2022-2023 Academic Year Archives
Meet JMC's University Distinguished Scholar
July 31, 2023 - Beth Brauer
My visits to campuses occurred later than most because I was studying in Kyrgyzstan for part of my senior year.
Student view: Ready to be a Spartan
July 25, 2023 - Adeline Meyers
When I learned about the Alumni Distinguished Scholarship Competition, I realized I had to do everything in my power to meet this challenge.
Alumnus Voice: My Spartan experience as an international student
July 13, 2023 - Bevertone Anyonga
As big as this campus is, finding community is guaranteed. There’s so much here — it would be impossible not to find your people.
Making a difference in Flint
July 13, 2023 - Beth Brauer
Instead of directly teaching me comprehensive details about city planning and event organization which I do at my internship, my coursework has prepared me in more subtle and implicit ways.
Student view: Choosing JMC from Italy
July 10, 2023 - Ludovica Margiotti
College life as an international student can feel lonely; however, I found a new home with the JMC community.
Letter to JMC community
July 5, 2023
The JMC deans penned a letter to the community following recent SCOTUS decisions that impact students pursuing higher education.
Choosing JMC from India
June 20, 2023 - Beth Brauer
The best part about choosing a residential college was being surrounded by peers who were eager to engage in rich conversations that sometimes bordered on longwinded debates.
Meet the president of PRISM
June 12, 2023 - Beth Brauer and Claire Smith
My favorite class so far has been MC 201 with Professor Qing. It was amazing to have discussions about liberalism with people who don't necessarily share my own viewpoints.
Early Start Program is accepting applicants for 2023 cohort
June 12, 2023 - Beth Brauer
Incoming first-year students in JMC are encouraged to apply for the 10-day program, which runs from Aug. 18-27, 2023, should they desire extra academic guidance and overall support prior to the beginning of fall semester.
Resources to support LGBTQIA+ students
June 12, 2023 - Beth Brauer
Sav Dudek says that because residential colleges offer smaller classes, students are more likely to be open about their identity, making it easier to meet other queer students and allies.
Student view: How my job in research is preparing me for a career in public policy
June 8, 2023 - Sean Farnum
When I decided to work for Michigan State’s Center for Community and Economic Development in January, the trajectory of my life changed.
Student view: Studying in Acadia National Park
June 6, 2023 - Claire Smith
Initially I didn’t realize just how many directions I could pursue with my Madison degree, but since discovering this, I have made it my goal to explore as many potential policy interests as possible.
Professor Zierler returns to JMC full-time
June 5, 2023 - Tracy Anderson and Sloane Barlow
After more than a decade of service, Professor Zierler plans to transition back to working full-time at James Madison College in conjunction with a sabbatical leave that includes travel abroad to help support his teaching curriculum.
Meet the newest ASMSU president
May 30, 2023 - Claire Smith and Emily Hoyumpa
Student voices are crucial now more than ever not only for the advocacy we want done, but for the support we can give one another.
Assistant dean for DEI coauthors award winning paper
May 26, 2023 - Katie Frey
JMC Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Brian Johnson was part of a team of MSU faculty who were recently awarded The Neuner Award for Excellence in Professional Scholarly Publication.
JMC's Milukhin named 2023 Richard Lee Featherstone Endowed winner
May 26, 2023 - Mark Johnson
Alexie Milukhin, a graduating senior, was named the 2023 recipient of the Richard Lee Featherstone Endowed Prize.
JMC professors and students receive prestigious university awards
May 16, 2023 - Beth Brauer
Over the last few months, many university and college units have celebrated the contributions and achievements of Spartan faculty, staff and students.
Paynter Lecture draws record crowd, alumni experts featured
May 16, 2023 - Beth Brauer
Last month’s annual Jack Paynter Lecture drew one of its largest crowds to date. JMC struck exactly the right chord with a trifecta for success.
Alumnus Voice: 'Riding the waves of transition'
May 15, 2023 - Yvette Efevbera (IR '09), Ph.D.
I left JMC and went to Harvard University to get my masters in global public health — and quickly realized not everyone thought the way that you and I were trained to think in JMC.
Faculty voice: Presentation of candidates
May 9, 2023 - Sejuti Das Gupta, Ph.D.
