Articles tagged with 'COB' | Governors State University

Governors State University’s (GovState) College of Business (COB) will host its fifth annual Business Week in April, where Dorri McWhorter, President and CEO of YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago, will deliver the keynote followed by the COB Alumni Hall …

Two Governors State University (GovState) Accounting students from the College of Business (COB) are even more determined to pursue their goals after completing the award-winning Mary T. Washington Wylie Internship Preparation Program, an experience …

From student to advisory board vice chair and now trustee, Stacy Crook (’07) has proven her commitment to Governors State University (GovState) many times over.Crook, a proud alumna of the College of Business’ (COB) Master of Science Accounting …

Grounding lessons on ethics in real-life cases is of utmost importance according to Governors State University (GovState) Accounting Professor Dr. Chevonne Alston, as it can help students connect what they’re learning and discussing in class to …

Governors State University (GovState) is making connections abroad, this time in Panama. In a previous visit in August, Dr. Carlos Ferran represented GovState at Universidad de Panama (University of Panama), where he delivered a lecture on …

Sonia Dalmia is the new dean of Governors State University’s (GovState) College of Business (COB).Dr. Dalmia comes to GovState from Grand Valley State University where she served as the Associate Dean of Graduate Programs, New Initiatives and …

Governors State University (GSU) welcomed U.S. Representative Robin Kelly along with other vital public and private stakeholders for the Reimagining the Electric Vehicle Industry (REV) event on May 26. The event, hosted by the College of …

Dr. Jun Zhao, Dean of the College of Business at Governors State University (GSU), is retiring from her role as Dean at GSU. She was recognized at Commencement 2023, Sunday, May 13, with a resolution that highlighted her many contributions to GSU, …

Resilience and determination played key roles in Philip Newman’s journey at Governors State University (GSU), where he enrolled decades after graduating high school. Now that he's earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Newman …

Juan Manuel Rodriguez, a native of Colombia, pursued his dreams of studying in the United States and playing soccer at Governors State University (GSU). His time at GSU allowed him to pursue an enriching collegiate experience that included a degree …

Lluvia Hernandez Aguirre may have found the start to college a little jarring as a first-generation college student during the pandemic, but with hard work, she adapted and thrived amidst the challenges. Now she's set to graduate this spring with a …

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly will join policy makers and industry leaders at Governors State University (GSU) on May 26 to discuss the state's goal to become the “Silicon Valley” of the electric vehicle (EV) industry.The discussion is part of the …

When Governors State University Alumnus Jeremy Joyce (’15) reflects on his career journey from a corporate climber to entrepreneur, he thinks of people he met on campus.Joyce, owner of Black People Eats, LLC., a highly successful digital marketing …

The Governors State University (GSU) College of Business (COB) has launched a seven-video series to showcase faculty discussing impactful and timely topics from artificial intelligence to workplace culture. Each …

Undergraduate Accounting Program Coordinator, Alice Keane found her long term research interest in an area she least expected, tax law. A topic that she was hesitant to explore has become a subject that she finds fascinating, one that she continues …

Dr. Carlos Ferran, a Professor in Accounting and Management Information Systems at the College of Business and Director of Accreditation and Assessment, received an Excellence Award at Convocation 2022 along with two fellow professors. This award …

Dr. Robert Garcia, former activist, who grew up in South Chicago, charged his  Master of Science Business Analytics students to come up with solutions that cater to residents of his hometown with a groundbreaking capstone project.South Chicago, …

With its Lean Six Sigma program, the Supply Chain Innovation Center and Business Incubator (SCICBI) is helping several industries in the Chicago region improve conditions for their employees and the people they serve. The program gives …

The College of Business (COB) is proud to announce the extension of its esteemed Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation, an achievement earned by less than 5% of business schools around the world. Dr. Jun …

It isn’t easy to land an internship at one of the Big Four accounting firms. But thanks to the College of Business (COB) and their efforts in creating pathways to success, seven of its students managed to intern at each of the prestigious firms in …

For Governors State University’s College of Business, the academic year 2021-2022 was filled with new programming, accolades and strides in thought-leadership, according to the recently released annual report.The report dives into student, faculty …

On Friday, June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed Roe v. Wade, striking down the constitutional right to abortion.The decision was met by many Americans taking to the streets, some to protest—some to celebrate. With emotions running high …

Governors State University (GSU) College of Business students were awarded $10,000 in scholarship monies from Traffic Club of Chicago, which will help them advance their education and careers in supply chain management. The awardees …

Governors State University (GSU) was proud to welcome vital public and private stakeholders to campus for an Earth Day discussion about Illinois’ growing electric vehicle industry."Reimagining the Electric Vehicle Industry,''  hosted by …

At Governor State University’s  (GSU) third annual Business Week, decorated keynote speaker, Lisa Laws, shared the secret rewards of simply being authentic.“Show that you are self-aware, show that you are relationship-driven, you have a vision, …

Slated to receive a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Business Administration and Management, Andres Cornejo is one of many Governors State University (GSU) students who received valuable hands-on experience as a student worker. He describes his …

Governors State University College of  Business wants the public to re-think the power of electric vehicles  and is hosting an Earth Day event to foster networking and discussion.Slated for April 22, Reimagining the Electric Vehicle …

Governors State University’s College of Business is slated to hold its annual Business Week in April where Lisa Laws, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of 1871, will be the keynote speaker followed by the third annual COB Alumni Hall of Achievement …

Before 2018, no student from Governors State University (GSU) had received the Mary Washington Wylie Scholarship, which seeks to assist minority college students with entering the accounting profession by providing access to training, resources, and …

When the business he owned collapsed during the Great Recession of 2008, Eric Beach (’13) fell into a dark place. The experienced purchasing agent found himself struggling to support his family, not knowing what to do next.Then a friend …