Past Blogs/Features

Ethics do matter and you can make a difference! The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) exists to develop, empower and promote ethical leaders. Ethical dilemmas in the workplace and beyond come earlier and more frequently than we might expect. Following the examples of ethically minded leaders and participating in ethics education, however, can […]

The 2024 StudentCPT Leadership Conference (SLC) was held in Louisville, KY, at the Omni Louisville Hotel, from June 3-5. This year’s conference theme was “Empowered to Lead,” focusing on the resources StudentCPT provides and how the journey to being an ethical leader empowers students at work, on campus and in their communities.  The SLC was […]

The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) is dedicated to developing, empowering and promoting ethical leaders. This summer, there are two fantastic opportunities for you to support the CPT’s mission and make a significant impact on our nation’s  future leaders. StudentCPT Leadership Conference – June 3-5, Louisville, KY From June 3-5, 2024, the CPT […]

At the end of April, the 2024 Ethics in Action Video Competition winners were announced. The competition attracted roughly 70 submissions from 25 colleges and universities, and the CPT staff was impressed by the creativity displayed.  Review the winners below and watch the videos here! Short Film Category Judge’s Choice Winners: 1st Place Grand Prize: […]

Starting your first internship can be intimidating. It could be the first time you’ve worked in a professional setting like an office, and you might be nervous about how to present yourself. Here are a few tips on how to impress everyone around the office to help calm those nerves, and make a positive first […]

Graduation season brings a wealth of emotions. There is excitement for accomplishing a major life goal after many years of long hours, hard work and dedication despite obstacles and setbacks. There is also some anxiety because of the unknown that comes with starting a journey beyond the world of education that has consumed your life […]

The month of March brought many changes – warmer weather, NCAA March Madness and an extra hour of sunshine as we moved our clocks forward. March is also a month set aside to honor women who have made significant contributions in American history. According to an article  in the Midlands Business Journal exploring the Glass […]

As the mother of a 25-year-old son and a soon-to-be 23-year-old daughter, I was able to experience being both a stay-at home mom and a working mom. When my son turned five and my daughter turned three, I went back to work. I chose to go back to work at this time  for several reasons. […]

As the 2024 Ethics in Action Video Competition closes, let’s look back at some of the past Commercial and Short film category winners over the years. The Commercial Category winner from 2016 illustrated a strong message that is still relevant to the CPT today. 2016 Commercial Category Winners (1 Minute or Less) 1st Place Grand […]