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Federalist 42: The Powers Conferred by the Constitution Further Considered
Note to Our Readers: In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, starting Jan. 8, 2026, Carolina Journal launched a special two-year series featuring all 85 Federalist Papers, publishing one each week. These essays were written in 1787 and 1788 by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay to persuade citizens of the virtues of the US Constitution’s framing and encourage states to ratify.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: JMU experts available to discuss ways to promote cybersecurity, digital resilience
Expert Pitch Cybersecurity Awareness Month: JMU experts available to discuss ways to promote cybersecurity, digital resilience ♡ What’s real, what’s AI? Fake phone calls, generated profiles, spam messages ... these days, it is hard to tell what’s real and what’s not, which makes taking steps to protect individual privacy essential. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and James Madison University experts can share insights on ways to promote cybersecurity and digital resilience.
The 2026 midterms: JMU experts on what voters, campaigns and candidates are facing Original
HARRISONBURG, Va., Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the 2026 midterm elections approach, the campaign for control of Congress is raising important questions about President Donald Trump’s influence, voter behavior and the political forces shaping competitive races.
2026 College Football Playoff projection bracket
Welcome to The Athletic’s 2026 College Football Playoff projections, where you’ll find every team’s odds of making the 12-team bracket. We’ll update this page regularly to reflect the latest game results until the final bracket is set on Sunday, Dec. 6. In the projection bracket below, by default, you’ll see the three teams with the best chances to get each seed. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. FINAL Jan.
2026 College Football Playoff projection bracket
Welcome to The Athletic’s 2026 College Football Playoff projections, where you’ll find every team’s odds of making the 12-team bracket. We’ll update this page regularly to reflect the latest game results until the final bracket is set on Sunday, Dec. 6. In the projection bracket below, by default, you’ll see the three teams with the best chances to get each seed. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. FINAL Jan.
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JMU experts available to discuss VA250, America’s 250th anniversary Original
HARRISONBURG, Va., June 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As communities across Virginia and the nation prepare for America’s Semiquincentennial, James Madison University – named for the “Father of the Constitution” – has faculty experts uniquely positioned to offer historical clarity, civic context and forward‑looking insight as the nation prepares for this milestone.
Molecular architecture of the human citrate synthase-malate dehydrogenase 2 metabolon
2.1. Purification of hMDH2 and hCS Human citrate synthase (hCS; UniProt O75390, amino acids 28–466) and Arabidopsis thaliana NADP-dependent chloroplastic MDH (UniProt Q8H1E2, amino acids 58–443), both with a hexahistidine tag, were expressed in Escherichia coli cells. hMDH1 splice variant 3 (UniProt P40926-3) was isolated from a human brain cDNA library and cloned into a pET-28 vector. hMDH2 (UniProt P40926-1) was synthesized with codon optimization for expression in E. coli.
JMU expert: Common illnesses, not hantavirus, pose greatest cruise, travel risk
JMU expert: Common illnesses, not hantavirus, pose greatest cruise, travel risk HARRISONBURG, Va. — Travelers booked on cruises this summer, or considering booking, shouldn’t change their plans out of fear of hantavirus, a James Madison University researcher says. “Travelers should be aware of more common viral illnesses that occur in cruise settings.
Earth Day 2026: JMU faculty experts available to discuss environmental topics Original
HARRISONBURG, Va., April 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As communities mark Earth Day on April 22, faculty at James Madison University are tackling some of the most pressing environmental questions, from how forests recover after disturbance to how agriculture, energy and human decision-making shape a sustainable future.
Earth Day 2026: JMU faculty experts available to discuss environmental topics
HARRISONBURG, Va. — As communities mark Earth Day on April 22, faculty at James Madison University are tackling some of the most pressing environmental questions, from how forests recover after disturbance to how agriculture, energy, and human decision-making shape a sustainable future.
Editorial: The impact of advancing global oncology: towards equity in precision prevention and medicine
Precision prevention tailors cancer risk reduction strategies by integrating biological, environmental, behavioral, and socioeconomic factors that shape disease risk (1). As highlighted in this Research Topic, these can include both non-modifiable (genetics and nulliparity) and modifiable risk factors (tobacco smoking, alcohol consumption, obesity, and social determinants of health).
A standalone simulation program for resistive cylindrical chamber (RCC)
Eur. Phys. J. C (2026) 86: 351 https://doi.org/10.1140/epjc/s10052-026-15576-5 Regular Article - Experimental Physics A standalone simulation program for resistive cylindrical chamber (RCC) 1,2, 3,4, 1,2, 5, 3,6, 3, 1, 3a, 3,5, 3,7 and 3,7 1 INFN Sezione di Bari, Via E.
JMU to inaugurate President James C. Schmidt Original
HARRISONBURG, Va., April 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- James Madison University will formally welcome President James C. Schmidt’s new chapter of leadership as the seventh president of JMU during an April 8 installation ceremony. Additional information: This formal ceremony signifies the official investiture of presidential authority and the beginning of Schmidt’s tenure.
JMU earns national recognition for civic engagement efforts
HARRISONBURG, Va., March 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- James Madison University has received the Highly Established Action Plan Seal from the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, recognizing the university’s strong commitment to promoting nonpartisan democratic engagement ahead of the 2026 election cycle. Over 120 higher education institutions nationwide received the recognition for creating a thorough action plan for democratic engagement.
