Accounting + Finance News
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Alumnus successfully navigates international company through pandemic
Wisconsin native Dick Johnson has fond memories of college — meeting his future wife, bonding with cross country and track teammates, and learning from faculty members who helped start him on a journey to become the leader of a Fortune 500 company.
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Research project focuses on cybersecurity in businesses
Senior accounting major Sara Hansen was awarded the College of Business’ 2021-22 James R. and Vicki Lord Larson Undergraduate Research Fellowship. Through the fellowship, she is collaborating on research involving business cybersecurity.
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Spring 2021 College of Business Dean's List Announced
Congratulations to the 633 students who made the Spring 2021 Dean's List!
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Alfuth named BGS Outstanding Professor
Mark Alfuth, a senior lecturer in the accounting and finance department, was named the 2021 Beta Gamma Sigma Outstanding Professor by members of the UW-Eau Claire chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS).
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Malik recognized as 2021 Outstanding Senior
Haadia Malik, a senior marketing analytics major from Oshkosh, WI, was selected by the faculty and staff as this year's recipient from a list of 488 students who met the award's GPA requirement.
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Baier receives 2021 College of Business Emerging Leader Award
Shae Baier, a junior operations/supply chain and information system double major from Durand, WI, was chosen as this year's College of Business Emerging Leader Award recipient from a list of 615 students who met the award's GPA requirement.
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UW-Eau Claire places first and second in RMA Case Competition
The second annual Risk Management Association (RMA) Commercial Lending Case Competition was held over two days from April 15-16, 2021. In total, six teams from UW-Eau Claire, UW-Madison, UW-Stevens Point, and UW-Platteville competed for $5,000.
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Fall 2020 College of Business Dean's List
College of Business students who have an outstanding record of academic accomplishment are eligible for the Dean's List. Congratulations to the 591 students who made the Fall 2020 list.
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Blugold looks to make an impact on and off campus
It's not surprising that Alejandra Serna is so passionate about her research project, “A Walk in Her Shoes: How Women of Color Navigate a Predominately White Institution.” After all, the UW-Eau Claire senior has been walking in those shoes for four years.
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UW-Eau Claire set path for alum’s career as ESPN executive
More than a quarter-century after graduating from UW-Eau Claire, Clint Overby is vice president of ESPN Events, a division of the iconic sports network that produces 35 collegiate sporting events nationwide.
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Proposed curricular changes in College of Business
Following are proposed curricular changes in the College of Business.
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Beta Gamma Sigma receives honors
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) earned "honors" status for the 2019-2020 academic year, which is the third-highest distinction possible for BGS chapters.
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Creapeau, Hanson-Rasmussen, Keys, and Simpson recognized for their service to the college
Congratulations to Lindsey Creapeau, Nancy Hanson-Rasmussen, Tony Keys, and Tonya Simpson recipients of the 2020 College of Business Culture of Caring, Creativity & Innovation, and Coaching Awards.
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Chancellor delivers state-of-the-university message
UW-Eau Claire Chancellor James Schmidt expressed hope during his academic year opening message, that working together and using safeguards put into place will provide for a safe and sustainable return for the fall semester.
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UW-Eau Claire faculty, staff receive 2020 excellence awards
Eight faculty and staff members were recognized during the Aug. 25 opening meeting for their exceptional contributions to UW-Eau Claire.
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Spring 2020 College of Business Dean's List
College of Business students who have an outstanding record of academic accomplishment are eligible for the Dean's List. Congratulations to the 647 students who made the Spring 2020 list.
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Blugold fulfills dream of earning business degree from U.S. university
Dier Pulatov was expecting big things when he left his home in Uzbekistan to study at UW-Eau Claire. This spring, he graduated with degrees in finance and applied math and a minor in accounting. He also is the 2020 College of Business Outstanding Senior.
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Accounting and Finance Department awards scholarships for 2020-21 academic year
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Department of Accounting and Finance Scholarship Committee is pleased to award over $31,000 in scholarships for the 2020-21 academic year.
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Finance major receives Excellence in Diversity Award
"I'm very committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity (EDI) at UW- Eau Claire. As someone who is apart of a marginalized group on campus, I find high importance that all groups are represented and have opportunity," shared Spittlemeister.
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Pulatov named 2020 Outstanding Student
Dier Pulatov, senior finance and applied math double major, was selected by the faculty and staff as this year's recipient from a list of 428 students who met the award's GPA requirement.
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New grad finds life lessons in college journey that includes cancer, pandemic
When Brock Orton graduates from UW-Eau Claire this spring he will take with him something that may be even more important than his degree in finance — powerful lessons that already are helping him live a better life.
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International grad will put his Blugold degree to work in Bolivia
When Alejandro Lema returns to his native Bolivia, he will take with him much more than a valuable education — he will take the passion, professional experience and personal connections that come with a Blugold degree.
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Health care administration grads lead long-term care facilities through COVID-19 crisis
A dedicated group of Blugold alumni, including Kendall Rosemeyer, administrator at Dove Healthcare – West Eau Claire, are charged with overseeing the care of some of the Chippewa Valley’s most vulnerable residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Top honors for Collegiate DECA
For the third year in a row, the UW-Eau Claire Collegiate DECA student chapter was awarded the Presidential Passport Leadership Award.