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?
2026 Richard M. Orin Ethics Symposium

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?
Laura McArthur

The people who change the path

Long before Laura (Eisenbeis) McArthur, BSBA ’10, became a managing director and partner at Boston Consulting Group, experiences at Trulaske helped her discover where a business career could lead.
Jack Molloy

Getting comfortable being uncomfortable

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

2026 Davenport web

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.

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.

Blake schrand

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.

Ryu Taggart

Where in the World? Trulaske ITC Alumni Spotlight – Ryu Taggart

by Jackie Rasmussen and Krista Hinrichs

2026 Honors dinner

Trulaske College of Business awards Citations of Merit to alumni and partners

The University of Missouri’s Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business awarded Alumni Citations of Merit and Special Citations of Merit during its annual Honors Dinner in April.

Nargess Golshan

Unlocking AI advancements in accountancy

Written by Kathy Deters

The School of Accountancy at the University of Missouri’s Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business is helping drive efforts to unlock innovative new uses for AI in the field of academic research.

Tom Botts

Zigzag: Trulaske alum follows love of travel down varied career paths

From a young age, Tom Botts’ love of travel was sky-high. Literally.

“My parents can tell you stories of taking me to the airport as a little boy to watch planes take off,” Botts recalled.

Alex hunter

Alum Alex Hunter shares how Trulaske provided the foundation for an impactful career in healthcare management

“Who we are as professionals is an extension of who we are as people.” It’s a simple principle that has helped Alex Hunter build a thriving and impactful career in healthcare management.

colleen

Where in the World? Trulaske ITC Alumni Spotlight: Colleen Merideth

Colleen Merideth’s interest in all things international has been lifelong, and when she chose to focus her studies at the University of Missouri in International Studies with a minor in business, it provided the solid foundation she was seeking.

2025 commencement

Trulaske alum Leon Backes presents keynote address at December commencement

The University of Missouri’s Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business feted the accomplishments of its December graduates during a commencement ceremony Dec.

2025 gold standard award winner

Trulaske alumni honored with new Gold Standard award

Information courtesy of the Mizzou Alumni Association.

Robert “Rob” J. Trulaske Jr. portrait

Robert J. ‘Rob’ Trulaske, Jr. honored during portrait unveiling

After working tirelessly to commemorate the legacy of his father by having the University of Missouri’s Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business named in his honor, Robert “Rob” J.