KSB’s New Interim Dean

Megan Varnadore, Out and About Editor
January 31, 2012

Catawba’s Ketner School of Business has been open for over 20 years and has received many positive spotlights in local newspapers and in our own, The Pioneer.  I sincerely expect this positivity and increase in popularity to continue, especially after interviewing Dr. Pamela Thompson, who is one of... Read more »

Accounting Opinion of the Week-A Student Perspective

Sean Fontaine, Editor
November 15, 2011

I’ve been immersed in accounting since my sophomore year of high school so accounting fundamentally makes sense for me. The real test is grasping all the facets of the subject and the advanced topics. I’m currently taking Intermediate Accounting I as part of a two semester course for that section.... Read more »

“Touching and Enhancing Lives”, CEO James Morgan

Sean Fontaine, Editor
October 24, 2011

The position of CEO comes as a very stressful one especially with the current volatility in the economy. From the decks of a Navy ship to the boardroom(s) of the Krispy Kreme headquarters located in Winston Salem, NC, James Morgan brings an exceptional edge to leadership through faith-based principles... Read more »

Catawba Welcomes Bob Kovacs, YouTube Pro

Steffi Cook, Writer
October 7, 2011

Back on September 26th, students in Ms. Wittum’s Intro to Journalism classes were given the opportunity to hear Bob Kovacs, a professional videographer, speak on his craft. Have you ever heard of YouTube? His work is all over it. Students were able to view different videos he had produced and also... Read more »

Catawba College to Host Inaugural Chili Cook Off

Dusti Kempf, Editor
September 25, 2011

Join Catawba College and the Ralph W. Ketner School of Business this Saturday, October 1st, for the Inaugural Chili Cook Off. From 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. two divisions of teams with up to five people will be competing in making the most delicious chili. The two divisions will be the Catawba College Division... Read more »

Be Fast, Be Nimble: Bryan Jordan Speaks at Catawba College

Sean Fontaine, Writer
April 18, 2011

Bryan Jordan, a 1984 Catawba grad and Salisbury native, came last Tuesday to speak as part of the Distinguished CEO Lecture Series hosted by The Ketner School of Business. Jordan earned his bachelor’s in accounting and finance at Catawba and went on to work at many prestigious institutions such as... Read more »

Business Capital 2011: Shaking the Money Tree

Kaylee S Johnson, Fine Arts Editor/Photo Editor
March 15, 2011

Over the Spring Break, the Ketner School of Business and Rowan County Community College sponsored the Business Capital 2011: Shaking the Money Tree. The event was for those seeking information on the changing Business world in our economy. The guest speaker for the event was N.C. Department of Commerce... Read more »

Guardrails

Sean Fontaine, Writer
February 28, 2011

“What does success look like?” This past Thursday Phi Beta Lambda, Catawba’s student career organization, welcomed guest speaker Shawn Brodof who posed this question to the audience as he discussed his path to success and inspiration in becoming a business coach. Brodof began his search for... Read more »

Graduate Admissions Representative Visits Catawba

Lori Hamrick, Writer
October 8, 2010

This Thursday, North Carolina State University introduced Catawba students to its Masters of Accounting program. Students gathered in Tom Smith Auditorium to get information and advice from Heather Johnson, Assistant Director of Admissions for the MAC program. In the past, Catawba has sent several students... Read more »

Ralph Ketner Celebrates 90th Birthday

Lori Hamrick, Writer
September 19, 2010

Catawba College’s business, math and education departments are housed in Ralph W. Ketner Hall, constructed in 1989. Most Catawba students have taken or will take a class in Ketner Hall or the Ketner School of Business, but are not familiar with the man they were named for. Ralph W. Ketner founded... Read more »