College of Business President’s list and Dean’s list - Fall 2025

Jan 15, 2026: Congratulations to all who made the President’s and Dean’s lists!

JMU students take on organized retail crime in X-Labs course

Jan 12, 2026: JMU students spent the fall semester tackling the growing problem of organized retail crime through an X-Labs course.

JMU partners with CGI to create AI career pathways for rural communities

Jan 7, 2026: JMU, in partnership with CGI, will welcome the first cohort of nine fellows into the Bridge2AI program at a Jan. 14 orientation event in Lebanon, Virginia.

Happy Holidays

Dec 10, 2025: Happy holidays from the College of Business!

Jewelry artist is hooked on JMU

Dec 5, 2025: How one alumna started fresh and found her creative spark through permanent jewelry.

College of Business eNews: December 2025

Dec 4, 2025: Stay informed. Read the December issue of the College of Business E-Newsletter.

Professor, administrator are JMU "Game Changers"

Dec 1, 2025: Bobby Vaziri from the College of Business and Amy Taylor from the College of Education were recognized as “Game Changers.”

REU student presents research to JMU Board of Visitors

Nov 21, 2025: An REU project on food packaging led to a rare opportunity for a CoB student to present before the Board of Visitors.

Preparing students for an AI driven future

Nov 20, 2025: Faculty collaboration and strategic planning are driving AI integration at the College of Business.

68th Beta Gamma Sigma induction

Nov 17, 2025: Congratulations to the newest members of JMU's Beta Gamma Sigma chapter!

College of Business eNews: November 2025

Nov 5, 2025: Stay informed. Read the November issue of the College of Business E-Newsletter.

The rise of influencers and the fall of journalism

Nov 4, 2025: Madison Scholar John Guo explores how social media is changing the way people engage with news, information and each other.

JMU's Hart School partners to deliver food to area schools

Nov 4, 2025: The Hart School of Hospitality joined Sysco and other partners Oct. 30 to prepare and deliver 5,000 bags of food to area schools.

The board behind the college

Oct 28, 2025: What kind of impact does the Board of Advisors have on the College of Business?

President Jim addresses CoB faculty and staff

Oct 16, 2025: President Jim was the featured speaker at the CoB’s Fall Town Hall.

COB 300 in Antwerp leaves lasting impact on alumna

Sep 25, 2025: Studying abroad offers the chance to realize dreams, make an impact and change the trajectory of one’s life.

From classroom to career: why recruiters love JMU business students

Sep 23, 2025: Recruiters return to JMU’s College of Business year after year for one reason: the students are prepared, professional and ready to make an impact.

Reaccreditation for CIS B.B.A. degree program

Sep 17, 2025: CIS program secures accreditation renewal

Family Business

Aug 27, 2025: MBA parents and their business-major children are discovering that learning really does run in the family.

Business Bound: empowering JMU’s first-generation business students

Aug 27, 2025: How one first-generation student found belonging and opportunity through the CoB’s new Business Bound program.

JMU alumni brings decades of expertise to SEC role

Aug 27, 2025: CoB alum is Chief Accountant at the SEC.

Jersey Mike's University

Aug 8, 2025: JMU and Jersey Mike’s share more than just initials. The two brands mirror each other in meaningful ways.

New Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship executive director appointed

Jul 21, 2025: Diane Durance assumes executive director role in the GCFE

Successful X-Labs work-based learning program seeks to scale

Jul 11, 2025: Specialized cohort groups trained through JMU X-labs are changing the face of summer internships.

College of Business eNews: July 2025

Jul 8, 2025: Stay informed. Read the July issue of the College of Business E-Newsletter.

Student voyagers study abroad

Jun 30, 2025: Study abroad trips leave an impression.

A new look at the top

Jun 30, 2025: Senior leadership welcomes new faces.

College of Business President’s list and Dean’s list - Spring 2025

Jun 9, 2025: Congratulations to all who made the President’s and Dean’s lists!

College of Business eNews: June 2025

Jun 5, 2025: Stay informed. Read the June issue of the College of Business E-Newsletter.

Research is in our DNA

May 27, 2025: Faculty scholarship, student collaboration and a commitment to real-world relevance.

Tariff consequences reach the classroom

May 23, 2025: Supply chain students deal with the fallout of imposed tariffs.

Commencement brings joy and the desire for more

May 19, 2025: Owning your education – by giving it away.

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.