The Bulldog Business Show

In this episode of the Bulldog Business Show, we sit down with Tim Basel, Head Golf Professional at the Mississippi State University Golf Course and a graduate of MSU's PGA Golf Management program. Tim shares how the program prepared him for a career in the golf industry, the value of hands-on internships, and what ultimately brought him back to Starkville. Plus, we highlight how MBA students are...

From the first campus visit to graduation day, a strong support system helps students navigate every step of their Mississippi State experience. In this episode of the Bulldog Business Show, we sit down with two individuals who play a key role in shaping the student journey within the College of Business. First, meet Madison Crimm, who shares how the College recruits future Business Bulldogs throu...

In this episode of the Bulldog Business Show, host Aundrea Self sits down with two familiar faces who are taking on expanded leadership roles within the College of Business. First, meet Jennifer Sexton, the newly appointed Director of Business Honors Programming. Dr. Sexton shares how she plans to support honors students through academic mentorship, research opportunities, study abroad experiences...

In this episode of the Bulldog Business Show, we’re highlighting how Mississippi State University College of Business students are gaining real-world experience beyond the classroom through impactful student organizations and experiential learning opportunities. First, we welcome back Sophie Perrigin to discuss the Maroon and White Supply Chain organization and the incredible opportunities it prov...

In this episode of The Bulldog Business Show, we highlight a major first for the Mississippi State University College of Business—the official launch of Executive Education. After a busy spring across the college, we kick things off with Business Bites, recapping the success of Startup Summit 2026, where nearly 50 startups competed and more than $60,000 was awarded to fuel innovation, as well as t...

In this episode of the Bulldog Business Show, we’re highlighting how Mississippi State University’s College of Business is empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs—starting early and continuing through college. In our Business Bites, we recap Club 1915 alumni events in Biloxi and Arlington, celebrate the 2025 Reveille 26 honorees, and recognize award-winning COB staff for their outstanding...

In this episode of the Bulldog Business Show, we’re highlighting how Mississippi State University’s College of Business is making an impact in the classroom and the community. We recap a global Venture Catalyst Workshop with Ergon Inc., preview Startup Summit 2026 at The Mill, and spotlight how MSU students are gaining real-world experience through hands-on learning opportunities. Plus, learn how...

In this episode of the Bulldog Business Show, we highlight the student leaders and organizations that help define the Mississippi State College of Business experience. First, meet Kenzie Rushing, president of the American Marketing Association (AMA), who shares how the student-led organization helps members develop professional skills, build meaningful connections, and gain hands-on experience bey...

In this episode of the Bulldog Business Show, we take you inside Mississippi State University’s Master of Business Administration program to explore how it prepares students from all backgrounds to lead, innovate, and grow in their careers. MBA Director Angelia Knight shares the evolution of the program, including its flexible online format, cohort-based on-campus experience, and real-world consul...

In this episode of The Bulldog Business Show, we spotlight how the Mississippi State University College of Business is supporting entrepreneurs, small businesses, and veterans across the region. We kick things off with Business Bites, including details about Startup Summit 2026—the college’s premier business plan competition with tracks for college students, Mississippi-based startups, and high sc...

In this special “State of the College” episode, Dean Scott Grawe joins The Bulldog Business Show to reflect on a standout 2025 and share what’s ahead for the Mississippi State University College of Business in 2026. We kick things off with Business Bites, including a call for new College of Business Ambassadors, a recap of the college’s partnership with Starkville Academy’s Project Engage program,...

In this episode of The Bulldog Business Show, we spotlight how Mississippi State’s Center for Entrepreneurship is helping students turn bold ideas into thriving businesses. We’re joined by Dr. Nick Pashos, Director of the E-Center, who shares his entrepreneurial journey, explains how the center supports founders through accelerator programs, co-working spaces, prototyping labs, and funding opportu...

In this episode of The Bulldog Business Show, we highlight how the Mississippi State University College of Business is connecting students to real-world opportunities—inside and outside the classroom. We kick things off with Business Bites, celebrating fall graduates at the inaugural Business Bulldog Senior Dinner and spotlighting Supply Chain Logistics students who wrapped up a semester of experi...

