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The College of Business Administration enjoyed welcoming prospective Sam Houston State University students to Saturday@Sam today!

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Congratulations to all our August 2025 graduates! 🎓 We celebrate this major accomplishment with you and look forward to witnessing all your future successes! 🎉

📣 We’ve got a fresh new look! 📣

The SHSU College of Business Administration is excited to unveil our updated page! 🎉

🎓 Stay connected with the latest news, events, student spotlights, alumni success stories, and more!
📅 Don't miss a beat—follow us today and be part of our Bearkat business community.

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📣 Yesterday’s COBA Advisory Council Meeting was a success!

We are incredibly grateful to our Advisory Council members for taking the time to join us and share valuable insights that help guide the future of the College of Business Administration. Your continued support and expertise play a vital role in strengthening our programs and preparing our students for success.

We also extend a heartfelt thank you to the SHSU faculty and staff who delivered presentations highlighting exciting new initiatives and updates within COBA and across the university. From innovative academic programs to student support strategies, your contributions are helping shape a brighter future for our Bearkats.

Together, we’re building a stronger, more forward-thinking COBA! 💼🐾

🎉 COBA End-of-Semester Highlights! 🎉

On Friday, May 2nd, COBA faculty and staff gathered for our end-of-semester meeting to reflect on our accomplishments and plan for the future. With nearly everyone in attendance, Dean Self and the leadership team shared exciting updates—Fall enrollment looks strong, and we’re gearing up for our AACSB “count year”! 📊

A key theme? AI in the curriculum—especially in our Business Core and Capstone courses. 💡

We also celebrated the incredible work of our faculty and staff with awards recognizing excellence in teaching, research, service, innovation, and more. 🏆

Teaching Award: Many Duan & Fidel Gonzalez
Honorable Mentions in Teaching: Ashly Smith & Mark Tuttle

The Research Award recognized the top 10 researchers in COBA
Research Award: Cosmas Dery & Willow Yang
Honorable Mentions in Research: Fidel Gonzalez, Farid Jahantab, Younoh Kim, Bala
Maniam, Vlad Radoias, Jason Riley, Raisa Sara, & Pam Zelbst

Service Award: Mark Tuttle
Honorable Mentions in Service: Lindsay Clark & Traci Austin

Staff Award: Julie Campbell
Staff Honorable Mentions: Brandy Schanfish & Tricia McCarty

Above and Beyond Award: Linda Carrington
Honorable Mentions: Katie Harris & Steve Nenninger

Emerging Leader Award: Arun Narayanasamy

Innovation Award: Hiranya Nath

Engagement Award: Greg Dickens

Community Engagement Award: Kamphol Wipawatangkool

Congratulations to all the winners and honorable mentions—you continue to raise the bar! 🙌

🎓 SHSU Commencement Spotlight Ranada Mingo— A Story of Strength and Purpose

COBA Accounting major Ranada, college journey is a powerful reminder that circumstances don’t define success—perseverance does.

As a first-generation student, she faced unimaginable loss, financial hardship, and the challenge of navigating life on her own. But with grit and the support of her campus community, she rose—stronger, wiser, and determined.

💬 In this inspiring interview, hear how she found her voice, built community through student organizations, and continues to chase a purpose-driven future.

Ranada, thank you for bravely sharing your journey. Your story is a testament to resilience, faith, and the power of community. 🧡

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Commencement Spotlight: Ranada Mingo *Resilient. Determined. Unstoppable.*Ranada’s journey through college is a powerful reminder that circumstances do not define success—perseverance does. As a...

📚✨ Finals Week Support! ✨📚

Hey COBA students! 🎓 As we gear up for finals, we're here to support you every step of the way.

This week, please stop by our table in the COBA building on the first floor for FREE scantrons, pencils, snacks, and some awesome COBA swag! 🎉

Whether you need a last-minute study boost or just a little extra encouragement, we've got you covered.

See you there and wishing you all the best on your exams! 💼✏️

🚀 Exciting News for Student Entrepreneurs! 🚀

We’re reopening sign-ups for the Student Entrepreneur Showcase, now happening in the Fall 2025 semester!

Are you a small business owner, startup founder, or running an established business? This is your chance to showcase your brand, gain exposure, and connect with industry professionals.

✨ Why Participate?
✅ Present your business to a wider audience
✅ Get valuable feedback from business leaders
✅ Compete for awards, including a potential $500 scholarship!

🔗 Sign up now to be considered as a possible participant! https://forms.office.com/r/8cZde958Zi

Tag a fellow Bearkat entrepreneur who should be part of this! 🧡

🎉 Big congratulations to Dr. Kamphol Wipawayangkool and Alvin Madathil, President of the IT Student Association (ITSA), for their outstanding research presentation at the 18th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS)! 👏

Their project, "Malware Awareness and Information Security Compliance: Insights from Latin American University Students and GenAI Comparisons," explored how malware awareness influences Gen-Z students' security behaviors — with help from generative AI to validate their findings. 🤖📚

Alvin delivered an exceptional presentation, earning perfect scores from the faculty moderator and praise for his clarity, engaging delivery, and practical insights. 🌟

Their research underscores the need for tailored cybersecurity education and shows how AI can enhance — not replace — human-led analysis.

Way to represent the MIS program and ITSA with excellence! 🙌💻