The goal of Missouri State University’s (MSU) Finance and General Business (FGB) Advisory Board is to help keep the FGB faculty apprised of changes in the industry. The 16 board members, most of whom reside in the Springfield area, represent a variety of career fields. “FGB benefits from the practical ideas of real-world business professionals in the immediate area to … [Read more...] about Members of the finance and general business departmental advisory board
Matt Linski turned his own tragedy into an opportunity for others. One month before Linski graduated from high school in Sedalia, Missouri, his father died unexpectedly. It was a devastating loss. Shortly after his father’s death, his mother moved to Atlanta and Linski followed some friends to what was then Southwest Missouri State University. “It was the rebirth of … [Read more...] about Giving back
Clarence E. McElroy has always loved being on MSU’s campus. He has been near the university in some way since about 1953, when his parents moved to Springfield. He was in junior high then, and eventually went to Central High School. He attended Greenwood Laboratory School during a few summers. “By the time I was ready to choose a college, I was very familiar with … [Read more...] about Clarence McElroy, ’63, featured in Advancements magazine
Everyone was talking about COVID-19 in March. But when St. Patrick’s Day celebrations rolled around, Bernie Fechtel knew there was trouble. Fechtel graduated with a bachelor’s in finance and general business in 1980, and now he is president of Fechtel Beverage & Sales in Jefferson City, Missouri. “Turnout was about 10% of what it would normally be. We felt … [Read more...] about Business president establishes fund for food-service workers
Earning an internship with the Federal Reserve As a finance major, Fernandez has received the benefit of being a member of both MSU’s Honors College and the College of Business, one of the largest business colleges in the Midwest. Fernandez received an internship with the Kansas City Federal Reserve through resources unique to the College of Business. “My first interview … [Read more...] about Student Spotlight: Olivia Fernandez