College of Business and Economics

Cybersecurity Experts Share Insights With Business Students at 23rd Annual Hot Topics Conference

At the 23rd annual Securities and Exchange Commission “Hot Topics” Conference presented by Cal State Fullerton’s College of Business and Economics and Center for Corporate Reporting and Governance, hundreds of accountants, auditors, regulators and accounting-focused students from across Southern California gained insights from cybersecurity and accounting experts. The Sept. 20 event, which was made accessible to professionals […]

Business Faculty Member Named Adviser for President’s Scholars Student Association

Traci Shoblom, lecturer in marketing, has been named the faculty adviser for the President’s Scholars Student Association. PSSA is the student association for the President’s Scholars Program, a prestigious program that provides a foundation for high-achieving students to develop and realize their potential for success as scholars, leaders and citizens. PSSA students are active in […]

CSUF Business Alum Named Chair of Dean’s Advisory Board

The Dean’s Advisory Board at Cal State Fullerton’s College of Business and Economics, comprised of distinguished alumni, top Southern California business leaders and student representatives, will now be led by business alum Tim Goff. This esteemed group plays a vital role in shaping the future of the college, providing insights and guidance to support its continued […]

In Memoriam: Dennis J. O’Connor

Dennis (Denny) J. O’Connor, Cal State Fullerton professor emeritus of finance, died in his home on April 5, 2024. He was 88 years old. O’Connor was born on May 31, 1935 in the Bronx, New York, to Eleanor Thuemmes and Dennis Paul O’Connor. Despite losing his father at 5 years old, O’Connor embraced life in […]

CSUF Business Grads Launch UFO Apparel and Memorabilia Company

In June 2017, David Salcedo ’19 (B.A. international business-global trade) and his brother Nick ’22 (B.A. international business-global trade) were students in Cal State Fullerton’s College of Business and Economics trying their hand at creating their first logo. As UFO enthusiasts, they created a simple white outline of a flying saucer on a black background, with […]

Three Faculty Members Join School of Accountancy

Cal State Fullerton’s School of Accountancy at the College of Business and Economics is the premier West Coast destination for a high-tech, data-focused and world-class accounting education. As the only program accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business for accounting education in Orange County, the school and the broader college are among a small […]

CSUF’s Securities and Exchange Commission Hot Topics Conference to Feature Cybersecurity Experts

When Orange County accountants, auditors, accounting students, faculty and policymakers attend the annual Securities and Exchange Commission Conference on Sept. 20 presented by the Center for Corporate Reporting and Governance at the Cal State Fullerton College of Business and Economics, they will hear from a wide range of industry leaders and regulators, including John Gelinne, managing director […]

Two Business Honors Students Aspire to Make a Difference as Leaders

For the past 15 years, the business honors students and alumni at Cal State Fullerton’s College of Business and Economics have developed a versatile and global reputation as trendsetters, leaders and innovators ready to succeed and make an impact to benefit the community and world around them. The cohort-based program includes smaller classes; professional and leadership development […]

MBA Student Takes His Basketball Talent Around the World

In 2022, Cal State Fullerton’s men’s basketball team made it to the NCAA for the fourth time in university history, largely due to star player E.J. Anosike, a 6-foot-7-inch Nigerian American MBA student from the College of Business and Economics. For the past two years, Anosike has been bringing his professional basketball talent to audiences […]

Two New Faculty Members Join Department of Marketing

In 2024, it seems like the world is changing faster than ever, with the rise of artificial intelligence  economic changes, store closings, the start of new industries and new entrepreneurship trends. The Department of Marketing in Cal State Fullerton’s College of Business and Economics is up to the challenge of these ever-changing times, with two […]