MCOB News Archives
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				 Angelina Ladner presents at South's Undergraduate Research Symposium Angelina Ladner presents at South's Undergraduate Research Symposium
 October 24, 2025Angelina Ladner, a senior marketing major, recently represented the Mitchell College of Business at South's Undergraduate Res ...
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				 Ethics Month | Case Study Competition Information Ethics Month | Case Study Competition Information
 October 1, 2025The Mitchell College of Business invites students to participate in the Ethical Case Study Competition during Ethics Month. For th ...
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				 Real Estate Students Attend C5 + CCIM Global CRE Summit Real Estate Students Attend C5 + CCIM Global CRE Summit
 September 30, 2025Jaguar Real Estate Club students Regan Schreckenberg, Jayci Wiggins, Joseph Green along with Distinguished Professor of Real Esta ...
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				 Mitchell College of Business Recognized in World's Top 2% Scientists List Mitchell College of Business Recognized in World's Top 2% Scientists List
 September 25, 2025MCOB faculty have been featured in the World's Top 2% Scientists List, a benchmark for academic research excellence produced ...
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				 Mitchell College of Business Welcomes Matt Chambless, CPA, CGMA Mitchell College of Business Welcomes Matt Chambless, CPA, CGMA
 September 12, 2025The Mitchell College of Business welcomes Matt Chambless, CPA, CGMA as instructor in the Department of Accounting. ...
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				 Mitchell College of Business Welcomes Doug Blanchard, Jr. Mitchell College of Business Welcomes Doug Blanchard, Jr.
 September 12, 2025The Mitchell College of Business welcomes Doug Blanchard, Jr., as a visiting instructor in the Department of Marketing, Supply Cha ...
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				 Nine teams made up of University of South Alabama students, faculty, staff and alumni recently competed in the Launch USA | Pitch ... Nine teams made up of University of South Alabama students, faculty, staff and alumni recently competed in the Launch USA | Pitch ...
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				 Mitchell College of Business Welcomes Dr. Marcelle Naman Mitchell College of Business Welcomes Dr. Marcelle Naman
 August 13, 2025The Mitchell College of Business welcomes Marcelle Naman, PhD, as Assistant Professor in the Department of Management. Naman' ...
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				 Mitchell College Welcomes Grayson Glaze, JD, CRE, CCIM, CPM Mitchell College Welcomes Grayson Glaze, JD, CRE, CCIM, CPM
 August 13, 2025The Mitchell College of Business is proud to announce the appointment of Grayson Glaze, JD, CRE, CCIM, CPM as the inaugural Distin ...
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				 The Mitchell College of Business at the University of South Alabama is proud to introduce three new undergraduate majors: professi ... The Mitchell College of Business at the University of South Alabama is proud to introduce three new undergraduate majors: professi ...
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				 The South Alabama Center for Business Analytics, Real Estate, and Economic Development (SABRE) recently hosted the 2025 Market Sum ... The South Alabama Center for Business Analytics, Real Estate, and Economic Development (SABRE) recently hosted the 2025 Market Sum ...
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				 Scholars from across the Southeast region recently gathered on the campus of the University of South Alabama to share cutting-edge ... Scholars from across the Southeast region recently gathered on the campus of the University of South Alabama to share cutting-edge ...
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				 The Mitchell College of Business chapter of the Financial Management Association (FMA) earned the Superior Chapter Award for the 2 ... The Mitchell College of Business chapter of the Financial Management Association (FMA) earned the Superior Chapter Award for the 2 ...
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				 Ready to take your next step? Whether you're looking for flexibility, quality, or a 100% online option, the Mitchell College ... Ready to take your next step? Whether you're looking for flexibility, quality, or a 100% online option, the Mitchell College ...
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				 The Mitchell College of Business PhD in Business Administration is leading the way for research education at the University of Sou ... The Mitchell College of Business PhD in Business Administration is leading the way for research education at the University of Sou ...
