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BIT-Cyber program brings a Pamplin degree to the greater Washington, D.C., metro area , articleFor the first time, Virginia Tech is offering an undergraduate degree program in the greater Washington, D.C., metro area. The program is one that seeks to both help fill a major pipeline of skilled workers into area businesses and provide a path for upward mobility for the region’s under-served population.
Date: Sep 22, 2020 -
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Class of 1970 – 50th Reunion: Featuring John and Phyllis Thompson , articleReunion spotlight events series hosted by Dean Robert Sumichrast.
Date: Sep 22, 2020 -
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More than just a building , article“At Pamplin, we are very interested in explaining how business can be a force for good around the world,” explained Dean Robert Sumichrast. “Business can generate tremendous wealth and really help people become much more prosperous for the long term. It also provides critical solutions to improve the human condition, which is one of Pamplin’s pillars in our strategic plan.”
Date: Sep 22, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech climbs seven spots in Most Innovative Schools ranking by U.S. News & World Report , redirectVirginia Tech has been recognized by its peers for the cutting-edge changes happening on campus, rising seven spots in U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Most Innovative Schools.
Date: Sep 21, 2020 -
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National Science Foundation funds research on the social implications of COVID-19 , redirectThe novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, has caused millions to fall ill and resulted in more than 191,000 deaths in the United States alone.
Date: Sep 15, 2020 -
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Office of Sustainability partners with students to relaunch Green Office Certification program , redirectStudents will soon play a hands-on role in making workspaces across campus more sustainable.
Date: Sep 11, 2020 -
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Marketing professor weighs in on rewards programs , redirect Date: Sep 09, 2020 -
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Welcome Back 2020 Date: Aug 23, 2020 -
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Program in Real Estate ranked nationally, adds board members , articleWhile much of the world was forced to slow down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Program in Real Estate has had a busy few months. The program recently received the honor of being named as the #3 best undergraduate real estate program in the nation. The program’s Industry Advisory Board also appointed five new members.
Date: Aug 22, 2020 -
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Current events have you stressed? Marketing has a course for that , articleThermometer to check for fever. A pulse oximeter to measure blood oxygen levels. Hand sanitizer to prevent infection. Mask to prevent asymptomatic spread. The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed many of us into amateur epidemiologists, no matter our true vocation. But what about our mental health during this stress-filled time? What tools do we have to ensure that our mental well-being is just as fit as our physical well-being?
Date: Aug 22, 2020 -
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Unique firm makes landmark donation to unique initiative , articleWhen Jonathan Ebinger (FIN ’86) was presented with the opportunity to help fund Pamplin Engage, a new initiative from the Pamplin College of Business, he knew that it would be the perfect platform for his firm, Transform Capital.
Date: Aug 22, 2020 -
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TECH Together Campaign announces winners and finalists , redirectWe are all facing one of the largest public health challenges of all time - the coronavirus pandemic - and everyone must come together to combat this infectious disease threat that has impacted us locally, nationally, and globally.
Date: Aug 21, 2020 -
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Board of Visitors welcomes new, reappointed members , redirectOne new appointee is set to join Virginia Tech’s Board of Visitors at its Aug. 23-25 meeting after being named to a four-year term by Gov. Ralph Northam earlier this summer.
Date: Aug 17, 2020 -
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Safety and community wellness will be top priority for Virginia Tech’s cadets , redirect“I believe that the key to success for maintaining health and safety throughout the semester is through cadets having self-discipline and being honest with themselves. Cadets and students need to be able to understand when a situation is safe and what is the right and wrong thing to do,” said cadet Bryan Bethke, a senior majoring in management in the Pamplin College of Business and the commander of the corps’ Citizen-Leader Track. Cadets in the Citizen-Leader Track graduate without a military obligation.
Date: Aug 11, 2020 -
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Feiertag HTM partners with National Park Service on $40 million project , articleKristin Lamoureux and Rick Perdue, faculty members with the Howard Feiertag Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management, have been named to a team of academic and industry partners on a new five-year, $40 million project with the U.S. National Park Service.
Date: Aug 03, 2020 -
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Dustin Read named head of Department of Apparel, Housing, and Resource Management , redirectThe strip mall sat mostly abandoned. The brand-name stores had long since shuttered their doors, as had the shoe sellers, card shops, and chain boutiques. The empty parking lot elicited little notice, except that of Dustin Read.
