Patrick M. Walsh

Retired four-star Navy admiral shares lessons on ethical leadership during School of Accountancy’s Orin Ethics Symposium

Patrick M. Walsh, a retired four-star admiral with the U.S. Navy, is a seasoned leader known for his ability to excel under pressure. During his distinguished career, Walsh served as the Vice Chief of Naval Operations and commanded the U.S. Pacific Fleet. He was awarded the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun – one of Japan’s highest honors – for his leadership of Operation Tomodachi, which provided critical aid to Japan following the devastating 2011 earthquake that claimed nearly 20,000 lives.
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Building a legacy: How Kansas City’s entrepreneurial giant, Greg Maday, built success on relationships and trust

For Greg Maday. B.S.B.A. ’86, business has always been about the relationships. Not long after graduating from college, Maday took a job as a commercial mortgage broker, serving as the intermediary who helped individuals and investors secure loans for their business or commercial uses. He excelled at his role. Yet, once a loan was finalized, the relationship ended—leaving Maday yearning for deeper, more enduring connections with his clients.
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My journey of discovery: from Mizzou to Microsoft

This article originally appeared in the Fall 2024 issue of Trulaske Magazine. Allison Holmes, B.J., B.S.B.A. ’19, reflects on her professional and personal journey from communications manager at Microsoft to MBA candidate at The Wharton School.
Allyson Witherspoon

Driven to lead: Allyson Witherspoon is building a legacy for herself in the automotive industry

This article originally appeared in the Fall 2024 issue of Trulaske Magazine

Allyson Witherspoon, B.S.B.A. ’99, has always loved cars – their design and the sense of independence they give.

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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.

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A calculated risk: Trulaske alumni find success with online retail business

Their friends and families worried that launching a business nearly straight out of college was too risky. What if it failed?

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Welcome to Mizzou: Trulaske students among Summer Welcome Leaders

Information courtesy of New Student Programs.

Dean Balaji Rajagopalan and Don Walsworth

Don Walsworth recognized with honorary degree during Trulaske commencement ceremony

Don Walsworth understands the power of giving back.

Sayed Zabiullah Sadat

Whole new world: Afghan student turns challenges into opportunities at Trulaske

Sayed Zabiullah Sadat had $70 and a small bag of clothes when he arrived in Columbia, Missouri on Jan. 12, 2022.

Dean named to committee.

Dean Rajagopalan appointed to committee of internationally recognized accrediting organization

Balaji Rajagopalan, dean of the Trulaske College of Business, has been appointed to serve a three-year term on the Initial Accreditation Committee

Accounting school earns STEM status

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

Students sitting and listening to a speaker at an edge event

Real-world prep: Trulaske Edge’s innovative approach

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.

Group photo of Mizzou students who studied abroad in Southeast Asia in May 2023.

From CoMo to Kuala Lumpur

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

Photo of Trulaske senior S’Riyyah DeBos with fall trees in the background

Allen Access: pushing boundaries forward

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