TXSTMcCOY

Online Magazine of the McCoy College of Business at Texas State University

Spring 2026

Sanjay Ramchander

From the Dean

Dr. Sanjay Ramchander welcomes you to the Spring 2026 issue. » Read Foreword

Features

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India Up Close

McCoy College students travel to India for an immersive cultural and professional experience 
» Read Story

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Finding Direction

Landon Ash reflects on the experiences that paved his career path.
» Read Story

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Shifting the culture

NaJaiyah Virgil turns a personal vision into a luxury hair care business.
» Read Story

Dr. Amanda Lester

Accounting for Impact

Dr. Amanda Lester shows students how sustainability is transforming accounting.
» Read Story

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Not-So-Sure Bet 

A new study finds investors are increasingly treating stock options like gambling.
» Read Story

Highlights

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Online DBA

McCoy College's fully online doctor of business administration (DBA) program helps working professionals advance their leadership. 
» Read Story

Sanjay Ramchander smiling

Senior Reflections

Graduating seniors look back on their time at McCoy College and the paths ahead.
» Read Story

McCoy Hall bathed in sunlight

McCoy College Centers

McCoy College supports students through centers that offer hands-on experience and career skills.
» Read Story

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Leading Scholars

Faculty members with recent articles in top-tier journals.
» See the List

Class Notes

See what McCoy College of Business alumni have been doing recently, and connect with our alumni community.

Tell us your story.

We present alumni accomplishments and life updates in our Class Notes section to connect you to the McCoy College of Business community.

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TXSTMcCOY MAGAZINE

Dean
Dr. Sanjay Ramchander

Associate Dean, Faculty and Research
Dr. Phil Davis

Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs
Dr. David Wierschem

Associate Dean, Graduate Programs
Dr. Diego Vacaflores

Chief of Staff and Assistant Dean, 
Program Assessment and Global Engagement
Dr. Seth Frei

Communications Specialist
Magazine Senior Editor
Valerie Figueroa

Digital Marketing Strategist
Magazine Associate Editor
David Kallison

Director, Marketing and Communications
Magazine Founding Editor and Designer
Twister Marquiss