MSU Jake Jabs College of Business & Entrepreneurship

10/16/2026

Welcome to MSU Friday, future Bobcats and families! We’re excited to have you on campus and hope you’re ready to explore all that we have to offer.

Thinking about a future in business or hospitality? Come see what makes the Jake Jabs College of Business & Entrepreneurship a great place to learn, connect and grow! 💙💛

Here’s where to find us today:

➡️ Explore Academics | 10:40 a.m. | SUB Ballroom A

➡️ Sample Class | 2 p.m. | Jabs Hall 111
Join Dr. Eric Van Steenburg for “Oh Behave! How Marketers Get People to Respond.”

Have some time between sessions? Stop by Jabs Hall, explore your future home away from home, or join us at 4 p.m. for our open house to meet our Jabs Student Ambassadors and ask questions about life as a business Bobcat.

We can’t wait to meet you!

10/15/2026

Donuts and Coffee are a great way to start the day! Hope you were able to drop by (we even got Oreo crumble topped donuts today - thanks Ana!). Our Dean, staff, faculty, and ambassadors were there to mingle. Missed out? We have one last Donuts with the Dean this semester on Tuesday, November 10 at 8:45 am. 🍩

10/12/2026

Hi Bobcats! My name is Ava Arrowsmith, and I’m from Laurel, MT. I’m currently in my last semester of Business Management here at MSU, and have enjoyed every part of it.

When I’m not in Jabs, I’m at the School of Music. I participate in the MSU Wind Symphony, where I play oboe. I also play Baritone Saxophone in the Spirit of the West Marching Band (Montana State University Marching Band), and have had the honor of serving as Field Captain and Backfield Conductor this season.

Playing music and participating in these ensembles has been something I looked forward to during the day. I highly encourage everyone to get involved with the great music programs here at MSU. Come to a pop-up concert around campus, stick around during the halftime show of a football game, or even stop by Reynolds Recital Hall to watch MSU’s multiple ensembles.

I chose Business Management at Jabs because I knew I wanted to help people. There are many ways to do this—growing businesses, communicating through Human Resources, creating a brand identity, etc. Jabs provides many resources and classes for people to find their niche, and I would specifically suggest using the Bracken Center. Even if you don’t know what exactly you want to work towards, the Bracken Center is full of knowledgeable individuals who want to help!

My biggest piece of advice for students would be: don’t be afraid to participate. Don’t be scared to join clubs (here are some through Jabs), don’t worry about speaking up in class, and don’t be afraid to put your heart into the work you are doing. Your time in college will go by fast, and sometimes the best people you meet are those you find when you participate in all that Jabs has to offer. So apply for that internship, go introduce yourself to that professor, and don’t be afraid to participate at MSU!

10/06/2026

Our students had the chance to learn directly from a business leader who has spent more than 35 years building, scaling, and leading companies (like Experian Interactive Media and Groupon!)

A huge thank you to Steve Krenzer for being our fall Orser speaker. We are grateful you spent the day with us and our students!

10/05/2026

Hi everyone! My name is Alaina Hatcher and I am a senior at MSU studying Marketing. I am from West Bloomfield, Michigan. I chose marketing to pursue a path in sports marketing.

At MSU, I am a marketing intern and photographer for the athletic department. I am on the club ski team. I also have a few internships outside MSU in the sports industry. Some other things I enjoy are hiking, running, and concerts.

I am also the director of special events with the American Marketing Association where I help plan events and ensure everything flows smoothly. We have both our sales and marketing weeks coming up. These are awesome opportunities to network, learn from the best, and compete in real life simulations. Marketing week is October 12th-16th. We'll have a speaker from Disney, an outdoor marketing panel, a tour of MAP brewing, and more.

Sales week is November 9th-13th. We'll kick it off with our networking dinner which is an awesome opportunity to sit down and connect with people in specific professions. We also have a sales panel and in person sales competition.

AMA is an awesome organization to be a part of and has been one of the highlights of my time at MSU. I have learned so much and met so many amazing people. Feel free to reach out with any questions about joining. We have a plethora of open director positions and AMA is open for all majors not just marketing or business!

Some advice I have is to use the Bracken Center! They are here to help and I wouldn't have gotten half the internships I've had without them.

Jabs staff is here to help and want to see us succeed. Another piece of advice is to not give up when you get a rejection or not the answer you were looking for. I have had plenty of opportunities from being persistent and reapplying/reaching out.

Please reach out to me if you have any questions about how to break into the sports industry or anything else.

09/29/2026

09/28/2026

Hi Bobcats, my name is Liv Bellow. I’m from Las Vegas, Nevada & a current junior at MSU. I am studying accounting with an aim to complete the MPAc program offered through Jabs. During the week you can always find me in Jabs, the library or hanging out in the Bracken Center. Outside of school I love to travel, read, & just be outside.

This year I am a new face on the Jabs Ambassador team where we serve to support students & to be representatives of the Jake Jabs College of Business & Entrepreneurship. I am also part of the Women in Business Club, The Accounting Club, as well as being Global Ambassador for the Office of International Programs.

My biggest piece of advice is to be intentional with getting out of your comfort zone. Whether it's joining a club or studying abroad or attending an event, there are opportunities for everyone. Push your comfort zone & use all the resources you can while you have them.

This week, September 29th, we have our beloved Jabs Networking Night from 5-7pm in Jabs Hall where you’ll have the opportunity to talk directly with employers. This is truly a great opportunity for you all, regardless of grade or major. If you have any questions on how to prepare, please stop by the Bracken Center, we are more than willing to help you with your questions.

Wishing you the best & I’ll see you on Tuesday!

09/23/2026

First Donuts (and coffee) with the Dean was a success! Our Jabs ambassadors, Dean, and staff and faculty were able to meet so many students. Hope you were able to drop by… but if you missed out, get these dates on your calendar:

✅ Thursday, October 15 at 9 am
✅ Tuesday, November 10 at 8:45 am
Spring dates: TBA

See you then! 🍩

09/22/2026

Happy Homecoming Week! This year’s homecoming theme is “Cat-Tastic Carnival.” Montana State University and the Montana State University Alumni Foundation will host events throughout the week for students, community members, alumni and fans on campus and across Bozeman to show their Bobcat spirit.

We can't wait to celebrate with our fellow business alumni at the various events this week. In particular, we are excited to honor Jeremy Hauk '89 as our Alumni Achievement honoree on Friday. We will also be cheering on our 35+ Jabs student athletes as the Bobcats take on NAU on Saturday alongside our talented Jabs students in the Spirit of the West Marching Band and the Spirit Squad. Go Cats!

Bobcat fans can participate in events including a homecoming awards ceremony, parade and tours of MSU’s newest buildings ahead of the homecoming football game on Sept. 26.

09/21/2026

My name is Chris Druffel, I am a Sophomore Business management student from Pullman, Washington. I came to MSU to pursue my love of rock climbing and be near the mountains.

Within MSU, I am a Jabs ambassador as well as a mentor to the Jabs CABLE program. Being a part of these groups has helped me to learn about myself and how I can progress as a leader as well as how I can help others to succeed in their endeavors. I love connecting with first year students and being able to help them solve the same problems that l struggled with.

One of the most important things that Jabs students can do is get connected within the College through numerous events that we host, such as networking nights or our First Year Expo.

These events are incredible for helping students to connect with, employers, advisors, fellow students, and helping them figure out how they want to get involved!

Upcoming events calendar: https://www.montana.edu/business/events.html