Central Michigan University - College of Business Administration

06/18/2026

What happens when research moves beyond academic journals?

For CMU accounting professor Philip 'Keejae' Hong, it can influence public policy, attract national media attention and help students see their discipline in a new way.

This spring, Hong received the College of Business Administration Research Award for scholarship that connects accounting research, business practice and student learning.

“Accounting is not a finished body of knowledge but a living, evolving discipline,” he said.

Learn more about Hong's work and the questions that keep him curious: https://www.cmich.edu/news/details/keejae-hong-recognized-for-research-that-connects-classroom-policy-and-practice



📝Reuben Chirikure

06/17/2026

Beyond Grawn Hall 🌟

This week, join Terri Chanelle as she takes us inside her summer internship with Cardinal Health as a Talent Acquisition Intern. See how she’s applying classroom knowledge in a real-world setting and building valuable career skills along the way.

06/15/2026

Business education doesn't stop when class ends and CMU finance students are proving it.

Recent graduate Derek Ballas and seniors Mark-Allen Gay and José Marcotti Neto are putting their finance knowledge into practice through Centralis Brief, a student-led publication covering venture capital, NIL, university finance and emerging trends in sports and higher education.

Explore their work and subscribe to the newsletter to stay on top of the latest news and analysis.

We'll be sharing more soon about the students behind Centralis Brief, their research and the innovative ideas that inspired the project.

Check it out!

Independent research on sports venture, NIL, and university capital.

06/12/2026

From the Orlando Magic boardroom to conversations with venture capital leaders, the Stephen Wakeling & Erin Gendron Entrepreneurial Scholars program gave students a firsthand look at innovation in action.

In a new story, Sakshi Rajput reflects on the experiences, lessons and relationships that shaped her perspective on leadership, entrepreneurship and community during the 2025-26 academic year.

Read more about her journey and the impact of learning beyond the classroom: https://www.cmich.edu/news/details/building-entrepreneurial-leadership-beyond-the-classroom

06/08/2026

Most people don't associate Wall Street with a regional public university in the middle of Michigan.

But over the past decade, CMU students have built a remarkable track record of earning internships and careers at RBC Capital Markets and other leading financial firms.

That success can be traced back to the vision of alumni Jon and Terri Voigtman, whose scholarship support, industry connections and commitment to students helped create a pathway that continues to open doors today.

What's especially remarkable is how the pipeline sustains itself. Students become interns. Interns become analysts. Analysts become mentors. Then they help the next student navigate the same path.

Read more: https://www.cmich.edu/news/details/against-all-odds-how-cmu-built-a-pathway-to-wall-street

06/05/2026

Another great week of new student orientation at the CBA! We always love to see new faces in Grawn Hall ❤️

06/04/2026

Taking the scenic route in and around Grawn Hall 🐿️

06/03/2026

Ready to explore the future of business?

Our new Artificial Intelligence course gives students the opportunity to learn how AI is transforming industries, driving innovation, and shaping decision-making in today’s workplace. Discover the skills that will help you stay ahead 🔥☝️

06/02/2026

What happens when curiosity turns into a career?

For Abu Amin, it started with a research project as an undergraduate student. The experience of asking a question, gathering data and contributing new knowledge sparked a passion that continues to shape his teaching and research today.

Now a finance professor at Central Michigan University, Amin explores questions related to corporate governance, accountability, sustainability and ethical decision-making. But what I found most interesting in our conversation was how closely he connects those ideas to student success.

"I want students to think critically about corporate behavior, governance, and accountability, the same questions that drive my research," he said.

His advice for students is refreshingly simple: Stay curious. Work hard. Be humble. Embrace AI, but remember that technology is only part of the equation.

As Amin puts it, "AI amplifies the person using it. Technology changes; good judgment and integrity do not."

Read more about his journey, research and approach to teaching: https://www.cmich.edu/news/details/finding-purpose-in-questions-that-matter



📝Anudeep Nanduri

05/28/2026

Week 1 of orientation is officially in the books! Introducing the newest members of the College of Business. 💌🐿️🔥