News - College of Business

New leaders take the helm

Tested scholar-administrators appointed.

CIS in Europe

CIS takes on Valenica, Spain.

College of Business President's List and Dean's List - Spring 2022

Congratulations CoB students!

ISAT student designs guitar for managing hand injuries

ISAT student designs ergonomic guitar to help others with tendonitis.

Stepping into STEM

International students can benefit from STEM designations.

Turning the page on an unforgettable chapter

Speaker extols ‘intangible attributes’.

Fifth time's the charm

CoB students secure $5,000 in scholarships.

To cap it off

Competition benefits alumni network.

Students on the case

Mock trial convened before a real judge.

61st Beta Gamma Sigma Induction

61st BGS Induction Ceremony

Carrying on his legacy

Named after the late Rodney James Fallon, The Fallon Challenge awards scholarships to student entrepreneurs for their values-based business ideas.

JMU Bluestone Seed Fund announces spring investments

The JMU Bluestone Seed Fund is wrapping up its inaugural year of investments with the addition of two alumni-led startups to the portfolio.

Empowering from the heart

Nkosi Davis (’18) leverages partnerships for reciprocal successes.

Competition team is runner-up in Microsoft Analytics Challenge

JMU team excels in case-study competition.

Dukes vs. Hokies: The Rumble in Rocktown

CoB student finishes in second place.

A business education that compares with the very best

Dukes prevail over elite rivals.

Authority on core techniques for machine learning to speak May 17

Symposium features data-analytics expert.

Entrepreneurs to watch

The JMU College of Business announces Illumi Lights as the overall winner of the COB300 Business Plan Competition, Platinum Edition, marking the 20th anniversary of the event.

SRM lecturer launches podcast

Angela Hayslett, an SRM lecturer, hosts a new podcast series.

Cuisine is culture: “MasterChef” winner visits the Hart School

Delicious comfort food made in the classroom.

JMU up to the challenge in opening round of CFA’s annual contest

Four CoB students win first round of competition.

Research Experience for Undergraduates: faculty and students alike reap benefits

Bella Roman shares her experience in the REU program.

New lecture series honors late Terry Beitzel

SSLS alum serves as a fellow for JMU's Gandhi Center.

Twenty years later, Business Plan Competition still putting students through their paces

Business Plan Competition marks 20th year.

Bluestone Seed Fund announces new investments

The JMU Bluestone Seed Fund, managed by the Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship, announces $15,000 in new investments, adding two companies to the portfolio.

With re-accreditation secured, CoB projects five more years of continuous improvement

College of Business extends winning streak

Scholarship winner knows he stands on the shoulders of benefactors from long ago

Student scholarship recipient praises donors

Man in motion

Professor's rebellious spirit helped make him a world-renowned economist.

In new financial landscape consider saving more

The new year can be a good time to take a fresh look at personal finances, money goals and spending habits. 

A born leader

Melvin Petty (’84) named Ernst & Young's Mid-Atlantic Entrepreneur of the Year.

Retiring economics AUH saluted for efforts to promote economic literacy

Award crowns career of retiring professor.

A master class on the business of basketball

Hart school alumna is an NBA insider.

Learning how life looks from the corner office

Students provide input to local company, Pure Shenandoah.

Agility coach helps companies adapt to change

Betsy Swaney Kauffman's (’97) company helps other firms become more nimble, innovative and creative.

Fast-paced growth and gourmet toast

Hart school alumna makes dream a reality with trendy cafes.

Investments announced for student-led startups

The Bluestone Seed Fund announces its first investments deals. Three JMU startup companies will receive $5,000 each in seed capital.

Virginia elects a Duke as top cop

Jason Miyares ('98) makes history as the commonwealth’s first Latino attorney general.

With supply chain in flux, JMU expert urges patience while shopping, booking travel

JMU business professor and supply chain expert William Ritchie provides answers to some common questions to help consumers navigate holiday shopping this year. 

Beta Gamma Sigma welcomes newest inductees

Newest inductees of Beta Gamma Sigma are celebrated.

Donors and dignitaries toast formal opening of CoB Learning Complex

Festive Homecoming Weekend ceremony marks final completion of major capital project.

Retiring financial officer says complex surpasses expectations

Charlie King’s behind-the-scenes work helped take the project from concept to completion.

Simulating life on the front lines of business consulting

Teams sharpen critical thinking and communication skills by answering the ‘PwC Challenge.’

Banking industry veterans share insights borne of experience

Finance Department hosts panel discussion focusing on jobs and careers.

The GCFE named an “Outstanding Emerging Center” finalist

The GCFE makes its mark at the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers conference.

Alumna entrepreneur shares wisdom

JMU was her springboard to serial entrepreneurship in the wine business.

CoB hosts FBLA Xchange Regional Competition

FBLA partners with three centers from the College of Business.

OPDE hosts internship panel for inquiring students

The OPDE started the conversation of internships last week by holding a Q&A panel for CoB students.

Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship launches seed fund for student startups

The Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship at James Madison University is launching the Bluestone Seed Fund to support venture investing for student-led startups.