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Being the Change

Killing the death penalty

Scott Surovell ('93) and Doug Ramseur ('93), both political science majors at JMU, reunite as professionals to help end capital punishment in Virginia.
Advancing Culture

Black representation in comics

JMU Libraries’ collection of vintage Black comic books, a rarity in higher education, is being studied in undergraduate courses.
Community Engagement

Parent volunteer helps revamp COVID-19 dashboard

Lee Feinberg worked with the Office of Institutional Research and Tableau to improve the university's acclaimed data visualization tool.
Engaged with Ideas

Tradition lives on

Since its unveiling 10 years ago, Spirit Rock on East Campus has been a canvas on which students creatively, respectfully and artfully express themselves.
Engaged with the World

Relay For Life makes difference in fight against cancer

The JMU chapter is the organization's second-largest in the U.S., and its annual walk is the biggest fundraiser for a philanthropic cause on campus.
Paying it Forward

‘Madison Moment’ spurs generous alumni to support art faculty and staff

Tina ('73) and Phil ('73) Updike established the Beck Faculty Fellowship in honor of her parents, Paul and Lillieanna Beck.
Engaged Alumni

Trench coats and sorority sisters

In an age of protests, some members of the Class of 1970 found more subtle ways to skirt the rules while building lifelong friendships.
Alumni Spotlight

She IS from Around Here

While working as a studio photographer, Wendy Maybury ('99) tried standup comedy at an open mic night. Now she has a chart-topping album and her own monthly show in Minneapolis.