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COB Bulletin: June 2025

The COB Bulletin shares news and highlights from the recent success of our students, alumni, faculty, and staff.

COLLEGE NEWS

  • Our new Dean, Dr. Tim Bisping (pictured at right), was selected. He will begin on July 1, 2025, and has more than 30 years of experience in higher education, including as a professor and department Chair at our College of Business years ago; Dr. Bisping comes to us from the Nelson Rusche College of Business at Stephen F. Austin State University, where he has led initiatives to enhance academic excellence, foster faculty and staff development, and support student achievement. We are thrilled to welcome him as our Dean.
  • The UCA College of Business owes a debt of gratitude to Dr. Mike Casey, Professor of Finance, for his service as our Interim Dean during the past year. Serving as Interim Dean for the second time, he took on duties as Dean and continued teaching a full load of finance courses and authoring articles for Pearson. Dr. Casey is ready to return to EFIRM department faculty as Dr. Bisping joins us.
  • UCA’s Beta Alpha Psi competition team (Rebecca Gaither, Carson Griffin, Jane Nim, Helen Sokha) presented at the Beta Alpha Psi Dallas Mid-Year Conference. Their project won the Deloitte Best Practices competition in the Impacting Your Profession category, and they will compete again at the annual meeting in August in San Antonio. The group is supported by faculty sponsors Dr. Connie McKnight and Dr. Ashley Phillips.
  • Our College of Business was ranked #17 in Affordable Degree Guide’s 2024 Online Bachelor’s in Business Administration rankings.
  • Dr. Louisa Moseley was recognized for her use of immersive simulations in Introduction to Business, and she was named UCA Learning Communities Faculty Associate of the Year for her work at BUILD@Carmichael.
  • Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield experts “took over” our College of Business to share their experience with students. They spoke about the jobs they do, the many opportunities available to students, and the skills those opportunities require. The BCBS representatives also spent their lunch networking with COB faculty and students. (Pictured from BCBS – from L to R: Ben McVay, Emily Shadell, David Martin, Trey Hankins, and Logynn Gambles; not pictured: Jason Carter)
  • At its annual Outstanding Student Awards Banquet, the UCA College of Business announced and celebrated the Outstanding Students selected for the 2024-2025 academic year.

ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT

  • Accounting majors participated in the Volunteer Income Tax (VITA) program at United Way of Central Arkansas under the leadership of Dr. Ashley Phillips. They prepared 414 returns, saving the community over $75,000 in tax preparation fees and returning over $440,000 to community members through federal and state tax refunds.
  • Dr. Bob Fang‘s paper, “Financial distress and stock return: A finite mixture approach” was accepted for publication at the Journal of Corporate Finance.
  • Dr. Bob Fang won the Best Paper Award, 2024 for a paper he co-authored in the Journal of International Accounting Research and won Oustanding Paper in the 2024 Emerald Literati Awards for a paper he co-authored in the China Accounting and Finance Review.
  • Dr. Anthony McMullen, Associate Professor of Business Law, guided student Rebecca Myers in an independent study on vehicular title washing. This spring, Rebecca presented her research to an official from U.S. Representative French Hill’s office.
  • Professor Anthony McMullen was also awarded a Golden Gavel Award by the Arkansas Bar Association in recognition of his longstanding service and continued dedication to the Mock Trial Committee.
  • Dr. Ashley Phillips and Dr. Karen Oxner have a paper entitled Climate-Related Disclosures: Final SEC Rules” forthcoming in the Spring issue of Oil, Gas, and Energy Quarterly.
  • Three Master of Accountancy students – Sidney Mack, Carson Griffin, and Bradley Bulice – presented research papers in March at the American Accounting Researchers and Educators annual Conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Sidney Mack presented two papers and won the Best Student Paper Award. These students were mentored by Dr. Karen OxnerDr. Ashley Phillips, and Luke Ferguson, J.D.

