Each spring the College of Business (COB) leadership team including the Dean, Associate Deans, Department Heads and faculty select recipients for the top honors in the College. Students are selected for awards from a variety of criteria including academic achievement, dedication to the public affairs mission, dedication inside and outside of the classroom, and some awards … [Read more...] about Graduates Honored with Annual College of Business Awards
Dr. Joshua Davis, department head of information technology and cybersecurity, received the Technology Executive of the Year Award in the fourth annual Biz 417 Magazine Excellence in Technology Awards. “I feel deeply honored to be nominated and humbled by this recognition,” said Dr. Davis. “I know so many IT leaders in this community that are doing incredible work, and I … [Read more...] about Dr. Joshua Davis receives Excellence in Technology Award
A young Lino Perez spent months trying to crack the code. With his family unable to afford internet access at home, he tried to hack into his neighbor’s Wi-Fi. He got creative and went online – outside his house in Purdy, Missouri – for tips and strategies. “I used a combination of an iPod Touch on open Wi-Fi networks in my town, and computers of friends and family,” … [Read more...] about From potential teen hacker to IT pro
After undergoing 10 surgeries for a flesh-eating bacterium, AllmondJoy again fell ill. Her husband, who worked for Springfield-based Prime, Inc., suggested they take a fresh start and move away from Virginia. So AllmondJoy – the daughter of a reverend – turned to her religious roots. “I said, ‘Lord, You tell me. I don’t know anything about Springfield, … [Read more...] about Finding her new career at MSU
Dr. Richard Johnson, professor in the department of information technology and cybersecurity, shares some principles to follow to reduce cyberattacks. Watch out for phishing scams. Phishing is the fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by disguising oneself as a legitimate institution. Never click on anything in an email or text that looks suspicious. Doing so … [Read more...] about Protecting yourself online