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 fourteen majors with focuses ranging from culture, communication, and creativity to politics, ethics, global perspectives, and justice.

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Sep 30 JMU English Students Visit the Library of Congress
JMU English students from Dr. Courtney Murray Ross’ ENG 408 Early Black Press course visited the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., on September 23rd.
Sep 29 Arts and Letters Review: Fall 2026
Presenting the ninth issue of the Arts and Letters Review
Sep 29 New faces across the college & saying farewell
A warm welcome to the faculty who have joined us this year and farewell to those who have retired.
Sep 29 Jam sessions, scholarship and excellence in the classroom
On campus, Cyril V. Uy II is innovative scholar, dedicated educator and committed mentor — off campus, he is all that and more.
Sep 29 English alumna calls students to 'lean into your passions'
Bella Bledzki ('25) has turned her love of fantasy literature into a highly successful career.
Sep 29 Foreign affairs, diplomacy and JMU's first-ever Rangel Fellow
Isabella Santos ('25) credits the support she received from JMU for helping her secure a multitude of opportunities.