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS & ANALYTICS (CISA) DEPARTMENT

  • Jason Brown (student), Dr. K. Michael Casey, and Dr. Mark McMurtrey worked together on “Fintechs and Banking: A Note on Neobank Risks” for publication in the Journal of Accounting and Finance.
  • Abby Bounds, Senior Information Systems major and Girls Who Code President, along with Susan Shaw, College of Business CISA faculty and club co-sponsor, were invited to attend the WECode (Women Engineers Code) Conference at Harvard University.
  • CISA celebrated with its graduates this semester. Here are pictured the most recent graduates receiving their Master of Science in Applied Data Analytics degrees (pictured: Dr. Ellis, Dr. Nichols, students Jack Griffin (fully online), Kathryn Webb, Parvinder Singh, Brittany Miller, and Dr. McKinzie).
  • Dr. Joe Thomas was nominated as a Most Valuable Professor (MVP) for his work with student athletes.

ECONOMICS, FINANCE, AND INSURANCE & RISK MANAGEMENT (EFIRM) DEPARTMENT

  • Economics major Perla Zapata and Dr. Tom Snyder presented their research paper about Economic Development Incentives at the Arkansas College Teachers of Economics and Business (ACTEB) Conference. Economics Student Veronica Bertolusso and Dr. Mavuto Kalulu also presented their paper about Campaign Financing and Economic Freedom at the ACTEB Conference.
  • UCA’s Center for Insurance Director, Ivan Hudson, accompanied three UCA insurance majors to the Gamma Iota Sigma 2025 Regional Conference Series in Ft. Worth, Texas.
  • Alumni Update: Sam Brown (BA Economics, 2025) will attend law school in the fall, and John Crocker (BA Economics, 2013) is now overseeing 1,200 employees at the biggest pizza manufacturing plant in the world.
  • Dr. Jeremy Horpedahl contributed his economics expertise to several blogs for economistwritingeveryday.com and contributed to news outlets like THV11, CNNArkansas Week, New York Times, and the Arkansas Democrat Gazette.
  • For all of his extensive work, the Cato Institute named Dr. Horpedahl an Adjunct Scholar.
  • Dr. Stephen Haibo Yao shared his expertise with WalletHub about car insurance and credit cards, while Dr. Jacob Bundrick contributed his educated opinions about Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) issues. Professor Ivan Hudson also shared his expertise with WalletHub about liability insurance.
  • Dr. Mike Casey also invited Drew Gainor to speak to his SMIF students. Drew was one of Arkansas Business’s top 40 under 40 and is a very successful wealth manager.
  • The UCA Risk Manager on Campus program welcomed Mr. Carey Bond, Lloyd’s Head of US Claims, to share his extensive experience with our students, faculty and staff, and community insurance professionals. This event was made possible by a Spencer Educational Foundation grant.
  • Mr. Clint O’Neal, Executive Director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, spoke to Dr. Tom Snyder’s Economics Senior Seminar class. Dr. Snyder also invited two economists from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to speak about careers and different types of data that students can use.
  • Dr. Ling He retired after 26 years of service at UCA.
  • Arkansas Center for Research in Economics Undergraduate Research Fellows–Veronica Bertolusso, David Tooley, and Perla Zapata–presented their faculty-mentored papers at the 2025 Society of Business, Industry and Economics (SOBIE) Conference in San Destin, Florida. Perla Zapata earned a student research award (for the second year in a row) and also won the Wesco Student Research award at the conference.
  • Four students, Nathan Cannon, Anna Turgaeva, Jordan Scoggins, and Hunter Brown, wrote op-eds in Dr. Joe McGarrity‘s Modern Political Economy course that were published in newspapers around the state.
  • After receiving encouragement from Dr. Rania Al-Bawwab, student Tyler Lister submitted an essay that earned first prize and was awarded a scholarship from the Money Metals Exchange and Sound Money Defense League.
  • Dr. Collin Hodges and Dr. Jeremy Horpedahl led discussions for a 10-week reading group that explored economic freedom, while Dr. Jacob Held, UCA Professor of Philosophy, led the Watchmen reading group from January to April. The reading groups were sponsored by the Arkansas Center for Research in Economics.
  • Dr. Collin Hodges‘ paper “Prescription opioid spillovers: Retail pharmacy level analysis” was accepted at the Journal of Substance Use and Addiction Treatment.

MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

  • Dr. Tracy Suter, Associate Professor of Marketing, was selected among the first group of 75Strong, a new statewide program designed to train economic developers and community leaders on entrepreneurship and small business development and to provide direct technical support for small businesses throughout Arkansas.
  • Dr. Ron Duggins, Associate Professor of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, led two student teams to the semifinals of the 2025 Arkansas Governor’s Cup: Ally Loter and Zoe McMillion & Clover Quill and Jacob Sanders.
  • Seven COB students competed in business-related events at the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Collegiate State Conference and earned top awards in their events: Kaddie Bailey, Laney Bounds, Abby Bounds, Grayson Gardner, Mason Smith, Johnny Vasquez, and Melany Valesquez. Five of these students competed at the national conference in May. Dr. Marsha Carson sponsors the FBLA chapter at UCA.
  • COB’s experiential education opportunities continued to win students great jobs. After JB Hunt’s visit to the Bears Advancing Supply Chain Management (BASCOM) club, supply chain student Julia Cockrell earned one of three positions in their Intermodal Manager Trainee program.
  • Arkansas PBS partnered with Dr. Benjamin Garner‘s Content Marketing students to create 13 published blogs. Dr. Garner’s students also produced marketing videos for 9 community clients.
  • Dr. Steven Schlachter had an article accepted at The International Journal of Organizational Diversity titled “Out of the Shadows: LGBT Employee Resource Group Leaders Embracing Their Identity.”
  • Dr. JiHoon Jhang presented a paper titled “The Unintended Consequences of Stakeholder Resource Integration on Collective Consumer Engagement” at the 2025 AMA (American Marketing Association) Winter Academic Conference in Phoenix, AZ.
  • Dr. JiHoon Jhang had a manuscript entitled, “More variety-seeking in sorted versus non-sorted option displays in hospitality: The moderating effect of optimal stimulation level” accepted for publication in the International Journal of Hospitality Management.
  • Dr. JiHoon Jhang had a manuscript entitled, “AI-Generated News Content: The Impact of AI Writer Identity and Perceived AI Human-Likeness” accepted for publication in the International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction.
  • Dr. JiHoon Jhang was nominated as Most Valuable Professor (MVP) by UCA Baseball and was honored at Bear Stadium.
  • Dr. JiHoon Jhang had two manuscripts, “When Humans Face Limits: How Perceptions of God Affect Purchase Decision Avoidance” and “The Unintended Consequences of Stakeholder Resource Integration on Collective Consumer Engagement,” accepted for presentation and will present both papers at the 2025 AMA (American Marketing Association) Summer Academic Conference in Chicago, IL, this August.
  • Dr. JiHoon Jhang‘s international research team, for which he serves as co-PI, has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 International Collaborative Research Promotion Grant by Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto, Japan.
  • Students Robert Walker, Oluwandamilola “Dami” Osundolire, and Madison Wills conducted a survey under the mentorship of Dr. Alex Chen to understand students’ attitudes and behavior toward Artificial Intelligence (AI). They completed a preliminary report including a college comparison, class comparison, types of AI usage, AI software comparison, and purposes of AI usage.

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

  • Master’s graduates Philipp Haessner and Julian Haessner joined Dr. Mark McMurtrey to publish “Trends & Challenges in the Food Supply Chain” in the Journal of Strategic Innovation and Sustainability.

The wonderful accomplishments of our students, alumni, faculty, and staff are too many to count. If we missed yours, please let us know!

UCA College of Business Celebrates Outstanding Students of 2024-2025

At its annual Outstanding Student Awards Banquet, the UCA College of Business announced and celebrated the Outstanding Students selected for the 2024-2025 academic year.

The awards given celebrate students who stood out this year in our academic programs and student organizations. The following students were selected because they have optimized their education by combining exemplary academic performance with internships, volunteerism, professional development, experiential education, and participation in clubs and other important experiences.

