Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business

The Trulaske College of Business continues to educate the global leaders of the future, with six accounting students selected to attend the highly regarded KPMG Global Advantage Program in Brussels, Belgium. These Trulaske students – Jack Burton, Blake Conrad, Kaile Kalton, Ryan Klostermann, Katie Mitchell and Mason Williams – stood out among roughly 120 outstanding accounting students from around the globe. This strong representation underscores the outstanding quality of Trulaske's nationally recognized School of Accountancy.

Story produced in cooperation with IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants) The director of Trulaske’s School of Accountancy, Dr. Vairam Arunachalam, was named chair of the IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants) Research Foundation (IRF), with a term beginning July 1, 2023.

In a collaboration with The Hershey Company, students in the MKT4220: Consumer Behavior class at the Trulaske College of Business are getting a firsthand experience of product development and brand extension. Spearheaded by Associate Professor Courtney Cothren, the project offers students the opportunity to explore the real-world process of product creation, marketing strategy development and retail execution techniques.

Article courtesy of Mizzou Alumni Association. The Mizzou R.A.H. Award (for Recent Alumni Honorees) sheds light on the incredible things young alumni are doing across the globe. Candidates for this award are 35 years or younger and have shown exceptional professional achievement, along with a demonstrated record of volunteerism, both on campus and in their local communities. Applications open each January, and winners are announced in June.

By Maria Yore Speaking on Zoom from the other side of the world, Allison Fitts, BS BA '16, took a break from her busy schedule one day in early March to relive her college experience and career success to date. She was in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, working as the associate director of a concert attached to the Formula One Race at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

Story courtesy of Show Me Mizzou Researchers at the University of Missouri have identified a correlation between news coverage of Artificial Intelligence and stock prices of firms known to use AI — a discovery that could be used by investors to improve their portfolios and make immediate profits.

Sometimes recognition for students focuses on things that are tangible, like holding an office or maintaining a certain GPA. But students at the Trulaske College of Business excel and contribute in a million unique ways – they might organize a food drive for Tiger Pantry, receive corporate recognition for internship work, lead other students on a study abroad experience, or start a profitable business. In the fall of 2022, the college created a program to recognize students for their stories, calling it Tru 20.

Since its inception in 1917, Tap Day at Mizzou has been a celebrated tradition, recognizing a distinguished group of students invited or "tapped" to join one of six prestigious honorary societies: QEBH, Mystical Seven, LSV, Mortar Board, Omicron Delta Kappa, and the Rollins Society. These societies honor those who have made substantial contributions to the university and exemplify unwavering commitment to service and leadership within the Mizzou community.

Article courtesy of MU News Bureau. Spooked by volatile reports from the Silicon Valley Bank in early March, many customers panicked and withdrew their money, creating the largest bank failure since the 2007-2008 financial crisis. The problem — investors and customers lost confidence in the bank, proving the perception of a banks’ reliability can significantly impact its success.

By Kylie Groh Celebrating its annual tradition, the Trulaske College of Business recently concluded Business Week, a vibrant week dedicated to honoring its students. This year’s theme was "Welcome to The Jungle," brought to life by a vine-covered balloon wall at the main entrance of Cornell Hall.