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April 26, 2013
Sport Management Adds Major to Concentration, Minor
Methodist University students interested in a career in sports now have expanded options through the Sport Management Program. The program will add a major to its existing minor and concentration options starting in Fall 2013. The program is adding a number of additional courses and elective opportunities that will be available as part of the new major. Click Here for the new major requirements.
April 19, 2013
Kirchner Named Professor of the Year; Outstanding Students Honored at Annual University Awards Convocation
A number of Reeves School of Business faculty and students were recognized for outstanding performance at the 2013 University Awards Convocation on Wednesday. Among them was Professor of Accounting, Dr. Mary Kirchner, named Distinguished Professor of the Year for 2013.
April 18, 2013
Delta Mu Delta Inducts New Members
The Reeves School of Business faculty extends congratulations to the newest members of Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society in Business. Delta Mu Delta has a two-fold mission: to promote higher scholarship in training for business and to recognize and reward business administration students who have distinguished themselves scholastically.
April 11, 2013
Strickland Named State's Top Accounting Educator
Dr. Pam Strickland, Professor of Accounting in the Reeves School of Business, has been honored with the Outstanding Educator Award by the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants. In winning the state award, Strickland becomes eligible for the national honor given by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
April 1, 2013
Annual Student Luncheon Will Feature Rajan Shamdasani
The 2013 Charles M. Reeves Student Luncheon Honoring Entrepreneurship will feature Rajan Shamdasani, “serial entrepreneur” and President of American Uniform Supply. Mr. Shamdasani has been a longtime friend of the Reeves School of Business and its Center for Entrepreneurship.
March 11, 2013
Dr. Jason Williams Announced as 2013 Lowdermilk Ethics Speaker
Since 1995, the Reeves School of Business has hosted an annual lecture and discussion in the area of business ethics in conjunction with the announcement of the Lowdermilk Student Achievement Awards. Over the years, corporate leaders, elected officials, and legal experts have joined RSB students, faculty, and the community in discussing ethical issues of the times. Recent focus on healthcare, both nationally, and at Methodist University in the form of the new School of Health Sciences, makes this year’s speaker an especially relevant choice.
March 5, 2013
University Approves New Minor in International Business
The Reeves School of Business is happy to announce that a new minor in International Business has been approved beginning Fall 2013. This program, open to all Methodist University students, seeks to prepare students for professional success in the global workplace. As more industries begin to rely on a multinational workforce and participate in international markets, an understanding of global issues is becoming paramount for management level employees in all fields.
February 19, 2013
Delta Mu Delta Extends Invitations to Membership
The Reeves School of Business congratulates the 21 students who have earned an invitation to membership in Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society in Business. Invitations are extended to undergraduate and graduate students who are in the top 20% of their class and maintain at least 3.25 GPA in all course work.
February 13, 2013
Titleist/FootJoy VP to Speak to RSB Students
Peter Broome, a Vice President at Acushnet, the parent company of the iconic Titleist and Footjoy brands, will speak on campus February 19th and 20th. Broome will be addressing the topic of consumer behavior in today's marketplace. He will also be joined by Methodist University Alumnus, Cameron Weibe, the evening of Feb. 19 for a PGA Golf Management seminar on career development
January 23, 2013
CFE Director to Participate on Military Employment Panel
Professor Marty Cayton, the Director of the Methodist University Center for Entrepreneurship, has accepted an invitation to participate in a panel discussion entitled: Life After the Military: Transitioning Soldiers and Their Families from the Military to the Civilian Workforce, presented by the Fayetteville Regional Chamber and the Army Career and Alumni Program, February 7.
January 10, 2013
Fortune 500 Executive to Open 2013 Speaker Series
Lorraine Peoples, Vice President, IT Performance Management at the Estee Lauder Companies, will kick off the 2013 RSB Executive Speaker Series Monday, January 14, with presentations at 11:00 AM and 3:30 PM. The 11:00 session will focus on international business and the 3:30 session will be a discussion of the topic, “Women as Leaders”. Both events are open to the public.
December 15, 2012
Congratulations to Winter 2012 Graduates
The Faculty and staff of the Reeves School of Business join in congratulating the students receiving their degrees at Methodist University’s 40th Winter Commencement. The Reeves School of Business conferred 98 degrees, including 14 Master of Business Administration, 7 Bachelor of Arts, and 77 Bachelor of Science.
