More than 50 hectares of land in A Luoi district in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue have been cleared from war-left unexploded ordnance (UXO), giving more farming land for local residents.

UXO Lao’s Officers Get Trained on Operational Management in Cambodia

With support from the Japan International Cooperation Agency, UXO Lao and CMAC participate in an exchange programme on operational management in Cambodia.

Making Solomon Islands Safe 80 Years After the Battle for the Pacific

The HALO Trust, with funding from the United States, will locate and mark World War II legacy UXO while providing essential training and capacity building to the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force EOD unit.

Workers Dig Up Uxo at Battambang’s Independence Monument Site

Cambodia Mine Action Centre officials respond to the unearthing of an item of UXO at the Independence Monument site in Battambang city, promptly removing it.

Demining Employing Over 700 Women

A report by the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority notes that many women are now taking on leadership roles with Cambodia’s institutions and its partner demining institutions.

Cambodia to Train Ukraine Land Mine Clearance Personnel: Hun Sen

Asian countries including Japan attend Paris conference on solidarity, reconstruction. Cambodia is painfully familiar with the long-lasting, devastating effects of land mines.

They Survived Russian Occupation, Then Got Hit by Explosives Left Behind

In Ukraine, mines and unexploded ordnance are tormenting civilians who, often after surviving the horrors of prolonged Russian occupation, are wounded or killed in explosions after the Russians retreat.

State Administrative Council Food Trucks Were Allegedly Hit by Landmines Set Up by the Arakan Army in Myanmar

Landmine detonates in Rakhine State, Myanmar, impacting State Administrative Council military vehicles and killing an unknown number of soldiers.

Demining Ukraine: A Pre-requisite for Recovery: Michael Tirre Remarks before the U.S. Helsinki Commission

Michael Tirre updated U.S. Helsinki Commission on the deadly landmines/UXO threats facing communities across Ukraine creating of the largest UXO hazards anywhere since WWII.

Students learn how parks can address social equity

Park planning professionals are "Being the Change."

Ukraine Gains U.S. Support Tackling Vast Task of Removing Landmines

As the threat of mines and unexploded ordnance in Ukraine is the biggest of its kind since World War II, ongoing U.S. support for explosive hazards clearance builds Ukrainian demining capacity.

Tackling Security Sector Connivance in Proliferation of Small Arms, Light Weapons

A convoy of the UN Mission to Support the Hodeidah Agreement (UNMHA) on Tuesday survived a landmine explosion in Yemen's Red Sea port city of Hodeidah.

UN Mission Convoy Survives Landmine Explosion in Yemen

A convoy of the UN Mission to Support the Hodeidah Agreement (UNMHA) on Tuesday survived a landmine explosion in Yemen's Red Sea port city of Hodeidah.

College of Business eNews: December 2022

Stay informed. Read the December issue of the College of Business E-Newsletter.

Draganfly Launches New Flight Facility for Land Mine and Anomaly Detection Protocols

In partnership with Coldchain Delivery Systems, Draganfly Inc. will launch a testing site focused on protocols for anomaly detection to aid in the identification of mines and unexploded ordinance as well as UAV Delivery.

Dating Newly Produced Russian Missiles Used in Kyiv Attacks

A CAR field investigation team documented remnants of two of the missiles that hit Kyiv. The remnants bore marks indicating that the weapons were produced between July and September and between October and November 2022.

Mr. Giles Duley Appointed as the First United Nations Global Advocate for Persons With Disabilities in Conflict and Peacebuilding Situations

The UN appointed Mr. Giles Duley on 3 December, the International Day for Persons with Disabilities, as the first United Nations Global Advocate for persons with disabilities in conflict and peacebuilding situations.

Patrick Leahy Statement On The 25th Anniversary Of The Ottawa Landmine Treaty

Patrick Leahy statement commending the Biden Administration for restoring the policy on anti-personnel mines that was put in place during the Obama Administration. That was an important step.

New Landmine Detector With Export Competitiveness Ready for Field Use

South Korea has a new homemade landmine detector that's is ready for export and field use, and is capable of finding anti-personnel metal and non-metallic landmines.

MRDs mark milestone

‘Virginia’s Finest’ celebrate their 50th anniversary.

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.

Fenix Insight's Colin King Visits JMU for Research Study

Colin King of Fenix Insight visits JMU for project meetings related to the upcoming CISR/Fenix joint study on the aging of underwater munitions for DoD’s SERDP program. 

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

Landmines Haunt Zimbabwe 40 Years After War

Dense belts of land mines — some with about 5,500 per square kilometer — on Zimbabwe’s border with Mozambique have hindered development in marginalized communities.

U.S., Thai Military Commence Humanitarian Mine Action Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training in Kingdom of Thailand

HMA is an ongoing program between the U.S. and Kingdom of Thailand to provide training in order to build partner capacity in safe disposal of existing landmines and explosive remnants of war.

Good-boy goldendoodle saves lives

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month.

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.

Pakistani female students pursue competitive summer research opportunity at JMU

The Sister2Sister program provides research and networking opportunities for women in Pakistan.

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.

College of Business eNews: November 2022

Stay informed. Read the November issue of the College of Business E-Newsletter.

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.

College of Business eNews: October 2022

Stay informed. Read the October issue of the College of Business E-Newsletter.

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.

The Deadly Legacy of World War II in Alaska

Large quantities of UXO remain from the fourteen-month Aleutian Islands campaign during WWII to recapture the Aleutian Islands.

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.

College of Business eNews: September 2022

Stay informed. Read the September issue of the College of Business E-Newsletter.

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.

Political Campaign Management and Communications

Jory Woods (’21) Launches Career in Virginia Politics