News - College of Business

JMU leadership approves new names for three buildings on campus

James Madison University’s Board of Visitors today approved the renaming of three buildings on the campus’s historic Quad.

JMU December grad has job at the Super Bowl

Taylor Salyers graduated from the Hart School in December and is part of the digital media team for the Super Bowl.

NASCAR partnership revs up opportunities for students

NASCAR announced JMU as the inaugural member of its new NASCAR University, a program that will provide training and internships.

CoB Diversity Council launches speaker series

The Diversity Council of the College of Business recently launched a speaker series aimed at exploring issues of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace.

QFIN officially designated a STEM major by state council

The Quantitative Finance (QFIN) B.S. major at the College of Business has been designated a STEM program by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV).

In challenging tax year, JMU continues preparation services

James Madison University College of Business students and faculty will once again offer free tax return preparation services.

College of Business President's List and Dean's List - Fall 2020

Join us in congratulating the College of Business students who have made the President's and Dean's lists for the fall 2020 semester.

JMU ranked No. 26 in US News & World Report’s Best Online MBA Programs 2021

The College of Business is proud to announce that US News & World Report has ranked JMU’s MBA program number 26 in the nation on its 2021 Best Online MBA Programs list. 

CoB Truist partnership helps build leadership skills

The Office of Professional Development and Engagement (OPDE) recently hosted its third group of students in a partner sponsored leadership certification course, with plans to host another session in the spring. 

New COB building: Hartman Hall

Hartman family of Rockingham, Virginia, provides critical financial support for a major expansion of JMU's College of Business.

Hart School event makes run for racial equality

The Hart School assembled hundreds of participants to participate in a virtual 5K to support racial equality.

Cross-campus initiative helps Harrisonburg Farmers Market

As local businesses faced unprecedented market changes due to Covid-19, members of the JMU community worked in a cross-campus initiative to create solutions that will benefit the entire Harrisonburg community.

Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship hosts speaker series

The Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship’s  Monthly Meet-Up speaker series for September addressed the topic of entrepreneurship in the time of Covid-19.

Marketing class lends skills to arts education non-profit

Learning social media marketing is a hands-on endeavor, and that's precisely what students in professor Kelly Naletelich’s Marketing 410 class are doing.

Delivering hope

JMU Supply Chain Club gathers and donates medical supplies to aid African hospitals.

Business incubator helping startups navigate uncertainty

Richmond-based Startup Virginia remains committed to executing its mission and supporting its members during the pandemic.

Gilbert Bland (’77) blends talents as civic leader and businessman to benefit the commonwealth

Gilbert Bland (’77) believes in and practices servant leadership for the common good.

Alumni and faculty team up to help provide internship opportunities

Virtual and distance learning could have placed barriers between students and professors, but in some cases, motivated alumni, faculty and students found a way to keep communication lines open for business.

JMU Banking Team focuses on community for a win

A team of four finance majors and one SMAD video production major worked on a project that focuses on our local community.

JMU places first at national collegiate wind energy competition

A virtual format for a national wind energy competition didn’t stop James Madison University students from excelling once again.

Speaking the truth

Lauren Springer ('20) gets one more chance to serve the JMU community with her supportive, compassionate voice.

A natural entrepreneur

Biology student is building a business with dreams of being a dermatologist.

Hart School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management gets new director

After a national search, the Hart School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management will welcome Stephanie West as its new director on July 1, 2020.