hayes barnard

Meet Hayes Barnard, honorary Doctor of Humane Letters, Honoris Causa degree recipient, from the Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business

We had the privilege of asking Mr. Barnard about his work, path, vision and experiences.
2026 Honors dinner

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

The Trulaske College of Business recently recognized distinguished alumni, partners and supports for their professional accomplishments and continued support of the college.
Rachel Lukes

Go TEAM! Trulaske mentoring program supports students as they embark on their professional journeys

Students benefit from networking opportunities and first-hand professional insights thanks to the Trulaske Employer & Alumni Mentoring Program.
2026 Recent alumni award recipients

Trulaske College of Business recognizes recent alumni with achievement awards

The University of Missouri’s Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business recognized three accomplished recent alumni during its annual Honors Dinner.

John Miller

All in the Family: John Miller uses Trulaske College of Business education to help lead Miller’s Professional Imaging

As an accountancy student at the University of Missouri’s Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business, John P.

Jason Birnbaum

United Airlines CIO, Trulaske alum talks value-driven tech in the airline industry

In an era when technology is evolving faster than ever, keeping pace with the change that follows is like trying to run alongside a commercial jet during takeoff.

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.

Trulaske family at MU

Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. inducted into the Mizzou Hall of Fame

News courtesy of the Mizzou Alumni Association

Cornell Hall

Trulaske College of Business welcomes new advisory board members

The University of Missouri’s Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business recently welcomed several new members to the Trulaske Dean’s Advisory Board:

Jeffrey Liu

Patronus Capital co-founder and CEO talks tech, trading and career trajectories

Jeffrey Liu graduated from the University of Missouri’s Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business in 2002 with a dual degree in finance and banking and a sense of direction that led him to high-frequency trading.

Brian and Family

‘Blind luck’: Mizzou alum shares path that led to leadership, Synergy CEO

Brian Roberts will be the first to tell you that living on a farm will teach you pretty much everything you need to know in life.

Clara May

Trulaske entrepreneur champions safety, sustainability in beauty biz

In 2019, Ciara May made an important discovery: Many of the synthetic hair products being marketed to Black women contained petroleum and were linked to skin irritation and other health risks.

Brandon Tucker

Trulaske alum Brandon Tucker talks about preserving memories, protecting a legacy

On a gray, rainy October day in Columbia, Missouri, Brandon Tucker, BSBA ’13, sits in his office at Miller’s Professional Imaging, preparing for the hectic pace of the upcoming holiday season. 

Phil Bender and Laurie Baughman

‘Sea Captain’ Phil Bender takes Trulaske students on ‘The Voyage’

University of Missouri alum Phil Bender left a successful career as a managing partner at Northwestern Mutual to don a new hat: that of The Sea Captain. 

Lanham

Mizzou business alum reflects on legacy of late wife, nursing alum

Let’s make one thing clear up front: It wasn’t love at first sight. 

Phelan

Generations of Mizzou Tigers ready for another Family Weekend

From left, Jenna Phelan, Pat Phelan, Mitzi Phelan and Jamie Phelan.

Story by Sara Diedrich, courtesy Show Me Mizzou.