Marketing & Management Opportunities

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JB Hunt Job Opportunities for every major

JB Hunt Transport (JBHT) is sending an HR representative, Jasmine John, to UCA on Oct 7. JBHT has a market cap of $17.75B and is known as one of the most innovative and technologically advanced firms in the nation.

Supporting such an organization requires a lot more than supply chain talent. They need students from every major.

Students are invited to meet with Jasmine John, the JB Hunt Rep, on October 7 at the following times and locations:

*Please bring your resume

October 7, 2024

9:00am – 10:50am
COB 207 Conference Room
Time for one on one visit with Jasmine

11:00am – 11:50am
COB 214
Presentation to Voss’ class (all welcome)

12:00am – 12:50pm
COB 214
Presentation to Voss’ class (all welcome)

1:30pm – 2:30pm
ZaZa’s Conway
Lunch with Jasmine for any faculty or students
Please RSVP to Doug Voss – voss@uca.edu. Lunch is sponsored by UCA Supply Chain Management program.

COB Welcomes Rhea Lana Riner for Allison Entrepreneurial Speaker Series

The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) College of Business invited Rhea Lana Riner, founder of “Rhea Lana” Children’s Consignment, as the featured speaker for the John W. Allison Entrepreneurial Speaker Series on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.

Students, faculty, and community members gathered to hear Riner share about how the sale for gently used children’s clothes, toys, and accessories outgrew their family living room and is now hosted at the Conway Expo Center twice per year.

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

A stay-at-home mom, Riner began the small sale in 1997 to help her family and friends reduce the cost of children’s clothing and other items. Her husband Dave’s love of technology helped her namesake company grow from a few consigners to over 2,500. She explained how her strategy and leadership has grown over the years.

“My family is the reason I started doing this, but I also love helping other families,” said Riner. She added that when the company began franchising in 2008, she discovered her passion for mentoring other women to become business owners.

When asked her advice for new entrepreneurs, Riner said, “outwork everybody you know.”

The UCA Marketing and Management Department has studied Riner’s success as an entrepreneur as well challenges endured such as the company’s investigation by the Department of Labor. Several faculty members submitted a case study to the Journal of Critical Incidents about the court proceedings. Riner spoke for a short time about the challenges of the nine-year court battle, saying that the company is now better than ever.

“Hosting Rhea Lana Riner today is significant. We’ve submitted a case study about her work, and it was incredible to hear her experience directly from her,” said Dr. Tracy Suter, Chair of the Marketing and Management department at UCA. “We hope to continue this pattern of producing case studies about successful Arkansas entrepreneurs and bringing them here to share with our students.”

Rhea Lana staff member and COB alumna shares with current student

The group shared lunch before the presentation and a question and answer session. Riner also brought several of her staff, which allowed one alumna of the UCA business program to share her experience as a Rhea Lana employee with current students.

Established in 1969, the UCA College of Business offers 21 undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates to equip current and future business professionals to successfully and ethically meet the changing business environment. The AACSB-accredited program offers a thorough business education as well as opportunities for hands-on experience and industry networking.

The John W. Allison Entrepreneurial Speaker Series was created to expose UCA College of Business students to successful men and women who have distinguished themselves in business by their entrepreneurial abilities. All speakers are Arkansans that have been meticulously selected to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs. The series is designed for a small group of select students to allow for greater interaction between the speaker and the students. Speakers for the series have previously included business and community leaders such as: John Allison, Governor Mike Beebe, Kristian Anderson, Governor Mike Huckabee, Todd Ross, Steve Strange, Alex Lieblong, Sheffield Nelson, and others.

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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COB Students Study Abroad in Amsterdam

Thirty students studied abroad in Amsterdam from May 13 to 31, 2024. During this time they visited many historical sites and international businesses, while they earned course credit hours toward their degrees.

Students could enroll in multiple classes (up to 6 hours) and earn credit toward a supply chain, marketing, or management degree.  Students could also choose classes that would fulfill critical inquiry, diversity, and responsible living lower-division core requirements.

Highlights of the trip included:

    • a visit to the Port of Rotterdam, the largest port in Europe
    • a walking tour of Amsterdam as well as a canal boat tour and a castle tour
    • a tour of the Intel distribution center, where they learned about microchip production, storage, and distribution
    • a visit to Anne Frank House, where the family hid from the nazis
    • a train to Zaanse Schaans to a tour of a working windmill, observe a craftsman producing wooden shoes, and learn how the Dutch make cheese
    • a guided tour of the Van Gogh museum
    • a lesson about the Dutch Resistance in WWII
    • many cultural cafes and restaurants

The trip was led by two outstanding faculty leaders:

  • Dr. Denise Demers, CHES, Associate Professor and Department Chair in the Health Sciences Department
  • Dr. Doug Voss, COB, Professor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Scott E. Bennett Arkansas Highway Commission Endowed Chair of Motor Carrier Management

If you missed this trip, be sure to stay tuned for the multiple trips planned for 2025!

COB’s Allison Speaker Series Features Angela & Alan Mahan of Rabbit Ridge Farm

This week, the spring Allison Speaker Series featured Angela and Alan Mahan of Rabbit Ridge Farm in Bee Branch. They shared their expertise in business, innovation, and entrepreneurship with students and spoke of their passion to create community through agriculture, food, and experiences.

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Students Bo Cunningham & Ally Loter Win Governor’s Cup, Team Led by I&E Prof. Duggins

Yesterday, business students Bo Cunningham and Ally Loter, led by faculty sponsor Dr. Ron Duggins, claimed first place in the Small Business Competition at the Arkansas Governor’s Cup in Little Rock. As part of their win, they earned a ten thousand dollar prize. The team represents only the third all-UCA finalists in the competition’s nearly 25-year history.

pictured: I&E Professor Dr. Ron Duggins, Ally Loter, Bo Cunningham, and Dr. Tracy Suter, UCA Chair of Marketing & Management

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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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UCA Marketing Professor Publishes Business Research & Releases Nature Conservation Documentary

Dr. Benjamin Garner, Associate Professor in the UCA Department of Marketing & Management, has been busy this year as a professor, researcher, and a feature filmmaker. Find out more about his advice for students, his research published last fall, and his nature conservation documentary to be released in April 2024.


Why did you choose the subject you teach?
I enjoy marketing and sharing my passion for this area with students. I love doing research and film projects that allow me to meet people in the community and help solve real-world challenges.

What tips or advice would you give to new, current, or prospective business students?
One of the best pieces of advice I can give students is to be curious and learn as much as possible about different career fields to find the best fit for you. This includes job shadowing, interviewing potential employers, and doing internships.

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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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AR Blue Cross Blue Shield Partners with UCA College of Business for Take Over Day

On Monday, March 4, 2024, business experts from Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield visited the College of Business for a “Take Over” Day! They spoke to students in every area of business to share their expertise and career opportunities available to students. In fact, Arkansas BCBS was recently named for the third consecutive year by Forbes magazine among America’s Best Employers for mid-sized organizations, which makes COB eve more thrilled to welcome this company to “Take Over” our college.

Several BCBS experts shared with our students about a wide range of business fields including accounting, marketing, human resources, finance, information systems, and more.

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