Dean's Remarks
Dear Colleagues, Students, Alumni and Friends of the Romain College of Business,
The first six months of 2022 may have been difficult for the stock market and cryptocurrencies, but these same six months have been very successful for the Romain College of Business. By reading this newsletter, you will see our students and faculty have enjoyed many achievements during the Spring 2022 Semester.
Dr. Sudesh Mujumdar has accepted the position of Dean of the Romain College of Business at the University of Southern Indiana. Mujumdar has served as Dean of the College of Business Administration at Savannah State University in Savannah, Georgia, since September 2019. Prior to his Deanship at Savannah State University, Mujumdar served as Chair for the Economics and Marketing Department in USI’s Romain College of Business where he led the innovative rethinking of programs and initiatives for enrollment growth and community impact by fostering a supportive and inspiring work environment.
Steve "The Woz" Wozniak, co-founder of Apple computer, took an awed audience on a whirlwind tour of his life, all without leaving Screaming Eagles Arena. Wozniak is the fifth speaker in the Romain College of Business Innovative Speaker Series.
Romain College of Business Receives $100,000 Endowment for Student Scholarship Support
Barry Cox, President of Warehouse Services, Inc., recently made a $100,000 gift to the Romain College of Business to establish a scholarship endowment for students enrolled in the College's Supply Chain Management Certificate program. This new gift will provide perpetual scholarship support for eligible students.
New Chairs of Romain College Advisory Boards
We'd like to give thanks to the immediate past Chairs for their service to the University, and welcome the three incoming Chairs to the Board of Advisors, Accounting Circle and IT Alliance.
2022 Dean's Awards for Excellence
We are proud to announce the 2022 Dean’s Awards for Excellence in Teaching, Research and Service.
Meet the 2022 Romain College of Business Distinguished Graduate and the students who received Outstanding Achievement Awards in each discipline.
USI is First Place Team at 2022 Econ Games
Students competed in a data analytics and research event designed to help them solve real-world problems. The USI team focused on quantitative and qualitative data, which the judges selected as the strongest presentation.
New Course/Certificate Offerings at Romain College
Learn about our new course offerings: Marketing Concentration in MBA, Supply Chain Management Certificate and Agricultural Business area of interest in Business Administration.
USI AMA Club Attends International Collegiate Conference in Chicago
President Courtney Bourne writes about club members' experience attending the first conference as an AMA collegiate chapter. More than 40 chapters from across the United States attended the four-day event.
Computer Science Majors Win USI Endeavor Awards
Seniors Isaac Hopf and Logan Oakley were recognized with USI Endeavor Awards for innovative thinking in the development of their gaming projects.
Screaming Eagles to Hoosiers-Accounting Graduates to Attend IU McKinney School of Law
Two accounting graduates of Romain College of Business, David Bradley '22 and Luke Blackburn '20, are recipients of prestigious scholarships to Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law.
Artificial intelligence is exploding exponentially in every field, and the Romain College offers courses in AI, machine learning and business intelligence. CIS instructor Kasra Pourang lends his technological expertise inside the classroom and outside into the community.
Faculty Engagement and Achievements
Recognizing faculty who have had publications, presentations, community engagements and awards in 2022.
Invest in the Nest: Your Gift Helps a Screaming Eagle Soar
"As many challenges the past few years have prompted, the Romain College of Business is committed to remaining resilient. As some students face hard times, USI has ensured a college education is still attainable. Your generosity and willingness to help students make their dreams a reality allows USI to remain an indispensable pillar within the community."
Hear more from Jailine McElroy '23 how your gift impacts business students so they can pursue their dreams.
