The Bulldog Business Show - May 15, 2026

In this episode of the Bulldog Business Show, we’re highlighting how Mississippi State University College of Business students are gaining real-world experience beyond the classroom through impactful student organizations and experiential learning opportunities. First, we welcome back Sophie Perrigin to discuss the Maroon and White Supply Chain organization and the incredible opportunities it provides students through networking, professional development, and national case competitions. Sophie shares details about the team’s first-place finish at the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) case competition in Long Beach, California, and how experiential learning is preparing students for careers in supply chain and logistics. Then, Noah Carpenter joins the show to talk about the Tennessee Valley Authority Investment Challenge team and how students manage a real $500,000 investment portfolio while learning advanced market research and financial analysis skills using Bloomberg terminals. Noah also shares how the program helped prepare him for his future career in finance.