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Mizzou professor ranks Super Bowl’s most unforgettable ads

Katie Essing’s students don’t just watch Super Bowl commercials — they dissect them to see which ones have championship DNA. A marketing professor at the University of Missouri’s Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business, Essing helps her students learn what makes an iconic ad stick with us long after the final whistle.
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Trulaske College of Business Management Department ranks 40th in TAMUGA Rankings for research productivity

The Management Department at the Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business has placed 40th overall and 26th among public institutions in the United States in the latest TAMUGA Rankings for research productivity. The TAMUGA Rankings – jointly tracked by Texas A &M University and the University of Georgia – measure per capita publications in the field’s top scholarly journals over the past five years, offering an objective benchmark of academic productivity rather than historical reputation and judgement.
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A legacy of excellence: Vairam Arunachalam’s three-decade impact on the School of Accountancy at the Trulaske College of Business

In the winter of 1991, a Greyhound bus rumbled into downtown Columbia. Among the passengers was Vairam Arunachalam, a young doctoral student from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign who had traveled six hours to interview for a faculty position in the School of Accountancy at the University of Missouri.
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Research spotlight: Accountancy insights from the Trulaske College of Business

The faculty of the Trulaske College of Business School of Accountancy are at the forefront of addressing some of the most pressing co

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Research spotlight: Finance insights from the Trulaske College of Business

Faculty in the Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business Finance Department are always busy examining the issues relevant in today's world of finance.

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The real deal: The Allen Angel Capital Education Program puts students in charge of selecting and investing in high-growth start-up companies

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Study: Transparency in the secondary bond market can lead to fewer restrictions for borrowing firms

By Hoyoun Kyung and

Katie Essing

A service mentality

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College presents alumni, student awards at annual Honors Luncheon

The Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business recognized excellence among alumni and students during its annual Honors Luncheon on Friday, April 12.

Does lobbying affect recalls?

Safety on the line: Does lobbying affect product recalls?

By Khimendra Singh

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Chris Prestigiacomo awarded 2024 Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence

Article courtesy of Show Me Mizzou

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College honors excellence at annual Celebration of Success

The Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business hosted the annual Celebration of Success on Thursday, March 14, to recognize excellence and years of service among faculty, staff and doctoral students.

Theories suggest that the fear of these disasters can lead to a "risk premium," essentially higher expected returns for investors willing to brave the uncertainty.

Understanding the price of fear: How war and disaster risks shape the stock market

By Kuntara Pukthuanthong

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With a heart for accounting and students, retired director of the School of Accountancy continues to give back

Ray Dockweiler is a person of conviction.

Does having an MBA make you a better leader?

Does getting an MBA make you a better leader?

I think there might be too many MBAs running companies. There should be more focus on the project or service itself, less time on board meetings, less time on financials.

Tweet from Elon Musk on Dec. 10, 2020

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Research spotlight: Management insights from the Trulaske College of Business

Faculty in the Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business Management Department are examining relevant issues through data-driven, unbiased research that is informing and influencing today’s businesses and policymakers.

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How one student turned a lesson in failure into a successful LA career

Jordan Harvey, BS BA ’20, was on a roll. It was his junior year at the Trulaske College of Business where he was hitting all his goals, making the grades and dabbling in a streetwear business on the side. The 21-year-old from St.

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Hostile takeover!

This article originally appeared in the Winter 2024 issue of Mizzou Magazine.

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Dean Balaji Rajagopalan’s 100-day sprint

This article originally appeared in the Winter 2024 issue of Mizzou Magazine.

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Embracing challenges and championing change: Elaine Mauldin receives prestigious award for outstanding service

By Maria Yore

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Why organizations need changemakers and how to spot them

“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, not the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change.” - Charles Darwin