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A JMU student has been recognized as part of the 2023 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll for doing outstanding work to advance nonpartisan democratic engagement. The honor roll consists of 175 students recognized for their voter registration, education and turnout efforts ahead of last year's historic midterm elections.

Seven James Madison University students were chosen to participate in a pilot program designed to get undergraduates majoring in political science, international affairs, or public policy and administration to begin thinking earlier about their career paths.

Two JMU political science students have been selected to participate in the 2014 Governor's Fellows Program.

The University Program Board at James Madison University has announced it's executive council for the 2014-2015 academic year.

Suzanne Beeckler, a senior nursing student at James Madison University, was named the Virginia Nursing Student Association's Nursing Student of the Year.

155 JMU students recently participated in LeadershipU, a one-day conference that helps to equip new and current student leaders with skills to prepare them to better lead their organizations.

Woodbridge resident elected to student leadership position in the American Occupational Therapy Association

A December graduate of James Madison University and a current student in JMU's undergraduate nursing program are among a growing number of men who are challenging gender stereotypes by choosing nursing as a career.

MAKE YOUR MARK ON MADISON is a semester long leadership program focused on helping freshmen and sophomore students find their place for authentic involvement at JMU by providing insight into values, diversity, communication and general leadership skills necessary for positive involvement on campus.

James Madison University and the Student Activities and Involvement Office proudly announce the students who serve the JMU student body as Outriggers Peer Educators. Outriggers are an elite group of student leaders who are trained to facilitate interactive, team-oriented programs for other organizations.

James Madison University's orientation team is made up of outstanding upperclass students who serve as first year orientation guides (FrOGs). FrOGs assist incoming first-year students in their academic, personal and social transition and serve as a representative of JMU throughout the university's 1787 August Orientation. They are legendary on campus for their annual FrOG dance.

Several area residents recently served as a part of James Madison University's 2012 orientation team. JMU's team of student orientation coordinators is a group of juniors and seniors who have served in a variety of roles within our Orientation programs prior to their current role in the office. SOCs are responsible for creating intentional programming during the week of 1787 August Orientation and recruiting, selecting, training, and training our almost 300-member student staff.

Several area residents recently served as a part of James Madison University's 2012 orientation team. Orientation Peer Advisers are a group of students selected each spring to work with JMU's first-year Summer Springboard and 1787 August Orientation programs. Assisting the orientation office in the supervision of our 250 First yeaR Orientation Guide (FrOGs) volunteers, OPAs are a key link in the successful transition of first-year students to James Madison University. The Orientation Operations Assistants work diligently behind the scenes to make sure that the transition experience is as seamless as possible. OOAs work throughout the year assisting JMU guests, students, faculty, and staff members as well as the members of the Orientation Office professional staff. Their time and effort are crucial to the success of the JMU orientation program.

Several area residents recently served as an ANTs (Assisting New Transfer Students) as a part of James Madison University's orientation team. The Assisting New Transfer Students (ANTs) team works exclusively with our incoming transfer students as a part of the Transfer Summer Springboard and 1787 Transfer August Orientation programs. This team of transfer students is selected in the spring and works throughout the summer to make connections with incoming students and connect them with resources around campus. In addition, the ANTs provide support to Madison transfer programs and maintain contact with transfer students as a resource and support.

Several area residents recently served as a first year orientation guide (FrOG) as a part of James Madison University's orientation team. FrOGs are a diverse group of undergraduate students who are committed to preparing students to be active and authentic participants in the JMU learning experience. FrOGs assist incoming first-year students in their academic, personal and social transition and serve as a representative of James Madison University throughout the university's 1787 August Orientation. They are legendary on campus for their annual FrOG dance.