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				 Alumni Accolades | Melanie Boudreaux, PhD, SHRM-CP Alumni Accolades | Melanie Boudreaux, PhD, SHRM-CP
 May 30, 2025Melanie Boudreaux, PhD, SHRM-CP, is a 2021 graduate of the Mitchell College of Business PhD program. She teaches business manageme ...
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				 The Melton Business Accelerator program, a community initiative of the Melton Center of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, recently ... The Melton Business Accelerator program, a community initiative of the Melton Center of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, recently ...
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				 The Mitchell College of Business Congratulates Dr. Alvin J. Williams on his Retirement The Mitchell College of Business Congratulates Dr. Alvin J. Williams on his Retirement
 April 28, 2025The Mitchell College of Business congratulates Dr. Alvin J. Williams on his retirement. ...
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				 The University of South Alabama's Mitchell College of Business is proud to announce new opportunities to earn a Master of Bus ... The University of South Alabama's Mitchell College of Business is proud to announce new opportunities to earn a Master of Bus ...
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				 Student Spotlight | Jakasia Smith Student Spotlight | Jakasia Smith
 April 28, 2025Jakasia Smith's journey at the Mitchell College of Business is a story of ambition, versatility and perseverance. Smith is se ...
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				 Dr. Adam Harper featured in IR Impact Dr. Adam Harper featured in IR Impact
 April 24, 2025Dr. Adam Harper, assistant professor in the department of Economics, Finance and Real Estate in the Mitchell College of Business, ...
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				 Undergraduate Research | SOBIE 2025 Undergraduate Research | SOBIE 2025
 April 22, 2025Students from the Mitchell College of Business participated in the 2025 Society of Business, Industry, and Economics (SOBIE) Confe ...
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				 Alumni Accolades | Dr. Mike Wojciechowski Alumni Accolades | Dr. Mike Wojciechowski
 March 14, 2025Dr. Mike Wojciechowski graduated from the Mitchell College of Business in 1978 with a degree in marketing. He earned a MBA in fina ...
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				 Student Spotlight | Maddie Mitchell Student Spotlight | Maddie Mitchell
 March 11, 2025Maddie Mitchell, a senior at the Mitchell College of Business, is charting a bright course for her future thanks to her field of s ...
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				 The Mitchell College of Business supply chain and logistics management major is designed to equip students with the skills necessa ... The Mitchell College of Business supply chain and logistics management major is designed to equip students with the skills necessa ...
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				 Supply Chain to Bend, Not Break, with Dockworkers' Strike Supply Chain to Bend, Not Break, with Dockworkers' Strike
 October 2, 2024Approximately 45,000 dockworkers at 36 ports from Maine to Texas, including at the Port of Mobile, walked off the job this week -- ...
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				 Ask the Experts - James Swofford, Ph.D. Ask the Experts - James Swofford, Ph.D.
 September 27, 2024Ask the Experts - James Swofford, Ph.D. ...
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				 A View to the Future A View to the Future
 August 29, 2024University of South Alabama finance major Gabriel Kucala turns a summer internship into an extended stay, then a full-time job wit ...
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				 Accounting Instructor Celebrates Daughter at Paris Olympics Accounting Instructor Celebrates Daughter at Paris Olympics
 August 14, 2024Ellen Madden, a senior instructor of accounting at the Mitchell College of Business, cheered at the Paris Aquatics Centre this mon ...
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				 Expert Insights on Recessions Expert Insights on Recessions
 July 17, 2024The first rule in the event of an economic downturn remains "Don't Panic." Rather, individuals should reassess the ...
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				 Student Spotlight: Luke Nelson Student Spotlight: Luke Nelson
 June 14, 2024Luke Nelson is currently a junior at the University of South Alabama. After he and his twin brother, Noah Nelson, learned of all t ...
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				 Home renovation statistics and trends: Our 2024 report Home renovation statistics and trends: Our 2024 report
 June 13, 2024Despite home renovation statistics and spending trends signaling a pending decline post-pandemic, many homeowners plan to invest i ...
