Jenny Amirante Academics, Alumni, Archived, Campus Life, Community, Events, Future Dukes, Harrisonburg

A Century of JMU Yearbooks

With graduation tomorrow, it's hard to not feel nostalgic for seniors across campus. As sentimental as this time can be for every Duke, it's important to see how far we have all come. The journey through your Madison experience is filled with remarkable memories and people you will never forget. But have you ever thought … Continue reading A Century of JMU Yearbooks

Julia Shawver Academics, Alumni, Campus Life, Community, Entertainment, Future Dukes, Student Orgs

10 Things I Learned from JMU

College is a time of soul-searching and self-discovery. My friends and I have done a lot of growing up since embarking on our college journeys, and we credit a lot of it to the amazing experiences James Madison University has granted us in our four years here. With senior year coming to a close and … Continue reading 10 Things I Learned from JMU

Stephen Abramowitz Alumni, Campus Life, Community, Harrisonburg, Student Orgs

JMU Alumni Spotlight: CEO Obi Omile

For JMU graduate Obi Omile, his passion for business began at a young age. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia; Obi began working when he was just 11 years old, selling newspapers at a local metro station with his younger brother. During his time as a College of Business undergraduate student, Mr. Omile was an active member … Continue reading JMU Alumni Spotlight: CEO Obi Omile

Stephen Abramowitz Academics, Alumni, Campus Life, Community, Future Dukes, Harrisonburg, Student Orgs

The Value of Mentorships

Co-written by: Michelle Mullins There are often limits to what one's peers and professional network can offer. Mentors can serve as a third-party resource to help their mentees navigate their professional journey. Mentors can instill confidence in their mentees, and provide them with access to opportunities that would unavailable otherwise. While many individuals have had a mentor … Continue reading The Value of Mentorships

Julia Shawver Alumni, Campus Life, Events, Harrisonburg

CoB C-Suite Speaker: Bill Nash

On Thursday, March 1st, the College of Business held the latest installment of its C-Suite Speaker event with distinguished guest Bill Nash, president and CEO of CarMax. Nash graduated from JMU in 1991 with a degree in accounting. CarMax is the nation's largest used-car retailer and has been one of Fortune Magazine's "100 Best Companies … Continue reading CoB C-Suite Speaker: Bill Nash

Julia Shawver Alumni, Campus Life, Community, Events, Future Dukes, Student Orgs

Why Give on Giving Day

Chances are if you're reading this, you love JMU. According to Gallup, JMU alumni are more likely than graduates from comparable universities to strongly agree that their university is passionate about the long-term success of its students and to strongly agree that their education was worth the cost. In fact, over 90% of alumni say they enjoyed … Continue reading Why Give on Giving Day