Turner Business

Columbus State University was honored to welcome the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to Columbus for their April board meeting. In CSU  President Stuart Rayfield is joined in the accompanying image by USG Board Chair David Dove and USG Chancellor Sonny Perdue as CSU showcases the strong partnerships and collaborative spirit that make our community and university such a special place to learn, live and lead.

To celebrate National  Student Employment Week, the Turner College created posters that  proudly recognize the 13 outstanding student assistants who play a vital role in supporting the Turner College, the TSYS School and our campus community. From balancing academic responsibilities to contributing their time, energy, and talent behind the scenes, these students exemplify dedication, professionalism, and leadership.  Their work does not go unnoticed. Whether assisting departments, supporting faculty and staff, or enhancing the student experience, each of them makes a meaningful impact every single day.  We are grateful for their commitment and proud to have them as part of our community. Join us in celebrating their hard work and achievements.

New research by Turner College economist Frank Mixon and his colleague Ricardo Faria of Florida Atlantic University addresses fragmentation  of academic research on entrepreneurship that is borne out of an underrepresentation of some key figures in the history of economic thought. As these authors point out, much of the academic research on entrepreneurship relies heavily, as it should, on the work by  late economist Joseph Schumpeter (1883-1950), particularly his 1934 and 1942 books respectively titled T he Theory of Economic Development: An Inquiry into Profits, Capital, Credit, Interest , and the Business Cycle and Capitalism, Socialism, and Democracy . However, Schumpeter's important work on entrepreneurship was preceded by that of  the late Austrian School economist Ludwig von Mises (1881-1973), which is best represented by his 1920 and 1922 books respectively titled Socialism: An Economic and Sociological Analysis and Economic Calculation in the Socialist Common...

According to Ty Tagami's recent report for Capitol Beat , the USG will be increasing tuition by 1% for Georgia students attending one of the state’s public colleges or universities.  The Regents are also increasing tuition 3% for out-of-state students attending one of the University System of Georgia campuses.  “With enrollment at record levels, we’re focused on limiting new financial hurdles and delivering real value on every campus,” Chancellor Sonny Perdue said in a statement. “T[hi]s decision reinforces that commitment.” As Tagami reports, t uition covers only a portion of instructional costs, with the state paying for 57%, according to the USG. It said students pay, on average, less in tuition now than in 2017 when adjusted for inflation.  The system also said the Georgia General Assembly’s new budget for fiscal year 2027 includes a $34.2 million “reduction” in enrollment-driven state funding. The budget, which awaits the signature of Gov. Brian Kemp, increased the s...

A student from the Georgia Institute of Technology on Tuesday took home a $15,000 prize and first-place honors as the inaugural winner of the University System of Georgia’s (USG) Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition. The student, Akos Vida, pitched AdaptaPlay, a modular gaming controller add-on for people with disabilities.  Second place and $7,500 were awarded to SueAnn Hollowell, a student from Kennesaw State University, for their idea for a patented commercial body art printer that allows fans to print custom sports designs on their skin in seconds. Danielle Gibson of Gordon State College earned third place and $2,500 for an idea to develop accessible kits that allow farriers to electroplate horseshoes with copper to protect against bacterial invasion and prevent degradation of the hoof capsule.  A panel of judges honored three runners-up for their innovative ideas: Georgia Southwestern State University, Georgia Southern University and Georgia College & State U...

Columbus State University was barely into its annual CSU Gives 24-hour online giving campaign on Monday, April 6, when donors surpassed its 250-donor goal. Twelve hours later, the campaign surpassed 500 donors. By its official close on Tuesday, April 7, 894 donors had given—more than 250% of the campaign’s original goal. Although campaign planners did not set a dollar goal, donors contributed $84,407 to support the university. Campaign donors represented seven countries and 34 U.S. states: Georgia accounted for more than 70% of all donors who made a gift, followed by Alabama, with 87 donors. “Our alumni and friends stepped up in an incredible way,” said Karen McCauley, CFRE, CSU’s chief advancement officer. “From scholarships and support for our academic programs to athletics and the campus experiences that make CSU a special place to study and succeed, our donors are the true champions of our CSU Gives annual giving campaign.” The annual campaign allows alumni and philanthropic friend...