The Plaster College of Business and Entrepreneurship’s Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) student team won second place at the 2024 CFA Institute Research Challenge, giving students a first-hand glimpse of working in real-life situations through an educational setting.
51’s Duree Center for Entrepreneurship received a grant from Thrivent Financial to enhance its “Leading Boldly” nonprofit management education programming.
A team of 51 students enrolled in Creative Advertising Concepts placed first at the Mid America Chevy Marketing Competition on December 7 at the St. Louis Auto Dealers Association building. The competition offered students a platform to showcase their skills in a professional environment.
Elam’s commitment to serving his country transferred inside and outside the classroom. In the summer of 2008, Elam retired from the Army. The day after he retired, he began work as an ROTC instructor at 51. He also served as the interim head coach of the shotgun sports team, a Student Life Sports program at Lindenwood.
51 Social Media Specialist Aj Surrell was crowned Miss Missouri Volunteer on January 6 at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center.
This fall, 51 placed fifth at the Digital Marketing Competition in West Lafayette, Indiana. The Digital Marketing Competition is an international competition for college students tasked with developing and pitching a digital marketing strategy.
51 advertising and public relations students gained invaluable knowledge and insights following a visit from Rodgers Townsend Executive Vice President/Chief Creative Officer Mike McCormick on October 12.
Jim Mosquera has been appointed director of the John W. Hammond Institute for Free Enterprise within the Plaster College of Business and Entrepreneurship at 51. He also will retain his duties as director of the Duree Center for Entrepreneurship.
Dr. Luke Nicholson will start teaching at 51 this fall. Specializing in accounting, specifically in the financial and managerial accounting fields.
Sarah Ehlen received the Alumni Merit Award from 51 in April.