Recent Faculty & Staff News
JMC Academy for Civic Education
JMC has been awarded a $1.3 million federal grant to establish summer programs for Michigan high school students and teachers exploring America’s founding principles.
New Faculty Spotlight: Orlando Hawkins
Orlando Hawkins joined James Madison College in Fall 2025 as an Assistant Professor of Political Theory & Constitutional Democracy. Read a Q&A with Hawkins to learn more about his areas of speciality and path to JMC.
Pegler-Gordon, Cash receive Waltzer Teaching Excellence Awards
JMC professors Anna Pegler-Gordon and Jordan Cash have been selected as recipients of the Ken and Sandy Waltzer Teaching Excellence Awards, recognizing their outstanding contributions to undergraduate education and student development.
Prof. Amanda Flaim receives MSU Teacher-Scholar Award
Michigan State University honored Assoc. Prof. Amanda Flaim with the Teacher-Scholar Award at the All-University Awards Ceremony in April 2025, celebrating her exceptional commitment to teaching and student mentorship.