During the four years, we pushed you hard to study, engage and write. JMC challenged you but it prepared you to not fear tough assignments and multiple deadlines! And at each step, the college faculty and staff stood beside you and supported you. As you move ahead, always remember we are right behind you.
Student view: The 'passport to the future'
May 9, 2023 - Ian Earle
Our education here at Madison has given us the power to shape the future. During our years in Case Hall, we have broadened our horizons, challenged our assumptions and expanded our understanding of the world.
James Madison Commencement welcomes alumna as keynote speaker
May 4, 2023 - Beth Brauer
Commencement ceremonies for MSU’s 17 different colleges begin this weekend with the first undergraduate programs scheduled for Friday, May 5. James Madison College will celebrate its commencement at Wharton Center at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, May 6.
JMC students celebrated during scholarship awards dinner
May 4, 2023 - Beth Brauer
For the first time in three years, JMC celebrated numerous scholarship and award recipients in-person during the JMC Student Recognition Dinner on April 28 at the Graduate in East Lansing. Approximately 25 students were honored at the dinner.
Student view: Finding the moments that have mattered most
May 4, 2023 - Piper Meloche
My time at James Madison taught me how to think critically, listen deeply and realize that a single issue may have not one or two sides but hundreds. I am certain these values will continue to guide me long after my time at Michigan State has ended.
JMC Career Exposure program heads to D.C.
May 3, 2023 - Caitlin Finerty, SRP '23
Following the end of the 2022-23 academic year, JMC students and Career Services staff will travel to Washington D.C. from May 7-13 for the 2023 Career Exposure trip. The trip will include a robust itinerary of just under 20 workplaces in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas.
Jewish Studies research symposium offers variety, welcomes alumna as keynote
May 2, 2023 - Claire Smith, SRP '25
On Friday, April 14, the Serling Institute for Jewish Studies and Modern Israel hosted The Michael and Elaine Serling Undergraduate Research Conference in the James Madison College Library. The event was also livestreamed on YouTube.
IR professor receives Smuckler Award for advancing international scholarship
May 1, 2023 - Beth Brauer
On April 5, Norman Graham, professor of international relations in James Madison College, was honored with the prestigious Ralph Smuckler Award for Advancing International Studies and Programs. Graham is the second faculty member in JMC to receive the award.
Student view: Four years becomes a lifetime
May 1, 2023 - Caitlin Finerty
I am about to graduate from Michigan State University, the school that I’ve known I was going to go to since I was 11. It doesn’t feel real, yet it feels like the truest thing that has ever happened to me.
A note from Assistant Dean Jeff Judge
April 28, 2023
With April wrapping up, it’s a busy time in James Madison College! Spring is here, and graduation is only one week away! Congratulations is in order — not only to the graduates, but to each one of you for making it to the end of a most challenging semester.
Luncheon honors Professor Emeritus
April 26, 2023 - Caitlin Finerty
Faculty, staff and alumni gathered on April 5 at the Graduate in East Lansing to celebrate the M. Richard Zinman Endowed Professorship and its namesake, retired Professor Emeritus Richard Zinman.
Admitted Student Day offers opportunities to explore MSU campus
April 21, 2023 - Beth Brauer
Michigan State University’s Admitted Student Day saw unseasonably warm temperatures on Saturday, April 15. Fortunately, students and their families leaned into the balmy conditions as campus welcomed nearly 3700 admitted students to campus.
Alumnus represents MI-69th House district
April 18, 2023 - Claire Smith
I walked over 1005 miles knocking on doors. Every day, I talked to folks that grew up with my parents, that knew my grandparents, that could tell me stories about my great-great grandparents. I think we won because of our work ethic, and we are a reflection of the community that we sought to represent.
Meet JMC's newest Teacher-Scholar Award recipient
April 17, 2023 - Beth Brauer
Assistant Professor Daniel Ahlquist will be the 19th professor from James Madison College to be awarded a prestigious Teacher-Scholar Award by Michigan State University. Ahlquist shares what the award means to him and why he loves teaching in JMC.
Senator Stabenow speaks to JMC students during Lunch and Learn
April 12, 2023 - Beth Brauer
Case Hall’s Club Spartan saw more traffic than usual yesterday. Typically, the event space is open to students during the day for studying and small group meetings, but the noon hour was packed during James Madison’s Lunch and Learn featuring Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), the first woman from Michigan to be elected to the United States Senate.
