Sandy Pundmann is a trailblazer. She was a first-generation student who bucked the odds and thrived in two male-dominated fields. When the St. Charles native was 13, her father died. Her mom, then a stay-at-home mother, went to work as a babysitter, waitress and telemarketer to support her two children. “She really instilled that education was important. She … [Read more...] about Alumna Sandy Pundmann receives prestigious auditing award
Although they encountered numerous twists, turns, and roadblocks in the publication process, Dr. Philip Rothschild, associate professor of Entertainment Management, and Dr. Benjamin Goss, assistant professor of Entertainment Management, are glad they didn’t give up. Their adventure started in 2015 when student Mikaela Hutson approached Rothschild about completing an … [Read more...] about Persistence pays off
To provide students with the best return on their investment, the finance and general business (FGB) department focuses on staying up to date with ever-changing industry demands. The FGB Advisory Board, comprised of industry professionals, provides an inside look into industry changes. Their recommendations are the foundation of recent curriculum changes, with the goal of … [Read more...] about Getting the most bang for your buck
Tony Gunn Jr. grew up with the realization that there was a strong possibility he could become a negative statistic. He said he was “in a city surrounded by many of them.” Even though he had good grades and loved school, he was aware “there was a lot of activity as a young Black man from St. Louis that I had to push back against.” He wanted to find his own … [Read more...] about Alumnus is an advocate, author, academic and much more
Clarence E. McElroy has always loved being on MSU’s campus. He has been near the university in some way since about 1953, when his parents moved to Springfield. He was in junior high then, and eventually went to Central High School. He attended Greenwood Laboratory School during a few summers. “By the time I was ready to choose a college, I was very familiar with … [Read more...] about Clarence McElroy, ’63, featured in Advancements magazine