College of Arts & Letters

The College of Arts and Letters combines the inclusive community of a small liberal arts college with the innovation of a research university. Located on the beautiful quad, the college offers high-quality programs across thirteen majors with focuses ranging from culture, communication, and creativity to politics, ethics, and justice.

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Apr 13 Breeze journalists, ad staff win 26 Virginia Press Assoc. awards
The Breeze journalists and advertising staffers took home more than two dozen awards — including first place in 12 categories — in the Virginia Press Association’s annual statewide contest.
Apr 11 Career Center helps students unlock their futures with expert guidance and resources
Dukes find that Madison gives them an advantage in the job market
Mar 28 Royal succession
Dukes pass the baton atop the Virginia Chamber of Commerce.
Mar 19 'Challenge' celebrates banner decade
Scholarship competition marks 10 years of rewarding values-based business ideas.
Feb 18 CAL Student Advisory Council hosts inaugural “Day of Development”
The College of Arts and Letters Student Advisory Council hosted its first “Day of Development,” bringing students, alumni and faculty together for an afternoon of career readiness and networking.
Feb 18 An engaged historian: one alum’s journey from JMU to Capitol Hill
Matt Wasniewski (‘91, ‘94M), Historian of the U.S. House of Representatives, shares about his storied career and how he stays connected to JMU.