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Honored for broadening students’ worldviews

November 21, 2025 by Rina Chu

Courtney Pham and her students during an education abroad trip to Vietnam.

Their sustained efforts in opening the world to Missouri State University students have earned five College of Business (COB) faculty members special recognition from the office of education abroad. The new recognition program highlights the dedication and impact of program directors who reached key program-number milestones. Directors design enriching international … [Read more...] about Honored for broadening students’ worldviews

Filed Under: College of Business, Faculty and Staff Spotlight Tagged With: Chuck Hermans, Courtney Pham, David Mitchell, education abroad, faculty, finance economics and risk management, Kent Ragan, Marciann Patton, marketing, Technology and Construction Management

New business labs open in fall 2023

December 19, 2022 by Meredith A. Gale

Exterior photo of Glass Hall on clear day.

Experiential learning is a pillar of the College of Business (COB). From internships to labs to consulting projects, COB faculty members strive to provide students with real-life skills they will use in their careers.  In fall 2023, new labs will open to students in accounting, interior design and merchandising and fashion design (MFD).  Rethinking an old space  The new … [Read more...] about New business labs open in fall 2023

Filed Under: College of Business, Finance and Risk Management, Merchandising and Fashion Design, School of Accountancy, Technology & Construction Management Tagged With: Elizabeth Rozell, Interior Design, Kent Ragan, Kimberly Church, Merchandising and Fashion Design, Richard Gebken, School of Accountancy

Kent Ragan named Associate Dean

January 11, 2020 by Melissa Price

After serving since January 2018 as Interim Associate Dean, Dr. Kent Ragan became permanent Associate Dean of the College of Business (COB) effective January 1, 2020. He joins Dr. Elizabeth Rozell, as one of two Associate Deans in the College. His primary areas of responsibility are international programs (China Campus, Executive Option MBA Program, and Study Away for COB … [Read more...] about Kent Ragan named Associate Dean

Filed Under: College of Business Tagged With: Kent Ragan

Faculty-led study away trips over fall break

November 18, 2019 by Kristina Khodai

Students posing in front of a castle in Scotland.

This past fall break, College of Business faculty members led students to Scotland and New York for opportunity and adventure. Kilchrenan, Scotland, United Kingdom Dr. Jason DeBode, interim management department head, took a group of students to the west of Scotland to study small business consulting. Dr. DeBode and his students have been working on a consulting … [Read more...] about Faculty-led study away trips over fall break

Filed Under: Faculty and Staff Spotlight Tagged With: Jason DeBode, Kent Ragan, Study Away

Bears Business Brief: What did the market do today?

June 8, 2017 by Mary Grace Phillips

By: Kent Ragan We have all heard this question asked and answered – many times. “What did the market do today (WDTMDT)?” I just made up the “WDTMDT” textspeak, hoping that this forum might launch its use — just not while driving, PLEASE! Maybe it will go viral! As is sometimes the case, asking a question can lead to many other questions. While I tend to believe that … [Read more...] about Bears Business Brief: What did the market do today?

Filed Under: College of Business, Finance and Risk Management Tagged With: Kent Ragan

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