Turner Business

The TSYS School is rolling out a new plan for senior capstone education. The new plan is an industry-sponsored research-focused program for senior computer science majors aimed at designing solutions to defined business challenges related to information technology, computer science and cybersecurity. According to the details of the new program, teams of students and a faculty mentor will be available to provide about 400 hours of engagement over the course of the semester on a business problem applicable to the fields listed above. Prospective industry partners will provide $5,000 investment to support a team's work, which will be based on bi-weekly meetings and capstone projects related to the business problem. Students, faculty and businesses involved in the program will gain (1) knowledge of how problems are solved cost effectively, (2) new ideas and perspectives from use of cutting-edge technologies, (3) a pipeline of talent from networking connections, and (4) access to brand ...

A new study on the history of business education in the U.S. by the Turner College's Kirk Heriot and Neal Thomson , along with Kennesaw State University's Shelby Meek, opens by pointing out that t he introductory business curriculum in the United States has remained largely unchanged since  the 1920s, despite dramatic shifts in higher education, business practice, and student needs. As the authors assert, the persistence of historical practice increasingly undermines student  success, institutional sustainability, and the relevance of business education. The researchers explain that m ost students encounter business education for the first time through accounting and economics,  which are the two courses with the highest national failure and withdrawal rates.  High failure rates are  also well documented in business statistics, another early-stage gatekeeper, where structural,  instructional, and system-level factors all contribute to widespread student di...

Several Turner College and TSYS School students had impressive showings at last week's 2026 Scholastic Honors Convocation on CSU's main campus.  Taking home awards from the Turner College were:  Accounting Award - Pruthviraj Guduru Finance Award - Joseph Holder Management Award - Rebecca Darko Marketing Award - Teigan Pepit Management Information Systems Award - Keir Etchison MBA Award - Robert Jimerson MSOL Award - Rachel Jenkins Student of Excellence Award - Drew Ashton Picking up awards from the TSYS School were: Software Systems Award -  Nicholas Cleplensky Web Development Award - Camille Ahumada Games Programming Award -  Conner Mathisen-Weitzel Information Technology Award - Jennifer Jackson Cybersecurity Award - Judson Whiteside Graduate Cybersecurity Defense Award - Yogesh Botcha Graduate Applied Computer Science Award - Dheeraj Kolla Graduate Cybersecurity Management Award - Rahul Raj Student of Excellence Award - Elijah Starkey Turner Business  congrat...

A key feature of Employee Appreciation Week, t he 2026 CSU Employee Awards Ceremony is set for next Tuesday, May 5. Several Turner College and TSYS School faculty are nominated this year. The list includes finance's Joshua Brooks , who is a finalist for the Excellence in Teaching Award. MIS professor Yoon Lee is a finalist for the Research and Scholarship Award, while accounting professor Charles Boster is a finalist for the Chappell Graduate Award. Among the TSYS School's nominees,  Linqiang Ge is a finalist for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Award, Amjad Hossain is a finalist for the Online Teaching Award, and Armando Fernandez is a finalist for the Service Award. Lastly, economics professor Wen Shi is a finalist for the Teaching Innovation Award. Turner Business wishes these nominees the best of luck.  

At a recent reception, CSU's Office of Student Life & Development honored over 40 registered student organizations, along with their leaders and other students, for their dedication and service to the university and community.  “Student organizations and campus engagement programs allow Columbus State students to create community and find their people,” said Melissa Dempsey, Assistant Dean of Students for Student Engagement. “Both allow students to connect with others who share their interests and passions, gain valuable leadership skills and hands-on experience through volunteerism, and build a broad network through social and community programs.”  As part of the Division of Student Affairs, the Office of Student Life & Development serves the entire student body. It coordinates the work of more than 85 registered student organizations and student boards, which collectively include 120-plus student leaders, 550-plus campus events hosted by organizations annually, and 1...

Butler Center research associates Jordan Mills and Nhi Do  enjoyed the recent opportunity to participate in CSU’s 2026 Tower Day Conference. The two Turner College students used the opportunity to present the results of the Coca-Cola Economic Impact Study, which they significantly contributed to and that was published earlier this year. "It was especially exciting to see the wide range of research projects presented by both undergraduate and graduate students. The event was incredibly informative, and I really enjoyed learning about the innovative ideas and perspectives others brought to their work. Overall, it was a great experience and a rewarding way to spend my Friday morning," explained Mills. Turner Business congratulates these two outstanding students on all of their academic successes.