In this episode of The Bulldog Business Show, we shine a spotlight on the student leaders who help shape the future of the College of Business—our College of Business Ambassadors. We begin with Business Bites, featuring recent highlights across the COB, including an update on the newly redesigned College of Business website and a look at how our marketing live-case students took their learning off...

In this episode of The Bulldog Business Show, we explore how real-world experience is transforming student learning in the College of Business at Mississippi State University. Then we dive into the heart of the episode: live case classes. Dr. Chris Boone, Professor of Supply Chain Logistics, joins us to explain how these immersive courses connect students with real companies, real data, and real b...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Brian Blank, Associate Professor of Finance at Mississippi State University, to discuss how he makes complex economic issues understandable for everyday audiences. Dr. Blank—regular contributor to The Conversation—shares his journey from Birmingham, Alabama, to the MSU College of Business, where his research focuses on corporate finance, firm risk, and how lea...

In this episode, we spotlight the launch of the new Entrepreneurship major in the Mississippi State University College of Business and the exciting opportunities it offers for future innovators and business leaders. First, we share updates from Club 1915’s recent alumni networking event in Birmingham, where College of Business graduates reconnected and heard the latest news from Dean Scott Grawe,...

In this episode, we spotlight the Adkerson School of Accountancy at Mississippi State University and the impressive opportunities it provides for students. First, we celebrate College of Business students who took first place in the Intermodal Association of North America’s national live case competition and highlight a recent supply chain class visit to Taylor Logistics, where students gained fir...

In this episode, we spotlight one of the top-ranked cybersecurity scholars in the world—right here in the College of Business at Mississippi State University. First, we take you inside the newly renovated Dean’s Suite in McCool Hall, where fresh office spaces, a welcoming reception area, and brand-new interactive video boards are helping us share the College’s story in an exciting new way. Then we...

In this episode, we spotlight two incredible staff members who are helping students in the College of Business thrive both professionally and personally. First, we sit down with Kimberly Pogue Jackson, Employer Outreach and Career Development Coordinator, to discuss how she’s guiding students from freshman year through graduation with personalized career prep, job search strategies, and employer n...

In this episode, we highlight an exciting update within the College of Business at Mississippi State—one of our departments has a brand-new name! Join us as Department Head Dr. Melissa Moore shares how the transition to Marketing, Quantitative Analysis, and Supply Chain Logistics reflects the department’s academic evolution and growing national reputation in key business disciplines. We also hear...

In this episode of the Bulldog Business Show, we spotlight College of Business alumni making waves in the world of entrepreneurship and marketing. We kick things off with a "Business Bite" celebrating Kenneth Robinson (Class of 1977), our College of Business Alumnus of the Year, recognized for his exceptional career in finance and dedicated service on MSU advisory boards. Then we sit down with TJ...

In this episode of The Bulldog Business Show, we’re spotlighting two dynamic members of the Mississippi State College of Business team who are shaping the Bulldog experience in big ways—Hannah Quinn, Marketing and Communications Coordinator, and Natoya Sanders, Assistant Director of Development. First, we dive into Business Bites, featuring highlights from Lemonade Day 2025 and major research acco...

In this episode of The Bulldog Business Show, host Aundrea Self welcomes back a familiar face—Dr. Scott Grawe, Dean of the College of Business—for an insightful conversation on all the latest happenings in McCool Hall and beyond. Dr. Grawe reflects on a busy and successful semester, including the launch of the inaugural DARE Conference by Undergraduate Women in Business, another impactful Insuranc...

In this episode of The Bulldog Business Show, host Aundrea Self, Director of Outreach and Engagement at the College of Business, welcomes Anna Barker, Chief Creative Officer and co-founder of Glo—an award-winning, multi-million dollar sensory toy company that began as a class project right here at Mississippi State. Anna shares how Glo originated with light-up drink cubes and evolved into Glo Pals...