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These Bears now recruit other Bears!

July 28, 2022 by admin

Student speaks with recruiter at 2022 College of Business Career Fair.

Lauren Trace  Graduated in 2017 with a bachelor’s in Finance and MBA in 2019  Finance Supervisor at Koch Ag and Energy Solutions, LLC.    Trace landed an internship at Koch Ag and Energy Solutions during a COB career fair. Now she recruits at the career fair.  “That internship turned into my full-time career,” she said.  Why is Missouri State a good place … [Read more...] about These Bears now recruit other Bears!

Filed Under: Alumni Spotlight, COB Connection, College of Business Tagged With: Alumni Spotlight, COB alumni, COB Career Fair

Their PhD journey

July 22, 2022 by admin

Dr. Xiang Guo lectures in ITC lab.

In addition to preparing students for the workforce, the College of Business develops students for PhD programs. They help create the next generation of professors. These former students share their stories.  Mentors make a difference Dr. Yaoyi Xi, assistant professor of finance at San Diego State University, started his journey at Missouri State University’s Dalian campus. … [Read more...] about Their PhD journey

Filed Under: Alumni Spotlight, COB Connection Tagged With: Alumni Spotlight, Association for Business Information Technology Students, Finance and Risk Management, information technology and cybersecurity, Xiang Guo

Making his mark

July 20, 2022 by admin

Michael Owens with wife and two daughters on a farm in early autumn.

Michael Owens says he wouldn’t be where he is today without mentors like Dr. Philip Rothschild, director of the entertainment management program.  When Owens, a Springfield native, enrolled at Missouri State University, he planned to be a teacher but soon discovered entertainment management.  “I love live music. I never really understood that there was this entire … [Read more...] about Making his mark

Filed Under: Alumni Spotlight, COB Connection Tagged With: Alumni Spotlight, Dr. Philip Rothschild, Entertainment Management

Finding her fit

November 8, 2021 by Meredith A. Gale

Photo of Megan Short at downtown Springfield office.

When it comes to marketing, Megan Short, executive director of the Springfield Contractor’s Association (SCA), has tried it all.  Short earned her bachelor’s degree in marketing management and Master of Business Administration from Missouri State University.   The Springfield Business Journal named Short among the “2021 Most Influential Women.” As the face of the SCA, … [Read more...] about Finding her fit

Filed Under: Alumni Spotlight, College of Business, Marketing, MBA Tagged With: Alumni Spotlight, COB alumni, marketing, MBA, megan short, springfield contractor's association

Finding support outside of family and friends

October 6, 2021 by admin

Headshot of Victor Pagan-Cruz.

Support is powerful. Everyone needs support.   For Missouri State University graduate Victor Pagan-Cruz, support came in the form of MSU.   During Pagan-Cruz’s time at MSU, he came out as gay to his family and friends.  “My first boss at MSU was gay himself and we bonded well over it,” Pagan-Cruz said. “He was one of the first people I came out to. Still, to this … [Read more...] about Finding support outside of family and friends

Filed Under: Alumni Spotlight, College of Business, Information Technology and Cybersecurity Tagged With: Alumni Spotlight, Computer Information Systems, lgbtq

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