An Update on the Plaster School of Business — February 2026
Welcome to the winter edition of The Bottom Line from the Plaster School of Business!
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In this winter update of The Bottom Line, Dr. Jeff Haymond, Dean of the Plaster School of Business at Cedarville University, shares timely news and highlights what is happening across the school. He begins by emphasizing what matters most: the ongoing mission of discipleship. Faculty are pouring into students both professionally and spiritually in the Scharnberg Business and Communication Center.
The update includes reflections on the successful Impact 2025 conference held in the fall and a look ahead at upcoming events through the Center for Free Enterprise.
Dr. Haymond announces a public lecture featuring former U.S. Senator Phil Gramm, who will speak about his new book, The Triumph of Economic Freedom, on March 23 at 7 p.m. He also provides an update on CU Lead, a leadership development program offering curricula, guest speakers, and corporate training opportunities for small-to-medium-sized businesses focused on personnel development.
Timestamps:
0:00 Welcome and winter update overview
0:30 Discipleship at the Plaster School of Business
0:53 Impact 2025 conference highlights
1:41 Center for Free Enterprise and upcoming speaker
2:08 CU Lead program and corporate training
2:46 Entrepreneurship updates and student opportunities
3:14 The Pitch competition and Entrepreneurship Camp
4:01 Communication department updates and new master’s program
4:32 Student engagement and national events
4:59 Closing and Impact 2026 invitation
Additional updates include exciting growth in entrepreneurship initiatives, such as the rebranded Entrepreneurs for Christ (EFC) student organization, The Pitch business competition, and Entrepreneurship Camp for high school students.
They also share progress in the Department of Communication, including a new master’s program in communication and organizational leadership, student participation in the March for Life, success in speech and debate, and upcoming involvement in the National Religious Broadcasters Convention.
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This episode of The Bottom Line offers a comprehensive winter update from the Plaster School of Business at Cedarville University, highlighting discipleship, academic programs, entrepreneurship initiatives, and student engagement. Viewers gain insight into upcoming events, leadership development opportunities, and how Cedarville continues to integrate faith, learning, and professional preparation.