ULM College of Business and Social Sciences

🌟 CBSS Alumni Spotlight 🌟

This week, we're featuring Kennedy Boston-Woods, a 2022 Marketing graduate and 2024 MBA graduate. Kennedy shares her favorite CBSS memories, the professors who influenced her journey, and advice for current and future students.

💼 WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT TITLE AND COMPANY?
I currently work as Coordinator of Alumni Affairs at ULM.

📊 WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE CBSS COURSE?
I thoroughly enjoyed every marketing course I took, but if I had to choose a favorite, it'd be Advertising Sales Promotion with Melissa Kiper. Getting to delve into the thought process behind creating visuals and understanding your audience was something I found incredibly interesting. Many of the concepts I learned in this course are things I still apply in my current role as Coordinator.

🦅 WHICH PROFESSOR HAD THE BIGGEST IMPACT ON YOUR CAREER?
I have to give credit to two professors that had the biggest impact on my career and that'd be Mrs. Melissa Kiper and Dr. Zachary Moore. I took multiple courses with both professors over the years where I got to see the full scope of what I could do with my marketing degree. They also presented many opportunities to us students through Marketing Club that allowed us to gain real world knowledge and experience.

🐊 WHAT IS ONE CAMPUS TRADITION YOU MISS THE MOST?
Fortunately, I'm still on campus and get to participate in lots of the campus traditions, but catching up with my friends on Fried Chicken Wednesday is something that I miss.

🎯 FINISH THIS SENTENCE: "THE BEST CAREER OR EDUCATIONAL ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED WAS..."
from my mom when I was considering changing my major from biology to marketing. She told me that I was the one who would have to wake up every day and do the work, so I should choose something that made me happy. That advice stuck with me, and it gave me the confidence to follow a path that felt right for me. Changing my major was one of the best decisions I've made.

💡 WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO STUDENTS WHO ARE CONSIDERING A MAJOR IN THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES?
If you're considering a major in the College of Business and Social Sciences, don't limit yourself! There's a world of opportunities in this field so be open to exploring different paths. You never know where your degree could lead you!

Connect with Kennedy on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennedybwoods/

The College of Business and Social Sciences wishes Katherine McCullars, Miss ULM and a marketing student in the CBSS, the very best of luck as she competes for the title of Miss Louisiana this week! We are proud to support her and cheer her on at the state competition.

Growing opportunities with new degree program offerings!

As we wrap up our first PREP session this week, our students have learned about all of the degree opportunities we offer, including three new bachelor's degree programs that will begin in Fall 2026. Click the link below to learn more about the new B.A.S. in Organizational Leadership, B.S. in Integrative Sciences, and B.S. in Disaster Management.

Link: https://bit.ly/3S2tO2M 🔗

Start your journey today at ulm.edu/apply.

ULM is expanding graduate opportunities with a new fully online Master of Arts in Human Resources Management, housed right here in the College of Business and Social Sciences. With an anticipated start date of Fall 2026, this program is designed to help working professionals advance their careers.

The University of Louisiana Monroe has announced the addition of a new master’s degree program designed to help working professionals further their education and advance their careers. The Master of Arts in Human Resources Management is a fully online degree program that allows easy access to earning an advanced degree. The program was approved by the Louisiana Board of Regents on June 10, 2026. 🦅

Read more about this program at https://bit.ly/4vGiqbk 🔗

🌟 Introducing our CBSS Alumni Spotlight! 🌟

We're proud to celebrate the accomplishments, experiences, and impact of our CBSS graduates. Through this feature, we'll reconnect with alumni, hear their reflections and insights, and highlight the many paths they've taken since graduation.

To kick off the series, we're featuring Michael Crenshaw, a 2024 CBSS graduate who earned degrees in Finance and Computer Information Systems. Learn more about Michael and the path he's taken since graduation:

💼 WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT TITLE AND COMPANY?
CEO, Crenshaw Analytics

📊 WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE CBSS COURSE?
Quantitative Methods and Decision Sciences

🦅 WHICH PROFESSOR HAD THE BIGGEST IMPACT ON YOUR CAREER?
Dr. Arturo Rodriguez, Dean of the College of Business and Social Sciences

🐊 WHAT IS ONE CAMPUS TRADITION YOU MISS THE MOST?
Jumping into the bayou after Oozeball

🎯 FINISH THIS SENTENCE: "THE BEST CAREER OR EDUCATIONAL ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED WAS..."
"You don't need luck if you work hard and come prepared."

💡 WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO STUDENTS WHO ARE CONSIDERING A MAJOR IN THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES?
"College is what you make of it! If you go to class and go home, you will still receive an excellent education. However, the ULM CBSS faculty and staff are willing to go above and beyond to enrich and equip you with the tools to be successful in business at a national level. It's just up to you to take that initiative!"

Want to follow Michael's professional journey? Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-c-crenshaw/

Happy National Accounting Day!!

Did you know that only about 20% of AACSB-accredited business schools worldwide hold separate AACSB accounting accreditation? This distinction recognizes the highest standards in accounting education.

We’re proud that the Accounting program at ULM is one of them.

Today, we celebrate the students, faculty, alumni, and professionals who help keep businesses and communities strong.

For more information about the Accounting program at ULM, please visit https://www.ulm.edu/cbss/accounting/program/.

Attention Incoming Freshmen!!

PREP (Preview Registration Enrollment Program) is the first step in becoming a Warhawk!

This two-day orientation program is designed to help incoming freshmen make a smooth transition to college life at ULM. During PREP, future Warhawks will register for their first college courses, meet new friends, connect with campus resources, and learn the Warhawk Way.

We can’t wait to welcome the next generation of Warhawks to campus!

Welcome! | ULM PREP / POP Registration Welcome to the PREP/POP Registration System. Students, register for PREP below. Then, parents may register for POP.         Register for PREP (Students)                   Register for POP (Parents)