Date: Jul 30, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech School of Communication becomes official on Aug. 1 , redirectThe State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) has approved Virginia Tech’s bid to create an ambitious School of Communication. The new organizational structure becomes effective August 1.
Date: Jul 30, 2020 -
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KPMG Foundation and Virginia Tech alumni commit $2.5 million toward Global Business and Analytics Complex , redirectVirginia Tech will name the KPMG / Lynne and Ben Doughtie Undergraduate Programs Suite, within its planned Global Business and Analytics Complex, in recognition of a recent $2.5 million commitment toward the project.
Date: Jul 29, 2020 -
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Bright spots in a tough summer travel and tourism season , redirectTaking a summer vacation is more difficult – but not impossible – while still taking precautions to limit the spread of COVID-19, says a Virginia Tech travel and tourism expert.
Date: Jul 28, 2020 -
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Finding A Common Voice: Tips for continuity, consistency, and safety during hospitality re-opening , articleJoin us for a discussion around the re-opening of the hospitality industry and the opportunity to find a common voice.
Date: Jul 24, 2020 -
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Payroll tax cut offers limited benefit, limited impact – according to Virginia Tech’s Derek Klock , redirectAs details begin to emerge on plans for a new coronavirus relief bill, Virginia Tech expert Derek Klock questions whether a payroll tax would cause much impact right now, and believes those who lost their jobs during the pandemic would get no benefit at all.
Date: Jul 21, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech’s MBA can help new graduates sharpen skills, add credentials , redirectIn an uncertain economy, new graduates may find that earning a Virginia Tech MBA can be a productive way to sharpen skills and add credentials while waiting to launch their careers.
Date: Jul 19, 2020 -
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Marketing researcher co-authors new book on consumer psychology , redirectNew technologies are changing consumer behavior in unprecedented ways, says a Virginia Tech marketing researcher who has co-authored a new book on consumer psychology.
Date: Jul 15, 2020 -
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Apex Center celebrates growth in 2019-20 , articleThe Apex Center for Entrepreneurs, an interdisciplinary center housed in the Pamplin College of Business, recently released its annual report for 2019-20. During the last year, the Apex Center engaged with 2,971 aspiring student entrepreneurs who launched 93 startup teams, while providing more than $55,000 in grants and cash prizes for students to build and launch new products and services.
Date: Jul 13, 2020 -
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Pro baseball data indicates first impressions last , redirectFirst impressions count, as any job seeker knows. New research now shows that such early appraisals can shape your career for years, long after they stop being valid.
Date: Jul 08, 2020 -
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Lara Khansa named Sonny Merryman Inc. Professor , redirectLara Khansa, professor of business information technology and associate dean for undergraduate programs in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech, has been named the Sonny Merryman Inc. Professor by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
Date: Jul 06, 2020 -
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Rajesh Bagchi named R.B. Pamplin Professor of Marketing , redirectRajesh Bagchi, professor and head of the Department of Marketing in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech, has been named the R.B. Pamplin Professor of Marketing by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
Date: Jul 01, 2020 -
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Accounting researcher studies why executives behave badly , redirectFor his scholarly research, Robert Davidson has employed licensed private investigators and through them purchased several thousand criminal background checks.
Date: Jun 24, 2020 -
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Travel dreams to travel reality in the wake of Covid-19 , articleNancy McGehee, department head of the Howard Feiertag Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management, recently sat down with Pamplin College of Business Dean Robert Sumichrast to discuss the pandemic’s impact on the hospitality and tourism management industry, and how it is beginning to recover.
Date: Jun 23, 2020 -
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Debra A. Salbador honored with emerita status , redirectDebra A. Salbador, associate professor of accounting and information systems in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of associate professor emerita by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
Date: Jun 18, 2020 -
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Why choose VT-MIT? Q and A with 1st Lt. Joseph Walters , articleFirst Lieutenant Joseph Walters, a spring 2019 graduate of the Virginia Tech Master of Information Technology (VT-MIT) program, recently participated in an interview regarding his participation in the aforementioned program. Walters is currently an active duty engineer stationed in Fort Carson, Colorado.
Date: Jun 18, 2020 -
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Why choose VT-MIT? Q and A with Elise Elam , articleElise Elam, a fall 2019 graduate of the Virginia Tech Master of Information Technology (VT-MIT) program, recently participated in an interview regarding her participation in the aforementioned program. Elam, a mother of three, works as a digital risk advisory and cybersecurity associate at Baker & Hostetler LLP.
