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The Lewis College of Business at Marshall University is proud to announce their new Areas of Emphasis for the MBA Program. MBA students can choose to focus their studies in a number of in-depth academic areas, selecting from five Areas of Emphasis that provide direction in achieving specific career goals:… Read More

Marshall University, Lewis College of Business professor Uday Tate has been selected as the R.G. Miller Jr. Distinguished Chair. Tate also serves as a full professor in Marketing. The nomination, which was approved by the Dean on June 12, 2015, honors and recognizes the distinction of outstanding faculty. This is one of the highest honors that can be bestowed on a faculty member in the College. Being selected recognizes excellence in teaching, research, and service. “I am proud to receive this honor, and will justify this honor by productively contributing to the success of LCOB. Specifically, I will continue to support and contribute to the four pillars of success for the Lewis College of Business: (1) Engagement of Stakeholders, (2) Innovation in LCOB’s Business Programs, (3) Impact of Pedagogy, Research, and Service, and (4) Assurance of Learning. As the recipient of the Endowment Professorship and as a faculty member of LCOB, I strongly believe it is my primary responsibility to successfully train, guide, and assist our students in achieving their career goals. In addition, it is imperative that LCOB plants its footprints in the global arena; to this goal, I will continuously dedicate my time and effort.” Read More

Jacqueline Agesa has been appointed as Associate Dean of the Lewis College of Business beginning July 1, 2015. Jacqueline previously served as Interim Associate Dean from 2012-2013. She joined the College in 2000 and is currently a full professor of Finance. During her tenure she has received the Outstanding Untenured… Read More

The Lewis College of Business sees how critical it is for faculty to conduct scholarly research, so each year the College financially supports projects through Summer Research Awards. Members of the College’s Faculty Development Committee and Dean Haiyang Chen are pleased to announce the following 2015 award winners: RISHAV BISTA, Assistant… Read More

Richard U. Agesa, professor of economics, has been selected as the Elizabeth McDowell Lewis Endowed Chair. The Endowed Chair was bestowed on Professor Agesa based on his sustained research in quality nationally and internationally recognized economic s journals, his passion for teaching, and his dedication to service in the Lewis College of Business and Marshall University. “I am honored and humbled to be a recipient of this Endowed Chair position. The position has endless possibilities and opportunities. I am excited about the high expectations, responsibilities, and challenges that lie ahead. I look forward to providing leadership and mentorship in research, teaching, and service. I also look forward to being a catalyst for change especially during this period as we implement the Lewis College of Business strategic plan that relies on three basic themes: ENGAGEMENT with students, staff, faculty and with the business community; INNOVATION in research, teaching, and interaction with the business community; and IMPACT on students, the business community, and on the tristate economy and beyond.” Read More

The Sunshine Ambassador Cooperation Agreement was signed between Marshall University (MU) and Zhejiang Normal University (ZJNU). The purpose of the agreement is to increase opportunities for matriculated ZJNU students to study at MU after their initial two years of study at ZJNU. Meeting admission standards of MU, the students will… Read More