College of Business News

Making Alumni Connections
Jason Harris, '93, Shares Professional Experiences with CoB Students ...
Thriving with Change
As an executive in the ever-changing field of cybersecurity, Kathy Warden, '92, is always ready for change. ...
Collaborating Across Disciplines
For JMU professor Tom Dillon, one of the perks of teaching in the College of Business (CoB) is a collaborative culture that promotes interaction between colleagues from other academic disciplines. ...
Bridging Cultures
Matt Fracasso, '17, Develops Intercultural Understanding Through Study Abroad Experiences ...
Sophomore Connection
More than 500 sophomores participated in the Sophomore Connection event held on Saturday, September 17th. ...
Finance and Business Law Career Panel
The Department of Finance and Business Law and the Financial Management Association sponsored the 8th Annual Finance Career Panel on Tuesday, September 13th. ...
Practicing Professional Skills
Meet the Firms Networking Event Brings Key Employers to Campus ...
CoB Faculty and Staff Donate School Supplies
CoB Faculty and staff collected school supplies for Rockingham and Augusta County schools. ...
CoB Welcomes New Faculty and Staff for '16-17
This fall, JMU's College of Business welcomes 26 new faculty members, 3 academic advisors, and a business librarian. ...
CoB Recognizes Excellence in Teaching, Service, and Scholarship
During the annual faculty and staff award luncheon on Friday, Aug. 26, faculty and staff were recognized for their achievements. ...
Economics Program Ranked Number 2
JMU's Economics program was ranked #2 in the southeast in an article in Economics Bulletin. ...
CIS Faculty Members Receive DSI Award
CIS Faculty members Mike Mitri, Carey Cole and John Guo won the Russell Ching Best Paper Award at the DSI Conference. ...
La Direttore
International management major Gina Bavagnoli studied abroad in Italy and has a job in New York City ...
C-Suite Speaker, Jason Harris: Makes Stories, Not Ads
The next speaker in JMU's College of Business (CoB) C-Suite Speaker Series, Harris will share his strategies for success through his presentation, "Make Stories, Not Ads." ...
Alex McGuire Receives ICPM Scholarship
The ICPM scholarship is awarded annually to a rising senior majoring in management with an outstanding academic record and demonstrated leadership potential. ...
Practical Learning Experience Propels Students to the Top
Out of 225+ entries and 30 semifinalists, JMU's Ubique Consulting team earned the 3rd place Bronze Award in the Marketing EDGE Collegiate ECHO Challenge. ...
From the Textbook to Real Life
As an intern working for an Amazon fulfillment center, Andrew Garrison, a rising senior management major, works where inventory is stored and prepared for shipping to customers. ...
Mentoring Student Researchers
A rising junior marketing major, Jami Adler already has co-authored a published research paper in her field - even before taking her first marketing course at JMU. ...
Econ Professor Wins Top Research Award
Dr. William C. Wood of the Economic Department at James Madison University (JMU) has been chosen to receive the top research award given by the National Association of Economic Educators (NAEE). ...
No Place Like Home
When Norwalk, Connecticut, native Mark Siciliano came to JMU to play baseball in the early 1980s, he fell in love with the place. ...
JMU Wins Big in 2016 Google Marketing Challenge
Two teams of JMU marketing students earned $20,000 for two Virginia non-profits by competing in the ninth annual Google Online Marketing Challenge (GOMC). ...
Top Online MBA Degree in Cybersecurity
James Madison University's Information Security (InfoSec) MBA was recently ranked #1 by Online MBA Today in their list "Top 10 Online MBA Degrees in Cybersecurity 2016" ...
CoB Abroad
Students from JMU's College of Business (CoB) became world travelers this summer, broadening their horizons while gaining a glimpse of how business is conducted in other parts of the world. ...
Balancing Family, School and Growing Farms in Latin America
JMU Innovation MBA Student Delivers Solutions to Developing Countries ...
Elias Semaan, Finance
Associate Professor of Finance Discovered His Calling at JMU ...
JMU Graduate Student Named NIRSA Team Leader
NIRSA has elected Will Trent, a Sports and Recreation Leadership graduate student and Marketing and Social Media Graduate Assistant at UREC, as the 2016-2017 NIRSA Student Leader. ...
