The Enactus Missouri State University team was named a Finalist in the Opening Round of Competition at the Enactus United States National Competition held April 1-3 in Cincinnati, OH. The Missouri State program is one of more than 500 Enactus programs in the United States and one of more than 1,650 in the world. The Enactus United States National Competition allows teams to … [Read more...] about Missouri State University Enactus team recognized at National Competition for completing over 900 hours of service
COB was proud to be one of many co-sponsors for motivational speaker Amir Windom during African American Heritage Month on campus. Amir Windom is a young executive at Atlantic Records and has won six Grammy Awards. However, to hear him speak you would never know it. Mr. Windom was humble and down to earth. During his time on campus he met with a small, select number of … [Read more...] about COB Co-sponsors Motivational Speaker Amir Windom
Programs offer multiple sites, options for taxpayers As part of the public affairs mission at Missouri State University, students from the School of Accountancy will help taxpayers this year through three programs for free tax preparation: the Volunteer Income Tax Clinic, the Low Income Tax Clinic and My Free Taxes. About 50 accounting students each year are trained and IRS … [Read more...] about School of Accountancy Provides Free Tax Services
One College of Business student organization has found a unique way to apply the skills learned in the classroom with a service to the community. Opal Agency, a 45 member student-run advertising agency, describes their group as a service-based organization. Their goal is to donate their time to local businesses or non-profits that may not be able to afford hiring a … [Read more...] about Student organization utilizes business skills for community IMPACT
Marketing campaign underway to raise money for Laclede County Children's division What started out as a class project in Marketing 380, Creative Advertising, taught by Dr. Melissa Burnett, has quickly changed into a movement. Students from both fall 2013 sections of this course were inspired by the stories of foster children when they learned that the average foster child … [Read more...] about Marketing students making an IMPACT for kids in foster care