Outstanding Students of the Year

ACADEMIC AWARDS

College of Business Outstanding Student of the Year
Also: Outstanding Information Systems Student
Jane Nim

Jane Nim pictured with Dean, Dr. Mike Casey

Outstanding General Business Student
Caitlin Hambuchen

Caitlin Hambuchen pictured with Dr. Ashley Phillips, Associate Professor of Accounting

Outstanding Fully Online Undergraduate Student
Crystal Calhoun

Crystal Calhoun pictured with Associate Dean, Dr. Laci Lyons

Outstanding Accounting Student
Matthew Warren

Matthew Warren pictured with Accounting Department Chair, Dr. Stephanie Watson

Outstanding Computer Information Systems Student
Olivia Balentine

Olivia Balentine pictured with Dr. Jim Downey, Professor of CISA

Outstanding Cybersecurity Management Student
Caleb Goines

Caleb Goines with Dr. Jim Downey, Professor of CISA

Outstanding Data Analytics Student
Elizabeth Yancey

Elizabeth Yancy pictured with Dr. Mike Ellis, Associate Professor of CISA

Outstanding Economics Student
Perla Zapata

(not pictured)

Outstanding Finance Student
Cooper McClellan

Cooper McClellan pictured with Dr. Joe McGarrity, Chair of the EFIRM Department

Outstanding Insurance & Risk Management Student
Emma Daughtrey

Emma Daughtrey pictured with Ivan Hudson, Director of the UCA Center for Insurance and Risk Management

Outstanding Management Student
Joshua Baros

(not pictured)

Outstanding Marketing Student
John Brady Littler

John Brady Littler pictured with Dr. Benjamin Britton, Assistant Professor of Marketing

Outstanding Innovation & Entrepreneurship Student
Ally Loter

Ally Loter pictured with Dr. Ron Duggins, Associate Professor of Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Outstanding Logistics & Supply Chain Management Student
Matthew Moix

Matt Moix pictured with Dr. Michael Cross, Lecturer of Management

Outstanding Human Resources Student
Brandon Miller

(not pictured)

Outstanding Master of Accountancy Student
Sidney Mack

Sidney Mack pictured with Dr. Stephanie Watson, Chair of the Accounting Department

Outstanding Master of Applied Data Analytics Student
Brittany Miller

Brittany Miller pictured with Dr. Samira Nichols, Assistant Professor of CISA

Outstanding Master of Business Administration Students
Caitlyn Bellamy & Jason Brown

Jason Brown pictured with Dr. Mark McMurtrey, MBA Program Director

Caitlyn Bellamy pictured with Dr. Laci Lyons, Associate Dean

SERVICE AWARDS

Outstanding College of Business Ambassadors
Izzy Saettele & Michael Isaac

Izzy Saettele and Michael Isaac pictured with Lainey Morrow, COB Student Ambassador Program Coordinator

Outstanding Beta Alpha Psi Student
Carson Griffin

Carson Griffin pictured with Dr. Ashley Phillips, co-sponsor of Beta Alpha Psi

Outstanding Accounting Club Student
Lucas Hayes

Lucas Hayes pictured with Accounting Professor Dr. Ashley Phillips

Outstanding Gamma Iota Sigma Student
Gabriella Adkins

Gabriella Adkins pictured with Ivan Hudson, Director of the UCA Center for Insurance and Risk Management

Outstanding BASCOM Student (Bears for Advancing Supply Chain and Operations Management)
Matthew Moix

Matt Moix (not pictured – BASCOM Sponsor, Dr. Michael Cross)

Outstanding BIT Club Member
Jane Nim

Jane Nim pictured with Dr. Mike Casey, Sponsor of the BIT Club

Outstanding Girls Who Code Member
Abby Bounds

Abby Bounds pictured with CISA Lecturer Susan Shaw, co-sponsor of Girls Who Code

Outstanding Marketing & Sales Club Member
Emily Greer

Emily Greer (not pictured, Dr. Ben Britton, sponsor of the Marketing & Sales Club)

Outstanding BUILD Student
Nick Self

Nick Self pictured with Dr. Louisa Moseley, Director of Student Experiences and BUILD@Carmichael Academic Coordinator

Accounting Students Volunteer to Prepare Community Tax Returns at United Way

This spring UCA Accounting majors participated in the Volunteer Income Tax (VITA) program at United Way of Central Arkansas (UWCA). The VITA program delivers financial support to hundreds of families across Central Arkansas through free tax preparation and filing services. Students participate in this program each year with mentorship from Dr. Ashley Phillips.