December 12,2012
PGA Golf Management Facility Named Top 50
The Methodist University PGA Golf Management golf learning facility has been named one of the Top 50 Private Golf Ranges in America by the Golf Range Association of America. The facility includes a 55 station practice tee, all-weather teaching center, and 20,000 square feet of putting and chipping greens. The on campus center is reserved for exclusive use by PGA Golf Management students and current members of the MU golf teams.
December 6, 2012
First International Business Studies Graduate Recognized
Brittany Campbell, who will graduate next week from the Master of Business Administration program, is the first student to complete the requirements for the International Business Studies Certificate. Brittany also completed her undergraduate study in the Reeves School of Business, during which she qualified for the International Business Studies Certificate by participating in a study abroad course. Brittany has also earned the privilege to wear the International Business Studies honor cord during Commencement exercises.
November 26 ,2012
Delta Mu Delta Welcomes New Members, Recognizes National Advisor of the Year
The Eta Sigma Chapter of Delta Mu Delta International Business Honor Society inducted nineteen new at their Autumn Induction Ceremony. Reeves School of Business faculty and Staff, members of the Society, family, and friends joined in celebration of the new initiates’ significant academic accomplishments. Dr. Mitch Javidi, NC State University professor and President and CEO of The International Academy of Public Safety, delivered the address and was initiated as an Honorary Member of the Society.
November 9 ,2012
Methodist University Celebrates Contributions of MBA Director
The Reeves School of Business and the Methodist University School of Graduate Studies joined Wednesday, in celebration of Dr. Warren McDonald’s contributions to the University as Director of the Master of Business Administration program. McDonald is transitioning from the School of Business into the newly created School of Health Sciences as Director of the Healthcare Administration program. Dr. Jim Marcin has been named the new Director of the MBA program.
November 5 ,2012
Ed McEnroe '94 On the Unique Relationship Between PGA Tour Events and Local Charities
Creating a blue chip experience for players, families and fans allows the organizers of PGA Tour tournaments to increase their impact to the local community through charitable contribution. This was the focus of Methodist University Alumnus, Ed McEnroe ’94, in an hour-long presentation Friday, as part of the Reeves School of Business’ Executive Speaker Series.
November 1,2012
Center for Entrepreneurship Honors Local Business People
At last Thursday’s Economic Outlook Symposium, The Center for Entrepreneurship recognized the outstanding achievements of five entrepreneurs and business people from the Southeastern North Carolina area. Dr. Joel Naroff, a nationally recognized economic forecaster and policy consultant, delivered the keynote address.
October 30,2012
Chamber President Discusses Local Economic Pressures
Key concerns for the Fayetteville/Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce continue to revolve around the community’s economic ties to the military and possible impacts of reduced defense spending. As part of the Reeves School of Business’ Executive Speaker Series, Chamber President and CEO, Doug Peters, discussed these concerns and how the Chamber is working with the community, local government, and the University to address them.
October 16,2012
Strickland Receives 2012 R.L. Sosnowski Award
Dr. Pamela Strickland, Associate Professor of Accounting and advisor to the local chapter of Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society in Business, has been recognized by the National Association with the 2012 R.L. Sosnowski Award for Outstanding Faculty Advisor of the Year. Reeves School of Business Dean, Joe Doll, presented Strickland with the award at a surprise ceremony attended by the Methodist University Faculty.
October 10,2012
Accounting Students Advance in National Competition
A team of Reeves School of Business students has made it to the Semi-Final Round of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Accounting Competition. Each year, the competition asks teams of undergraduate students from across the USA and its territories to design solutions to current issues. This year’s task? Resolve the problems of the Deficit, Social Security, and the Federal Income Tax Code.
September 24, 2012
Delta Mu Delta Extends Invitations to Membership
The Reeves School of Business congratulates the 21 students who have earned an invitation to membership in Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society in Business. Invitations are extended to undergraduate and graduate students who are in the top 20% of their class and maintain at least 3.25 GPA in all course work.
September 18, 2012
Advice to Students: “Convert Your Talents into a Business”
The Reeves School of Business kicked off its Executive Speaker Series on Monday with Prof. Marty Cayton, Director of the Methodist University Center for Entrepreneurship, presenting “The Future of Entrepreneurship: The Millennials”. Before a large and attentive audience of students, faculty, and community members, Cayton outlined the opportunities he sees in entrepreneurship for the Millennial Generation.
