COB News Archive

JMU Visits the Gartner Symposium in Orlando

Three College of Business (CoB) students attended alongside close to 30,000 business professionals, the Gartner Symposium, a professional development conference focused on information technology.

New York Firm Selected as Design Architect

Robert A. M. Stern Architects (RAMSA) from New York will be the design architect for the JMU College of Business Learning Complex at James Madison University.

Showker Hall Turns 25

The College of Business celebrated a quarter century in Zane Showker Hall, named for the late Zane D. Showker, a model of the entrepreneurial and philanthropic spirit the CoB community strives to emulate.

No Boundaries

Garrett Martin, '16, will leave this month for an expedition on the Greater Patagonia Trail, documenting his adventures with three travel companions.

SHRM Fall 2016 Case Competition

On Friday, Nov. 11, JMU CoB and Bridgewater College management students participated in a Human Resources Case Competition at JMU.

CoB Community Donates Food, Health Items to Salvation Army

The College of Business community participated in the eighth annual Brent Berry Food Drive, donating more than 6,000 food items, baby products and hygiene necessities to the Salvation Army.

The Power of Connections

For Hailey Fleming, business is personal. Relationships with professors and networking opportunities with JMU alumni gave the 2015 graduate's career a jump start while she was a student.

JMU Wins Top Honors at MAXI Case Competition

JMU team won the First Place Gold Award and a $600 cash prize for their integrated marketing communications plan for the Humane Society of the United States.

Homecoming event kicks off campaign

The campaign to build the CoB Learning Complex was formally kicked off before a Homecoming crowd of nearly 24,000 on Oct. 29

Board of Advisors Support Campaign Efforts

Every member of the Board of Advisors for 2015-2016 has contributed to or made a pledge to the College of Business Learning Complex project.

College of Business launches bold new vision

JMU College of Business announced $7 million raised toward new learning complex

Jayson Lusk Presents Research from "The Food Police"

Jayson Lusk, Oklahoma State University, visited campus on Oct. 15 to present research from his book “The Food Police.”

JMU Alumnus Doug Moran Provides His Perspective on Leadership

On Monday, Oct. 7, 2013, Gilliam Center host speaker and JMU alumnus Doug Moran returned to JMU to present on his book “If You Will Lead.”

Paul Holland Explores Investing in the Power of an Idea

On Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013, JMU alumnus Paul Holland returned to JMU to speak about his professional experiences working in the financial investment industry.

Inaugural Student Diversity Council Conference Successful

Almost 150 hardy souls braved the cold weather on Saturday, Feb. 9, to attend the inaugural SDC Diversity Conference. The day kicked off with a welcome message by Special Assistant to the President Art Dean.

Why Madison Presidential LIstening Tour: College of Business Leadership Council

College of Business faculty has not been afraid to dream big or put in the extra time and effort to make plans work.