‘Continued pursuit of excellence’ inspires Mizzou career spanning three decades
A track scholarship brought New Zealand native Jackie Rasmussen to the United States as a college student. And she hasn’t stopped chasing her own goals — and helping others pursue theirs — since.
Uzbekistan Professor Shares Expertise, Learns U.S. Culture at Mizzou
Bringing different backgrounds and thoughts together can yield some astonishing results.
Wanderlust leads Walsworth to every corner of the world
One could argue that Audrey Walsworth’s tiny hometown of Marceline in north central Missouri was a physical emblem of small-town America — it was, after all, the inspiration for Missouri native Walt Disney’s iconic Main Street USA.
Trulaske entrepreneur turns plethora of peppers into business with a bite
Three years ago, Killion Hardesty and buddy Gage Ryan found themselves with a plethora of peppers on their hands — so they cooked up a plan that is blazing a new path within the Columbia condiment crowd.
Trulaske researcher explores how hard times hit human capital investments
Joonyoung Kim understands the challenges of guiding organizations through economic downturns. Navigating lean times often demands tough decisions.
Mizzou R.A.H.! Young Trulaske alumni honored for professional achievements
The Mizzou R.A.H. (Recent Alumni Honorees) Award sheds light on the incredible things young alumni are doing across the globe.
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Program Spotlight: Trulaske Trade Trek provides experience-centered learning
The International Trade Center provided a group of 22 Trulaske College of Business undergraduate students with an opportunity to travel to St.
Small steps pay big dividends
If it’s one thing Macy Bean knows, it’s how to sow the seeds of a successful business relationship: start early, plan ahead, and continue to nurture that relationship over time. When Bean arrived at the University of Missouri’s Robert J.
Trade Trek – Student Reflection: Carolyn Murphy
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Major: Management
Graduation: Spring 2026
Former globetrotting graduate assistant now leads global trade initiatives
As a graduate assistant for the International Trade Center at the University of Missouri’s Robert J. Trulaske, Sr., College of Business in 2017-2018, Pinki Thakker supported undergraduate project teams in completing their research projects.
Trulaske leaders offer a warm ‘Summer Welcome’ to new students
Mizzou’s Summer Welcome is a rite of passage for new students at the University of Missouri. Summer Welcome Leaders are often the first members of the Mizzou community that new students meet when arriving on campus.
‘LINK-ed’ up: ITC business partnership leads to sales expansion
Located in Branson, Missouri, LINK Electronics (LINK) was founded in 1989 by Bob Henson and Jim Timberlake to develop and distribute industry-leading broadcast encoding solution
ITC students provide support to area businesses
In May, students from the International Trade Center at the University of Missouri’s Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business shared findings from their semester-long global market research projects with four U.S.
Former ITC intern takes Trulaske training to Amazon
Former International Trade Center Intern Elizabeth (Libby) Broadhurst has accepted a position as a central flow lead at Amazon in its corporate office in Nashville, Tennessee. Broadhurst interned with ITC in the University of Missouri’s Robe
Mizzou professor ranks Super Bowl’s most unforgettable ads
Katie Essing’s students don’t just watch Super Bowl commercials —