In the News

In the News

Stay up to date with the latest developments and achievements from the the Cummings Student Managed Investment Fund (CSMIF). From managing a $500,000 portfolio to collaborating with industry leaders, these are the stories that showcase our students’ impact, learning, and growth in real-world investing.

• Cummings Student-Managed Investment Fund Celebrates 20% Growth, Introduces New Leadership
  • CSMIF announced a 20% portfolio increase over the previous year, introduced the fund’s dynamic new leadership team and outlined their vision for the year ahead. Read More

• Barton School of Business CSMIF Students Gain Real-World Finance Experience in New York City

  • Eight students from the Erin and Kyle Cummings Student Managed Investment Fund traveled to New York City to attend the GAME Forum, meet industry leaders, and tour firms like Morgan Stanley and RBC Capital Markets—bringing their classroom learning into real markets. Read More

• Real Investments, Hands-On Learning Highlight Student Management Fund

  • Through CSMIF, Barton students manage a real $250,000 portfolio—making actual investment decisions in stocks, bonds, and other assets—while all profits support WSU scholarships. Read More

• Erin Cummings Joins Barton School of Business Dean’s Advisory Board

  • Entrepreneur and alum Erin Cummings has been appointed to the Barton School’s Dean’s Advisory Board, bringing her experience in launching ventures and supporting student success. Read More

• Barton School Alum Launches Jewelry Brand Celebrating Legacy and Empowerment

  • Erin Cummings has introduced a new semi-fine jewelry line, Armine + Ambrose, designed to reflect resilience, identity, and empowerment through wearable storytelling. Read More

• Trailblazers Revealed: The Founding Members of the Barton School's Cummings Student Managed Investment Fund

  • The inaugural cohort of 30 students—spanning ten majors—was selected to launch the CSMIF program, tasked with investing real funds under faculty and industry guidance. Read More

• Barton School Names Paul Attwater as Cummings Student Managed Investment Fund Industry Faculty Advisor

  • Paul R. Attwater III, veteran finance executive, was named industry faculty advisor for CSMIF, offering students mentorship and guiding their investment strategies. Read More

• Barton School Alum to Kick Off Book Tour at Woolsey Hall

  • Erin Cummings will launch her published journal, The Possibility Project, with a presentation and book signing at Woolsey Hall—sharing her insights on purpose, reflection, and goal-setting. Read More

• Barton School alums pave the way to launch a $500,000 student-managed investment fund

  • Alums Erin and Kyle Cummings gifted $250,000 (matched by reallocation of existing funds) to establish a $500,000 fund giving students hands-on investing experience with meaningful stakes. Read More

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