Josh Martin, a corporate pilot and lifelong resident of Springfield, has always been driven by his passion for competition. Born and raised in the north side of town, he graduated from Hillcrest High School and pursued a degree in general business at Missouri State University. He continues to live in Springfield with his wife and four kids. Martin’s love for the … [Read more...] about COB alum’s journey to “Jeopardy!”
Dalton Fischer's fascination with theme parks began when he was a child, fueled by an early encounter with the simulation game, RollerCoaster Tycoon. Thanks to a quality undergraduate education in the College of Business at Missouri State University — and his persistent attitude — Fischer found a fulfilling job in his dream industry. He serves as communications manager … [Read more...] about COB graduate and roller-coaster enthusiast helps families make lifelong memories
With higher inflation and interest rates, some Missourians are cautious about investing. However, Dr. Jeff Jones, certified financial planner and department head of finance, economics and risk management at Missouri State University, asserts it is always a good time to invest, emphasizing the importance of a diverse portfolio. “A diversified portfolio, including stocks, bonds, … [Read more...] about Is now a good time to invest?
Join us in congratulating assistant professor of marketing Dr. Jamie Grigsby on her feature story in the 2024 issue of Mind’s Eye magazine. She researches how and why consumers experience narrative transportation (being completely absorbed in a story) through single-image ads depicting movement. Congratulations Dr. Grigsby The full story is now available online. … [Read more...] about Dr. Jamie Grigsby featured in the latest edition of Mind’s Eye
College of Business alumna Emma Drew’s journey to working in cybersecurity at Boeing begins in the small town of Barnhart, Missouri, located about 30 minutes south of St. Louis. “My dad is the reason I got into the field. He's a desktop support analyst and as a kid, I’d hear him talk about computers at the dinner table and I knew I wanted to do something with computers,” … [Read more...] about From small-town roots to cybersecurity success