30 January 2024
James Madison University
James Madison University is a public research University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. It is named in honour of James Madison, an American statesman and diplomat who served as the fourth president of the United States from 1809 to 1817.
Faculty from the University are pictured with St Mary’s Principal, Professor Peter Finn after discussions on a range of collaborative activities including participation in the College’s 2024 International Summer School.
30 January 2024
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