 Financial Impact 

  • 414 tax returns prepared
  • Over $440,000 returned to community members through federal and state tax refunds
  • Over $75,000 saved in tax preparation fees
  • Serving households with a median adjusted gross income of approximately $23,500

 Beyond the Numbers

This free service is vital for supporting individuals who might otherwise struggle to afford tax preparation or miss out on critical refunds.  For families struggling to make ends meet, these refunds represent:

  • Relief from mounting bills
  • Critical funds for home repairs, medical expenses, or education
  • Opportunities to build emergency savings

This program delivers support precisely where it’s needed most, helping families move toward greater financial stability and self-sufficiency.

 Community Effort and Investment

 This program is a community effort. UWCA provides VITA site location, resources, financial and administrative support, along with organizing community members as intake volunteers. UCA Accounting department provides accounting majors to prepare tax returns. This experience provides students with invaluable real-world experience. This hands-on training allowed students to:

  • Apply classroom knowledge to actual tax situations
  • Develop client communication skills
  • Navigate tax software and documentation requirements
  • Build professional confidence through meaningful community service

This dual-impact approach not only serves community members in need but also strengthens the professional development of future accountants, creating a powerful educational experience that textbooks alone cannot provide.

 Every dollar returned through the UWCA VITA program strengthens our local economy and enhances the financial resilience of Central Arkansas families. This vital service exemplifies how targeted support can create ripple effects of positive change throughout our communities.

COB Bulletin: December 2024

The COB Bulletin shares news and highlights from the recent success of our students, alumni, faculty, and staff.

Notably, the UCA College of Business was named among The Princeton Review’s 2024 Best Business Schools. The College also recognized several faculty and staff for their exemplary service to students and their peers as well as for their impact in their areas of study and in the community.

ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT

pictured: Accounting Professors Dr. Patricia Mounce (retired), Dr. Stephanie Watson (Dept. Chair), COB Dean Michael Casey, Mrs. Susan Davenport, and Mary Bane Lackie, Ed.D., VP of University Advancement at UCA

  • Meet the Firms annual networking event was a success, bringing more than 25 firms to campus to speak with accounting students.
  • Alumna Susan Davenport and her husband Dean were recognized as Outstanding Philanthropists by the Arkansas Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
  • Professor Anthony McMullen was named Outstanding Lawyer-Citizen by The Arkansas Bar Foundation and the Arkansas Bar Association for his work with the Arkansas High School Mock Trial Competition and particularly his efforts in hosting the 2023 National High School Mock Trial Championship. He continued his work with the UCA Debate team this semester.
  • Accounting Department alumnus John Albritton began his career with Landmark almost twenty years ago as an intern and was promoted to the firm’s member group.
  • UCA’s Theta Lambda chapter of Beta Alpha Psi nominated Richard Bell of Bell and Company for Business Information Professional of the Year, and Bell was selected for the national award. This prestigious accolade recognizes outstanding professionals in education, industry & government, and professional services.
  • The Theta Lambda chapter also achieved Gold status for 2023-2024.

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS & ANALYTICS (CISA) DEPARTMENT

  • Susan Shaw, CISA Lecturer and Co-Sponsor of Girls Who Code, helped the group participate in many activities during the semester, including giving a robotics lesson to 175 fifth, sixth, and seventh graders in Quitman, AR.
  • Jason Brown (student), Dr. K. Michael Casey, and Dr. Mark McMurtrey worked together on “Investing in Timberlands Versus the S&P 500: Which Investment Outperforms?” to appear in the Journal of Accounting and Finance.
  • Dr. Michael Casey, Dr. K. Michael Casey, and Carla Barber collaborated on “Covid-19, ESG Ratings, and Dividend Policy: Evidence from Utility Firms” to appear in Oil, Gas, & Energy Quarterly.

