Combining CoB "gateway" with study abroad

Business majors marvel at other nations’ sustainability focus.

Stimulating the global economy

The language of ‘international business’

Secrets of true happiness and meaning are shared during commencement message

‘Wear purple with pride,’ says President Alger.

College of Business eNews: May 2023

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Keep your eye on the profitability ratios

‘Better acquirers make better acquisitions.’

Back in action

Dukes show up and show out in annual competitions.

JMU meets the test in annual global competition

Mentor praises CFA Challenge team members as ‘self-starters.’

Connecting the dots from major to minor

Two JMU students are striking the balance between health and business.

Alumnus and accomplished chef returns to campus

Sharing the joy of cooking with students.

College of Business eNews: April 2023

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Learning is abound on the court

NCAA Men’s Final Four hosts Hart School students.

Extending the legacy

The John Dufour Memorial Scholarship Fund makes a generous donation.

Researching tax-change implications and outcomes

International tax provisions could affect economic growth.

Uplift in the Mile High City

Alternative Spring Break immerses students in volunteer service.

Students make their pitch in annual competition

The Rainey-Shepard COB300 Business Plan Competition results.

NASCAR's drive for change

Hart School alumnus talks DEI within a predominantly-white sport.

New course moves curriculum into future of accounting

Alumni make big contributions to course syllabus.

College of Business eNews: March 2023

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Funding for a future

Madison Investment Fund members share experiences, advice with CoB students.

JMU expert highlights importance of investments in retirement planning

James Madison University this week is joining thousands of participating organizations in supporting America Saves Week.

Hardwiring institutions for change

The journey from limitations to innovation.

JMU alums gift more than $1M toward first-generation students

Dr. Angela Reddix (’90) and Pete Reddix (’88) have committed $1.1 million to support first-generation students at JMU.

March Madness: Ranking the ranking methods

147,573,952,589,676,412,928 ways to fill out a tournament bracket.

JMU shares information on loss of students

The loss our community has felt today is unthinkable.

JMU alumni recognized with Black Business Leaders Awards

Gilbert Bland (’77) and Angela D. Reddix (’90) were recognized as Virginia's most accomplished Black executives in honor of Black History Month.

Super amounts of data surround the Super Bowl, but unpredictability rules

As the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles prepare for Super Bowl LVII on Sunday, fans will have increasing access to a vast amount of data.

College of Business eNews: February 2023

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JMU ranks #19 in the nation among 'Best Online MBA Programs’ according to U.S. News & World Report

MBA Program is #19 in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 ‘Best Online MBA Programs.’

Financial Wellness Month: What two decades of research has taught Finance professor

Jason Fink, professor of finance, shares insights and knowledge gained from 20 years of research.

JMU to offer free tax preparation and E-file services beginning in February

JMU will once again offer free tax return preparation services to members of the community.

Continuing the impact

Representing the JMU Alumni Association at the 2022 Madison Trust, Wei Huang expected to have fun. What he didn’t expect was to be so inspired by these projects that he'd chip in his own money, too.

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

Congratulations to all who made the President's and Dean's lists!

Business ambitions are anything but minor to this entrepreneur

Assembling the right people at the right moment is key for any new business.

EXPLAINER: Crypto markets

JMU business professor John Guo explains what cryptocurrency is and how to get started in the market.

Winter session road trip a perfect blend of learning and leisure

Winter Session excursion was much more than just ‘study away.’

Dukes visit D.C.

Students partake in the OPDE’s Washington, D.C. Career Trek.

Eric Nickel receives service award for long-term support of the Hart School

Director of University Recreation receives Hart School award.

Brewing up business: Hart School students tour local brewery

Students visit local brewery to learn insider scoop.

Filling the gaps

Recruiter's business philosophy is based not on short-term profits, but on building deep and long-term relationships with clients.

For two decades, business plan competition delivering results

Don Rainey ('82) and Russell "Rusty" Shepard ('86) funded the endowment that generates more than $25,000 annually in competition scholarships.

From learning in the classroom to working with clients

Marketing class teams up with local business.

Students learn how parks can address social equity

Park planning professionals are "Being the Change."

Growing greens

Virginia farmer serves salad lovers with subscription service.

College of Business eNews: December 2022

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Retiring Hart School faculty impact JMU students in perpetuity

Hart School professors aim to leave a legacy behind through scholarship

Back in the civilian ranks and looking to lead

Outreach program teaches veterans how to apply lessons learned on-duty

A holiday greeting from the Deans

Watch the holiday message from the College of Business

JMU expert: What to expect this holiday shopping season

This holiday shopping season will not be a repeat of last year’s.

Alumnus among first Peace Corps volunteers to serve overseas after pandemic

Tristan Kruse ('22) is making a difference in Central Uganda.

College of Business eNews: November 2022

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Banking team certified as cream of crop

Time in spotlight a reward for first-place finish in case-study competition.

Reinforcing financial literacy

Financial Statements Case Competition & Career Fair is a huge success with students.

Co-creating to curb texting and driving

Doing better by doing good is touchstone of her research.

Celebrating Women in Entrepreneurship Week

Local women business-owners convene at Festival for Women in Entrepreneurship Week.

College of Business eNews: October 2022

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Rules to dine by

Lessons behind the OPDE’s etiquette dinners.

How the College of Business came to be

Recognition came quickly for College of Business.

Overseas and abroad

Marshall Pattie shares his on-going research.

NFL will gain new viewers by giving Amazon Prime exclusive Thursday nights

As Amazon Prime gets ready to broadcast the Dolphins and Bengals Thursday, it hopes to do so minus some of the technical difficulties that created some blurry moments in weeks past.

JMU supply chain team ships medical supplies to hospitals in Kyiv, Ukraine

A 40-foot ocean freight container of humanitarian aid is on its way to those affected by Russia’s war in Ukraine thanks to the James Madison University Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) Student Forum. 

B-cubed sends its second wave

Participation forms for upcoming January cohort now being accepted.

JMU faculty with expertise in elections

The following faculty experts can provide commentary from a variety of angles on the midterm elections

College of Business eNews: September 2022

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Amazon Web Services certification adds value to CIS degree

AWS certification practice-course offered to AIS members.

Apprentice researchers embark on voyages of discovery

Participation is a plus in job interviews.

Professional development: A CoB specialty

Networking opportunity for ACTG, CIS and FIN majors.

Investing in their roots

Donors Sue Cumpston (’82) and Lori Mowen (’80) say education is key to ending poverty.

‘Enjoy the journey’ of first-time home ownership 

Real estate executive Kim Lally Holmes ('07) offers tips for navigating the market.

Center for Inclusive Computing grant supports diversity initiatives in computing majors

Grant to support the graduation of more women and minorities in computing majors awarded to the Computer Science Department (CS) and Computer Information Systems (CIS)

Banking team extends winning streak

JMU banking team back in winner's circle.