JMC launches pre-college program for high school students
April 12, 2023 - Claire Smith, SRP '25
From March 27-31, James Madison College’s Office of Justice, Equity and Inclusion hosted several high school students from Lansing’s Everett High School, J.W. Sexton High School and Eastern High School for JMC’s first “Pre-Residential Immersive Madison Experience” (PRIME).
DEI in action: A year in review
April 7, 2023 - Brian Johnson, Ph.D.
It is an exciting time to major in public affairs. One of the most rewarding parts of my job is the ability to provide opportunities for students to learn about public affairs through speaking to and meeting a variety of individuals, many of whom are James Madison and/or Michigan State alumni.
Student view: Spring break in India with JMC’s Diversity Leadership Program
April 4, 2023 - Ethan Biederman
For years, traveling to India to enjoy the delicious food, try authentic chai and see the incredible sites has been a bucket list item for me, but this trip was about more than just that.
NATO Ambassador visits with Madison students
April 4, 2023 - Claire Smith, SRP '25
On March 27, James Madison College hosted Ambassador Julianne Smith for a discussion about foreign policy and politics. The hour-long event for JMC students titled “Foreign Policy and Politics,” featured Ambassador Smith, an American foreign policy adviser and diplomat who serves as the United States permanent representative for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in the Biden administration.
Student view: Resolving the identity crisis within
April 3, 2023 - Aditi Kulkarni
Growing up in America and being raised by Desi parents was a stereotypical coming-of-age identity crisis. I never wanted to be Indian, and yet, I never felt American enough. My entire sense of identity was a gray space; how could I honor a heritage I didn’t even care for while attempting to fit in with my American peers?
Alumnus Voice: Pursuing a career in teaching through JMC
March 17, 2023 - Erika Sponsler (SR '96)
Educating high schoolers requires flexible thought, understanding of community and the ability to communicate not just ideas and content but also empathy and impact. All things I learned in my classes and from my peers and professors while at Madison.
Student view: Finding community and voice
March 10, 2023 - Drue Bender
I have surrounded myself with Black women as mentors, and that is by no mistake! Assistant Professor Rashida Harrison of James Madison College and Assistant Vice President for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, in Student Life and Engagement, Genyne Royal are people who inspire me to be better and pursue my goals. They support me, challenge me and, most importantly, help me see how I can be successful as well. This tight-knit community did not develop overnight. It required networking and putting my pride aside to be vulnerable and reach out for guidance.
Student view: Harnessing our power
March 10, 2023 - Logan Lamphier
We cannot allow past generations to subdue our passions, our strengths, our serious attitudes about living peaceful and great lives — before we have had the chance to live them. We must take ourselves and our lives seriously.
Finding strength through connections
February 24, 2023 - Caitlin Finerty (SRP '23) and Beth Brauer
MSU’s three residential colleges — RCAH, Lyman Briggs College (LBC) and James Madison College (JMC) coordinated individual events for Feb. 20 to bring therapy dogs to each residential college building.
Alumnus Voice: Responding to gun violence through protest
February 16, 2023 - Abigail Frost (SRP '22)
My friend Ellie and I decided to plan a protest on the Capitol lawn for 4:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 17. We are in contact with other MSU protest organizers, and we want to give as many opportunities as possible for Spartans to grieve together and demand change. Our plan is to have numerous groups speak, from MSU students to Michigan State legislators.
Dean's Letter to JMC Community
February 14, 2023
Please know there are resources available, and I encourage anyone needing to speak to a professional to do so. The Hannah Community Center (819 Abbot Road) has counselors available. Free and confidential crisis counseling also is available. Students: Call (517) 355-8270. Press “1” at the prompt. For Community Mental Health, dial (517) 346-8460. I will share more resources as I learn of them.
Meet Madison Days offer opportunities for high school seniors
February 10, 2023 - Beth Brauer and Claire Smith (JMC '25)
JMC offers several opportunities for high school students to learn about MSU’s residential college experience for students pursuing international relations or public affairs. Meet Madison Days, an event for admitted high school seniors, begins February 24 and continues through April 21.
