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COB alum’s journey to “Jeopardy!”

July 2, 2024 by Shania Dedigama

Josh Martin (right) with "Jeopardy!" show host Ken Jennings.

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!”

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Alumni Spotlight, Finance and General Business

COB department positions itself for the future

June 29, 2022 by Meredith A. Gale

Students at work in the BKD trading lab in Glass Hall.

In response to changing industry demand, the finance and general business (FGB) department will be renamed finance and risk management (FRM), effective July 1, 2022. In addition to the name change, the department will be offering new financial technology (fintech) programs for students.  About FRM  The FRM department offers a dynamic range of majors, tracks, minors, and … [Read more...] about COB department positions itself for the future

Filed Under: College of Business, Finance and Risk Management Tagged With: Finance, Finance and General Business, Finance and Risk Management, fintech, Jeff Jones, Risk Management and Insurance

Members of the finance and general business departmental advisory board

September 24, 2021 by admin

Advisory boardroom at sunrise overlooking campus and bell tower.

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

Filed Under: Finance and Risk Management Tagged With: COB Connection, Executive Advisory Council, Finance and General Business

Giving back

September 23, 2021 by admin

Outside financial trading lab in Glass Hall.

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

Filed Under: COB Scholarships, Finance and Risk Management Tagged With: Alumni Spotlight, Alumni success, COB Connection, COB Scholarships, Finance and General Business

Clarence McElroy, ’63, featured in Advancements magazine

June 11, 2021 by admin

Glass Hall

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

Filed Under: Finance and Risk Management Tagged With: Advancements, Alumni Spotlight, Finance and General Business

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