2016 Best Entrepreneurship Paper Awards
Four JMU faculty members were selected as winners of the Best Entrepreneurship Paper awards. ...
Shawn Truman Receives Scholarship
International Business Major receives Philip Morris Endowed Scholarship. ...
Tech Nite 2016
The Center for Entrepreneurship and the College of Business co-sponsored the High Tech Entrepreneur Award at the Shenandoah Valley Technology Council"s Tech Nite celebration on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. ...
FMA Receives Superior Chapter Award
On Monday, May 23, the Financial Management Association International (FMA) awarded James Madison University (JMU) the Superior Chapter Award for 2016. ...
Fueled: A JMU Entrepreneur's Legacy
Fueled: A JMU Entrepreneur's Legacy ...
Why They Applied: Spring 2016 MadXLabs Teams
This past fall, the Center for Entrepreneurship began taking applications for their student business development program, MadXLabs (now MadInc). ...
Arts Entrepreneurship and Professional Development Series - Spring 2016
Arts Entrepreneurship and Professional Development Series - Spring 2016 ...
University Customs
Ted Gilman and Luke Farrago turned the holes in their apartment walls into a business that has made over $100,000 in sales. ...
MyArena by Arena, LLC
JMU students Fabrice Mulumba, Chris Toms, and Brandon Meyers want to even the playing field when it comes to sports recruiting. ...
Be Free Beverages
Dealing with Type I Diabetes can be frustrating, but Allison Zeppuhar decided she was going to make it easier for herself. ...
2016 Zane Showker Entrepreneurship Award
Chad Hard was the 2016 winner of the Zane Showker Entrepreneurship Award. ...
Sun Shines on Rebecca Harris On and Off Court
If one were to ask a collegiate coach about an ideal student-athlete, there is a good chance they would describe someone who gives full effort while excelling both athletically and academically. ...
Graduating to Google
2016 Grad Heads to Sunny California to Work for Technology Giant ...
From Nursing to Business - Maribeth Herod,'82, Discovered Her Passion at JMU
Maribeth Herod, '82, Discovered Her Passion at JMU ...
A Head for Numbers, a Heart for Wine
Professor Brad Roof Shares His Expertise in Accounting and Fine Wines ...
iMadison App Brings University Information to Your Smartphone
For Brian Chambers, the frustrations of getting around campus sparked an idea for a new business. ...
Feifan Yang, CIS graduate from China, Receives Multiple Honors
Feifan Yang, CIS graduate from China, received multiple honors for both her academic work, as well as her outstanding service in the university community. ...
JMU College of Business Celebrates Recent Retirees
On April 1, JMU's College of Business (CoB) honored five faculty and staff members who have or will retire during the 2015-2016 academic year. ...
JMU College of Business Honor Class of 2016
More than 900 new graduates of JMU's College of Business and its affiliate program, the Hart of School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management, celebrated their successes with family and friends on Friday, May 6. ...
The College of Business Celebrates Outstanding Students at Awards Ceremony
The College of Business Award Ceremony was held on Thursday, May 5, 2016. ...
Students from CoB and SMAD Team Up to Create Systems for WBL
KPMG sponsors CIS 484 competition and mentors teams of CIS and SMAD students. ...
FMA Visits New York
Accompanied by Nick Walker and Alex Hogge, FMA students participate in Wall Street Experience workshop. ...
Making Connections: Alumni and Students Gather for Real Estate Symposium
The Department of Finance and Business Analytics hosted a real estate symposium for students to network with successful alum. ...
Deloitte Professionals Visit the CoB for Competition
Student teams compete in Deloitte Innovation Case Competition and seek feedback from Deloitte professionals. ...
CIS Student Receives Cybersecurity Diversity Scholarship
Life-long learner, Lauren McClure will work for Protiviti in September as an IT consultant. ...
Sales Education Foundation Names JMU CoB A Top University for Professional Sales Education
JMU Center for Professional Sales has a 100% employment placement rate. ...
CIS Program Recognized as ITERA's 2016 Program of the Year
Student teams compete in the final round of the ITERA Case Study Competition. ...
