Cole ortbals

Driven to serve: From the National Guard to Mizzou, Cole Ortbals is building a future with purpose

The Trulaske freshman has his sights set on the Missouri State Highway Patrol, and he's taking an unconventional path to get there.
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What should future accountants know about AI? An EY leader answers Mizzou students' questions

Artificial intelligence is changing how accountants work, but what does that mean for students preparing to enter the profession?
Rick Clark

When AI has the answers, who's accountable? EY leader explores ethics and the future of accounting at Mizzou

Artificial intelligence can analyze financial data, prepare reports and identify potential problems in seconds. But when the technology makes a mistake, who is responsible?
Maarten Pederson

Finding his place, helping others find theirs

When Maarten Pederson visited the University of Missouri, he saw more than a beautiful campus. He saw a place where he could build his future.

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From Taco Bell to outer space: How one Trulaske professor is preparing students for the future of business

What do broken taco shells, returned Amazon packages and manufacturing in outer space have in common?

For Anthony Ross, they're all examples of how supply chains shape the world around us — and how dramatically that world is changing.

Tim Sebolt and Bryce Rudolph

Built for what’s next: Trulaske gives students a launchpad for modern business

Finance students Tim Sebolt and Bryce Rudolph are only in their second year at the University of Missouri, but they’re already confronting the kinds of questions that will define the next generation of business.

Laura McArthur

The people who change the path

Laura (Eisenbeis) McArthur, BSBA ’10, thought she had her future figured out.

Jack Molloy

Getting comfortable being uncomfortable

Jack Molloy’s connection to Mizzou began not in a classroom, but through his family.

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Davenport Society celebrates philanthropy, welcomes new members

The Davenport Society recognizes alumni and friends whose philanthropy provides enduring support for Trulaske. Today, the society includes 1,153 members whose cumulative giving to the college totals more than $184 million.

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Trulaske earns national recognition in 2027 U.S. News rankings

The University of Missouri’s Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business continues to earn national recognition, ranking No. 51 among public undergraduate business programs in the newly released 2027 U.S.

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Business, law and the questions AI is forcing us to ask

An assistant teaching professor at the Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business, Brand teaches business law while also teaching at the University of Missouri School of Law.

Kelley and Nicole

From Cornell Hall to the C-suite

Kelley Frink’s path took her through accounting and corporate finance before expanding into leadership across an entire organization.

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The average is now free: What students need to know about AI

AI can write your email. Build your presentation. Generate your ad campaign. Summarize your reading. And, increasingly, produce an endless supply of perfectly adequate content.

There’s even a term for the worst of it: “AI slop.”

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Peers, Advice, and Voice: What Keeps Informal Leaders in Power

The University of Missouri’s Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business would like to thank Raymond W. Lansford for making research like this possible.

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Digital Strike Returns as TruWelcome Corporate Partner for Second Year

COLUMBIA, Mo. — August 2026 — The Robert J. Trulaske, Sr.

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Why Your Sales Emails Aren’t Closing Deals — And How to Fix Them

The University of Missouri’s Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business would like to thank Samuel M. Walton for helping to make research like this possible.

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Surprise Windfall: How Stronger SEC Oversight Benefits Global Borrowers

The University of Missouri’s Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business would like to thank the Trulaske family and Deloitte for helping to make research like this possible.

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A closet full of his siblings' black and gold attire wasn’t the only reason Blake Schrand decided to attend Mizzou

Blake thrived at Trulaske by winning a Hershey sales competition and an international business simulation.

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Mizzou ITC News – June 2026

Global Connections

 

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What in the World? ITC Company Spotlight – Show-Me Bar-B-Q Sauce

by Jackie Rasmussen and Krista Hinrichs