Date: Jun 17, 2020 -
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Linda Tegarden honored with emerita status , redirectLinda Tegarden, associate professor of management in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of associate professor emerita by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
Date: Jun 15, 2020 -
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Finance alum finds second career as novelist , redirectAs he endured end-stage kidney failure, Charles Strickler ’86 began writing “R3storations” to distract himself from the turmoil and unknowns of the world around him.
Date: Jun 15, 2020 -
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Academic Advising Academy cohort finds new ways to support students, each other despite pandemic , redirectAcademic advisors from across campus recently came together to gain knowledge, collaborate with colleagues, and find new ways to serve students.
Date: Jun 15, 2020 -
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Why choose VT-MIT? Q and A with Susanne Tedrick , articleSusanne Tedrick, a current student in the Virginia Tech Master of Information Technology (VT-MIT) program, recently participated in an interview regarding her participation in the program. Tedrick currently works as a cloud platform technical specialist with IBM in New York, and has recently published a book, “Women of Color in Tech: A Blueprint for Inspiring and Mentoring the Next Generation of Technology Innovators.”
Date: Jun 10, 2020 -
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Why choose VT-MIT? Q and A with Yiyang Ma , articleYiyang Ma, a spring 2020 graduate of the Virginia Tech Master of Information Technology (VT-MIT) program, recently participated in an interview regarding his participation in the aforementioned program. Ma currently works as a managing consultant with IBM, specializing in healthcare supply chain management and information technology.
Date: Jun 08, 2020 -
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Candace Fitch named Feiertag Professor of Practice in Hospitality Leadership , redirectThe Feiertag Professor of Practice in Hospitality Leadership was established in 2017 to help the college attract and retain a leading faculty member in the area of hospitality in hotel operations or food and beverage operations.
Date: Jun 08, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approves 2020 promotions, tenure, continued appointments , redirectThe Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approved the following promotions, tenure, and continued appointments at its June 2 meeting.
Date: Jun 04, 2020 -
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A statement from Dean Robert T. Sumichrast and Janice Branch Hall: We Stand With You , articleWe see you. We hear you. We stand with you.
Date: Jun 02, 2020 -
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Virtual reception aims to link faculty with professionals in Roanoke , redirectWhen Eli Jamison signed up to teach at the Virginia Tech Roanoke Center, she found not only a new audience for her management expertise, but also a new way to connect with working professionals.
Date: May 27, 2020 -
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Telework in the time of COVID-19: clear policy helps employees , redirectA clear and meaningful policy on telework makes a positive difference to employees who now have to work from home, as does trust in the organization, early results from a new research project show.
Date: May 27, 2020 -
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Delta Epsilon receives multiple honors at national convention , articleThe Delta Epsilon Chapter of Virginia Tech was named a finalist in two different categories and was a nominee in a third at the 2020 Pi Sigma Epsilon Virtual National Convention. The convention, which was originally scheduled to be held in Norfolk, Va., was moved online due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Date: May 27, 2020 -
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VT-MIT program advances tech skills of working professionals , articleEstablished in 1999, the Virginia Tech Master of Information Technology program, or VT-MIT, was created when the Commonwealth of Virginia asked Virginia Tech to develop a program that would further advance the skills of the state’s technology workforce without sacrificing the workforce to full-time education. Today, more than 1,000 VT-MIT alumni, students, and faculty members are engaged at the forefront of engineering, computer science, and business to confront and conquer the technological challenges of the 21st century.
Date: May 22, 2020 -
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Experience momentous Pamplin Class of 2020 commencement , articleFriday, May 15 proved to be a historic day for over 950 Pamplin College of Business graduates as Virginia Tech held its first-ever virtual commencement ceremony. Forced online due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ceremony featured special celebrity guests, video messages, online well-wishes, and more.
Date: May 18, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech offers resources, advice for students scrambling to find jobs, internships during pandemic , redirectTake Drew Roberson-Gouge, a Virginia Tech senior studying accounting and information systems and mathematics who landed a summer internship in California with KPMG, an accounting firm. During spring break just before the outbreak began to affect travel and shut down businesses, Roberson-Gouge and his friends flew to California to look for housing.
Date: May 17, 2020 -
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The challenges of a partial Phase One reopening in Virginia according to Virginia Tech expert , redirectThe Phase One reopening of Virginia – minus Northern Virginia – will require a cautionary approach by all, especially in Virginia’s urban crescent, according to Virginia Tech’s finance expert Derek Klock.