Student view: Bringing MLK Jr.’s dream from Atlanta to MSU
February 10, 2023 - Samuel Holmes
When people unite, especially people who are part of different minority groups, important changes occur. Maybe because we’ve had to fight for so much for so long. Maybe because Martin Luther King Jr. is the hometown hero, symbolic of what is possible.
DEI in action: Jason Mott’s ‘Hell of a Book’ continues to be timely, unfortunately
February 9, 2023 - Brian Johnson, Ph.D.
On Feb. 22, JMC will host its inaugural Black History Month Symposium. Jason Mott will serve as the keynote speaker. The book discussion will occur from 6:30-7:45 p.m. in the Kellogg Center Auditorium, with a book signing immediately following.
Academic Staff View: Black history matters
February 2, 2023 - Jahshua Smith
I vividly remember being introduced to Black History Month as an elementary school student at Bates Academy in Detroit. We played a game called “Bates Battle,” organized as a trivia game show that taught us and reinforced the contributions of Black pioneers.
Faculty voice: Providing a forum for cross-regional Muslim studies
January 30, 2023 - Russell Lucas, Ph.D. and Camelia Suleiman, Ph.D.
For the last fifteen years, MSU's Muslim Studies Program has hosted an annual conference inviting participants and attendees to investigate different themes pertaining to the Muslim world. This year the conference is entitled “Measuring Muslim Publics: Curves, Columns, Spheres and Squares,” and is organized to explore what scholars mean when using the term “public” and to provide a research-based forum that is both cross-regional and interdisciplinary.
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at MSU
January 30, 2023 - Beth Brauer, Caitlin Finerty (SRP '23) and Claire Smith (JMC '25)
This year’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Celebration was the university’s 43rd year honoring Dr. King and highlighting why his message and words remain relevant today. Another step toward marking the significance of King’s contributions was observing MLK Jr. Day as a full university holiday, closing all MSU offices for the first time.
Student view: Choosing a JMC major
January 23, 2023 - Alexa Wagner
Reading “The Sum of Us,” by Heather McGhee, a book about systemic racism and how government policies are affecting minorities across the United States, has made an impact on me as I come to understand what I am passionate about.
Heading into year five as a Board member
January 19, 2023 - Beth Brauer
Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees is comprised of eight people who are elected by voters in the state of Michigan, apart from premature vacancies that are then filled by gubernatorial appointment. Six of the eight members are women, and two of the eight are James Madison College alumni. Kelly Charron Tebay (IR ’08), a two-time alumna of the university, was elected to the Board for an eight-year term that began Jan. 1, 2019.
Faculty voice: Moving the needle of justice
January 11, 2023 - Brian Johnson, Ph.D.
Feb. 11th marks the 58th anniversary of Dr. King’s visit to MSU. How much has changed since that day? How has Dr. King’s vision for America materialized?
Support Spartan nonprofits this season
December 9, 2022 - Chelsea Stein and Aaryn Richard
The giving season is well underway. Here are 11 Spartan nonprofits to support this season, including Detroit Heals Detroit, founded by JMC alumna Sirrita Darby (SRP '14).
JMC faculty members participate in panel about 'nature of inequality'
December 6, 2022 - Claire Smith
Sharper Focus/Wider Lens, a cross-disciplinary panel series hosted by MSU Honors College, featured faculty members from across campus speaking to the various ways inequality exists domestically and abroad. Moderated by Matthew Zierler, associate professor of international relations in James Madison College and associate dean of the Honors College, “The Nature of Inequality” was held at 7 p.m., Nov. 30 in the MSU Union Ballroom.
Student Spotlight: Abe Frank
November 28, 2022 - Beth Brauer and Abe Frank '24
I love working with my peers. JMC students are very collaborative, but there aren’t a lot of opportunities for group projects in class. In the lab that collaborative spirit is encouraged and focused in a way which is conducive to bonding over and producing research.
Student Spotlight: Emma Frank
November 28, 2022 - Beth Brauer and Emma Frank '23
My favorite part about the work I do in the JMC Human Rights Lab is the ability to hone skills and challenge myself to think in new creative ways. It has given me a lot of perspective on the complexity of issues in the other countries we’ve investigated and increased my awareness on the political climates of these places.
Student Spotlight: Valerie McNamara
November 28, 2022 - Beth Brauer and Valerie McNamara '23
I enjoy the process of research and taking large amounts of data that our groups find and bringing it together to find a pattern or some conclusion. It really is the most satisfying part.
