Summer 2024 Dividends
It's our favorite time of year! Every spring and winter we get to celebrate our students as they cross the stage for their diplomas, and at our annual events of grad studies brunch and undergrad senior send-off. This spring's commencement ceremonies were held May 10 for graduate students and May 11 for undergrads. Thank you to Bill Keller '72, president, Stanion Wholesale Electric Co., for serving as the guest speaker at this year's ceremony.
During our undergrad ceremony, three students were recognized with awards for excellence and resilience. Maddie Rimmer, Overland Park, received the Outstanding Graduating Senior Award, while Ethan Brown, Salina, received the Resilient Senior Award. Negil McPherson III, Omaha, Nebraska, was named the Spring 2024 CBA Student Commencement Speaker. Read more about Maddie, Ethan, and Negil.
Alumni Spotlight
Steve and Cathy Lacy
In memoriam of Dr. Ott
We are saddened to announce the passing of Dr. Richard Ott, emeritus professor and former head of the Department of Accounting, who passed away Saturday, June 8.
Dr. Ott retired in 2019 after a remarkable 33-year tenure at K-State. He began his journey with us in 1986 as an assistant professor, following the completion of his PhD at Texas Tech University. Over the years, Dr. Ott made a significant impact on thousands of students and alumni, serving as a teacher, friend, and mentor.
“Dr. Richard Ott was a beloved accounting professor and a respected colleague. His contributions as the head of the Department of Accounting were invaluable. His inherent kindness and dedication to teaching, mentorship, and the profession inspired both his colleagues and students. Dr. Ott’s legacy will live on through the countless lives he touched and the knowledge he imparted. He will be missed greatly.”
- Kevin Gwinner, Edgerley Family Dean of the College of Business
Faculty Promotions
Congratulations to the following College of Business faculty on their recent promotions (left to right): Edward Nowlin, marketing, has earned the promotion to full professor; Hansin Bilgili, Tsvetomira (Mira) Bilgili, Kyle Bradley, and Thomas Kelemen earned tenure and were promoted to associate professor. All four of them are management faculty. Congratulations!
Michael Krush appointed as the Daniel Burke Chair for Exceptional Faculty in the College of Business
Michael Krush, professor of marketing and associate director of the National Strategic Selling Institute (NSSI) has been named the Daniel D. Burke Chair for Exceptional Faculty in the College of Business, a Faculty of Distinction Endowed Chair.
“Dr. Krush’s selection as the prestigious Burke Chair is a testament to his exceptional contributions to his discipline, impressive and highly respected scholarship, and unwavering dedication to business students,” said College of Business Administration Edgerley Family Dean, Kevin Gwinner. “Dr. Krush embodies excellence and innovation both in and out of the classroom. By putting his students first, he creates unique opportunities that prepare business students for success as interns and new hires. Dr. Krush’s exceptional achievements are well deserving of the recognition that this chair provides.”