Date: May 17, 2020 -
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Pamplin College of Business to hold Class of 2020 online commencement Friday, May 15 , articleWorking in conjunction with PRISM – Virginia Tech’s student-run marketing and creative agency – the Pamplin College of Business will honor and congratulate the Class of 2020 through a variety of virtual celebrations, culminating with the Pamplin commencement ceremony the evening of May 15.
Date: May 13, 2020 -
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Class of 2020: For Glenn Feit, entrepreneurship is a calling , redirect“What’s the best way for a person to have an outsized impact on life?” management senior Glenn Feit asked. “Entrepreneurship. Through entrepreneurship, I can build something bigger than myself.”
Date: May 13, 2020 -
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Class of 2020: Finance student finds success through engagement , redirectWhen Mussa Seid enrolled at Virginia Tech, he had no idea what he wanted to study. He believed a degree from the Pamplin College of Business would give him the best chance at earning a job after graduation.
Date: May 13, 2020 -
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Commencement 101: Details about this year's ceremony , redirectVirginia Tech will honor members of the Class of 2020 with an online commencement ceremony on Friday, May 15. The online ceremony begins at 6:30 p.m. and will be available on the Virginia Tech homepage and the university's commencement website.
Date: May 11, 2020 -
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New graduates advised: Mentor students get involved as active alumni , redirectWith commencement around the corner, Virginia Tech is getting ready to celebrate its new graduates in the Class of 2020 and welcome a whole new cohort of alumni.
Date: May 11, 2020 -
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Graduate students receive awards for their work , redirectThe Graduate School recently recognized master's and doctoral degree students from across Virginia Tech’s programs and campuses for their work, honoring them with awards of excellence. Additionally, seven faculty members have been honored for their work as mentors.
Date: May 11, 2020 -
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Help is available in today's work environment, if you’re willing to accept it , redirectThe cubicle has been replaced by the dining room, living room, or spare bedroom. The work desk has been replaced by the breakfast nook, dinner tray, or ottoman. Cramped meeting rooms have been replaced by video calls. And is anyone even wearing pants anymore?
Date: May 11, 2020 -
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Andrew Luo named 2020 Outstanding Senior for the Pamplin College of Business , redirectWhen he graduates, Andrew Luo, Pamplin College of Business 2020 Outstanding Senior, will head to KPMG, where he has landed a job in cybersecurity.
Date: May 05, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech Professional Sales Program named one of nation’s best , articleThe Sales Education Foundation (SEF) has named the Marketing Department’s Professional Sales Program to its list of “Top Universities for Professional Sales Education.” The ranking appears in the 14th edition of the SEF Annual magazine, utilizing data collected from university sales education programs in the United States and throughout the world.
Date: May 05, 2020 -
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Marketing Ph.D. graduates to receive faculty positions , articleDebjit Gupta and Yegyu Han, two Ph.D. graduates from the Department of Marketing at the Pamplin College of Business, have been named to faculty positions at distinguished universities.
Date: Apr 30, 2020 -
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Athletes set new goals in wake of COVID-19 , redirectThe scene is the same at college campuses nationwide. Baseball stadiums are empty, locker rooms are bare, and tracks are deserted. Athletic competitions and practices have no place in the midst of COVID-19.
Date: Apr 28, 2020 -
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Clubs continue to keep connections close virtually , redirectThe transition to an online semester has left campus academic halls silent, whiteboards blank, and desks empty. However, learning continues as students and educators work to master tools like Canvas and Zoom.
Date: Apr 27, 2020 -
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Accounting grad the embodiment of Ut Prosim , articleWhen Andrew Igo ’19, M.S. ’20, was diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma as a middle school student, he learned very quickly that he was not fighting alone. His family and friends formed ‘Team Igo,’ sporting t-shirts supporting him in his battle against the bone and soft tissue cancer, even going so far as to help renovate his family’s basement into a ‘man cave’ where Igo could recover from his bi-weekly chemotherapy treatments. Igo carried that motivation with him to Blacksburg, where he became involved with the Appalachia Service Project at Virginia Tech (ASP-VT) shortly after beginning his freshman year.
