January 20th, 2025

The Lewis College of Business honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today by taking time to reflect on his enduring impact on equality, justice, and leadership. As an institution, we remain committed to fostering an environment that prepares our students to become leaders who will continue to drive positive change in both business and society.

One of our HCA Alumni, Vinay Penemasta, has been leading a research study on the treatment of AADC, a rare, fatal disease in children, by use of gene therapy. This treatment has been approved by the FDA, is the first-ever gene therapy to be administered in the brain, and first-ever treatment for AADC.

"It was an honor to be part of these milestone moments in science and medicine and be a lead for these groundbreaking therapies. And this would not have happened if Dr. Alberto Coustasse-Hencke had not introduced me to Clinical Research in 2015 -2016 at the Charleston Campus. Now, I make it mandatory for all my students (whom I mentor outside my job) to complete the CITI course, which he had offered to me back then in 2016." - Vinay Penemasta

View one of the treatment's success stories here

View the FDA Press Release here

This past week kicked off our first Dean's Student Organization Advisory Board meeting of the semester. This advisory board is comprised of the presidents of our Student Organizations in the Lewis College of Business. The primary aim is to grow membership in LCOB student organizations by cultivating experiential learning opportunities that align with business education, professional development, and leadership.

The members are:

Dean Ben Eng

Director of Stakeholder Engagement, Andrew Kesling

President of the Society for Human Resources Management, Valessa Jackson

President of the Financial Management Association, Reagan Hines

President of the Global and Multicultural Student Organization, Ryan Flower

President of Delta Sigma Pi, Clare Walker

President of Beta Alpha Psi, Will Carpenter

President of the Society for Advancement of Management and Beta Gamma Sigma, Maddy Branham

President of the Student Center for the Public Trust, Evan Francis

Service Wire Company Transformative Sales and Service Excellence Center student liaison, Haley Prather

Truist Center for Leadership student liaison, Isabel Horter

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) students participated in the Spring 2025 Residency, which took place over the course of Friday and Saturday. Throughout the residency, students engaged in classes, Dissertation Committee Meetings, and Faculty Research Presentations. These sessions provided valuable opportunities for students to receive guidance from experienced leaders and faculty members. On Friday, Bonafice Yemba and Jamey Halleck led insightful discussions on effective strategies for academic publications. On Saturday, Dr. Marc Sollosy shared valuable insights into essential research strategies, various methodologies, and types of academic papers, offering practical advice for academic success.

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!

Looking for a Job?

Asset Manager - Emerald City Associates

Marshall Foundation Positions

Please make inquiry to Kesling8@marshall.edu

Staff Accountant - Hess, Stuart & Campbell, PLLC

On-site, based in 940 4th Avenue, Huntington, West Virginia 25701, United States

Finance Director - Huntington Museum of Art

On-site, based in Huntington

For more information contact Andrew Kesling

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