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Tickets are selling fast, so save your spot today:The Friends of Finance Executive Speaker Series will return to the All...
09/02/2026

Tickets are selling fast, so save your spot today:

The Friends of Finance Executive Speaker Series will return to the Allen Chapman Student Union on Wednesday, Sept. 23 with The University of Tulsa President Stacy Leeds. Advanced registration is required for entry.

Leeds is a sixth-generation Oklahoman from Muskogee and an alumna of UTulsa’s College of Law. She is an experienced leader in law, higher education, economic development and conflict resolution. Leeds most recently served as dean of the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University.

Deeply committed to community and public service at the national and local levels, she is a former Cherokee Nation Supreme Court justice and serves as an adviser, board member and trustee for a variety of public and private entities.

The Tribal Energy Consortium and The University of Tulsa designed this year's ROSA Energy Conference to bring people int...
09/02/2026

The Tribal Energy Consortium and The University of Tulsa designed this year's ROSA Energy Conference to bring people into energy conversations differently.

This high-level, structured learning and engagement gathering is designed to help tribal nations, industry, government and academia better understand the rapidly changing energy landscape. Participants will engage across the full sustainable energy project lifecycle while exploring how energy development and engagement occur in practice.

Learn more about and register today for the ROSA Energy Conference on Sept. 15-17. https://cese.utulsa.edu/rosa-energy-conference-registration-information/

Congratulations to Randa Vernon (B.S.B.A. ’93) on being named the next CEO and chairman of the board of HoganTaylor, one...
08/27/2026

Congratulations to Randa Vernon (B.S.B.A. ’93) on being named the next CEO and chairman of the board of HoganTaylor, one of the nation's top 100 public accounting and business advisory firms.

A UTulsa accounting alumna, Vernon has spent more than 25 years with HoganTaylor and has helped shape the firm's growth through numerous leadership roles, including Assurance Service Area Leader, Client Services Leader and Operating Committee member.

Congratulations, Randa, on this well-deserved achievement! The Collins College of Business is proud to call you one of our own.

UTulsa students recently got a behind-the-scenes look at Cooper Nuclear Station, one of the region's largest sources of ...
08/05/2026

UTulsa students recently got a behind-the-scenes look at Cooper Nuclear Station, one of the region's largest sources of carbon-free energy.

The tour offered firsthand insight into plant operations, safety protocols and the role of nuclear power in maintaining a reliable energy grid. Students also met with industry professionals to discuss workforce needs, regulatory compliance and trends shaping the energy sector.

“Visiting Cooper Nuclear Station changed the way I see energy completely,” said UTulsa student Julia Peters. “Seeing it operate up close opened my eyes to how much clean energy we could realistically be generating.”

Congratulations to Professor Toby Joplin, recipient of the 2026 Mayo Teaching Excellence Award from the Collins College ...
07/09/2026

Congratulations to Professor Toby Joplin, recipient of the 2026 Mayo Teaching Excellence Award from the Collins College of Business.

The award recognizes faculty members who excel in teaching and are recognized by students and fellow faculty members.

As the Warren Clinic Endowed Chair in Sport Management and applied assistant professor of management, Joplin brings more than 25 years of business experience into the classroom. Through his consulting work, he has helped organizations ranging from startups to companies with more than $33 billion in annual revenue.

🎉 Congratulations to Langtao Chen, recipient of the 2026 Mayo Research Excellence Award from the Collins College of Busi...
07/07/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Langtao Chen, recipient of the 2026 Mayo Research Excellence Award from the Collins College of Business!

Chen, the Edward E. and Helen T. Bartlett Foundation Professor in Business and associate professor of business information systems, was recognized for research published in the Journal of the Association for Information Systems, one of the top journals in the field.

His research focuses on online communities, user-generated content, data analytics, health care information technology and user experience, with publications spanning several leading information systems journals.

🎉 Congratulations to the 2026 Outstanding Seniors recognized by the Collins College of Business!These graduates were sel...
07/01/2026

🎉 Congratulations to the 2026 Outstanding Seniors recognized by the Collins College of Business!

These graduates were selected for their outstanding achievement within their academic disciplines:

Accounting - Grayson Tempest
Business Information Systems - Monica Martinez
Economics - Selina Jiang
Finance - Mackenna Gardner
Energy Business - Michael Cintron
International Business & Language - Kamree Dye
Management - Nooria Noori
Marketing - Honor Plumlee

After earning his Master of Energy Business degree from The University of Tulsa in 2017, Chuck Tack went on to build a c...
06/26/2026

After earning his Master of Energy Business degree from The University of Tulsa in 2017, Chuck Tack went on to build a career leading complex energy operations across the country.

Today, he serves as chief operating officer of Alpha Generations. Previously, he served as senior vice president of Energy Supply at Xcel Energy, where he was responsible for 20,000 MW of generation operations across eight states. Throughout his more than 20-year career, he has also held senior leadership positions at Hess Corporation, PacifiCorp and other power generation companies.

In recognition of his exceptional professional achievement and leadership, Tack received the 2026 Fast Track Alumni Award from the Collins College of Business.

Congratulations, Chuck, on this well-deserved recognition!

From accounting to technology to risk assurance, Sarah Otto has built a career focused on helping organizations solve co...
06/25/2026

From accounting to technology to risk assurance, Sarah Otto has built a career focused on helping organizations solve complex problems.

Today, she serves as a Risk Assurance Manager at HoganTaylor, where she specializes in internal and IT audits and SOX and SOC compliance. A CPA and CISA, Otto is known for developing tailored, scalable solutions and for using data and technology to help clients strengthen their control environments.

Her rapid career growth and leadership recently earned her the 2026 Fast Track Alumni Award from the Collins College of Business.

Congratulations, Sarah, on this well-deserved recognition!

Adam Sparger was recognized as a recipient of the 2026 David R. Lawson Outstanding Senior Award during the Collins Colle...
06/13/2026

Adam Sparger was recognized as a recipient of the 2026 David R. Lawson Outstanding Senior Award during the Collins College of Business Honors and Awards Ceremony.

An accounting and finance graduate from Broken Arrow, Sparger made an impact across the college and university community through his leadership and involvement. He served as president of the Student Finance Association and held leadership roles in both the Student Government Association and the Student Investment Fund. He was also recognized as a Presidential Scholar and Friends of Finance Scholar.

Whether leading student organizations, representing his peers or helping manage a multimillion-dollar investment portfolio, Adam consistently demonstrated a commitment to excellence and service.

Congratulations, Adam!

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