What about Tests Make Students Switch Off? Item-Level Predictors of Disengagement on the PISA
Mehou, J.M. and Leventhal, B.C. (2026), What about Tests Make Students Switch Off? Item-Level Predictors of Disengagement on the PISA. Journal of Educational Measurement, 63: e70034. https://doi.org/10.1111/jedm.70034 References , & (2024). Comparing examinee-based and response-based motivation filtering methods in remote low-stakes testing. Applied Measurement in Education, 37(1), 43–56. https://doi.org/10.1080/08957347.2024.2311927 , & (2023).
Obscurin A localizes near the cell membrane to modulate stress fiber dynamics and cell migration
KEY WORDS Obscurin actin cell migration confocal microscopy PIP3 cancer EMT metastasis ABRREVIATIONS BirA (Biotin inregulatory activity protein) EMT (Epithelial to Mesenchymal Transition) MDCK (Madin-Darby Canine Kidney cell line) MCF-10A (non-tumorigenic human mammary epithelial cell line) ObscA (Obscurin A C-terminus residues 1-110+6561-7496) ObscN (Obscurin N terminus residues 1-1406) PH (Pleckstrin Homology domain) PI(3)K-PIP3 Kinase (PIP3) Phosphatidylinositol-(3,4,5)-triphosphate (RhoA-...
Patterns of plastid gene evolution: identifying candidate genes for plastid-nuclear incompatibility across the Campanulaceae
ORIGINAL RESEARCH article Volume 17 - 2026 | doi: 10.3389/fpls.2026.1833005 Reviewed by ORIGINAL RESEARCH article Article metrics View details Abstract Most protein complexes within the chloroplast consist of both plastid and nuclear-encoded subunits. This integration leads to potential coevolution between the genomes, with disruption of coevolution a potential cause of plastid-nuclear incompatibility (PNI).
Federalist No. 10: Union as safeguard against domestic faction and insurrection cont…
Note to Our Readers: In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, starting Jan. 8, 2026, Carolina Journal launched a special two-year series featuring all 85 Federalist Papers, publishing one each week. These essays were written in 1787 and 1788 by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay to persuade citizens of the virtues of the US Constitution’s framing and encourage states to ratify. Summary of Federalist No. 10: This article by James Madison discusses the problem of faction within a union.
JMU to launch VA250 commemoration with March 2 kickoff event
JMU to launch VA250 commemoration with March 2 kickoff event News provided by James Madison University Feb 25, 2026, 9:15 AM ET HARRISONBURG, Va, Feb. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- James Madison University will launch its VA250 commemoration with a kickoff celebration of Virginia and America’s 250th anniversary and Civics Education Week with an evening of history, reflection and civic dialogue.
How to Recognize a High Quality Mattress
Which characteristics would make a high-quality mattress a good buy in 2026? It isn't only the brand name or the price. The authentic quality is derived from the inside of the mattress. It is made of the right materials and the right combination of them. A mattress includes two major parts. The top comfort layers give you the softness you want and also relieve pressure. The support core under the comfort layers provides structure and increases the mattress's durability.
JMU Research Finds Infant Chimpanzees Offer New Clues About the Evolution of Human Childcare | Newswise
Newswise — Chimpanzees engage in physically risky activities, such as climbing and leaping at heights that could result in broken bones or other serious injuries, at a much younger age than humans. This behavior offers new insight into the evolution of human childcare, according to research from JMU biology professor Lauren Sarringhaus and colleagues at the University of Michigan.
JMU receives national recognition for community engagement | Newswise
James Madison University has been recognized by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching with the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement (CE) Classification. The designation affirms JMU’s commitment to sustainable, reciprocal community engagement by collaborating with local, regional, national, and global partners to exchange knowledge and resources, effectively leverage community assets, and address pressing societal challenges.
One year later, Christian Nationalists pose a bigger threat
One year ago this week, I authored a piece for The Indiana Citizen that drew on my scholarship of that dark period in Indiana history a century ago, when the Ku Klux Klan took over our state. I noted, “The past never repeats itself exactly, but in this case there are lines that rhyme and questions that cause concern.” James H. Madison.
JMU receives $2.72 million nationwide civic discourse grant | Newswise
James Madison University has received a $2.72 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to support civic discourse and dialogue across institutions of higher education nationwide. JMU is one of only 16 universities and colleges selected – and the only institution from Virginia – for the civil discourse funding from a highly competitive and deep pool of applicants.
Risks young chimps take as they swing through the trees underscore role of protective parenting in humans
Adolescents are known for risky behavior, with teenagers in the U.S. more likely than younger children to die from injury. But what’s responsible for this uptick in risk-taking around puberty? Our new observations of physical risk-taking in chimpanzees suggests that the rise in risk-taking in human adolescence isn’t due to a new yen for danger. Rather, a decrease in supervision gives teens more opportunities to take risks. We study locomotion in chimpanzees, one of humans’ closest relatives.
Risks young chimps take as they swing through the trees underscore role of protective parenting in humans
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Playoff rivalry meets lasting friendship in JMU-Oregon presidents’ friendly bet
By James Madison University HARRISONBURG, Va., Dec. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This weekend’s College Football Playoff matchup between James Madison University and the University of Oregon is more than a football game between two universities; it’s a lasting friendship.
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