ECONOMICS, FINANCE, AND INSURANCE & RISK MANAGEMENT (EFIRM) DEPARTMENT

  • Gabriella Adkins, Mason Smith, Cole Vangsnes, Samuel Roper, Peyton “Kai” Davis, William Van Asche, and Emma Daughtrey were named the 2024 Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame Scholars at the banquet.

    Several guest speakers shared expertise with students in person and online, including Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Rhonda Wood, Representative David Ray, EFIRM alumnus David Beale, and Mark Chambers, the President and CEO of Thrasher and Chambers.

  • Dr. Michael Casey shared “5 Ways to Pay Less Taxes” in Arkansas Flavor. The magazine is also translated into Spanish and offered for free in establishments across the state.
  • Ivan Hudson, Director of UCA’s Center for Insurance & Risk Management, moderated a session on the equity of healthcare navigation at the National African American Insurance Association’s annual conference.
  • Dr. Yiling Deng published multiple papers, including “A Dynamic Analysis of the Impact of Household Portfolio Allocation: Decisions on the Demand for Life Insurance” in the Financial Services Review and “Market Discipline and Government Guarantees: Evidence from the Insurance Industry” in the Journal of Risk and Insurance.
  • Jacob Bundrick published “Mixed Strategy and the Money Down: A Field Test from American College Football” in the Journal of Business Administration Online.
  • Dr. Joe McGarrity wrote several articles for the Log Cabin Democrat centering around relevant economic topics and the election.
  • Dr. Jeremy Horpedahl was very active checking facts, writing book reviews, and submitting regular posts for Economist Writing Every Day. Dr. Horpedahl lent his expertise to many news outlets like the Arkansas Democrat Gazette and was mentioned by others including the Wall Street Journal and Market Watch.
  • Dr. Stephen Yao contributed his expertise to WalletHub about car insurance such as types a person needs or how to keep your premium from rising.
  • Ivan Hudson and Dr. Yiling Deng brought several insurance students to Arkansas Insurance Day in North Little Rock. Connor Black, Samuel Roper, Mason Smith, and Emma Daughtrey are some of the best and brightest from our program and from Gamma Iota Sigma.
  • Dr. Huiqiong Duan, Dr. Weici Yuan, and Dr. Thomas Snyder had an article accepted in World Development, entitled “Gender Imbalance and Temporary Migration: Evidence from Rural China.”
  • Seven students received scholarships during the Insurance Hall of Fame Induction Banquet.
  • The Arkansas Center for Research in Economics (ACRE) brought Nadine Strossen to talk to our students. She is a Professor of Law Emerita and a past president of the ACLU.

MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

  • Mrs. Rhea Lana Riner, founder of “Rhea Lana” Children’s Consignment, offered her experience as the featured speaker for the John W. Allison Entrepreneurial Speaker Series this fall.

    Mrs. Rhea Lana Riner pictured with Dr. Tracy Suter, Chair of the Marketing and Management department at UCA

  • Undergraduate student Da’Mya Brittian and marketing professor Dr. JiHoon Jhang had a manuscript entitled, “The Effect of AI Disclosure on Donation Intention,” accepted for presentation at the Atlantic Marketing Association Conference in Charleston, SC.
  • Dr. Ben Britton had a manuscript entitled, “Resolving the Salesperson Competitiveness-Performance Paradox: The Role of Benign vs. Malicious Envy,” accepted for publication in Industrial Marketing Management.
  • Dr. Doug Voss Doug was interviewed by Mark Willis on SiriusXM regarding supply chain education, current events, and UCA’s supply chain program.
  • Dr. Joe Cangelosi was awarded best abstract in the health care marketing track for his manuscript entitled, “Online Sexual and Reproductive Health Information: Consumer Dissemination on Social Media and Networks,” at the Atlantic Marketing Association Conference.
  • Dr. JiHoon Jhang had another manuscript entitled, “Consumer Preferences for the Visual Presentation of Nonfungible Tokens (NFTs) of Luxury Products: The Role of Perceived Authenticity,” accepted for publication in the Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services.
  • Dr. Jamila Maxie, Dr. Ben Britton, Dr. David McCalman, and Dr. Tracy Suter had a manuscript entitled, “To B or Not To B: BrewDog’s Turbulent Relationship with B Corp Certification,” conditionally accepted for publication in the Journal of Critical Incidents.

