College of Business News

Finance major brings great ROI to scholarship donors

Finance major Mya Baptiste has made the most of her Madison experience, which has been characterized by her motivation and her drive to be a doer.

SSLS hosts its second Leading Change Conference

JMU’s School of Strategic Leadership Studies (SSLS) recently hosted its second bi-annual Leading Change Conference (LEADCC), following the success of the inaugural 2019 conference.

JMU leadership approves new names for three buildings on campus

James Madison University’s Board of Visitors today approved the renaming of three buildings on the campus’s historic Quad.

NASCAR partnership revs up opportunities for students

NASCAR announced JMU as the inaugural member of its new NASCAR University, a program that will provide training and internships.

JMU December grad has job at the Super Bowl

Taylor Salyers graduated from the Hart School in December and is part of the digital media team for the Super Bowl.

CoB Diversity Council launches speaker series

The Diversity Council of the College of Business recently launched a speaker series aimed at exploring issues of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace.

QFIN officially designated a STEM major by state council

The Quantitative Finance (QFIN) B.S. major at the College of Business has been designated a STEM program by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV).

In challenging tax year, JMU continues preparation services

James Madison University College of Business students and faculty will once again offer free tax return preparation services.

College of Business President's List and Dean's List - Fall 2020

Join us in congratulating the College of Business students who have made the President's and Dean's lists for the fall 2020 semester.

JMU ranked No. 26 in US News & World Report’s Best Online MBA Programs 2021

The College of Business is proud to announce that US News & World Report has ranked JMU’s MBA program number 26 in the nation on its 2021 Best Online MBA Programs list. 

CoB Truist partnership helps build leadership skills

The Office of Professional Development and Engagement (OPDE) recently hosted its third group of students in a partner sponsored leadership certification course, with plans to host another session in the spring. 

Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship hosts speaker series

The Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship’s  Monthly Meet-Up speaker series for September addressed the topic of entrepreneurship in the time of Covid-19.

Delivering hope

JMU Supply Chain Club gathers and donates medical supplies to aid African hospitals.

Business incubator helping startups navigate uncertainty

Richmond-based Startup Virginia remains committed to executing its mission and supporting its members during the pandemic.

JMU student organization hosts first “We Hart Racial Equality Virtual 5K”

All proceeds from the fundraiser will go toward endowing a scholarship for underrepresented undergraduate and graduate students.

Gilbert Bland (’77) blends talents as civic leader and businessman to benefit the commonwealth

Gilbert Bland (’77) believes in and practices servant leadership for the common good.

Speaking the truth

Lauren Springer ('20) gets one more chance to serve the JMU community with her supportive, compassionate voice.