Date: Apr 24, 2020 -
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Fed actions may have unintended consequences for businesses , articleThe economic shock caused by the coronavirus pandemic has been dramatic in both the speed and intensity with which it has hit the United States and other economies throughout the world. In late March, the Federal Reserve announced extensive new measures geared to support the economy.
Date: Apr 23, 2020 -
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Ken Miller named vice president for finance , redirectKen Miller has been appointed vice president for finance at Virginia Tech effective April 25, 2020.
Date: Apr 22, 2020 -
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For small businesses, coronavirus is like 'a typhoon that leaves nothing standing in its wake' , redirectIn the days after March 11, when the World Health Organization first declared the novel coronavirus a pandemic, Americans began to experience small changes to their daily routine. Events were postponed. Schools, colleges, and universities extended their spring breaks. People were asked to practice social distancing. Businesses were asked to limit crowd sizes to 10 or fewer people.
Date: Apr 20, 2020 -
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Help is available, if you’re willing to accept it , articleIn a short period of time, the outbreak of the novel coronavirus has completely altered how people conduct business, turning telecommuting into a necessity rather than a luxury. But what about those employees whose computer skills, or lack thereof, make remote work difficult? Fortunately for them, co-workers are often willing to assist, even if that assistance is not part of their normal job duties.
Date: Apr 20, 2020 -
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Bored with social distancing? These Hokies find new ways to learn, pursue their passions , redirectMotivated by the social distancing and quarantine guidelines that have resulted in separation from Hokie friends and campus activities, Virginia Tech students have dreamed up creative ways to develop new skills and pursue personal passions.
Date: Apr 17, 2020 -
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Online commencement details announced , redirectVirginia Tech’s online commencement for the Class of 2020 will feature inspirational messages from notable Hokies, including Miss America 2020 Camille Schrier, legendary defensive coordinator Bud Foster, and world-renowned poet and University Distinguished Professor Nikki Giovanni.
Date: Apr 14, 2020 -
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For small businesses, coronavirus is like ‘a typhoon that leaves nothing standing in its wake’ , article“What impacts small businesses is the same thing that impacts the broader economy – uncertainty,” explained Richard Hunt, assistant professor in the Department of Management. “The only thing worse than bad news is uncertainty. Right now, we are in a complete state of uncertainty.”
Date: Apr 10, 2020 -
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Virginia economy well positioned to rebound, says expert , redirectWhile it remains unclear how quickly the U.S. economy will recover, Virginia Tech finance expert Derek Klock says Virginia should bounce back from the economic storm.
Date: Apr 09, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech alumnus reunited with lost class ring after 45 years , redirectMichael D. Williams, ’74 recently received an unexpected phone call after after losing his class ring 45 years ago. That call led to the unlikely return.
Date: Apr 09, 2020 -
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Helping affordable housing residents cope with the coronavirus pandemic , articleThe National Initiative on Mixed-Income Communities, Trusted Space Partners, and the Programs in Property Management and Real Estate at Virginia Tech convened a group of affordable housing professionals operating mixed-income communities to discuss how they are helping their residents cope with the coronavirus pandemic.
Date: Apr 03, 2020 -
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Avoid scams brought on by COVID-19 with these tips , redirectThe uncertainties surrounding the coronavirus and the need for social distancing provide a playground for fraudulent telemarketers and internet scammers.
Date: Mar 27, 2020 -
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$2 trillion government stimulus: Will it be enough? , redirectAs Congress hustles to wrap up work on a massive $2 trillion relief bill – the largest stimulus package in U.S. history – Virginia Tech financial expert Derek Klock evaluates whether it will be enough.
Date: Mar 26, 2020 -
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How COVID-19 has impacted the hospitality industry, and how it will recover , articleThe spread of coronavirus and the disease it causes, COVID-19, has impacted practically every industry in almost every corner of the world. Because travel restrictions were among the first measures taken in the fight against the spread of the virus, and subsequent population lockdowns—the World Health Organization estimates that one in five people around the globe are currently under lockdown—have all but put the world on pause, it can be argued that no industry has been damaged more severely than hospitality and tourism.
Date: Mar 26, 2020 -
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Six ways students can navigate online classes , redirectStarting Monday, all Virginia Tech courses will be offered online as the Hokie Nation, alongside other universities throughout the country, helps slow the spread of COVID-19.
