News - College of Business

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

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.

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 - Summer 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.