College of Business

Name: Chason Thompson Hometown: Roswell GA Major/minors: Criminal Justice, French and Outdoor Education What made you choose Georgia College: When I toured here, I felt that I could see myself here. I felt that I could see myself studying in the library and hanging out on Front Campus. What inspired you to pursue a degree in Criminal Justice: Ever since I was little, I have been interested in a career in law enforcement. I always knew that I wanted to help people and I feel that law...

When you think of business, you may not automatically think of sustainability. But there’s a lot to be learned in supporting locally-owned farmers and learning more about Georgia College’s sustainability efforts.  “The dean and I discussed that agriculture is one of the largest industries in Georgia,” said Kari Brown, business outreach coordinator of the J. Whitney Bunting College of Business (COB). “Your local farmers’ markets are small, but growing businesses. We want the Georgia...

Even though they were eliminated later, a team of five students were the first from Georgia College to advance to the second round of the Southern Classic Research Challenge, a sub-regional competition in the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute Research Challenge. The annual, global competition rigorously tests university students on their analytical, valuation, report writing and presentation skills. As part of the Southern Classic sub-region, students from Georgia College...

Almost every American is now familiar with the term ‘supply chain.’ “On the Dock with the GCLA,” a new webinar, will address what it takes to understand supply chains, their challenges and how to innovate the industry.  The first live episode will air online Feb. 16 from 2 – 3 p.m., will feature Dr. Scott Cox, assistant professor of logistics, as host to a panel of experts. They will discuss the transportation network in Georgia, and how they’ve navigated recent challenges. “There...

Innovative. Tough. Approachable. Passionate.   In her nomination, these were the words students and colleagues used to describe Dr. Brooke Conaway, associate professor of economics, and 2022 recipient of the University System of Georgia (USG) Board of Regents Felton Jenkins Jr. Hall of Fame Faculty Award.  Conaway is the fourth Georgia College professor in five years and the second in her department to earn this award. At Georgia College for the last 12 years, she also received the...

Hannah Hair Tell me about your major, what led you down that path? I chose business administration and management wanting to go into the nonprofit sector. My grandfather is the CEO of a foster care organization in Florida, Children in Crisis. I fell in love with what he did, what the staff did and taking care of the kids. I chose management because I want to be a leader in that industry, and make it better. What do you want to change in foster care? My dream is to be part of a nonprofit...

Khaliyq Thomas-Sousa Why management? I started out with marketing, and I really liked the sales part of it—the advertising and being able to talk with people to grow their business But as I moved towards the management side of things, while working at Zaxby’s as a general manager, I realized that I had a passion for management. Marketing is still one of my favorite things to do, so I can join that with my management experience to really help me propel my career. I really enjoy managing...

By majoring in management with a pre-medicine concentration and minor in biology, it would seem senior Eve Gallo has her hands full. But her rigorous course load hasn’t stopped her from improving the lives of others. While attending Grovetown High School, Gallo was diagnosed with cancer. Now in remission and cancer-free, she’s dedicated herself to Georgia College Miracle for the duration of her college career.  “By being a patient, and then being on the opposite side and sharing my...

Nudges come in many forms. From using smaller plates to control portion size to adding basketball hoops over recycling cans encouraging participation, nudges seek to alter people’s behaviors with minimal effort. Research shows these small suggestions can have a big impact on behavior. Nudges can help people get more exercise, eat healthier, recycle or just simply think positively. Georgia College economics and psychology students have come together to combine their knowledge and use...

Making up just 4% of College of Business undergraduates, economics majors are the minority. But that doesn’t stop them from having transformative experiences at Georgia College.  Senior economics major Maxwell Harley began his research over the summer, thanks to Mentored Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors (MURACE) grants.   “I was able to learn two different programming languages,” said Harley “I’d spend my day working on my research, so I was able to collect data myself...