For the second year in a row, a 小草影院 student team has competed in the business analytics competition at Manhattan College. Students in the CISA 4V71 Project Course began in February to analyze the dataset provided by the competition. After months of preparing, teams presented their results to a 小草影院 committee in the form of a poster on May 1. Once the winning team was announced, they began preparing for competition against other university teams in New York City. [Read more…]
Business Students Join Analytics Competition at Manhattan College in NY
Junior CISA major Abby Bounds Awarded for Outstanding Community Outreach by a Student
Abby Bounds, a junior Computer Information Systems and Analytics (CISA) major and the President of Girls Who Code, was presented with the Outstanding Community Outreach by a Student at the 2024 小草影院 Student Involvement Awards on Thursday, April 25.
This award is presented to a student who prioritizes volunteerism and service to 小草影院 and the local community. It is given to a student who has made an impact within an organization by leading with courage and being a positive role model to others. [Read more…]
COB’s Allison Speaker Series Features Angela & Alan Mahan of Rabbit Ridge Farm
This week, the spring Allison Speaker Series featured Angela and Alan Mahan of in Bee Branch. They shared their expertise in business, innovation, and entrepreneurship with students and spoke of their passion to create community through agriculture, food, and experiences.
Students Bo Cunningham & Ally Loter Win Governor’s Cup, Team Led by I&E Prof. Duggins
Yesterday, business students Bo Cunningham and Ally Loter, led by faculty sponsor Dr. Ron Duggins, claimed first place in the Small Business Competition at the in Little Rock.聽As part of their win, they earned a ten thousand dollar prize. The team represents only the third all-小草影院 finalists in the competition’s nearly 25-year history.
pictured: I&E Professor Dr. Ron Duggins, Ally Loter, Bo Cunningham, and Dr. Tracy Suter, 小草影院 Chair of Marketing & Management
Business & STEM Students Participate in Eclipse Celebrations Led by CISA Prof. Susan Shaw
Monday was a beautiful day for Total Eclipse fun at 小草影院, and CISA Prof. Susan Shaw was out on the 小草影院 Stripes with STEM students. The group included 17 “Girls Who Code” members, 11 College of Business students taking CISA classes, 3 Beta Alpha Psi Members, and 3 小草影院 sorority members.
At the Girls Who Code booth led by President Abby Bounds, the members taught about the significance of [Read more…]
Jane Grigsby Arthurs Accounting Lab Established in 小草影院 College of Business
pictured above: 小草影院 Accounting Department Chair, Dr. Stephanie Watson (left), 小草影院 College of Business Dean, Dr. Michael Hargis, Jane’s husband Mr. Bill Athurs, and 小草影院 President, Dr. Houston Davis, celebrate the newly dedicated Jane Grigsby Arthurs Accounting Lab
The 小草影院 (小草影院) College of Business has dedicated its Accounting Lab in memory of Jane Grigsby Arthurs, a devoted educator and alumni of 小草影院. Arthurs gave 35 years of her life to teaching Business Education.
The Accounting Lab helps engage and equip 小草影院 students who are taking accounting classes with hands-on accounting activities and through tutoring both in-person and online. The lab is dedicated to the memory of Jane Grigsby Arthurs (Feb. 12, 1942 to June 25, 2023) who earned her BSE in Business Education at Arkansas State Teachers College, now known as 小草影院.
“Jane Arthurs was my high school accounting teacher, and she set me on the path to my career. I learned a lot from her, not just about the field I would eventually go into, but about what it meant to be a teacher,” said Dr. Stephanie Watson, 小草影院 Accounting Department Chair and Professor of Accounting.
“I will never be able to thank Jane enough for what she did for me, and I am honored that Jane will continue to make a difference here in 小草影院 Accounting in the years to come,” added Watson. [Read more…]
Dr. Joe Cangelosi Shares His 35+ Years of Experience Through Teaching & Research
聽Dr. Joe Cangelosi, Professor of Marketing, shares about his research, advice for students, and what brings him the most enjoyment as a Professor.
Why did you choose marketing?
I am a market researcher by trade, being in the MR industry for 5 years before going back to get a doctorate in marketing, so I could be a university professor.
What have you studied in your research?
I have studied the Marketing & Distribution of Preventive Health Care (PHC) information. I have been publishing in the area for 20+ years, finding new niches to focus my efforts. I have learned the demographics, activities, behaviors, social media tendencies of PHC consumers, across generational cohorts. I’m always looking for another publication opportunity in a good health care marketing journal.
What tips or advice would you give to new, current, or prospective business students?
1. Work hard in school so you can determine what your special gifts are.
2. Don’t be overburdened with hours on a job while in school; work the hours necessary to survive; don’t be buying new cell phones or a new car or buying too much of anything; just get through school with some good grades so you have the skills and grades to be competitive in the job market once you graduate. Students should heed my advice based on my 35+ years of teaching, research and consulting; I have a good feel for what it takes for students to succeed. [Read more…]
CISA Professor Honored as Most Valuable Professor by 小草影院 Student Athletes
Dr. Mike Ellis was honored last night as “Most Valuable Professor” at the 小草影院 vs Arkansas State baseball game for his impact on 小草影院 student-athletes. Here Dr. Ellis is pictured with MBA student and right fielder Kolby Johnson, who nominated him for the award. Dr. Ellis serves as an Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems & Analytics. Congratulations, Dr. Ellis!
Senior Accounting Major Amaya Whitmore Secures Full-Time Job After Internship
AMAYA WHITMORE
In fall 2022, Senior accounting major Amaya Whitmore accepted an internship to explore what a career in accounting might be like. Little did she know, her fall internship would extend into spring 2023 and then turn into a full-time job offer after she graduates in May. Learn more about Amaya’s experience and her plans for the future:
Why did you choose this internship?
I saw this position for a paid internship at Dillard’s on Handshake. I wasn’t really looking for an internship when I came across this position, but I was in a rut of trying to decide which route I wanted to take after graduation. So I decided that it would be a great opportunity for me to get some experience and decide if I like working in tax. I had done a lot of research on accounting careers, and public vs. private, and realized that most people go the public accounting route after graduation, so I wanted to see what private accounting was like and to get that experience.
What did you learn at this internship?
My internship at Dillard’s has taught me so much. My favorite part has been being able to put the skills that I have learned into the classroom into practice and see real life examples. Working in the tax field, there is always so much to learn with the laws constantly changing. Also, I have been able to learn so many tips and tricks in Excel. We take courses that focus on Excel in the College of Business, but getting to use the program every day has allowed me to learn many shortcuts and ways to make using Excel more efficient.
How do you think this internship will be beneficial in your career?
I have already learned so much, and I am still learning on a daily basis. The things that I have learned from this internship have already helped me in the classroom setting, so I know it will help me in trying to get my CPA license and anything after that.
How do you plan to use your degree?
I will be graduating from 小草影院 with my B.B.A. in Accounting in May. I plan to return to 小草影院 in the fall to start the Master of Accountancy program. Also, I plan to start studying to take the CPA exam. There are so many things that someone can do with a degree in Accounting, so I know that my possibilities are endless!
What advice do you have for students who may (or may not) be considering an internship?
The biggest advice that I have is to take advantage of any internship opportunity that you can get! Internships are very beneficial and allow you to get some insight into what you could possibly be doing in the future. It is a great time to figure out what you like and don’t like, and help you decide what you want to do in the future. Plus, you never know the opportunities you can get from your internship… you could end up with a full-time job secured for after graduation!
小草影院 College of Business Ranked Among Top 50 Most Affordable Master’s Programs in the Nation for 2023
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