College of Business eNews: May 2025

May 1, 2025: Stay informed. Read the May issue of the College of Business E-Newsletter.

67th Beta Gamma Sigma induction

Apr 28, 2025: The College of Business welcomes the newest inductees of Beta Gamma Sigma.

Leaving an imprint at JMU and abroad

Apr 28, 2025: For 26 years, Dr. Suzanne Fiederlein guided CISR through its challenges and successes.

Organization for young alums makes its pitch

Apr 23, 2025: Young alums often want to give back, but don’t know how.

CoB competitors vie for top honors in spring competitions

Apr 22, 2025: Competitions make memories for student participants.

‘Hail and farewell’ to notable retirees

Apr 22, 2025: College looks to the future after key retirements.

Madison Investment Fund: Beyond the portfolio

Apr 11, 2025: The Madison Investment Fund offers students hands-on opportunities for professional development.

College of Business eNews: April 2025

Apr 3, 2025: Stay informed. Read the April issue of the College of Business E-Newsletter.

Sales students shine at Battle in Blacksburg competition

Apr 1, 2025: JMU student places third at The Battle of Blacksburg sales competition.

MBA in New Zealand

Mar 31, 2025: 15 years later, MBA 695 students are still trotting the globe.

Teamwork: A student-athlete's take

Mar 31, 2025: Harrison Lee, a Men’s Tennis team member, shares his take on teamwork in sports and the classroom.

Alumni mentors prepare students for competition

Mar 20, 2025: Get to know this year’s Business Plan Competition alumni mentors.

'Challenge' celebrates banner decade

Mar 19, 2025: Scholarship competition marks 10 years of rewarding values-based business ideas.

College of Business eNews: March 2025

Mar 6, 2025: Stay informed. Read the March issue of the College of Business E-Newsletter.

Students excel at national competition

Feb 28, 2025: JMU team contends with nearly 40 others at Ohio event.

Building a big business in small batches

Feb 28, 2025: Mike Norwood ('89), founder of the Wears Woody apparel brand, is chasing his dreams while giving back.

M.S. in Accounting program consistently produces top performers

Feb 27, 2025: Students in JMU’s M.S. in Accounting program significantly outperform the national average on the CPA exam.

From JMU to the PGA

Feb 26, 2025: For Derek Sprague (’88), success comes from passion, perseverance and making the most of every opportunity.

Leaders are made, not born

Feb 25, 2025: Unlocking potential is ‘highest calling.’

College of Business eNews: February 2025

Feb 6, 2025: Stay informed. Read the February issue of the College of Business E-Newsletter.

Join the community that gives back

Jan 30, 2025: Solidifying JMU's competitive position in the market for top talent.

College of Business President’s list and Dean’s list - Fall 2024

Jan 24, 2025: Congratulations to all who made the President’s and Dean’s lists!

Economics degrees reclassified as STEM

Jan 24, 2025: STEM designation aligns with job market.

JMU’s online MBA program named one of the best in country

Jan 21, 2025: MBA program remains in top 2% nationally.

JMU to offer free tax preparation, e-file services

Jan 17, 2025: JMU’s College of Business students and faculty are offering free tax return preparation services to the local community.

Positive career outcomes

Jan 13, 2025: While the world of work has changed fundamentally, JMU graduates are fully prepared to succeed.

Leadership rooted in action

Jan 7, 2025: Maureen Metcalf (’84), CEO of the Innovative Leadership Institute, combines expertise and groundbreaking leadership.

Season's Greetings from COB

Dec 12, 2024: A holiday greeting from the College of Business.

College of Business eNews: December 2024

Dec 5, 2024: Stay informed. Read the December issue of the College of Business E-Newsletter.

JMU’s Center for Economic Education wins societal impact award

Nov 22, 2024: JMU’s CEE wins back-to-back awards.

Alumni-student partnerships play vital role in CIS 434

Nov 22, 2024: CIS 434 marks a quarter-century of engaged learning.

Career success in the AI era

Nov 20, 2024: Alumna shares insights on how AI is impacting the tech industry.

66th Beta Gamma Sigma induction

Nov 18, 2024: The College of Business welcomes the newest inductees of Beta Gamma Sigma.

Celebrating student veterans dedication

Nov 11, 2024: Student Navy veteran shares how military shaped his view on life and himself.

Leadership through service and sports

Oct 28, 2024: Student-athletes find ways to balance their responsibilities while still following their passions.

Corporate partners opening doors for Dukes

Oct 18, 2024: Corporate partners create full-time job and internship opportunities for students.

Baxter Gilliam shares lessons learned as multi-generational entrepreneur

Oct 18, 2024: Entrepreneur prioritizes “surrounding yourself with good people.”

