2023-2024 Academic Year Archives
'Mad about Madison' shines during JMC Research Showcase
May 3, 2024 - Shae Eckles
JMC's Research Showcase included four different sessions with a total of 14 presentations and more than 45 students participating.
Student view: Exploring the effects of climate change in India
April 30, 2024 - Truman Forbes
I had the incredible opportunity to travel to West Bengal, India, and research climate change impacts on rural agricultural livelihoods in the region.
Editor's note
April 30, 2024 - Beth Brauer
There’s no clear path we take to arrive at the spot where we are supposed to be.
Meet JMC's student commencement speaker
April 25, 2024 - Beth Brauer and Ellie Friedman
Ellie Friedman is graduating this spring with a degree in social relations and policy; next year she will complete her one-year student-teaching internship.
Commencement to be held April 27 in Wharton Center
April 25, 2024 - Beth Brauer
Commencement ceremonies for MSU's 17 different colleges begin this weekend.
College celebrates students during awards dinner
April 24, 2024 - Beth Brauer
JMC hosted its annual awards dinner ceremony to honor students who received scholarship awards and prizes from the college.
Alumnus Bill Beekman to speak at JMC Commencement
April 22, 2024 - Shae Eckles
Bill Beekman, VP for Strategic Initiatives at MSU and an alumnus of JMC, will be this year's featured commencement speaker on April 27.
JMC hosts families during Admitted Student Day
April 18, 2024 - Beth Brauer
Mother Nature cooperated for Michigan State University’s Admitted Student Day held on April 6.
Student view: Finding my community
April 17, 2024 - Portia Chana
Being a student in JMC provided me with the resources to intern with organizations I care about, gave me the opportunity to study abroad in Amsterdam, and introduced me to the clubs I’ve been a part of since my first year.
Prof. Sayed to receive MSU Teacher-Scholar Award
April 17, 2024 - Beth Brauer
Assistant Professor, Linda Sayed will be honored on May 1 alongside the 2023-24 award recipients for the annual All-University Awards Ceremony at 3:30 p.m. in the Kellogg Center.
Letter to JMC community
April 17, 2024
Dean Thies shares follow-up message to students, faculty and staff after Monday's forum.
Murray Scholar delivers second talk about borderlands of sexuality
April 12, 2024 - Beth Brauer
James Madison College’s 2023-24 Murray Scholar in Residence Canton Winer was on campus last week for his second and final visit.
Student view: Exploring India with MDLP
April 9, 2024 - Sydney Bayoneto
My favorite moments of college so far have been while I was abroad.
Letter to JMC community
April 5, 2024
Dean Thies addresses the JMC community in a letter inviting students, faculty and staff to a public forum.
Smith's writings help us understand our modern economy
April 4, 2024 - Jack Harrison and Bri Wolf
Despite living several centuries ago, examining Adam Smith’s theories offers value today as the economy remains a top concern for many Americans.
Student view: Publishing a book
April 4, 2024 - Linus Kaechele
My classmates and I spent the fall semester of 2023 creating a book that centered the experiences of APIDA/A people in Michigan.
Meet JMC's newest international relations faculty member
April 3, 2024 - Shae Eckles
Myunghee Lee's teaching and research interests include authoritarian politics, democratization, protest and foreign policy.
Student view: Reviving old traditions
March 19, 2024 - Isabelle Borr
This year, as Senate’s vice president, I knew I wanted this year’s Gala to be the best yet.
From Madison to CNN
March 18, 2024 - Beth Brauer
Marc Stewart is based at CNN’s bureau in Beijing as an international correspondent reporting across the network’s television and digital platforms.
Answering 'the call' to do mission-based work
March 5, 2024 - Beth Brauer
Our time as JMC Spartans is a period in which we are given a responsibility, where we search for the meaning not only of our studies, but also for a concrete way to go about their fulfillment.
Student view: Supporting Lansing's promise
March 5, 2024 - Conner Holguin
Like countless others, I've directly felt the positive impact of Lansing Promise in breaking down the financial barriers to college across the state.
Prestigious fellowship finalists named
March 5, 2024
JMC has two finalists for the nationally competitive Soros and Gaither awards.
Unexpected loss, Prof. Olcott will be missed
February 22, 2024 - Beth Brauer
Martha Brill Olcott was a leading scholar of nationality issues in the USSR, especially Central Asia as well as broader issues of Soviet governance and policy questions.
