COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
Article: Student Managed Investment Fund seed grows into hands-on learning
The Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF) is now one of the largest undergraduate student investment funds in the state thanks to generous commitments from leadership donors in the College of Business.
College of Business Receives $150,000 gift from Cox Family
Judge Jeff, Susan, Gabrielle, and Stephen Cox have made a $150,000 gift to benefit the College of Business. Made to honor the legacy of Jeff’s father, Orville “O.D.” Cox, funds will support current and future programming within the College. To further honor O.D., the atrium in the College’s newest wing has been named the Cox Family Atrium.
Latest Issue of Regional Economic Analysis of Louisiana (REAL) Report Published
This issue explores the economic impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic, with specific focuses on economic forecasts for the state and employment and labor income growth and losses. The report also examines the impact of the rebuilding of three of Louisiana Tech’s athletics complexes
Students Celebrated as part of Black History Month series
KTVE/KARD recently highlighted the success of Tyler Ross, Jamar Anderson, and La’Dereka Christian, three College of Business students, as part of their series on Black History Month.
Article: The Journey to Equity: Tech hosts virtual diversity, inclusion seminar
This is the third year Tech and GSU have partnered to put on a diversity and inclusion-themed event for business students, but it was the first one to include officers from such major companies, thanks to being fully online.
Article: LA Tech set to host Diversity and Inclusion forum for students and community
Dr. Chris Martin and senior accounting major Tyler Ross spoke with Fox14 news about the third annual Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace Forum hosted by the College of Business.
Article: Study Shows Social Media FOMO Actively Hurts Job Performance
Dr. John Lauck’s recent study published in Auditing: A Journal of Practice and Theory found that seeing social media posts of people having fun adversely affects the work that accountants perform as part of an audit.
Professional MBA earns 2021 U.S. News Best Online Program ranking
The online MBA was ranked No. 150 on the 2021 list of Best Online MBA Programs, a ranking based on five categories: engagement, student excellence, expert opinion, faculty credential and training, and student services and technology.
NABA making difference in inclusion, professional opportunity
Tyler Ross, founding president of Louisiana Tech’s chapter of National Association of Black Accountants, is at the forefront of strengthening both professional opportunities and inclusivity for all the campus community.
College of Business to Host Virtual Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace Forum
The virtual forum includes six sessions featuring an array of speakers who are diversity, equity, and inclusion thought-leaders from top global corporations.