JMU Business Students Compete in Deloitte DataBlitz Competition
Deloitte professionals teach student teams about Tableau and judge student presentations on the software. ...
C-Suite Speaker Eric Major Demonstrates How to Be the Change
CEO of K2M Inc. receives 2016 Medallion for Entrepreneurship from Beta Gamma Sigma. ...
College of Business included in Bloomberg's top 50 undergraduate programs
Bloomberg Businessweek's final rankings of undergraduate programs includes JMU's College of Business in the top 50 in the nation. ...
Elias Semaan and Two Marketing Students Receive Awards at Dolley Awards
Dr. Elias Semaan, Joseph Straub and Mary Smilack win awards at the Dolley Leadership Awards banquet. ...
The Joy of Learning: JMU Professor Scott Stevens Strives to Inspire Students to Keep Learning
Five-time recipient of the Students' Choice for Outstanding Professor in the CoB, Scott Stevens has the desire to be a lifelong student. ...
Phishing for Phools: Nobel Prize Laureate George Akerlof Visits JMU
As a part of the Economics Speaker Series, JMU welcomed Nobel Laureate George Akerlof ...
BLAW Students Visit the U.S. Supreme Court
Dr. David Parker gives his students a real-life look at the judicial system and the Constitution at work. ...
Newly Reinstated FBLA-PBL Places Third Overall at State Conference
College of Business students compete in state competition and prepare for national competition. ...
Accounting Student Uses Diversity Conference to Talk about Disabilities
Faculty, students and staff are welcome to learn more about inclusion, accessible technology and communication at the Diversity Conference panels. ...
FMA Holds Networking Cocktail Etiquette Event
Finance students had the opportunity to learn about business etiquette at latest FMA event. ...
JMU's MMA "Minted its Future" at the 2016 AMA Collegiate Conference
32 marketing students attend AMA conference ...
JMU's Paul Copley Receives Distinguished Educator Award
College of Business accounting professor receives award from Association of Government Accountants. ...
MadXLabs Boost Student Business Ventures
Entrepreneurs, Luke Farrago and Ted Gilman use MadXLabs to accelerate their startup. ...
MIF Teaches Young Valley Scholars About the Fundamentals of Investing
Valley Scholars visit JMU and learn about finance from the Madison Investment Fund. ...
Part-Time MBA Program Makes a 26-Spot Jump in U.S. News & World Report Rankings
MBA Director, Tisha McCoy-Ntiamoah helps part-time MBA program grow. ...
MSA Students Achieve Highest CPA Exam Pass Rate
JMU ranks first in 2015 CPA exam pass rate statistics released by NASBA ...
Promoting Resilience: JMU Business Students Attend Emerging Creatives Student Summit
Summit brings students from different disciplines together to promote creativity in their communities. ...
Planning for Success: Oak Bar Takes First Place at the 2016 Jackson-Rainey Business Plan Compeitition
Top six teams out of over 100 teams compete in the Jackson-Rainey Business Plan Competition ...
Beta Gamma Sigma Selected as Honorable Mention
Members of BGS will receive recognition at the BGS Dean's Luncheon at the International Conference in April. ...
Staying Connected: Philip Bennett Offers Professional Expertise to Support JMU's College of Business
KPMG"s Philip Bennett gives back to his alma mater by providing students with professional expertise. ...
The Art of the Exchange: JMU Professor Fascinated with the Always-Changing World of Marketing
Dr. Theresa Clarke pushes herself and her students to success. ...
The Mini-Economy: GEM Fair Offers Hands-On Economic Education to Local Elementary and Middle School Students
Local teachers join together to teach students about economics ...
A CPA Brings Professional Experience to the Classroom
Kyle Sweeney connects classroom lessons to real-world experiences ...
Focusing on the Future: Marketing Students Conduct Social Media Focus Groups with Freshman
Marketing students coordinated with Michael Walsh to conduct three focus groups with freshman. ...
The Professional Sales Club Hosts Internal Sales Competition
Six students were chosen to compete at the national sales competition following the CoB internal sales competition. ...
JMU Sigma Iota Epsilon Chapter Welcomes 10 New Members
The James Madison University (JMU) chapter of Sigma Iota Epsilon (SIE), the national honorary and professional management fraternity, inducted 10 new members on Wednesday, Feb. 17. ...