River deep, mountain high

Oct 4, 2024: Dukes support rival App State in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

JMU Center for Economic Education honored with national award

Sep 30, 2024: The Council for Economic Education has awarded James Madison University’s Center for Economic Education with the 2024 Albert Beekhuis Award.  

Harrisonburg Innovation Hub

Sep 30, 2024: Local co-working space to foster collaboration, conversation.

Exploring the volunteer’s dilemma

Sep 26, 2024: Madison Scholar leads presentation on her research and expertise.

Virginia AG Miyares to speak at winter commencement

Sep 25, 2024: Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares, a 1998 JMU graduate, will be the featured speaker for winter commencement Dec. 14.

Undergraduate Research Journal publishes banking team’s paper

Sep 25, 2024: Banking team assesses impact of interest-rate changes.

Inside the minds of young voters

Sep 20, 2024: Tomorrow’s leaders are striving to improve the state of American democracy.

Dual success of student-athletes

Sep 17, 2024: Student-athletes face challenges in both the business and sports worlds, while also reaching their goals.

College of Business President’s list and Dean’s list - Summer 2024

Sep 10, 2024: Congratulations to all who made the President’s and Dean’s lists!

JMU celebrates inaugural 'Game Changer'

Sep 9, 2024: Doreen Liccione (’92), an academic adviser in the CoB, is recognized as a “Game Changer” for her outstanding work benefiting JMU Athletics.

College of Business eNews: September 2024

Sep 5, 2024: Stay informed. Read the September issue of the College of Business E-Newsletter.

When an alum(not) falls for a JMU alumna

Sep 3, 2024: When Tom Dyer met Robin (’87) and “married into” the JMU community, he didn’t expect he’d become part of it.

More dynamic Leadership Library makes its debut

Aug 29, 2024: Leadership Instruments Library cited as “signature contribution.”

From engineering to accounting: A graduate’s unusual journey to her M.S. in Accounting degree

Aug 29, 2024: JMU opened her eyes to accounting-profession possibilities.

Leaving an impactful legacy

Aug 29, 2024: Alumnus is using his career to enact change in the world.

A ‘catalyst’ comes home

Aug 22, 2024: Chemistry major-turned-entrepreneur Rick Kushel (’87) invests in student business-plan competition.

College of Business eNews: July 2024

Jul 11, 2024: Stay informed. Read the July issue of the College of Business E-Newsletter.

Abroad and away

Jul 9, 2024: See where our students and faculty have been learning abroad.

Leadership in focus: Associate professor takes the reins

Jul 8, 2024: Associate professor takes on leadership position in the CoB.

The benefits of membership in a local alumni chapter

Jul 1, 2024: Local chapters help alumni transplants get woven into the fabric of their new cities.

The challenge to do good

May 22, 2024: Students raise more than $30,000 for the local community through T-shirt competition.

College of Business eNews: May 2024

May 14, 2024: Stay informed. Read the May issue of the College of Business E-Newsletter.

Students develop an app to detect early skin cancer

May 14, 2024: Selina Matolak (’24) and Amber Oliver (’23) bridge the gap between technology and public health.

Newest CoB graduates celebrate their success

May 13, 2024: Dukes cross the stage and become alumni.

Mother, son to receive diplomas during JMU graduation

May 9, 2024: Friday will be doubly exciting for a Chesapeake family who will celebrate two graduations.

Madison Inc. cohort celebrates startup success

May 2, 2024: Showcasing student entrepreneurs and their startup ideas

65th Beta Gamma Sigma induction

Apr 25, 2024: The College of Business welcomes the newest inductees of Beta Gamma Sigma.

Learning made fun through game-ified lessons in public schools

Apr 24, 2024: The Stock Market Game makes learning fun and interactive for local students.

JMU prepared music producer for the big time

Apr 19, 2024: Scott M. Riesett (’93) took home a 2024 Grammy for the Broadway cast recording of “Some Like It Hot.”

Jeweler Emily Warden (’17) urges students to trust themselves, learn all they can

Apr 12, 2024: For Virginia-based jeweler, success comes from creativity in work and in life.

Culture of opportunity

Apr 11, 2024: Leadership professors discuss key to success for JMU alumni.

Franchise owner delivers kindness — one cookie at a time

Apr 5, 2024: MidnighTreats is on a mission to decrease demand for animal ingredients and the exploitative nature of factory farms.

College of Business eNews: April 2024

Apr 4, 2024: Stay informed. Read the April issue of the College of Business E-Newsletter.

Distinguished graduates say adaptability is the hallmark of good leadership in the modern age

Apr 1, 2024: Verizon senior executives share insights on leadership.

Empowering JMU’s entrepreneurs

Mar 28, 2024: JMU’s Student-Made Store is the newest marketplace on campus, designed for student entrepreneurs.