College of Business - Student News

Finding a Solution Together

Global supply chain management students from JMU combined their efforts with students from a Colombian university to help cocoa farmers in Columbia learn ways they can better participate in the global economy.

Donations in Colombia

During the Panama-Colombia study abroad program this summer, JMU marketing majors and global supply chain minors put their social media marketing skills to test to raise funds for an orphanage in Columba.

Broadening the Perspective

For many students, the time spent studying abroad is one of the most significant periods in their academic studies.

College of Business President's List and Dean's List - Spring 2019

Join us in congratulating the students who have made the President's and Dean's lists for the spring 2019 semester.

CoB honors outstanding students

On Thursday, May 2nd, the College of Business honored outstanding students throughout the college.

Highlighting the Organization

Many of the educational activities that students participate in at JMU are designed to provide experience in complex problem solving.

CoB valedictorian’s journey to graduation

For econ and math double major Abolfazl ‘Arash’ Sodagartojgi, graduation is a time for excitement—and nervousness.

Global Supply Chain Management Student Spotlights

Spotlight on what the first cohort of students have to say about the new Global Supply Chain Management minor.

Accounting senior follows passion down less-traveled path

While many seniors are agonizing over decisions on offers of post-graduation employment, accounting major and business Spanish minor Jeannine Rossi has known her next steps since last summer.

First ever Madison Venture Cup a success

On April 6, 2019, the Madison Venture Group’s efforts came to fruition during the first annual Madison Venture Cup.

JMU team takes first in international ethics competition

A team of five JMU students competed against nearly 30 universities around the world, in the International Business Ethics and Sustainability Case Competition.

JMU AMA earns 20th consecutive "Top Chapter of the Year" recognition

AMA JMU brings home their 20th consecutive recognition as a "Top Chapter of the Year" recognition.

2019 Pay-it-Forward scholarship winners announced

The Department of Finance and Business Law Executive Advisory Board have selected the two recipients for the second year Finance Pay-it-forward Scholarship.

New marketing scholarship debuts

The Department of Marketing has launched a new scholarship initiative in conjunction with its Executive Advisory Council (EAC), which is funding the scholarship.

COB300 students shine at Jackson-Rainey Business Plan Comp

The annual Jackson-Rainey Business Plan Competition (J-R) was held on March 15—and this time, it included some special guests in the audience. 

QFIN major lands scholarship

For junior Heather Caminske, the roots of her quantitative finance major may be in her blood.

Scholarship buys time for professional growth

From a young age, graduating CIS major Austin Crouch knew that he wanted to go to college, but he also knew that paying for it was going to be challenging.

SSLS launches regional Leading Change Conference

The School of Strategic Leadership Studies on Feb. 21 launched the inaugural Leading Change Conference, a regional academic event designed to showcase leadership research of graduate students and faculty.

Heading to National Sales Competition

Each semester the Center for Professional Sales and the Sales Club host a sales competition. This semester’s competition was held on the afternoon and evening of February 13.

College of Business President's List and Dean's List - Fall 2018

Join us in congratulating the students who have made the President's and Dean's lists for the fall 2018 semester.

JMU Competes in Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl

Late Fall 2018 semester, eight JMU students traveled to Marist College in New York to compete in the Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl Northeastern Regional Competition.

Examining non-profit challenges in the classroom

Michelle Hesse, current director of agency relations for the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, lead discussions in Carey Cole’s COB204 CIS/BSAN classes about the challenges of charitable food programs. 

JMU team wins HR competition

On Nov. 8, the JMU Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) student team snagged top prize in the inaugural VASHRM Student Competition.

Hire Virginia Partnership

Hire Virginia is a state-wide recruiting partnership designed to engage Virginia-based university students with employers in the Hampton Roads area.

Entrepreneurs compete in Fallon Challenge

The Fallon Challenge awards a $1000 scholarship to each team member for the best values-based business idea.

JMU group attends Virginia World Trade Conference

Four students from Marion White’s Management 340—International Management class attended the Virginia Conference on World Trade on Oct. 17 and 18 in Richmond.

Supply chain class visits Target DC

The Center for Entrepreneurship hosted its second annual Student Showcase on Friday, September 21st.

CFE Showcases Student Startups

The Center for Entrepreneurship hosted its second annual Student Showcase on Friday, September 21st.

Showcasing Ethics in Action with CIS

On Oct. 10, students from CIS 498 held the Digital Ethics Showcase and invited faculty to attend. 

Students Share Stories of Success at Event

On Oct. 3, the Office of Experiential Learning hosted a panel discussion aimed at demystifying the process of securing an internship.

5th Annual Fall Internal Sales Competition

On September 25th, the JMU Center for Professional Sales and the Professional Sales Club co-hosted the 5th annual Fall Internal Sales Competition. 

Career Kickstart Event

More than 500 students gathered on a recent Saturday morning to participate in this year’s Career Kickstart.

CFE Takes Students on Networking Venture to Princeton

Twenty-five member cohort (including three exchange students from Zambia and Kosovo) also meets with alumni and business leaders in NYC.

Student MIF Members 'Pay it Forward'

Madison Investment Fund group brings in almost 50 high-school students to teach them how to invest in their future.