September 2nd, 2025

Get to know our new Dean!

Dr. Christie-David is the new Dean of the Lewis College of Business. He is foremost committed to student success and is looking forward to getting to know the student body at the LCOB. In order to achieve this, he will hold open hours every first Thursday of the month for the students. He wants to get back into the classroom and if his schedule permits, he will be teaching an undergraduate corporate finance class in the spring. Dr. Christie-David has won awards for his teaching.

On a related note, he is an award-winning researcher. He specializes in banking, financial derivatives, market microstructure, and corporate finance. His research has been featured in the WSJ, the NY Times, Bloomberg News, among others. With more than 40 articles in elite and high-quality business journals, he was ranked among the "Most Prolific Authors in Finance Literature 1959-2008.” He has published in the Journal of Business, The Academy of Management Journal, the Journal of Banking and Finance, the Journal of Futures Markets, the Journal of Derivatives, the Review of Futures Markets, and others.

He holds an A.C.I.B. from The Chartered Institute of Bankers (London), now the Institute of Banking & Finance, London, an MBA (with Distinction) from Wake Forest and a PhD in (Business Administration: Finance) from the University of South Carolina.

Delta Sigma Pi Monthly Newsletter

On behalf of our Xi Upsilon chapter of Delta Sigma Pi, we hope you all are having a great start to this new fall semester!

I wanted to take a second to introduce my self as the new executive officer for College of Bisness Relations for Xi Upsilon chapter.

My name is Brandon Kelley, I am a masters level student in the sports business and administration program, and I am excited to be your liason at the Lewis College of Business here at Marshall university.

I am always availbe if you have questions or input. I hope to be a good partner with you all to help benfit our university as a whole.

As promised, here is our monthly newsletter recapping events and accomplishments from the month. As we just started this semester, most of our news to report regard around summer initiatives and fall recruitment. I hope you find it beneficial.

We hope you enjoy reading about some of our chapter's successes/experiences thus far, and I hope to talk to you soon.

Thanks!

And Go Herd! 💚

-Brandon Kelley

Student Success Story - Abi Hugh, BA, Sports Management 2022; MS, Sport Administration 2025

From hometown pride to international competition, Abi Hugh turned her passion for athletics into a profession.

“Being a Huntington local, attending Marshall University was more than just staying close to home, it was about investing in a place that has always invested in me. As both an undergraduate, graduate student in the Master of Sports Administration program, and a four-year collegiate athlete, Marshall gave me every opportunity to grow as an individual, student, and teammate.

The city of Huntington offers nothing but support. Whether working on a project or competing on the field, I never felt alone. The professors in the program, along with coaches and the entire Marshall community, created an environment where I felt valued and pushed to reach my full potential. That sense of family and support is unlike any other.

Nothing compares to representing your hometown school, playing for the Herd while also earning a valuable degree that opened unique opportunities in sports administration. My time in the program prepared me for life beyond the classroom and the field, and I’m incredibly proud to be part of the Herd for life.

As always, We Are…” - Abi Hugh, BA, Sports Management, 2022; MS, Sport Administration, 2025

Today, Abi is not only a Professional Soccer Player for Apollon Ladies F.C. of the Champion Leagues, but also serves as an Administrative Manager for FreeGame, an athlete management and representation group.

Find out how you can take your passion for sports and turn it into a professional career like Abi. Learn more about our Master of Science in Sport Administration program and start your journey today! https://www.marshall.edu/.../master-of-science-in-sport.../

Looking to Hire?

Looking to bring fresh talent into your team? Lewis College of Business students are eager to make an impact through internships! Connect with motivated interns by reaching out to Kesling8@marshall.edu. Let’s create opportunities together!