Chosen from the nation’s best, Missouri State University junior Van McNutt and senior Abigail Staiger were named 2026 Anita Benedetti Student Involvement Program (ABSIP) Scholars for RIMS (Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc.) RISKWORLD®. The highly competitive process drew applications from top students across the country. Only 20 were selected nationwide, making … [Read more...] about Business Bears head to RISKWORLD
Elizabeth Reger is not yet 40, but her accomplishments in the world of education and business leadership are impressive. Her professional contributions have not gone unnoticed. The Springfield Business Journal (SBJ) named her to its 2025 40 Under 40 class. This new class represents 40 accomplished and still-rising professionals in southwest Missouri. Reger, a … [Read more...] about A well-deserved honor
For Missouri State University senior Anna Peterson, her academic trajectory has been shaped by a profound familial connection to the world of risk management and insurance. Growing up among relatives working in various facets of the field, Peterson’s early exposure laid the foundation for her career aspirations. Witnessing her family’s experiences as small business … [Read more...] about Celebrating an outstanding graduating senior
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
The Missouri State Risk Management Society (RIMS) Challenge Team was selected as one of only eight teams to advance to the final round in May. Due to safety precautions taken for COVID-19, students will now be faced with an additional challenge of presenting online. About the team Each school may submit one team consisting of three or four student members. MSU’s team … [Read more...] about MSU’s RIMS Challenge Team advances to final round of competition