COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
Article: Professor speaks on state unemployment numbers
Dr. Patrick Scott spoke with the Monroe News Star about current unemployment numbers for the state of Louisiana, with emphasis on analysis of post-Hurricane Ida impact.
Governor John Bel Edwards to Deliver 15th Annual Marbury Ethics Lecture
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards will deliver the 15th annual William Ardis Marbury, Jr. and Virginia Lomax Marbury Lecture Series on Tuesday, Sept. 28. Sponsored by the Mr. and Mrs. Lue C. Napper Family and hosted by the College of Business, the lecture will be virtual and is open to the public.
Center for Information Assurance launches Cyber Ways Podcast to connect academia and industry
Hosted by Dr. Craig Van Slyke and Dr. Tom Stafford, renowned computer information systems faculty members, the podcast aims to translate academic cyber security research into practical and real-world application.
Business Undergraduate Programs listed among nation’s best in 2022 USNWR rankings
Undergraduate programs in the College of Business were ranked No. 212 in the country — up 23 spots from last year’s ranking — according to the 2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges list.
College of Business Kicks Off Annual Inside the C-Suite Series with “Opportunities Captured”
Matt Herlevic, ’91, will deliver “Opportunities Captured,” the year’s first Inside the C-Suite lecture, on Sept. 17. Herlevic, who graduated with a B.S. in accounting, spent over 25 years as an executive for Walmart and Sam’s Club. His experience includes roles in internal audit, operations, marketing, and management. Today, he is the co-founder for Act II Capital Holdings, a venture capital and private equity firm.
New Business mentoring program fosters professional community for alumni and students
Research shows that close relationships with a mentor—whether that be a professor, advisor, classmate, or work supervisor—is linked to academic success during and after college. The College of Business recently decided to make these mentoring relationships formal, connecting alumni and current students through a new program called Louisiana Tech Business Connect.
College of Business Student Julie Vandenberg Receives Prestigious PCAOB Scholarship
Julie Vandenberg has been awarded a $10,000 scholarship by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board intended to encourage outstanding accounting students to pursue careers in audit. An accounting major, Vandenberg was one of only 253 students selected to receive the scholarship
Carroll reminds graduates of their ‘extraordinary opportunity’
Green Clinic CEO India Carroll, a two-time College of Business alumna and Dean’s Advisory Board member, served as the Commencement speaker for Louisiana Tech’s Summer 2021 ceremony.
Carroll to keynote Summer Commencement
College of Business alumna India Carroll, CEO of Green Clinic, will serve as the keynote speaker for the University’s summer commencement ceremony.
Finance Grad Receives Inaugural CFA Society Award
Lauren Killebrew has been named the inaugural recipient of Louisiana Tech’s Chartered Financial Analyst Society Annual Award of Finance. Awarded by the CFA Society of Mississippi, Killebrew received the honor for her outstanding academic achievements and interest in pursuing the CFA charter, widely considered the investment profession’s most rigorous credentialing program.