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				 South Announces First Endowed Deanship South Announces First Endowed Deanship
 June 7, 2024The University of South Alabama has announced the creation of the Abraham A. Mitchell Endowed Deanship, the first of its kind at t ...
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				 Dadzie, an assistant professor of marketing at the University of South Alabama's Mitchell College of Business, highlighted th ... Dadzie, an assistant professor of marketing at the University of South Alabama's Mitchell College of Business, highlighted th ...
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				 Super Commuters Super Commuters
 March 25, 2024It's not unusual for students to commute to the University of South Alabama campus to get their education, but Noah Farhadi a ...
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				 MCOB Student Spotlight: Cheyenne Jackson MCOB Student Spotlight: Cheyenne Jackson
 February 20, 2024Cheyenne Jackson is a high achieving student at the University is South Alabama. ...
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				 Dr. Michael Capella Meets with Students. Dr. Michael Capella Meets with Students.
 February 7, 2024Dr. Michael Capella Assumes Leadership as Dean of Mitchell College of Business, Engages with Students over King Cake in MCOB. ...
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				 Student Spotlight Student Spotlight
 January 5, 2024Spotlight on Angelina Ladner MCOB student ...
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				 MCOB Student Spotlight: DeKaila Stewart-Ruffin. MCOB Student Spotlight: DeKaila Stewart-Ruffin.
 December 5, 2023DeKaila Stewart-Ruffin is a Marketing major at the University of South Alabama's Mitchell College of business. She came to th ...
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				 The Gendered Caregiving Burden The Gendered Caregiving Burden
 November 10, 2023This study compares caregiving for older disabled adults in the United States, Mexico, China, and Indonesia. It reveals that careg ...
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				 Dr. Bob Wood's advice on young drivers car insurance. Dr. Bob Wood's advice on young drivers car insurance.
 November 7, 2023Dr. Bob Wood, MCOB professor of finance, breaks down how to get the best car insurance for young drivers from which type of policy ...
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				 MBA Student Spotlight: Shane Monagle MBA Student Spotlight: Shane Monagle
 November 2, 2023Shane Monagle is currently in his first year of the MBA program from MCOB. Originally from Tramore, Ireland, he is also a sprinter ...
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				 Dr. Al Chow at USA vs. Southern Miss Dr. Al Chow at USA vs. Southern Miss
 October 31, 2023MCOB Professor Dr. Al Chow pictured supporting the Jaguars at the USA vs. Southern Miss game, he's showing his Jag pride by s ...
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				 2023 Spark Pitch Competition. 2023 Spark Pitch Competition.
 October 27, 2023Congratulations to the USA Melton Center 2023 Spark Pitch high school competition winners. Spark Pitch is a business "elevato ...
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				 2023 Undergraduate Research Symposium. 2023 Undergraduate Research Symposium.
 October 26, 2023Two of our MCOB students, Cheyenne Jackson and Angelina Ladner gave presentations on their research at the 2023 Undergraduate Rese ...
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				 Supply and Demand Supply and Demand
 September 13, 2023A South business graduate grabbed the opportunity to turn an internship into a supply-chain position with a direct-to-customer mea ...
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				 MCOB Professor Dr. Bob Wood featured on CNBC. MCOB Professor Dr. Bob Wood featured on CNBC.
 August 1, 2023MCOB professor Dr. Bob Wood featured on CNBC in his article on why so many Americans feel trapped in their homes by their low-rate ...
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				 Melton Center hosted South Alabama Nonprofit Summit Melton Center hosted South Alabama Nonprofit Summit
 July 25, 2023The Mitchell College of Business's Melton Center hosted the South Alabama Nonprofit Summit for area nonprofit organizations a ...
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				 The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business has extended the Mitchell College of Business's global accreditatio ... The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business has extended the Mitchell College of Business's global accreditatio ...
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				 Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society New Inductees Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society New Inductees
 June 8, 2023MCOB students were inducted into the Beta Gamma Sigma business honor society at the end of the Spring 2023 semester. ...


