Mississippi State University College of Business

The Marketing and Supply Chain Logistics Student of the Year Applications are open! One Supply Chain Logistics student and one Marketing student will be chosen, and each will receive a $1,500 scholarship for the 2025-2026 academic year. Applicants must be of junior standing with two semesters left before graduation. Each student will be honored at the Marketing and Supply Chain Advisory Board Spring 2025 Meeting on April 4th. Applications are due March 24th?at 5pm. If you have not received the link from your advisor, please email [email protected] for the application.

University President Mark E. Keenum announced today that MSU is annually impacting Mississippi with $3.9 billion in economic activity. Collectively, MSU’s operations and research—including its people—support billions in wages and sustain more than 80,000 jobs statewide, a new study shows. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/daJ9bzve

Brandon Cline and I led an amazing group of Mississippi State University College of Business students to visit top financial firms in NYC. We’re so proud of: Madeline Boyd, Katie Carlsen, Noah Carpenter, Lewis Fuller, Reed Hooks, Grant Houston, Nick May, and Joshua Whitehead. Day 1. Wellington Management. We joined an inspiring morning meeting with teams from their Boston, New York, London, and Far East offices, followed by an insightful discussion with Scott Cokely and Ben Krause. Ben provided valuable perspectives on the financial industry. ITE Management. Met with @Meredith Gano, @Steven Mason, and founder Jason Koenig. Jason connected with our students on a personal level, offering guidance on identifying market opportunities and developing the work ethic essential for success. Day 2 BlackRock, where Sarah Siwinski, CFA and Anna Katherine Ray delivered an outstanding presentation. We then engaged with Billy Fox, Timothy Dever, and Lucy Mcleod, who shared their expertise on PE and Hedge Funds, followed by an eye-opening session with Clare Segota. Kinderhook Industries, met Kelsey Stillwagon, Liam Rogers, and Thomas Tuttle. Tom shared his triumphs and early setbacks, offering invaluable lessons on perseverance, adaptability, and building a successful career in finance. Day 3. J.P. Morgan Wealth Management where we had a special welcome from our former student Jalen Sparkman. We met Jesse Rosenstein, CIMA? who provided insights on what a career in asset management entails, and Ian Burrows who shared details of his daily responsibilities. Day 4. At Brightstar Capital Partners we met Cara Toolin, Andrew Chao, and Grant LaFurney who walked us through the key aspects of a successful private equity deal. We are grateful to all the firms that welcomed us and the professionals who took the time to engage with our students. Special thanks to Julia Dunton, CFA from BlackRock for her support and to Ben Duby from TVA for his support in making this trip a success.

We had an incredible time at the Club 1915 event last Tuesday held at Keesler Federal Park, where we cheered on our team in the exciting matchup between MSU and Old Dominion. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

This is what we mean by #ExperienceBulldogBusiness... Over spring break, 10 College of Business undergraduates and 10 MBA students had the opportunity to travel to Tunisia, Africa as part of their Live Case Course in Marketing. They spent time in Sfax, Tunisia visiting Terra Delyssa's facilities and meeting with their marketing team, as well as time in Tunis learning about the rich history and culture of Tunisia. Over the next few weeks, they will complete their project, and present their research and recommendations to Terra Delyssa executives to finish their course.

Join us at the MSU Center for Entrepreneurship & Outreach Pitch Competition in Starkville for a high-energy event where you’ll pitch your business, compete for cash prizes, and connect with Mississippi’s thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. The Mississippi Made Competition, sponsored by Innovate Mississippi, supports early-stage Mississippi businesses. Open to companies less than five years old with under 10 employees, applicants must submit a pitch deck by March 25th. Six semi-finalists will pitch on April 24th at McCool Hall, and winners will be announced on April 25th. Prizes include $10,000 for first place, $5,000 for second, and $2,500 for third. Weekly check-ins with MSU E-Center staff begin March 31st, and participation is required to remain eligible. This event is part of Mississippi’s statewide pitch network, powered by Innovate Mississippi—the central force behind CoBuilders, Mississippi’s premier tech accelerator. A successful pitch here could lead to a CoBuilders invitation. Ready to take the stage and win cash prizes to elevate your business or idea? Apply by March 25th. https://lnkd.in/gk_KTvDm #ItStartsHere #MSUInnovates #StartupSummit25 #CoBuilders #InnovateMS #MississippiTech

In this episode of The Bulldog Business Show, host Aundrea Self welcomes College of Business students Natalie Edwards and Anna Lamanilao, leaders of the Undergraduate Women in Business (MSU UWIB) organization. They share details about their upcoming Dare Conference 2025, a student-led event designed to inspire and empower women pursuing careers in business and beyond. Taking place on April 11, the first-ever Dare Conference will feature keynote speaker Lamiaa Laurène Daif, Worldwide Growth Strategist for iPad and Mac at Apple, as well as breakout sessions led by successful women in business. The event is free for students, and $40 for professionals and community members, with networking opportunities and a VIP social the evening before. Tune in to hear how Natalie, Anna, and the UWIB team have built this event from the ground up, secured sponsorships, and created a space for women to connect, grow, and dare to achieve their goals. Learn how you can attend or support the conference by visiting uwib-dare.com. https://lnkd.in/gPgbmeHM

Welcome back, Business Bulldogs! We hope you had a restful Spring Break! Check out what a few College of Business Students were doing this Spring Break:

Get Ready for Startup Summit 2025! Mississippi State’s E-Center Director, Dr. Nick Pashos was recently featured on WCBI's Mid-Morning Show with Joey Barnes to share why this year’s Startup Summit is a can’t-miss event for entrepreneurs! From pitch competitions to networking with industry leaders, the summit is your chance to turn ideas into reality. The entry deadline is March 25th, so head over to the MSU Center for Entrepreneurship and Outreach's website to apply! ?? Watch the full interview: https://lnkd.in/g62AiuDW ?? Event Dates: April 24-April 25, 2025 ?? Locations: MSU's McCool Hall & The Mill Conference Center

Last week, the Department of Information & Information Systems welcomed Dr. Jay Barney for the Dean's Speaker Series. He presented the critical skills needed for a successful cultural transformation. A very insightful session! #DeansSpeakerSeries