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION


It’s nearly impossible to highlight all the wonderful accomplishments of our students, alumni, faculty, and staff. If we missed yours, please let us know!

Accounting Alumna Named Outstanding Philanthropist

In November, Susan and Dean Davenport were recognized as Outstanding Philanthropists on National Philanthropy Day by the Arkansas Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Susan is an alumna of the UCA Accounting program.

They were recognized for their years of dedication to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkansas & North Louisiana. Inviting Arkansas said in the Davenports’ feature article,  Susan reflects UCA’s four pillars – success, culture, wellness, and excellence – as well as the Ronald McDonald House Charities mission to provide every family comfort and care.

Several members from UCA were on hand to congratulate and thank the Davenports for their community impact.

pictured: Accounting Professors Dr. Patricia Mounce (retired), Dr. Stephanie Watson (Dept. Chair), COB Dean Michael Casey, Mrs. Susan Davenport, and Mary Bane Lackie, Ed.D., VP of University Advancement at UCA

 

COB Faculty & Staff Members Honored with Excellence Awards

Eleven College of Business faculty and staff members were honored in UCA’s opening sessions including: Dr. Michael Hargis, Mrs. Christy Peel, Dr. JiHoon Jhang, Dr. Joe McGarrity, Dr. K. Mike Casey, Dr. Karen Oxner, Mrs. Susan Shaw, Dr. Ben Garner, Dr. Jeremy Horpedahl, Ms. Deanna Abrego, and Dr. Ashley Phillips.

The faculty and staff were recognized for their exemplary service to the students and their peers in the College of Business as well as in their areas of study and impact in the community.

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Student Success Spotlight: Michael Isaac

Michael Isaac, Senior Economics (Pre-Law track) major, Insurance and Risk management minor

Involved at UCA:
COB Student Ambassador 2022, 2023, 2024
Alumni leader for IDEAL freshman leadership
Community mentor for Build at Carmichael
President of the UCA debate and forensics team

Why did you choose this field of study?
I first studied accounting but later chose economics because I wanted to be able to utilize my knowledge of business on a global scale through the pre-law track.

Tell us about your internship experience.
I’m currently completing an internship. I learned about the Windstream Financial leadership program thanks to our amazing faculty over at Career Services. I chose this internship because I wanted to be able to use my knowledge of accounting in an environment that would help me grow as a professional and also as a leader in business. Here, I am learning that the accounting I have learned so far in the classroom is just the surface of what amazing things we can do with our knowledge base. [Read more…]

Student Success Spotlight: Izzy Saettele

Lilly “Izzy” Saettele, Senior Accounting major, Computer Info Systems minor

Involved at UCA:
Accounting Club President
(Outstanding Accounting Club Member 2024)
Girls Who Code Treasurer
COB Student Ambassador 2022, 2023, 2024
Beta Alpha Psi member
Business Analytics Competition 2023

Why did you choose your field of study?
I was originally a marketing major. During my sophomore fall semester, I had to take Accounting 1, and I was absolutely dreading it. Once I got into it, I found that not only is it not that bad, I really enjoyed it. Before the end of the semester, I officially changed my major. [Read more…]

UCA College of Business Announces Outstanding Students of 2023-2024 Academic Year

At its annual Outstanding Student Awards Banquet, the UCA College of Business recently announced and celebrated the Outstanding Students selected for the 2023-2024 academic year. The awards given celebrate students who stood out this year in our academic programs and registered student organizations. The following selected students were selected because they have optimized their education by combining exemplary academic performance with internships, volunteerism, professional development, experiential education, and participation in clubs and other important experiences.

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Business Students & Alumni Share Why Day of Giving Matters

Current business students and alumni share how UCA’s Day of Giving contributes to scholarships and experiences that help them achieve goals.

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