September 6, 2012
Alumnus Chosen to Lead Top Club
Andrew Madsen, a 2009 graduate of the PGA Golf Management program, was recently promoted to Head Golf Professional at Hidden Creek Golf Club, in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. Hidden Creek is ranked the #13 private golf club in the United States by Golf Digest, mentioned in company with Augusta National, Pine Valley, and Oakmont.
September 4, 2012
Alumnus Joins the Cast of Golf Channel's Big Break
Liam Friedman, a graduate of the PGA Golf Management program, was selected this summer to appear on Big Break- Golf Channel’s competition reality show. The series, filmed on location at Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, WV, will premier on Golf Channel October 2.
August 7, 2012
New Programs Debuting in the Reeves School of Business
August 20 marks the first day of classes for Methodist University’s new and returning students and also the first day of two new academic programs in the Reeves School of Business. Entrepreneurship and Human Resource Management were approved at the conclusion of the Spring term and have already begun enrolling students. Both programs will offer a minor to students seeking any major at MU.
June 27, 2012
Marty Cayton to Direct the Center for Entrepreneurship
The Reeves School of Business is proud to announce that Marty V. Cayton will become the second Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship on July 2. Cayton replaces Dr. Sid Guatam, who retired at the conclusion of the Spring semester.
May 30,2012
Alumnus Qualifies for PGA Nationwide Tour Event
Trey Howell, class of 2010, will tee it up this week at the Rex Hospital Open at the TPC at Wakefield Plantation in Raleigh, NC. Howell, a graduate of the PGA Golf Management program and currently a PGA Golf Professional at The Country Club of Landfall, in Wilmington, NC, advanced through Carolinas PGA qualifying to take one of three available spots in the tournament field. Howell will compete against the 156 of the Nationwide Tour’s best, including PGA Tour winners, May 31- June 3.
May 22, 2012
RSB Student Impacting Education in South Sudan
When South Sudan gained independence in July of 2011, it immediately became one of the most impoverished countries in the world. A severely underdeveloped infrastructure and poor economy following several decades of civil war have left minimal educational and social resources for a country where 44% of the population is 14 years old or younger. Only 27% of South Sudanese can read and the vast majority live as subsistence farmers.
May 14,2012
Sport Management Raises Support for Wounded Warriors
Each year, the Sport Management Program conducts a charity event planned and conducted by students in Dr. Greg Combs’ SMA 322: Event Management class. This year’s event, conducted at the conclusion of the semester, supported The Wounded Warrior Project . “Run, Ride…Fight Gone Right” was held in Wade, NC and included cycling and running races as well as Crossfit challenges.
May 7,2012
Congratulations to Spring Graduates
May 5 marked the 49th Spring Commencement at Methodist University, and the 26th Commencement of Reeves School of Business graduates. The Reeves School of Business conferred one Associate of Arts, 47 Bachelors and 12 Master of Business Administration degrees at the ceremony in the March F. Riddle Center.
April 23, 2012
Professional Tennis Management Program Hosts First Annual Summit
PTM Director Tom Daglis has been busy since taking the helm of one of Methodist University’s signature programs. One of his initiatives, bringing an educational and recreational multi-day tennis program to the campus, was accomplished April 20-21.
Lorenzo Beltame, Director of Tennis and Athletic Mental Training at The Human Performance Institute and Larry Karageanes, Owner of Club and Resort Tennis Services joined Daglis...
April 20, 2012
Dr. Sid Gautam to Retire After 44 Years of Service to the University
For the 35th time, The Center for Entrepreneurship hosted the annual Stock Market Symposium and recognized local small business owners for their contributions to the community and the economy. For Dr. Sid Gautam, Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship, it was his last symposium as Director. Dr. Gautam will retire after serving as Director of the center since its founding in 1973.
April 20, 2012
Center for Entrepreneurship Honors Local Business People
The Center for Entrepreneurship awarded five business men and women with distinguished honors at the 35th annual Stock Market Symposium. The event also featured an address by Mark Keller, CEO and Chief Investment Officer for Confluence Investment Management. The Symposium is one of several community events hosted by the Center for Entrepreneurship.
April 12, 2012
Seniors Ranked 4th in Global Competition
One student team in Michael Wayland's Business Policy and Strategy class placed in the all time top 20 in the world, in the business strategy simulation called MikesBikes. In this simulation, student teams from around the world run bicycle manufacturing companies. The students are either undergraduate seniors or first year MBA’s. They draw on their broad knowledge of business to make all the necessary decisions to compete against other bicycle firms. Each week in the simulation is equal to one year in the real world.
