COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
MAcc student receives prestigious PCAOB scholarship
Suanne Hammons, a master of accountancy student, was recently awarded a $10,000 scholarship by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) intended to encourage outstanding accounting students to pursue careers in audit.
Endowed Professor in Accountancy Established in College of Business
An anonymous benefactor has established an Endowed Professorship that will provide critical research support to a distinguished faculty member in the School of Accountancy.
Certificate in Information Assurance and Cyber Security Management Introduced at Louisiana Tech
This 18-hour certificate helps students develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities to excel in positions in information systems and network security—one of the fastest growing industries in Louisiana.
Article: Kellie Mounger: ‘There is just something different about real interaction with others while learning…’
Kellie Mounger, a senior marketing major, speaks on her transition to virtual learning in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Article: Students complete grad degrees via Zoom
DBA grad Randi Jiang was one of the first students to present their dissertation virtually when the COVID-19 pandemic hit.
College of Business, School of Accountancy achieve AACSB reaccreditation
The College of Business and School of Accountancy have been extended accreditation by Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International — a hallmark of excellence in business education earned by less than 10 percent of the world’s business schools.
Managing a Financial Crisis: How student-analysts overcame COVID-related challenges and persevered in bear market
Student-analysts recently presented the Student Managed Investment Fund annual report to industry professionals during their virtual advisory board Spring meeting. The $1 million fund, established through the generosity of alumni, is managed by undergraduate finance majors who are responsible for all investment research, portfolio positions, and reporting.
Top Dog New Venture Championship winners for 2020 announced
Team DuaSock took home the top prize in this year’s Top Dog New Venture Championship held virtually in May. Eight multi-disciplinary teams competed in the competition.
2020 ‘Just Business’ Grant Recipients Announced
Dean Chris Martin recently announced the 2020 Just Business grant recipients. This giving circle, comprised of alumni and friends, awarded four grants to impactful projects totaling $17,000.
Economics Undergrads Publish Second Issue of Regional Economic Analysis of Louisiana (REAL) Report
A cohesive body of student research examining multiple aspects of Louisiana standards of living, the the Winter issue of this quarterly publication focuses on wage growth at the MSA level, state-level household income and labor market demographics, and the economic impact of the Tech Pointe II expansion on North Louisiana.