COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
Article: Econ professor weighs in on regional restaurant struggles
Dr. Patrick Scott, director of the Center for Economic Research, discussed the state of Louisiana’s restaurant industry and unemployment numbers with reporter Sabrina LeBoeuf.
Student empowers others through servant leadership, commitment to diversity and inclusion
Senior finance major La’Dereka Christian hopes her Tech legacy is that she moved the needle forward, actively changing things for the better across campus.
Article: Catch the VSN
Alumni Marlon Watts and Nicholas Clark are sharing their vision across the U.S. through their multi-million-dollar clothing company, WRLDINVSN,
Students share original products, services at TOP DOG Idea Pitch
Chris Dopson, a finance major, took home the top prize for “Dealer Xpress” in the 2021 Top Dog Idea Pitch. The Idea Pitch gives teams exposure, both to experts who give feedback about the students’ ideas and to potential customers, who help teams gauge market interest.
The REAL Report: Students’ take on Louisiana’s economic climate
The REAL Report is an opportunity like no other for economic, finance, and accounting students. However, there are many more hands-on opportunities for College of Business students. Bulldog Marketing Consultants and the Student Managed Investment Fund are just two example of other programs that help students gain real-world experience.
Bear Walker CFO to Headline Inside the C-Suite
Chaney, who graduated from Tech with a business degree, serves as the CFO/COO of Bear Walker Industries. He will deliver “The Business Behind the (Skate)Board” during the next Inside the C-Suite lecture series.
Finance major named University Innovation Fellow
Andrew Bryant has been named a University Innovation Fellow. He is one of only 251 students from 65 higher education institutions in 15 countries to be part of this program in 2021.
College of Business Adds Top Business Leaders to Dean’s Advisory Board
India Carroll, Carlton Golden, Jr., Kenny Hodges, Stephen Metoyer, and Matt Saurage are the newest members of the Dean’s Advisory Board. Drake Mills now serves as Board Chair.
Article: Econ Professor Discusses Latest State Job Numbers
Dr. Patrick Scott sat down with the Monroe News Star to break down state employment data and discuss findings from the 2021 Louisiana Economic Abstract produced by the Center for Economic Research.
Deloitte announces $250,000 Master of Accountancy scholarship program with Louisiana Tech, GSU
Deloitte announced the creation of a $250,000 scholarship program to help fund the cost of tuition for students from Grambling State University who are seeking a Master of Accountancy (MAcc) degree from Louisiana Tech’s College of Business.