WRITTEN BY JULIANA GOODWIN When Sally Phillips ’94 was in second grade, she passed an origami note to a classmate that read: “I like math. What do you like?” Math is practically in her family’s DNA. Like her father, Dick Pendleton ’66, Sally and her sister, Sheri Law, are Certified Public Accountants. Her niece is studying to be an accountant and interning at Forvis … [Read more...] about Family of Bears transforms accounting school with contribution

Ellen Haygood is a singer and musician who once made the final 48 on “American Idol.” Now, she uses skills from her Missouri State MBA to market her family’s Branson show and social media content. WRITTEN BY JULIANA GOODWIN In summer, when Ellen Petersen Haygood ’17 was a child, her family would load up their blue and white RV and explore America’s national parks and … [Read more...] about A bluegrass Bear

Recent alumna Christina Nguyen is making a name for herself not only with promotions at work, but through her passion for serving the community. WRITTEN BY TAYLOR LADD Christina Nguyen ’23 was a busy Bear during her days on campus. With three years of post-grad life under her belt, she hasn’t slowed down. Nguyen graduated with a bachelor’s degree in advertising … [Read more...] about Kansas City’s Ad Club Member of the Year wants to lead with “A very strong but empathetic heart”

On Tuesday, November 4th, College of Business students, faculty, donors and supporters gathered at White River Conference Center to recognize the 2025-2026 College of Business scholarship recipients. This year over $490,000 was awarded to 275 students. Students are eligible for College of Business endowed scholarships by completing the Foundation Scholarship Application. … [Read more...] about Students recognized at annual scholarship banquet