Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business

Students in the Trulaske College of Business recently took first place in the Purdue HR Case Competition and Conference held by Purdue University. This was the second consecutive year that students participated in this impactful experience-centered learning opportunity. By engaging in real-world scenarios, students develop critical thinking, problem-solving and teamwork skills that cannot be fully taught in a classroom. Case competitions, in particular, challenge students to apply academic knowledge to complex business or social issues, fostering creativity and resilience under pressure.

Written by Sara DiedrichWhen Victoria Borkowski visited the University of Missouri for a campus tour in the spring of 2021, the high school senior was thrilled to see students bustling between buildings and gathering in outdoor spaces. After months away from in-person schooling due to the pandemic, seeing Mizzou’s campus alive with activity — students wearing face coverings and practicing social distancing — felt like a breath of fresh air.

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.

Written by Sara DiedrichWhen Abel Ambessie crosses the stage Friday to accept his diploma, this aspiring young accountant will walk with a confidence he once thought unattainable when he first arrived at the Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business.

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.

Maddie and Max Meystrik always knew where they wanted to go to college: the Trulaske College of Business at the University of Missouri. The siblings from Moberly, Missouri – who are both in the Cornell Leadership Program (CLP), Trulaske Student Ambassadors and members of the Alpha Kappa Psi professional business fraternity – applied only to Mizzou. After all, Tiger blood runs in the family. “What can I say, we both love Mizzou,” Maddie said.

The Herbert J. Davenport Society dinner and induction ceremony for the Trulaske College of Business was held in conjunction with the university’s 113th Homecoming on October 18 at the Country Club of Missouri.

At the intersection of academics and athletics, Janessa Duce stands as a shining example of what it means to embody Mizzou Excellence. A senior in The Trulaske College of Business, Duce’s story shows the balance between the rigorous demands of academics and involvement in sports.

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.

This article originally appeared in the Fall 2024 issue of Trulaske MagazineAllyson Witherspoon, B.S.B.A. ’99, has always loved cars – their design and the sense of independence they give.