Murray Scholar’s second visit provides discourse on dating apps
November 22, 2022 - Beth Brauer
James Madison College’s Stephen O. Murray Scholar in Residence Matthew Andler visited MSU’s campus for the second time early this month. During Andler’s visit (Nov. 3-8), he presented research that discusses the ethics of dating apps.
Wearing all the hats
November 14, 2022 - Beth Brauer and Brianne Wolf, Ph.D.
I first walked through Case Hall’s doors in Fall 2006 as a student. After taking MC 201, I was sold on the PTCD major and began taking classes in the major. I didn’t discover my interest in political economy until graduate school when I was trying to make sense of the 2008 financial crisis.
Faculty voice: The Surprising Results of the 2022 Midterm Elections
November 10, 2022 - Jordan Cash, Ph.D.
Over the past 40 years, it has become a truism of American politics that midterm elections are often painful for the president and his party. The past six presidents have all seen their party lose seats in Congress during a midterm, often losing a majority in at least one chamber.
Early Start students return from D.C., program achieves intended purpose
October 28, 2022 - Beth Brauer
Twenty one first-year students in JMC are poised to check off more items on their Spartan Bucket List than the average Spartan and, without a doubt, they could easily reinvent that list, tailoring it for any student interested in a career in public affairs. Students participating in JMC’s inaugural cohort for Early Start, a bridge program serving first-year JMC students from a variety of minoritized backgrounds, have experienced more in the last two plus months than most students pack into a full year.
DEI in action: Assistant Dean Johnson's yearly update
October 28, 2022 - Brian Johnson, Ph.D.
As I near completion of my first year at James Madison College, I am amazed at how quickly the year has come to a close.
Student view: What it means to be ASMSU Chief of Staff
October 25, 2022 - Jack Harrison
Part of being a successful student is putting coursework into practice through leadership positions, internships and volunteerism. From working on statewide political campaigns and holding leadership positions across the state to reporting for “East Lansing Info” and gaining public relations experience at Martin Waymire — all of these experiences have been valuable.
Alumnus voice: Working toward liberatory pedagogy in American schools
October 25, 2022 - Troy Distelrath ('22)
Of all the sociopolitical systems in contemporary public affairs that feel as if they have reached an inflection point, perhaps none is as desperate for subversive change as that of American education.
Faculty voice: Living my passion
October 12, 2022 - Galia Benítez, Ph.D.
During Hispanic Heritage Month, for a moment, the faces and voices of my diverse people, the Indigenous, Black and the Mestizo, are hopefully seen, recognized, heard and valued. I am optimistic that even during this short month we as Latinos, Latinas, Latines y LatinX can have a voice and are able to express the richness of our cultures, the power of our ancestors and the importance of our ideas and presence in every space we occupy.
Alumnus voice: The importance of service
October 11, 2022 - Charles (Randy) Perkins Jr. (IR '20)
Service has always been an important part of my life. When I was younger, my grandma shared with me the quote: “Service is the rent we pay to live on this Earth.” This stuck with me and has had a major impact on how I live my life. In addition, in high school I had the opportunity to travel to the Dominican Republic in partnership with the DREAM Project for a humanitarian effort.
Murray Scholar in Residence delivers first public discussion
October 10, 2022 - Beth Brauer
During the Sept. 27 event, Andler discussed why sexual orientation, among various identifying markers, is worthy of public discourse. Exploring the different dispositions and behaviors people possess and act upon, Andler suggests the fact that attractions pertaining to sex and gender are given special social attention need not to be.
Madison students nominated for prestigious graduate scholarships
October 4, 2022 - Beth Brauer
Four of seven MSU undergraduates nominated for prestigious graduate scholarships are JMC Spartans.
Student Spotlight: Neely Bardwell
September 30, 2022 - Jesús Hernandez
My identity as an Anishinaabe person shapes my experience 100% at this university and in life. The fact that the university is built on stolen land is isolating for me and many other Native students. We have to consistently fight for the right to be here.
Student Spotlight: Emilio Silerio Gonzalez
September 28, 2022 - Jesús Hernandez and Beth Brauer
The experience so far has been quite eye-opening; I have met so many different people, and have reflected on my privilege heavily. The curriculum at JMC has been very engaging as well, I really appreciate the small classroom discussions and the topics we cover.
