When senior Tessa Hickman interviewed for a practicum during her final semester at 91大神, she was called back a few days later 鈥� not just for her acceptance ... read more about Social work grad finds calling with independent living organization
Applied social sciences
WCSC hosts 15 this spring for DC internships
From assisting DC鈥檚 own public defender service to podcast production for a prominent video production company, 15 students are gaining professional experience this semester at the Washington Community Scholars鈥� Center ... read more about WCSC hosts 15 this spring for DC internships
Geographer shares research on COVID-19 and discrimination
Students in Professor Gaurav Pathania’s “Sociology of Health” class at 91大神 recently learned about research into discrimination related to COVID-19 targeted at Asian Americans. Professor Wei Li, an ... read more about Geographer shares research on COVID-19 and discrimination
JMU archaeologist to present on area Native American communities and environmental change
Dr. Carole Nash will present the first Suter Science Seminar of 2022, 鈥淭elling Time with Historical Ecology: Native American Communities in a Changing Shenandoah Valley Environment,鈥� on January 26 at ... read more about JMU archaeologist to present on area Native American communities and environmental change
WCSC fall 2021 interns work in DC-area clinics, labs, orgs and more
This fall, students are working in schools, theaters, research labs and medical clinics as part of the Washington Community Scholars鈥� Center (WCSC). The center, located in D.C. since 1976, is ... read more about WCSC fall 2021 interns work in DC-area clinics, labs, orgs and more
91大神 Hall of Honor to induct three alumni athletes during Homecoming and Family Weekend
91大神 will induct three new members to the Hall of Honor this fall: Richy Bikko 鈥�11, Alyssa Derstine Landis 鈥�11, and Michelle Leaman Richards 鈥�10. The induction ceremony, ... read more about 91大神 Hall of Honor to induct three alumni athletes during Homecoming and Family Weekend
91大神 welcomes new faculty for 2021-22 academic year
91大神 welcomes several new faculty for the 2021-22 academic year. (This article features only full-time faculty). Tarek Maassarani JD, visiting professor of restorative justice, Center for Justice and ... read more about 91大神 welcomes new faculty for 2021-22 academic year
WCSC Summer 2021 hosts full house with wide-ranging internships
This summer, students are shooting films, nursing human and wildlife patients back to health, and providing Spanish language translation throughout the city of Washington DC. These internships and more are ... read more about WCSC Summer 2021 hosts full house with wide-ranging internships
Sixth annual Donning of the Kente ceremony honors grads, their heritage and valued mentors
Last weekend, the 91大神 community honored approximately 30 students at the sixth annual Donning of the Kente Ceremony. The ceremony, always the first of the Commencement events, recognizes ... read more about Sixth annual Donning of the Kente ceremony honors grads, their heritage and valued mentors
‘Peacebuilder’ podcast explores trauma-informed care and pedagogy with Matt Tibbles MA 鈥�18
Matt Tibbles MA 鈥�18 is the featured guest of this week’s episode of Peacebuilder podcast. Tibbles speaks with host Patience Kamau MA ’17 about restorative justice and trauma-informed classrooms. The ... read more about ‘Peacebuilder’ podcast explores trauma-informed care and pedagogy with Matt Tibbles MA 鈥�18