COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
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.
Fortune includes Traditional MBA on newest list of top programs
The College of Business was ranked No. 64 in the nation on Fortune’s inaugural full-time MBA ranking, and the only public institution in Louisiana named to the list.
Article: Economics professor serves as industry expert on child tax credit
Dr. Patrick Scott spoke with the Monroe News Star about the economic impact of the advance child tax credit payments.
Article: Economics professor estimates impact of “Welcome to Ruston”
Dr. Patrick Scott estimates the program will bring a value-added benefit of $22.8 million over the three-year life of the initial opportunity.
Article: REAL Report quantifies economic impact of Tech students
Nearly one tenth of all sales tax revenues for taxing authorities in Lincoln Parish is generated because of Louisiana Tech students. That’s according to a study published in the latest Regional Economic Analysis of Louisiana (REAL) Report by Tech’s Center for Economic Research.
Latest REAL Report Highlights Impact of Louisiana Tech Students on Local Economy
The Spring 2021 issue explores the economic impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic, with specific focuses on economic forecasts for the state, employment losses and gains, and foreclosure rates. The report also examines the economic impact of Louisiana Tech’s newest residence facilities as well as the impact of one Tech student on the local economy.
Seven mission-driven projects awarded ‘Just Business’ grants
With membership in this leadership giving society more than doubling over the past year, alumni and friends collectively funded seven projects that support the College’s mission.