The Bulldog Business Show - November 15, 2025

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Brian Blank, Associate Professor of Finance at Mississippi State University, to discuss how he makes complex economic issues understandable for everyday audiences. Dr. Blank—regular contributor to The Conversation—shares his journey from Birmingham, Alabama, to the MSU College of Business, where his research focuses on corporate finance, firm risk, and how leadership decisions impact performance. He also explains how he helps media outlets and students alike connect financial concepts to real-world relevance—by always starting with the question, “Why should I care?” Plus, we celebrate College of Business students who took first place at the 2025 IANA Intermodal Case Study Competition in Long Beach, California, and recap our latest Club 1915 alumni event in Birmingham, where graduates reconnected with faculty and fellow Business Bulldogs. Finally, we catch up with Marketing Coordinator Emily Daniels for an inside look at the newest edition of Dividends, the College of Business’s annual publication highlighting student success, experiential learning, and the college’s continued growth.