Matt Linski turned his own tragedy into an opportunity for others. One month before Linski graduated from high school in Sedalia, Missouri, his father died unexpectedly. It was a devastating loss. Shortly after his father’s death, his mother moved to Atlanta and Linski followed some friends to what was then Southwest Missouri State University. “It was the rebirth of … [Read more...] about Giving back
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
In February 1991, the firm established the BKD Accounting Education Fund, an endowed fund for the School of Accountancy (SOA). Income from the fund is used for scholarships, software and hardware upgrades, faculty development and professorships. Gary Schafer, managing partner for BKD’s offices in Springfield, Joplin and Branson, said the fund is supported by individual … [Read more...] about Celebrating 30 years of support