Post Author: Rebecca Staple Prior to the establishment of a study abroad program, there had been three week trips in the summer semester to London. The 1979 Summer Session Bulletin provides details of what this program looked like, students would Continue reading London Bound
Post Author: Jonathan Frame One thing that was really missing for Madison to compete at a whole new level for their athletics was the inclusion of a sports facility at the school. In the early part of the seventies, if Continue reading New Sports Era… New Field
Post Author: Rebecca Staple In the fall semester of 1979 there were thirteen international students. A quote from the Dean of Admissions and Records Dr Fay Reubush in The Breeze states “One of our goals in the administration is diversity. Continue reading International Students At JMU
Post Author: Jonathan Frame One obstacle that Madison would have to face throughout most of the decade was the fact that for the most part had no scholarships to offer students. In order to build their group of student-athletes Continue reading Recruiting Made the Difference
Post Author: Jonathan Frame When Dean Ehlers came to Madison college, there was really no kind of athletic program, most of the sports were being coached by staff that was already present, and would switch between what they were Continue reading End of a Decade Brings New Opportunities
Post Author: Jacob Houser Since its inception, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 has provided millions of women with the opportunity to engage in sports at the high school and collegiate levels. Title IX was designed Continue reading Introduction to Title IX at Madison College: 1972-1979
Post Author: Mary Challman The Madison College student body became defined by a single event in the early ’70s – the protest that was held in Wilson Hall in March, 1970. While other student protests that occurred across America in Continue reading The “Silent Majority” of the Student Body: The Growth of Republicanism Across the Sunbelt and Across JMU
Post Author: Jacob Houser Dr. Lonnie Leotus “Lee” Morrison was a coach and professor during her tenure at Madison College, later James Madison University. Her focus was on women’s sports, mostly to improve the quality of competition and equality of Continue reading Dr. Leotus “Lee” Morrison: A Legacy at Madison College
Post Author: Stephanie Strong During the 1970s, the Graduate School at James Madison University offered a Masters of Education degree and a Master of Arts in Education degree. Students pursuing a Masters of Education could elect to minor in Political Continue reading The Graduate School
Post Author: Jacob Houser “We didn’t even think about it, we were just there to play the game” (Johnson, 2013). These were the words of Katherine Johnson (’77), James Madison University’s first female All-American athlete, when discussing the prevalence of Continue reading Student Athlete Perspective: Katherine Johnson