April 4, 2012
Accounting Professor Honored by University
Dr. Pamela Strickland, Associate Professor of Accounting, has been named the Methodist University Academic Advisor of the Year. This award is given annually at the Awards Convocation to a faculty member who has demonstrated outstanding service to students through excellence in academic advising. Students, faculty, and staff may nominate a member of the faculty for the award. We hope that you will join the Reeves School of Business in congratulating Dr. Strickland for this recognition. It is a well deserved honor.
April 2, 2012
SIFE Team Competes at Charlotte Regional
The Reeves School of Business chapter of SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise) joined other Southeast region college and university teams in Charlotte, NC on March 27th, for the SIFE Regional Competition. The 2012 presentation team included Manqoba Shabangu, Serge Iraguha, Phila Sifundza, Caleb Williams, Bei Bei Zhou, and the team advisor, Sam Walton Fellow, Michael Wayland.
March 13 , 2012
Students
Spend Spring Break Giving Back
For the fourth consecutive year, Reeves
School of Business students joined others from across campus to bring relief to
a hurricane ravaged region of the world. 20 students joined the inter-faith
Campus Ministries Work Team on this year’s trip to Eleuthera Island, Bahamas.
Working with a local organization, Bahamas Methodist Habitat, the team provided
home repair and relief to low-income families. The beautiful location often
masks the need on the island, where a high cost of living and low wages for many
native Bahamians cause poverty.
February
28, 2012
MU Resort Management Student Club Earns National Recognition
The Student Chapter of Club Managers Association of America received
official Student Club Chapter Status on February 25, at a ceremony held
during the CMAA World Conference in New Orleans, LA. This makes Methodist
University and the Reeves School of Business only the fourth school in
the Carolinas to receive this recognition. The Methodist CMAA Student
Chapter follows Johnson and Wales-Charlotte Campus, The University of
South Carolina, and Western Carolina University as the only official chapters
in North and South Carolina. The student chapter at Methodist University
is engaged is numerous charitable projects and activities to benefit the
campus, the local community, and beyond.
February 6, 2012
Reeves School of Business Professor Featured on The Bill LuMaye Show
Dr.
Josiah Baker, Professor of Economics, was recently featured on The Bill
LuMaye Show on NewsRadio 680, Raleigh, NC. Baker discussed the current
state of the U.S. economy and what he sees on the horizon as policy makers
continue to struggle with fiscal reform. The full interview can be heard here.
Dr. Baker is in his first year at Methodist University following teaching and research positions at George Mason University, American University, The Catholic University of America, and George Washington University. He specializes in International Political Economics, the intersection of political science, geography, and economics.
January 24, 2012
Alumnus Rides to Raise Money for Haiti Relief
Devin Beck, a Reeves School of Business graduate, is riding his bicycle from St. Augustine, FL to San Diego, CA to raise money for an Executives Without Borders relief project in Haiti.
Devin graduated from Methodist University in 2010 with a degree in Business Administration and a Concentration in PGA Golf Management. You can follow Devin's progress and learn more about Trash to Cash on his blog: http://becksbiketrip.blogspot.com.
January
12, 2012
Reeves School of Business Welcomes new Director of Professional Tennis
Management
Methodist University and the Reeves School of Business are proud
to announce Mr. Tom Daglis as the Director of the Professional Tennis
Management Program. Mr. Daglis is the current President of the United
States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) and is certified as a Master
Professional. In 2006, the USPTA awarded him with their most prestigious
accolade as the Alex Gordon National Professional of the Year.
January
11, 2012
Dr. Spence Davis Featured as One of Fayetteville's Most Interesting People
of 2011
Dr. Spence Davis, Associate Professor of Economics, was named among the
Fayetteville Observer's most interesting people of 2011. Dr. Davis, who
earned the distinction by way of his summer bike trek across America in
support of 100 Mothers Literacy, was among a group that included a dinosaur
excavator, international cooking competitor, and "The World's Strongest
Pastor".
December
17, 2011
Methodist University Winter Commencement
The Reeves School of Business conferred one hundred degrees, including
18 Master of Business Administration, 4 Bachelor of Arts, and 78 Bachelor
of Science at the 39th Winter Commencement Ceremony on December 17, 2011.
Among the graduates were 6 members of Alpha Chi, the National Scholastic
Honor Fraternity; 25 members of Delta Mu Delta, International Honor Society
in Business; and 5 members of Omicron Delta Kappa, Leadership Honor Society.
Thirteen Reeves School of Business Students graduated with Academic Honors.
