Turner Business

The Turner College is currently in the process of establishing the Synovus Center Design Enhancement Task Force to be made up of Turner College students, faculty and staff and will focus on efforts to modernize spaces within the Synovus Center. According to Acting Turner College Dean Tesa Leonce , the task force will conduct a comprehensive aesthetic assessment and develop a cohesive aesthetic vision for common spaces within the building. The goal is to enhance student-centered spaces, such as the lobby areas, by modernizing them and improving their functionality. Leonce noted that Howard Hall and Arnold Hall are two examples of recent interior redesigns on the main campus that are more modern looking than the current version of the Synovus Center. The $4 million renovation of Howard Hall was completed in 2015 and included higher ceilings, improved lighting, flexible furniture and new technology. Arnold Hall's $4.95 million redesign was completed in 2016, and included a "Googl...

CSU's enrollment decline continues to be a source of concern to the University System of Georgia. CSU's enrollment for spring 2026 is down 2.4% compared to spring 2025, while only one other USG institution, Albany State University, experienced an enrollment drop over the same time period. ASU's FTE enrollment fell by only 0.3%, however, meaning that CSU's decline is in a category of its own. Enrollment at the USG's other "State Universities" is up by at least 0.9% (Georgia College & State University) and as much as 8.4% (Fort Valley State University and Georgia Southwestern State University). The four other institutions in this category saw their enrollments rise by a larger percentage than CSU's enrollment fell. Enrollment across the USG's four "Research Universities" rose by 0.3% (Georgia State University) to 6.8% (Augusta University). Similarly, among the USG's four "Comprehensive Universities" enrollment rose by 0.8%...

Acting Turner College Dean Tesa Leonce announced at the College's April 2026 faculty and staff meeting that the Turner College is reviving its Executive Speakers Series, beginning fall semester 2026. The renewed series will be led by MIS professor Jennifer Pitts , who informed those in attendance that she will be partnering with industry and community leaders in order to build the series as an opportunity for students to network with area professionals and for area professionals to offer guidance on the business and computer science curricula offered by the Turner College and TSYS School. Pitts informed Turner Business that she already has leads on speakers for the next academic year and that a high percentage of them will be CSU alumni.

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...