Boise State University College of Business & Economics

Fireworks today, bright futures tomorrow! The College of Business and Economics celebrates freedom, ambition, and the bold spirit of Bronco Nation.

Boise State graduate Nick Lloyd turned ambition into achievement—completing five internships, leading eight student organizations, and earning a spot in Microsoft's elite Finance Rotation Program. As a first-generation student, his story is a powerful reminder that with determination and support, anything is possible.

Full Story: https://www.boisestate.edu/news/2025/06/09/from-boise-state-to-microsoft-a-first-generation-graduates-bold-path/

Boise State's Kathy Hurley and grad student Lindsey Korson presented at the national VITA U conference in Puerto Rico, exploring how free tax prep services can assist student-athletes navigating NIL income. Their research aims to expand VITA's scope to better support college athletes with financial literacy and tax compliance.

Read full story: https://www.boisestate.edu/news/2025/06/26/hurley-and-grad-student-present-at-volunteer-tax-preparation-conference/

Boise State's Doug Twitchell and Christie Fuller are advancing survey research with their latest publication in the Journal of Educational and Psychological Measurement. Their research explores how strategies designed to improve participant attentiveness influence the quality of survey response.

Read more: https://www.boisestate.edu/news/2025/06/23/twitchell-and-fuller-published-in-journal-of-educational-and-psychological-measurement/

Boise State Executive MBA students are making a real impact—tackling complex, real-world challenges for local businesses like Greenscale, a Boise indoor farming startup. These capstone projects not only provide invaluable experience for students but also deliver strategic solutions that help businesses grow.

Read more about their work: https://www.boisestate.edu/news/2025/06/12/capstone-students-tackle-big-messy-projects-for-area-businesses/

Learn more about EMBA: https://www.boisestate.edu/cobe-emba/

Students interested in launching tech startups can now earn college credit for taking part in Sandbox, a Boise State startup incubator program. Sandbox began at Brigham Young University in 2020 as a credit-earning capstone-style course that integrates into degree programs. After many participants successfully secured funding for their startups, Sandbox expanded to six additional universities. The program recently kicked off at Boise State with Chad Coffman, assistant professor of entrepreneurship in the Department of Management, being Boise State's instructor of record. Student recruitment began in spring 2025 for the first class starting in the fall.

Link: https://www.boisestate.edu/news/2025/06/12/tech-startup-incubator-sandbox-comes-to-boise-state/

This Faculty Friday, we celebrate the achievements of our Boise State faculty making an impact in their fields. We’re proud of our faculty’s continued dedication to advancing knowledge and contributing to both academic and professional communities. Read more about their accomplishments below!

Jared Flake
https://www.boisestate.edu/news/2025/06/06/flake-published-in-journal-of-accounting-research/

Mahesh Boodraj
https://www.boisestate.edu/news/2025/06/04/boodraj-appointed-to-leadership-role-with-association-for-information-systems/

Anne Hamby
https://www.boisestate.edu/news/2025/06/04/hambys-research-feautured-in-three-publications/

Boise State celebrates excellence in teaching! 🎓
Golden Apple Award winner Rachelle Brower exemplifies Bronco spirit and a deep commitment to student success. 🍎 Selected through a student-led nomination process, the Golden Apple Awards honor faculty who foster inclusive, engaging classrooms and go above and beyond in their teaching. 💙🧡

Read more → https://www.boisestate.edu/news/2025/04/18/2025-golden-apple-award-winners-announced/

Boise State COBE alum Ryan Cleverley shares how his accounting degree laid the foundation for his journey to becoming COO of Ahlquist, a leading commercial real estate firm. His story highlights the value of embracing the "language of business" and the importance of patience in career growth.

Read More: https://www.boisestate.edu/cobe/blog/2025/05/alumni-spotlight-ryan-cleverley/

♻️ Boise State supply chain students are turning theory into action by enhancing campus recycling through Lean Six Sigma strategies. Their hands-on project is making sustainability more effective and visible—one bin at a time.

Read more: https://www.boisestate.edu/news/2025/05/30/supply-chain-management-class-project-aims-to-improve-campus-recycling-efforts/

This Faculty Friday, we celebrate the achievements of our Boise State faculty making an impact in their fields. We’re proud of our faculty’s continued dedication to advancing knowledge and contributing to both academic and professional communities. Read more about their accomplishments below!

Andrew Smyth
https://www.boisestate.edu/news/2025/05/05/smyth-presents-on-trends-of-corporate-research-and-development-laboratories/

Anne Hamby and Christie Fuller
https://www.boisestate.edu/news/2025/05/19/hamby-and-fuller-published-in-top-marketing-journal/

Margaret Bushee
https://www.boisestate.edu/news/2025/05/19/bushee-awarded-small-business-development-center-state-star/

Boise State supply chain management students put classroom knowledge into action with a real-world project for Micron gaining hands-on experience and industry insights. Future leaders in logistics are already making an impact. Congratulations to students Andrew Pollard, Ethan Schoberl, Nathan Swift, Ella Wales, Samantha Matt, and faculty advisor Dr. Jim Kroes for their outstanding work!

Read more: https://www.boisestate.edu/news/2025/05/22/supply-chain-management-students-complete-project-with-micron/