Graham’s latest book examines energy, environment and geopolitics in Eurasia
February 21, 2024 - Beth Brauer
In academia, scholarly research often drives teaching; in some instances, a teaching opportunity could be a research catalyst.
Alumna pursues health informatics career as a Wolverine
February 20, 2024 - Beth Brauer
A Gates Millennium Scholar from Grand Rapids’ Creston High School, Megan Threats stood out amongst her peers early in life.
Staff voice: Black History Month is about belonging
February 19, 2024 - Jahshua Smith
The struggle for diversity, equity and inclusion within academic settings is an ongoing battle.
Supporting survivors as a volunteer
February 19, 2024 - Shae Eckles
Madison has taught me how to advocate for others — a skill which can be much more difficult than advocating for your own interests or beliefs.
Alumnus Voice: The bond of the Spartan community
February 12, 2024 - Jack Harrison
As a recent alum, it’s true you do not think about our global network until you leave college, wanting to stay close to your alma mater and keep those cherished memories at the forefront of your mind.
MLK Jr. Advancing Inclusion through Research awardees announced
February 5, 2024 - Beth Brauer
MSU's three residential colleges and Honors College promote research, inclusion and the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr. through a contest that honors students for research focused on marginalized populations.
'Demanding Action'
February 5, 2024 - Shae Eckles
Madison has opened my mind to new ways that gun violence connects to other issues in the United States.
Staff view: Waiting for justice
January 29, 2024 - Timothy Innes
Sponsored by the John F. Schaefer Law Library and the MSU Inns of Court, on Feb. 6, the authors of "Justice Deferred," will be visiting campus and meeting with students at the MSU College of Law and at James Madison College. All are welcome.
MSU nominates two students for Gaither Junior Fellows program
January 17, 2024
Both MSU nominees are senior students in James Madison College.
Pursuing diverse interests
January 17, 2024 - Beth Brauer
I love what I learn in JMC! I am very interested in policy, but not sure if I want to do something within the legislature or elsewhere.
Amplifying the voices of the Mekong River Basin
January 12, 2024 - Emily Springer
Amanda Flaim leads a team of scholars and students at MSU in collaboration with community partners, artists and experts across the Lower Mekong River Basin to keep the river and its ecological and cultural importance at the forefront of conversations.
In honor of MLK Jr.: Courageous leadership and a clarion call towards social justice and advocacy
January 11, 2024 - Brian Johnson, Ph.D.
Next week marks MSU's 44th year of a commemorative program for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Highlights of the week’s activities include a student leadership conference, a virtual collaborative tour with Morehouse College of historical MLK landmarks in Atlanta, an ecumenical service and a commemorative march.
Student view: Addressing the Class of 2023
January 10, 2024 - Alexandra Allers
It is hard to believe this day has finally come — this pivotal moment in our lives when we transition from MSU undergraduate students to Spartan alumni.
Dean's note: And that's a wrap
December 21, 2023
It’s been wonderful to experience the energy of the Madison community as we resumed most activities and events that we had missed the last few years.
MDLP 2024 cohort announced
December 13, 2023 - Claire Smith
The Madison Diversity Leadership Program will run in the spring semester of 2024. This exclusive opportunity selects a cohort of approximately 10 students each year.
Student view: The benefits of undergraduate research
December 13, 2023 - Eliza Kreske
Michigan State’s support for its undergraduate students and the plethora of research opportunities were leaps and bounds above any other school I visited.
JMC to introduce new advising model
December 12, 2023 - Shae Eckles and Beth Brauer
Beginning in January, at the start of spring semester, JMC’s advisers will begin to offer drop-in advising appointments in addition to the scheduled appointments previously offered throughout the semester.
Staff spotlight: Meet Madison's newest academic adviser
December 11, 2023 - Beth Brauer
My primary area of research centers on the experiences of underrepresented minority children and families in school settings and how educators and education leaders can serve them effectively.
Student view: Belonging to the Spartan family
December 4, 2023 - Alexandra Allers
As a blind individual, I value inclusion and accessibility, and I have always felt a sense of acceptance and camaraderie within the Spartan community.
New book analyzes public policies for aging parents
November 27, 2023 - Beth Brauer
Susan Stein-Roggenbuck studies how different types of social programs target adult children to provide support for aging parents.
Professor Connie Hunt to retire this fall
November 16, 2023 - Beth Brauer
Professor Connie Hunt’s path to teaching in James Madison was not the usual trajectory of an academic.
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.