2023-2024 Academic Year Archives
Student view: My crash course in international relations as a D.C. intern
November 14, 2023 - Stevie Quijas
Interning in the House of Representatives amid so many local, national and international developments has greatly motivated me to pursue a career in public policy.
Faculty Research Nights provide students insight about faculty expertise
November 9, 2023 - Claire Smith
Moderated by JMC student senator Nico Carrizales, Faculty Research Nights took place on Nov. 1-2.
Student view: The future of the Hunger Free Campus Initiative
November 7, 2023 - Spencer Good and Madison Mogg
SFSC students have led the Hunger Free Campus Initiative, an advocacy campaign which would introduce much needed anti-hunger legislation in Michigan.
Murray Scholar's research resonates with MSU students
October 19, 2023 - Beth Brauer
Murray Scholar lectures have always been open to the public, but usually draw a mostly Madison crowd.
Student view: Embracing my Polish American identity
October 16, 2023 - Maria Bieciuk
My JMC professors have been instrumental in nurturing my interest in Central Eastern Europe and have consistently encouraged me to incorporate my Polish identity into my academic pursuits.
Students and alumna nominated for prestigious awards
October 13, 2023 - Beth Brauer
MSU announced the 2023 nominees for three prestigious awards.
Eight years of ASMSU: Student government presidents mostly Madison
October 11, 2023 - Beth Brauer and Claire Smith (SRP '25)
The impact of a JMC education emanates through the university.
Alumnus spotlight: Lorenzo Santavicca
October 9, 2023 - Lorenzo Santavicca (IR '18)
I credit my experience as ASMSU president in giving me a “leg up” to navigate the ambiguity and complexity of a massive organization like Google.
Alumna spotlight: Abii-Tah Bih
October 9, 2023 - Abii-Tah Bih (IR and CCP '21)
The Madison Diversity Leadership Program (MDLP) was the most transformative class I have ever taken.
Alumnus spotlight: Jo Kovach
October 9, 2023 - Jo Kovach (SRP '23)
Madison gave me the tools to not only question the world, but to understand it and make meaningful changes.
Alumna spotlight: Katherine Rifiotis Slivensky
October 9, 2023 - Katherine Rifiotis Slivensky (PTCD '19)
Professor Petrie played a significant role in shaping my experience at Madison and my decision to serve as ASMSU president.
Alumna spotlight: Georgia Frost
October 9, 2023 - Georgia Frost (PTCD and IR '22)
James Madison taught me that we always have more than the cards we’re dealt.
JMC prof's book explores power US presidents possess
October 2, 2023 - Beth Brauer
A new book written by Jordan Cash, assistant professor of political theory and constitutional democracy, explores the power U.S. presidents possess by examining specific presidencies throughout history.
Murray Scholar in Residence to focus on intersection of asexuality and gender
September 22, 2023 - Beth Brauer
JMC welcomes Canton Winer as this year's Stephen O. Murray Scholar in Residence.
Dean's note: A very full fall semester
September 20, 2023
The college has launched the Equitable Development Collaboratory, which seeks to provide applied skills and co-curricular enrichment activities to aid those interested in pursuing careers in international or local development.
Ask the expert: What is Constitution Day?
September 16, 2023 - Jordan Cash, Ph.D.
Sunday, Sept. 17 is Constitution Day — but what is it exactly? Jordan Cash, assistant professor of political theory and constitutional democracy explains this lesser-known holiday and its importance.
Meet JMC's new field experience coordinator
September 14, 2023 - Beth Brauer
I want to ensure the Field Experience Office assists and prepares students to undertake their field experience requirement.
Student view: Managing mental health and university life
September 14, 2023 - Shae Eckles
I’ve been known as an ‘overthinker’ and ‘overly sensitive’ for most of my life. I’ve dealt with anxiety and sensitivity issues since I was in the third grade.
JMC welcomes the class of 2027
August 30, 2023 - Beth Brauer
JMC welcomed the majority of its first- and second-year students to Case Hall last week. In total, approximately 870 MSU students will call Case Hall home for the 2023-24 academic year.
Being 'ordinary' can be extraordinary
August 28, 2023 - Beth Brauer
In this faculty spotlight, Sejuti Das Gupta shares the impetus for her spring 2023 TEDxTalk at MSU.
New book delves into Holocaust victims’ emotions about perpetrators
August 28, 2023 - Beth Brauer
Amy Simon’s first book “Emotions in Yiddish Ghetto Diaries" seeks to address what Holocaust and Jewish Studies literature has not done in the past.
Student view: Looking for change and finding it
August 27, 2023 - Caroline Curtright
The JMC summer semester in the Netherlands reignited my passion for learning and gave me new hope for the future.
Student view: On the field and in the classroom
August 10, 2023 - Sam Edwards
A majority of my time at Michigan State has been spent on either side of Chestnut Rd. and, in such a small pocket of campus, I have been exposed to an entire world of ideas, perspectives, and voices.
Early Start Program welcomes 31 students
August 10, 2023 - Beth Brauer
Early Start students will move into Case Hall on Aug. 18 and participate in a host of activities designed to equip them with the tools and resources they need to be successful.