WKU Department of Finance

05/08/2026

The Topper Walk was a blast. Congrats 2026 WKU graduates.

04/10/2026

Thank you, TVA, for providing this incredible learning opportunity for students! 🌟

WKU is proud to have been one of the original 19 schools to join the program back in 1998 and since then, hundreds of Hilltoppers have gained hands-on experience managing a real-world stock portfolio. 📈

The 2026 TVA Investment Challenge Program Conference marked another milestone in this outstanding partnership. The program, now in its 28th year, an impressive achievement!

A huge thank-you to all 28 universities in the program for making the trip to Nashville and for the incredible work managing your portfolios. During the conference, students attended keynote sessions on economic outlook, portfolio construction, and investment management. They also presented WKU’s portfolio, listened to presentations from other participating schools, explored careers in finance, and took advantage of valuable networking opportunities. 🤝💼

Here’s to continuing a legacy of learning, leadership, and financial excellence! ❤️💛

03/22/2026

From Bowling Green to Wall Street 📈

WKU Finance went to NYC for the Quinnipiac Game Forum. We stopped at the Charging Bull and NYSE before stepping inside Bloomberg HQ for an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience.

The highlight? Learning directly from top executives in finance through breakout sessions and building meaningful connections with peers from across the country. Until next year!

03/11/2026

An oral one-on-one exam! 🐻📚

The Estate Planning students of Dr. Rhoades — affectionately known as “Professor Bear” — faced the ultimate challenge: presenting a full estate plan to the hypothetical clients Fred and Mary Bear.

Trepidation levels? Off the charts.
Survival rate? 100%.

Let’s just say the experience was barely bearable for some — but every student clawed their way through it with grit, skill, and a touch of bear-like determination! 💪🐾

Huge thanks to Dr. Rhoades (“Professor Bear”) for creating an unforgettable learning experience that tested both knowledge and courage.

Go Tops!

02/12/2026

We are proud to share that Naomi Timoficiuc, WKU Finance major, made it to the semi-finals of the 2025 Microsoft Excel Collegiate World Championship with Active Cell in Las Vegas! 🏆

Out of 15,000+ participants from 120+ countries, She placed 61st overall and ranked in the top 10% of women in the quarter-finals. 💪📊

This journey has been an incredible mix of formulas, focus, and fun proving that Excel isn’t just a tool, it’s a sport! 💻🔥

Congrats, Naomi you make us proud! GoTops!

02/11/2026

Forget the library—the world is your new headquarters. 🌍💼

This Summer 2026, we’re trading the classroom for the heart of North Africa. Dive into the Morocco: Global Finance & Business program and see how a rapidly evolving economy actually moves.

From analyzing dynamic markets in Rabat to witnessing the industrial pulse of Casablanca and the historic trade routes of Fes, you’ll gain a cross-cultural lens that a textbook just can't provide.

✨ What’s on the itinerary:

Exclusive visits to the business hubs of Casablanca.

Deep dives into the cultural heritage of Fes.

Building a global network in one of the world's most vibrant regions.

Don’t just study global business. Live it.

Apply today at www.wku.edu/facultyled/moroccogfcb .

Contact Dr. Kerron Joseph for more information.

02/11/2026

Thank you Chris for sharing your time and talents with our students.

10/15/2025

10/14/2025

Competition Highlights & Achievements Alert! 🏆🎉
We are thrilled to share the results of our recent competition, where talent, hard work, and Excel mastery shone brightly! With 85 students registering and 54 submitting their best work on time, the challenge brought out the best in our community. 🌟
Congratulations to our Freshman/Sophomore division winners:
(1st place) Caden Bates, (2nd place) Jamie Franciscus, and (3rd place) Austin Walker!

👏 A big shoutout to our Junior/Senior division champs:
(1st place) Kaely Peterson, (2nd Place) Miles VanRude, and tied for (3rd place) Andrew Blosser & Jamison McPherson!

🏅 Top Team: Abby Semerau, Dylan Coleman, Maris Lanham – you nailed it!

🏆 Our top GFCB organization is MECC, and the top department honor goes to Economics! 📈

Let's celebrate these remarkable achievements and keep the spirit of excellence alive! 🎓🔥

Pictured: Abby Semerau and Dr. Kerron Joseph

10/03/2025

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"Guiding students to reach their financial goals—and seeing them succeed—reminds me every day why this work matters.” – Emir Avdagic, WKU student & Financial Coach

Thanks to a $500,000 gift from Abound Credit Union, the WKU Center for Financial Success can expand programs like Financial Coaching and the Personal Finance Summer Camp—empowering even more students to build confidence and take control of their financial future.

The Center will now be known as the WKU Center for Financial Success sponsored by Abound Credit Union.

Thank you, Abound Credit Union, for investing in our Hilltoppers!