Center for Economic Education Donates Service Hours to Local Autism Organization
Devin Boehner and Melissa Burns lead JMU team in reconstructs SVAP website. ...
Students from JMU and Bridgewater Collaborate in HR Case Competition
Dr. Laura Leduc hosts HR Case Competition, provides students with invaluable experience ...
The Standout Resume: Management Students Get Help Writing Resumes That Get Noticed
SIE hosts resume and LinkedIn review for students ...
JMU SHRM Chapter Hosts Lunch
Bridgewater and JMU come together for SHRM luncheon. ...
Students and Faculty Introduced to New Ideas and Opportunities at Marketing Town Hall
Marketing Town Hall informs students about new internship opportunities and a new mentorship program. ...
JMU Students Among Winners of 2016 Silverback Strategies AdWords Test Challenge
Dr. Theresa Clarke coaches students to become adept at Google AdWords and digital marketing. ...
Delta Sigma Pi Executive Member Visits Flourishing JMU Chapter
Shanda Gray of JMU's DSP chapter executive board visited the College of Business ...
Co-Owner of Local Microbrewery Inspires Students to be Entrepreneurs
The Center for Entrepreneurship speaker series features successful entrepreneurs, including Tim Brady from Pale Fire Brewing Company. ...
Certified Dining Etiquette Expert Hosts Etiquette Dinner for Students
The Office of Experiential Learning strives to provide students with experience-oriented events that will allow them to be successful in the professional world. ...
Making the Difference: JMU's InfoSec MBA Program Achieves National Recognition
U.S. News & World Report ranks the InfoSec MBA Program 8th in student engagement. ...
Back Home Again: JMU Alumnus David Thomas Joins the Inaugural Cohort of the Executive Leadership MBA Program
Professional with 30+ years of experience joins first cohort of ELMBA. ...
A Servant's Heart: Professor Daphyne Saunders Thomas Inspires Students to Be the Change
Daphyne Thomas inspires students to give back to their local communities ...
Students Gain Insight into Business World on DC Experiential Learning Trip
Successful alum connect with JMU students in D.C. ...
The College of Business Gives Back on the MLK Day of Service
Faculty, staff and students come together on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day to give back to the Harrisonburg community ...
Exceeding Expectations: Michael Jacob was a Standout Summer Intern
CIS student Michael Jacob is collecting data for FitBit to prevent people from falling asleep while they are driving. ...
Dr. Eric Boyd Appointed to Associate Editor for JBR
The Journal of Business Research is an interdisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. ...
Professor Barkley Rosser Appointed as Honorary Editor for Two Journals
Economics professor Dr. Rosser gets appointed to two prestigious journals. ...
JMU Marketing Students Earn Seven Awards
Students competed in the Marketing EDGE Collegiate ECHO Challenge. ...
JMU has role in new international trade alliance for Virginia
As partners to VITAL, state universities will identify companies that have ...
Short study abroad trip provides long list of unforgettable experiences
They spent four days in Rio de Janeiro and three days in Sao Paulo ...
Another JMU team continues run of success
JMU DI is an academic and club program where students learn ...
JMU Information Security MBA ranked No. 11 by Princeton Review
College of Business fares well in online MBA programs ranking ...
The College of Business' Outstanding Graduating Students Named at Annual Award Ceremony
Congratulations to all of award winners! ...
A company all her own
Giving back to a community she loves and helping inner-city kids was all part of her plan for success. ...
Beta Alpha Psi Scores Big in Recent Competition
Beta Alpha Psi had two teams come in second at the 2015 Best Practices Competition. ...
Spring Food Drive Results: 4,028 Items for Local Food Pantry
Spring Food Drive collects thousands of items for local food pantry ...
From Wall Street to Addis Ababa
Alpha Kiflu ('05) is playing a significant role in a new venture with the potential to help transform a nation. ...
G.J. and Heather Hart make significant contribution to name school at JMU
California Pizza Kitchen CEO G.J. Hart and his wife, Heather, have announced a gift commitment of over $3 million ...
Great graduate education
JMU programs cited in U.S. News & World Report's annual guide ...