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 Students honored with annual COB awards
Want to be more eco-friendly? Let’s start with your shopping habits. Brands have been greenwashing products for years. This tactic convinces consumers to spend more on similar products in favor of a “green” label. “Brands started to realize that people care about green products,” said Dr. Jamie Grigsby, assistant professor of marketing at Missouri State University. “But … [Read more...] about Greenwashing: A harmful trend targeting well-meaning shoppers
The Missouri State University Ad Team will once again take part in the Invent2Prevent (I2P) competition. This competition was created to counter the threat of domestic terrorism and targeted violence through preventative student-led campaigns. In 2021, the Ad Team took home second place in the national competition. Following its success, Missouri State University received a … [Read more...] about Competing to curtail targeted violence and terrorism
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
You may have noticed that Halloween has been haunted by inventory shortages — and other hot ticket items could be next just in time for the holiday season. Dr. Gawon Yun, assistant professor of marketing at Missouri State University, specializes in logistics and supply chain management. She strives to make sense of the buckling supply chain and what it means for Midwest … [Read more...] about What you need to know about the global supply chain crisis