Date: Mar 24, 2020 -
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May commencement ceremonies to move online; senior celebration in Lane Stadium planned for September , redirectAmid a worldwide effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, Virginia Tech will move its commencement activities online this spring and invite all graduating students and two guests to campus this fall to celebrate commencement with a senior tailgate, an “Enter Sandman” entrance into Lane Stadium, and complimentary attendance at the Sept. 26 home football game.
Date: Mar 20, 2020 -
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Klock: So, what's the problem? , redirectKlock is a professor of practice of finance in the Virginia Tech Pamplin College of Business.
Date: Mar 19, 2020 -
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Disaster aid: Using analytics to improve supply placement , redirectWhen disaster strikes, having relief supplies in the right place to be deployed swiftly is critical. Humanitarian relief agencies often position such supplies in advance to help ensure ready availability but lack a good way to gauge the effectiveness of such preparations.
Date: Mar 17, 2020 -
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Watch Out for Virus-Tied Cyber Attacks on Remote Workers, Warns Tech Professor , redirectThe heightened fear and anxiety that COVID-19 is causing people worldwide brings vulnerable targets for cyber hackers.
Date: Mar 17, 2020 -
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Hargraves named “Best Financial Advisor” , articleCorbin Hargraves (MGT ’02), of Charlottesville, Virginia, was recently named “Best Financial Advisor” by Vinegar Hill Magazine in its inaugural “Best in Black” awards.
Date: Mar 17, 2020 -
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‘Hokie spirit’ celebrated with scholarship , articleSpearheaded by John Snead Jr., and joined by sisters Robin Russell, Margie Munnelly, and Janine Hiller, the John W. Snead Sr. and Margaret F. Snead Memorial Scholarship Fund was created the scholarship in memory of their parents who, according to Snead Jr., “were infused with the ‘Hokie spirit’ throughout their lifetime.”
Date: Mar 11, 2020 -
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Canceled: Innovative conservationist and business entrepreneur to present public lecture in Blacksburg on March 20 , redirectLeigh-Kathryn Bonner, a fourth-generation beekeeper and founder and CEO of Bee Downtown, will visit Virginia Tech on March 20.
Date: Mar 10, 2020 -
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Media Advisory: Travel expert urges caution when planning summer vacation , redirectMany travelers are concerned about the impact of the coronavirus, staying safe and protecting their vacation investment. Virginia Tech travel and tourism expert Nancy McGehee is available for media interviews discussing dos and don’ts when it comes to planning summer vacations
Date: Mar 10, 2020 -
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Media Advisory: Perspectives on jittery financial markets , redirectAs the spread of the coronavirus continues to grab headlines, the uncertainty of financial markets leaves investors looking for answers. Virginia Tech’s Derek Klock encourages people not to make rash decisions in the middle of a panicky market.
Date: Mar 09, 2020 -
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Amorim, Rock, and Luo receive honors , articleNick Amorim, Carolyn Rock, and Andrew Luo, three students in the Pamplin College of Business, were recently honored with undergraduate senior awards. Amorim received the College Service Award; Rock received the H.H. Mitchell Outstanding Leadership Award; and Luo received the Outstanding Pamplin Senior Award. All three have exhibited excellence in and out of the classroom with exemplary grades, involvement and leadership in extracurricular activities, as well as volunteer work.
Date: Mar 02, 2020 -
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Finance professors’ research instrumental in market regulations , articleGreg Kadlec and Roger Edelen, professors with the Department of Finance in the Pamplin College of Business, are experts on agency conflicts in institutional money management. Several of their studies in this field have been published in top finance research journals, and their research has been instrumental in shaping financial market regulation on institutional money management in the U.S. over the past 20 years. Their research has also played a key role in financial market regulation in Europe.
Date: Feb 27, 2020 -
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Travel and tourism already feeling impacts of virus, according to Virginia Tech travel expert , redirectThe U.S. travel industry is already feeling the impact of the spread of coronavirus, both by the large and lucrative Chinese market, and by tourists and travelers overall who are becoming more skittish regarding travel, according to Virginia Tech expert Nancy McGehee.
Date: Feb 27, 2020 -
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Faculty share high-impact practices at Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy , redirectRachel Holloway stood in front of more than 400 academics and poured out her heart. During her opening remarks at the 12th Annual Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy, the vice provost for undergraduate academic affairs at Virginia Tech shared her experiences during her early years as a faculty member.