Dean's note: Feels like fall
September 28, 2022
We went from summer weather to the fall season with barely a moment’s notice. Although it is a bit jarring for me still when I step outside, I suspect the chill in the air won’t slow us down. Campus is full of activity and Case Hall is no exception.
MSU learning communities receive top ranking
September 26, 2022 - Beth Brauer
In Madison, average class sizes range from 18-24 students. Having the benefits of a small liberal arts college and the resources of a research university are some of the most cited reasons for choosing JMC. The opportunity to connect with faculty and staff regularly aids in students’ learning about research assistantships, career programming and networking events with alumni.
Alumnus Voice: Pursuing 'real' research in Northern Thailand
September 23, 2022 - Solomon Kronberg
What does it mean to travel to another region and treat its people as research topics? Was my work ever going to benefit or even mean something to the people living the experiences that intrigued me? Why did I deserve to ask them to share their stories with me if I didn’t even know why I needed to hear them?
Student view: Powwow of Love celebrates Native American cultural heritage
September 23, 2022 - Stevie Quijas
As an Indigenous student, NAISO has been an invaluable resource for academic, cultural, emotional and mental support. While our organization is small, we are mighty. NAISO’s annual Powwow of Love is one of the largest student run events on campus.
JMC alumnus Howard Akumiah to receive MSU Young Alumni Award
September 21, 2022 - Beth Brauer and Jesús Hernandez
Howard Akumiah (IR ’15) is one of two honorees to receive the Young Alumni Award, one of the university’s most prestigious awards bestowed upon MSU alumni under the age of 40 who have achieved a high level of professional success early in their careers.
JMC student and alumnus reflect on their undergraduate research experiences in Cambodia
September 19, 2022 - Katie Chamberlin and Shimon Likhtman
What really set the experience apart from other education abroad programs was the unique set of challenges that come with working in the field, and there were quite a few of them. Having to sleep in a hammock or on a sleeping pad under a mosquito net was difficult at times, and every day began at 4 a.m. with the deafening roar of boat motors as fishers went out on the lake to begin their daily work.
Letter from the Editor
September 19, 2022 - Beth Brauer
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Nurturing a love for nature and teaching
September 12, 2022 - Beth Brauer
If he wasn’t working his dream job in academia, Daniel Ahlquist, an assistant professor in James Madison College, says he’d likely be living in a cabin in the woods, farming and foraging for his own food. Ahlquist’s deep love for nature and caring for the environment is rooted in his upbringing.
MSU’s Serling Institute celebrates 30 years of the Jewish Studies Program
September 9, 2022 - Mark Bullion
Michigan State University this year marks the 30th anniversary of the Jewish Studies Program, part of The Michael and Elaine Serling Institute for Jewish Studies and Modern Israel. The institute prides itself on teaching and mentoring its undergraduate students, as well as providing a rich curriculum and extensive programming — building on strengths in American Jewish history and culture; European Jewish history; Holocaust studies; and Hebrew, Judaism and Israel studies.
Staff Spotlight: Florensio Hernandez
September 6, 2022 - Jesús Hernandez and Beth Brauer
What I am most excited about in my new DEI role at James Madison College is being able to work directly with students and help guide them through the college process and on to graduation.
Student view: 'What you make of it'
August 30, 2022 - Ellie Baden
I know it’s cliché, but I truly believe that a college experience is what you make of it. As such, I have done my best to make the most of my time at Michigan State, which has led me to pursue three majors and six minors across four colleges, five on-campus jobs, three years of undergraduate research experience, a summer study abroad, and involvement with more than ten student organizations. If that sounds like a lot, it’s because it is.
Welcome Home, JMC Spartans!
August 23, 2022 - Jesús Hernandez and Beth Brauer
While the weather in Michigan continues to feel like summer, Spartans across the country and around the world head to East Lansing this week to begin fall semester. James Madison College will welcome 282 first-year students and approximately 260 returning second-year students to Case Hall this fall.
Dean's note: Saying goodbye to summer
August 23, 2022
It is hard to believe the summer is coming to an end. Even though many in the college work in Case Hall all summer long, there’s a distinctly summer feeling that befalls campus. For the most part, it’s a lot quieter and most people will agree the available parking increases tenfold.