Now, in its second year, the Rankin College of Business Backpack to Briefcase initiative continues to grow in popularity. The initiative is a weeklong campaign where local professionals and alumni in various industries are invited to present on a variety of professional topics and help prepare students for careers after college. “Backpack to Briefcase is… Read More
Dr. Rankin authors book on economics
Dr. David F. Rankin, president emeritus and professor of finance at Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia, Arkansas, has published What Every American Needs to Know About Economics, through Xlibris. The book covers a wide range of economic theories and “reminds the reader of the magic of the market and the role it has played in… Read More
SAU students offer tax services
In 2019, three students at Southern Arkansas University volunteered in the community as part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. The VITA program, sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service, provides free tax preparation services for people who make less than $55,000 a year. The program was founded in 1971 and has expanded to… Read More
Students explore career opportunities in Northwest Arkansas
In March, several students from Rankin College of Business traveled to Fort Smith, Arkansas as part of the RCB on the Road program. The students visited The Don McDonald Group, Arc Best, and First National Bank of Fort Smith. Business Advisory Council members and alumni Don and Jennifer McDonald hosted the students. “We really wanted… Read More
The Executive Network: 2019
The Rankin College of Business is holding The Executive Network on February 25 and 26, 2019. Alumni in executive positions are invited “home” to share with students their path to success. This provides real-life examples and encouragement for our students. It is an opportunity for them to begin to build their own network of successful… Read More
RCB faculty lead in Environmental Sustainability research
Results from RCB faculty research on environmental sustainability indicate that overall, improved environmental performance leads to improved profitability and increased sales. For eight years, faculty members of the Rankin College of Business in collaboration with researchers from Louisiana Tech University and Sam Houston State University studied the impact of environmental sustainability on business performance. Through… Read More
Marketing alum named Distinguished Alum
Elston Strong, a 1980 graduate of SAU with a degree in Marketing, was honored as a Distinguished Alumnus this spring at SAU. “It was a wonderful honor,” said Strong. “It was a great honor to be named a distinguished alum. I was very surprised. I didn’t know I was being looked at for the award.”… Read More
Business Advisory Councils Support Students
This year the Rankin College of Business re-established its Business Advisory Council and started a new Emerging Leader Council. These councils complement the work done by the existing Student Advisory Board. The councils all work to support students and faculty at the college. Mike Dumas, 1979 graduate of SAU’s marketing program, and executive vice president… Read More
Social Media Class Opens Career Path Options for Students
Last fall, students at the Rankin College of Business were able to enroll in a new class: Social Media for Business. The dual listed information systems and marketing class was offered for the first time to juniors accepted into the College. Students enrolled in the course learned to think about how the social media platforms,… Read More
The Executive Network: 2018
The Rankin College of Business is holding The Executive Network on February 26 and 27, 2018. Alumni in executive positions are invited “home” to share with students their path to success. This provides real-life examples and encouragement for our students. It is an opportunity for them to begin to build their own network of successful… Read More
