K-State College of Business Administration

The College of Business is pleased to highlight Regan Howard for securing a professional opportunity before graduation.

Regan, a Marketing major with a minor in Leadership Studies and a certificate in Professional Strategic Selling, has been hired as a Power Marketing Intern with Evergy. This role brings together her background in marketing, leadership, and strategic sales in a dynamic business environment.

Congratulations, Regan, on this meaningful step forward. We are proud to celebrate your accomplishment!

Learn more about the marketing program at K-State: https://bit.ly/3kTfEhQ

This summer, Chandler Duntz is taking her learning beyond the classroom through an internship with Textron Aviation in Wichita, Kansas.

A Professional Strategic Selling major from Overland Park, Kansas, Chandler is gaining valuable experience while exploring the aviation industry and building connections with professionals in the field. Through this opportunity, she is expanding her industry knowledge and developing relationships that will support her future career goals.

We're proud to see our students embracing opportunities that help them learn, grow, and gain real-world experience. We look forward to seeing all Chandler accomplishes this summer!

Learn more here! https://bit.ly/3QpG73Y

Congratulations to Jack Warden on landing a role before graduation! 🎉

Jack, a Finance major, has been hired as a Buyer with Arena Club. This opportunity marks an exciting start to his professional journey and highlights the many paths a business degree can open.

The College of Business is proud to celebrate Jack’s achievement and looks forward to seeing where this next chapter takes him!

Learn more about the K-State finance major: https://bit.ly/3zC8z9A

Hannah Gumbs is spending her summer gaining valuable professional experience with ConocoPhillips.

An Accounting major from Colorado Springs, Colorado, Hannah is applying concepts from her coursework to meaningful projects while learning from mentors, supervisors, and leaders across the organization.

Through hands-on experience and professional development opportunities, she is gaining insight into the accounting profession and continuing to build skills that will support her future career.

Experiences like these help our students grow their confidence, expand their networks, and prepare for success after graduation. We're excited to see all Hannah accomplishes this summer.

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Congratulations to Noah Biswell on this exciting achievement! 🎉

Noah, a Management Information Systems major, has been hired as an IT Consultant with Meridian Business. Earning a professional opportunity before graduation is a great accomplishment and reflects his hard work, preparation, and commitment to his future career.

The College of Business is proud to celebrate Noah’s success and wishes him all the best in this next chapter!

Learn more about the management information systems degree: https://bit.ly/3N95pkQ

Kate Hill is spending her summer gaining valuable industry experience with Kiewit Corporation in Lenexa, Kansas.

An Operational and Supply Chain Management major from Wayne, Nebraska, Kate is serving as a Kiewit Supply Network intern and Project Contract Manager in the company's renewables department.

Through this role, she is building hands-on experience while learning how supply chain functions support large-scale projects and keep complex organizations operating efficiently.

Kate is especially excited to explore the many areas of supply chain management and gain insight into the renewable energy sector, one of today's fastest-growing industries.

Opportunities like this provide students with meaningful experiences that help prepare them for successful careers after graduation.

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Congratulations to Mia Adkins on an incredible opportunity! 🏈🎓

Mia, who majored in Strategic Management with a minor in Marketing and earned a certificate in the Business of Sports and Entertainment, has been hired as a Football Graduate Assistant at Baylor University!

This role is a perfect reflection of Mia's passion and preparation. The College of Business is thrilled to celebrate her success and can't wait to see what she accomplishes!

Learn more about the strategic management track: https://bit.ly/4f7hqbj

Join K-State’s Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt course on August 20–21, in Manhattan, Kansas. This two-day introductory program is designed for professionals who want to learn how to improve customer satisfaction, reduce errors, increase efficiency, and work more effectively in teams.

In this highly interactive course, participants will:

Learn the foundations of Lean Six Sigma

Explore the DMAIC problem-solving methodology

Use key Lean Six Sigma tools

Build practical skills to make improvements in their own work areas

Gain knowledge that can lead to more advanced Lean Six Sigma training

No prior Lean Six Sigma experience is required, and participants who successfully complete the course will receive a microcredential.

Dates: August 20–21

Format: Two-day interactive course

Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4vIoFMf

The College of Business is pleased to recognize John Benson for securing a professional role before graduation.

John, an Operations and Supply Chain Management major, has accepted a position as a Supply Chain Specialist I with Kiewit. This accomplishment reflects his strong preparation, industry-focused education, and readiness to contribute to a dynamic field.

Congratulations, John, on this important step forward. We are proud to celebrate your success!

Learn more about the operations and supply chain management degree: https://bit.ly/3Q3scFi