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The Engler College of Business extends its reach far beyond the traditional and online classroom. Anyone can tap in to the brilliant minds among our faculty, as well as guest speakers. Read more
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Engler COB Student & Community Symposium
The Engler College of Business held its annual Symposium and Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, April 26. It is the highlight of the year in terms of recognizing outstanding students, many of whom had only a graduation ceremony ahead Read more
COB Rankings
Many students base their university choice not just on location, cost, and availability of programs. Rankings also play a very important role, and in the current era of online reviews for practically everything we buy, it makes sense that degree-seeking individuals seek out what others are saying. Read more
Faculty Spotlight – Ms. Karen Cooley
If there is one faculty member who epitomizes the persona of the teaching professor, it is Karen Cooley. She joined the faculty in 1997, and although she had prior employment experience in auditing in Dallas and as a tax manager here in the Panhandle, she has never looked back. Teaching, as it turned out, was her strong suit and passion. Read more
Faculty Spotlight – Dr. Leslie Ramos Salazar
When it comes to stage and screen performers, a triple threat is someone who can act, sing, and dance. They are increasingly rare today. Academia has its rare triple threat too: the professor who excels in teaching, research, and professional service. It’s hard to be good in all three, because doing well in one or two often means compromising on the other. Read more
Going The Distance
It is quite the norm for our graduate students to be employed somewhere in corporate America, and the degree they are pursuing is to help them achieve promotions. A small percentage of our degree candidates plow straight through after earning their undergraduate degrees. Read more
It All Balances Out
There is much to be said for plowing through the hard stuff when you’re young and have the energy. While many of our graduate students pursue their advanced degrees after they have gained some work experience, some just go right through marathon-style. Like Corey Orthengren, the Amarillo native who earned his BBA in Accounting in May 2019, then dove into the MPA program and graduated with that degree in December 2020. Read more
Amarillo National Bank School of Accounting, Economics, and Finance
The Engler College of Business at West Texas A&M University proudly announces a significant milestone in its history. Thanks to a generous $3 million donation from Amarillo National Bank, the unit housing the academic disciplines of Accounting, Economics, and Finance (AEF) has been officially renamed the Amarillo National Bank School of Accounting, Economics, and Finance. This generous gift, the largest in the bank’s history, solidifies the longstanding partnership between Amarillo National Bank and the College of Business. The announcement, made on February 14, and following approval by the Board of Regents on February 9, signifies the bank’s commitment to nurturing talent and investing in the business community’s future. As the largest family-owned bank in the United States, Amarillo National Bank’s dedication to the success of its employees and the communities it serves is truly commendable. The generous donation from Amarillo National Bank not only solidifies its commitment to the academic... Read more
Message from the Dean – Fall 2022
I have led this remarkable College since Spring 2020, at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and I remain amazed by the perseverance of our faculty and staff throughout this time. So much about the world, higher education, and daily life seems to have changed, but the resilience of the human spirit has remained a steady anchor. The past two and half years have been challenging for many of us, but the commitment to our College that many of you have shown makes me proud to lead this College.As we have entered a new academic year, I get the sense Read more
Legacy Spotlight – J. Pat Richmond
A College enjoys no better endorsement than through the successes its alumni achieve. This is ever more the case when alumni reach back to students in support and kindness. Meet Mr. J Pat Richmond, who is a cherished example of a supportive alumni who is paying it forward. J. Pat retired from Glazers Wholesale Distributors after 46 years with the company. Over the last 29 years, he was in senior management Read more
Working For a Purpose
Sometimes you have to open your mind to the unplanned, because it is there that you can often find what you really need and more. Like JJ Cawelti, the Albuquerque native who found herself at WT for her undergrad and hopes of riding on the equestrian team more than 20 years ago, and then coming home to roost for her MBA in Marketing. She completed her MBA in 2009, and her career has taken off. Read more
Faculty Spotlight – Interview with Dr. Nick Gerlich
Dr. Nick Gerlich is in his 34th year at WT. He earned his PhD and MBA at Indiana University, and his BA at Anderson (Indiana) University. His teaching specialties are Digital Marketing and Consumer Behavior, although he also teaches the MBA Seminar in Marketing. His research interests run the gamut from social media to consumer boycotts. In his spare time, he bicycles for fitness, and travels the country with his camera gear in search of vintage roadside signage and attractions. He is married to Deanna, and father of two young women, both of whom are current or graduated students in the COB. This year, Dr. Gerlich Read more