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Expert can discuss the battle for congress

Marty Cohen, associate professor of political science, discusses the battle for congress in his newest book, "Moral Victories in the Battle for Congress: Cultural Conservatism and the House GOP."

NATO invites students to present project

Three JMU students will tavel to Croatia this weekend to present their solution for helping NATO improve its efficiency in deploying troops

JMU to host evolutionary biologist Barbara Schaal

Schaal, an evolutionary biologist, will speak Monday, April 1 in a lecture titled, “Serving Society Through Science: Facts, Communication, Policy.”

JMU students help city school kick off spring

To kick off the first day of spring, a group of JMU students will work in gardens

JMU Giving Day on March 21; University seeks to set new record

Donors to James Madison University can unlock an extra $200,000 for student scholarships by topping last year’s JMU Giving Day record of 5,095 gifts.

JMU expert can discuss tornado threat in Virginia

Mace Bentley, a professor of geographic science in the School of Integrated Science, can discuss the threat of tornadoes in Virginia.

Poverty expert to speak at JMU, city church

Dr. Laura Lein, an expert on the cycle of poverty, will present, "Understanding and Interrupting the Effects of Poverty," 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, March 19.

Girls to experience joys of STEM

More than 225 girls are signed up to attend the event that features 22 workshops designed to foster and support the participants’ interest in STEM.

John Grisham to host Alice McDermott at JMU March 20

Author John Grisham will host National Book Award winner Alice McDermott for a conversation about books, publishing, and the writing process.

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Learning by giving
Student grant writers become philanthropists in a semester-long partnership.
Steering the CoB
After 23 years as a professor in the College of Business at JMU, Dean Mike Busing is prepared to lead the college to new heights.
Research suggests oysters have a thing about personal space
Madison Trust has enabled a graduate student and her professor to research the optimum living conditions for oysters.
Becoming a Blue Angel
Lt. James Cox (’05) discusses the path that led him to join the famed Navy flight demonstration squadron.
From JMU to SNL
Madison recently caught up with Alan Linic ('11), who is living his dream — and realizing a prophecy — as a writer for "Saturday Night Live."
Tackling tough issues—together
Communication studies professor Lori Britt teaches techniques to improve community dialogue.
Alumni advocate for JMU as Unleashed tour wraps successful trifecta of events
There are no limits to the possibilities when the JMU community is unleashed.
Madison Vision Series speaker delivers message of hope
Society has been seriously broken in the past and remains fractured today, but there are ways to mend it, Justice John Charles Thomas says.
What drives student voting?
Fellows with the James Madison Center for Civic Engagement share their insights with education reporters at the National Press Club.