Letter from the Dean

It has been an incredible Spring semester in the ISU College of Business. From a record enrollment increase, to student achievements, to faculty research success this semester and this issue of the Business Bulletin have been filled with amazing achievements. A few weeks ago we celebrated the Class of 2024 during graduation and of all the dozens of graduations I have attended as a student, Professor and Dean, this was by far my favorite. That is because our son Andrew graduated with his Bachelors Degree in Business Administration with a Major in Marketing from Idaho State University. I cannot tell you how proud I am of Andrew and how thankful I am as a first generation college graduate to now be the parent of a second generation college graduate.

I also want to share some thoughts on the ISU College of Business from a parents perspective. When I came to Pocatello four years ago I knew this was a special place, but my pride and excitement then pales in comparison to what I feel today. To hear your own son come home or call you to tell you how much he likes his Corporate Finance class, or how much he learned at Financial Literacy Week, or how valuable the Leading in Organizations class is for his future, makes my heart as a Dean and Dad burst with pride. I say to every student who is considering coming to the ISU College of Business that if I did not truly believe this is the best Business School in America I would not have let my own son come here. Andrew had an extraordinarily positive experience at ISU and his education has led to a great job opportunity in marketing that he has started and is thriving in.

I am so proud that my son graduated from the ISU College of Business, so thankful for the incredible faculty and staff who educated and mentored him, and I am so excited about the very bright future we have ahead. I hope everyone has a great summer and we can’t wait to see you all in the fall. Thank you all for everything you make possible for our students and Go Bengals!