Vice president and chief of staff @JMU | JMU board liaison | Associate professor with tenure | Books with @pennpress @RutgersUPress | Now with @OxUniPress
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Congratulations to our entire team. We’re just getting started!
You like us, you really really like us! 💜🎉
For the third time in school history, James Madison University has eclipsed 40,000 undergraduate student applications in a recruiting class.
Learn more about the Class of 2030 applicants: bit.ly/JMU2030Apps
ALT Infographic that reads 'JMU surpasses 40,000 undergrad applications in milestone year JMU' The text overlays a photo of JMU students at a football game in Bridgeforth Stadium.
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Brightening the lights of Madison!
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Congratulations to @MiamiRedHawks on their undefeated season! A truly remarkable feat.
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I’m so happy for my wife’s alma mater, @miamiuniversity . We have so many great memories in Oxford, Ohio!
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Broken record after broken record🚨
Thank you RedHawks for being the largest crowd in Millett Hall history! Making history together👏
#RiseUpRedHawks
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.@JMUFootball in the last 10 years 📈
▪️ 2016 FCS national champions
▪️ 2017 & 2019 FCS runner-ups
▪️ Joined FBS in 2022
▪️ Earned spot in 2025 CFP
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We’re in the College Football Playoff! I am so proud of this incredible university and all we have accomplished together. See you in Eugene!
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6 Dec 2025
Congratulations to our incredible student-athletes: @JMU’s first Sun Belt Championship!
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21 Nov 2025
1) I was thrilled to tour our Alger Hall project—the first living learning community in the Commonwealth dedicated to civic leadership. The Civic Leadership Living Learning Community, with new home for @JMUCivic , will offer students a dynamic, hands-on environment…
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2) to explore the principles and practices of civic engagement. We designed this community for students passionate about public service, civic impact, and freedom of thought, combining academic learning with impactful experiences outside the classroom.
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3) Construction is well underway and we are excited to welcome our first cohort this upcoming fall!
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24 Oct 2025
It was a beautiful day on campus at @Georgetown. I was honored to join a brilliant group of civic scholars and practitioners to explore research on—and ultimately solutions to—affective polarization in our country and communities.
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12 Oct 2025
Our @JMU Dukes are 5-1 going into Homecoming week after a strong win over Louisiana. I am so proud of our student-athletes and the character they show each and every day (my son pictured).
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10 Sep 2025
We are tremendously grateful to Dr. Peter Levine for joining us to mark Constitution Day 2025 @JMU . We had a stimulating conversation on the role of civic life in democracy and higher education.
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It's been incredible to see the progress of our Carrier Library project. I can't wait for students to be in this space with us!
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My first time seeing the progress in Carrier Library. What a way to start the week!
ALT President Jim, wearing a construction hat and vest, walks through a reading room with a view of the mountains and East Campus.
ALT President Jim, wearing a construction hat and vest, is shown a reading room with a view of main campus.
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I am immensely proud that *five* @JMU students were selected for this prestigious fellowship in Richmond. Developing civic leaders is core to our mission at JMU and critical to the health of our communities. whsv.com/2025/07/14/jmu-stud…
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A special thank you to @chucklwelch and his team at @AASCU for their hospitality this week in DC. Our team at @JMU joined nine other universities to explore best practices in creating a campus culture that values intellectual diversity and freedom of thought.
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Here at JMU, we've emphasized bridging our political divides for the common good. Join us for a fireside chat with Senate Majority Leader Surovell and Senate Minority Leader McDougle (both JMU alums) as we discuss working together across party lines for the good of all Virginians
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14 Apr 2025
For anyone wishing to join the livestream tonight, here is the link! youtube.com/live/jv8FxCPU8V0
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