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JMU business graduates have the interpersonal skills that set them apart.
The Madison Quotient —
business leaders with the skills that count
You're in business. JMU Business. Ranked consistently in the top 5 percent of business schools by BusinessWeek, our College of Business graduates have the Madison Quotient — interpersonal communication, problem-solving and team skills that set them apart. JMU's 12-credit COB 300 class gives students the practical experience of building a business from the ground up, and our Gilliam Center for Ethical Business Leadership builds leaders grounded in the principles of morality, ethics and good leadership. Learn more about COB 300 — the class, the competition, the rewards.
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Doing things differently
The big issues facing our world — energy, biotechnology, the environment — often fall outside the confines of traditional academic disciplines. That's one reason JMU fosters rich collaboration among students and professors from many different disciplines. Our students say it helps them get what they need to stay ahead and succeed.
» Science, technology, engineering and mathematics at JMU» Learn more about the Second Century Scholars scholarship program
A best value
The Princeton Review Best Value Colleges for 2010 recognized JMU as one of the nation's top 50 "Best Values" public universities. The selection criteria covered more than 30 factors in three areas: academics, cost of attendance and financial aid. JMU's commitment to learning outside the classroom and the importance of international study were also recognized.
» Read more about Madison's "best value" ranking» JMU's national rankings and recognitions
Torch bearer
Promoting healthy lifestyles. Empowering civic engagement. Making a positive difference. Those were some of the reasons JMU alum Jim Pivarnik ('77M) was sponsored by Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. as torch bearer in the 2010 Winter Olympics torch relay. Pivarnik, president of the American College of Sports Medicine and …
» Learn more about Jim Pivarnik ('77M)» JMU and Be the Change/Athletics
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University to Close Early on 2/9
Due to the inclement weather, all classes beginning at 6:00 p.m. or later on Tuesday, ... More
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University Makeup Days Designated
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Event/Service Updates & Cancellations (2/9)
The following is an update on the status of campus events and services. For the latest information, visit jmu.edu throughout the day. Admissions Information Session Due to the winter weather, the Office of Admissions has canceled the information session and ... More
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Valentine's Day Walk-in Indoor Blooming Plant Sale
Feb. 10-12, noon Wednesday through 5 p.m. Friday, Frances Plecker Education Center at the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum
"Biomimicry: Our Plant Mentors, Learning from the World's Flora"
Feb. 11, 7 p.m., Festival Conference and Student Center Ballroom
JMU Jazz Ensemble
Feb. 12, 8 p.m., Wilson Hall Auditorium
JMU Steel Band
Feb. 14, 3 p.m., Room 108, Music Building
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Connect with Madison magazine
Madison, the magazine of James Madison University, connects you to the life of the university even when you can't be on campus. Read the latest issue.