Date: Feb 27, 2020 -
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Hillison’s research focuses on detecting corporate frauds , articleToday, Sean Hillison, an assistant professor in the Department of Accounting and Information Systems (ACIS), is celebrating the imminent publication of a co-authored research paper. The paper, Revising Audit Plans to Address Fraud Risk: A Case of “Do as I Advise, Not as I Do?”, has been accepted for publication in Contemporary Accounting Research, a leading peer-reviewed academic journal.
Date: Feb 27, 2020 -
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Spanish works infuse guitar concert by Pamplin professor Juan Luis Nicolau , redirectA musical afternoon in sunny Spain is in store for the area’s classical guitar lovers on Sunday, March 1, as Virginia Tech professor Juan Luis Nicolau gives a concert at 3 p.m. at Talmadge Recital Hall, Hollins University. The event is free and open to the public.
Date: Feb 21, 2020 -
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Pamplin students reflect on their internship at NewDay USA , articleTwo Virginia Tech students were recently selected to intern for NewDay USA’s award-winning paid-internship program. Daniel McHale, majoring in finance, and Thomas Arthur, majoring in business information technology, spent a week in January interning in Fulton, Maryland, at the financial technology company. They received mortgage training and were taught how to manage personal finances.
Date: Feb 19, 2020 -
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Zach’s research attempts to quantify market impact of Airbnb , articleThe impact that Airbnb has had on the hospitality industry cannot be ignored. However, what impact has Airbnb had on publicly traded hospitality companies—specifically, those companies that have attempted to beat Airbnb at its own game? That is one of the questions that Florian Zach’s research will attempt to answer.
Date: Feb 17, 2020 -
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Appian co-founder applauds analytics and security curriculum , redirectIn 1999, Michael Beckley took a big step in his career and ventured out on his own. Teaming up with three friends — all devoted to building an institution dedicated to innovation — he co-founded Appian Corporation.
Date: Feb 13, 2020 -
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Shumaker brings marketing expertise to campus , articleFor Chris Shumaker (MKTG ’82), the five words "more than meets the eye" captures everything special and unique to a career in marketing. “I don’t know of many other careers that offer such a breadth of opportunity,” explained Shumaker.
Date: Feb 11, 2020 -
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Robert and Beatrice Mahan’s French connection underlies their support of new faculty positions , redirectRobert Mahan is an engineer with three degrees in the field, yet it’s his passion for the French program in the Virginia Tech Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures that is fueling the first of two major gifts that he and his wife, Beatrice, are making to the university.
Date: Feb 07, 2020 -
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Student finds campus community through music production , redirectWhen he’s not working or doing homework, you’ll find sophomore DeRay Manning on the second floor of Newman library in the Media Design Studio. Surrounded by bookshelves and white-boards scribbled with engineering equations, the studio offers community members a space to perform and practice the audio arts.
Date: Feb 04, 2020 -
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Feiertag conducts sales training session for luxury resort, The Greenbrier , articleHoward Feiertag, namesake of the Howard Feiertag Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management, and current instructor within the department, was invited to speak at a recent meeting held by the sales staff of The Greenbrier.
Date: Feb 03, 2020 -
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Scholars in Calhoun Discovery Program complete impressive first semester , redirectAs the Calhoun Discovery Program (CDP) concluded its first semester, the progress of its first cohort — harnessing interdisciplinary collaboration to explore some of the world’s greatest challenges — impressed the program’s namesake.
Date: Jan 31, 2020 -
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Feiertag HTM students awarded at ENTER2020 competition , articleA pair of Howard Feiertag Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management doctoral students received honors for their research at the Expedia Group X ENTER2020 Data Science Competition. The inaugural competition, sponsored by Expedia Group and held during the ENTER2020 eTourism Conference in Guildford, United Kingdom, featured 15 different teams from around the world.
Date: Jan 31, 2020 -
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Service is music to a scholarship recipient with an international focus , redirectMeredith Beavers, the 2019 recipient of the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Dean’s Roundtable Scholarship, discovered this truism before arriving at Virginia Tech. And it influences her mindset toward her current projects.
Date: Jan 28, 2020 -
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Steven Markham named Digges Family Professor , redirectSteven E. Markham, professor of management in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech, has been named the Digges Family Professor in Entrepreneurial Leadership by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
Date: Jan 28, 2020 -
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Management course continues to set records, earn honors , articleOver 100 teams, each comprised of seven to eight students, participated in the “Food Cart Project,” which offers first-year students a unique experiential learning opportunity. The project tasks teams to start a business of their choosing, with all profits going to a CVC-eligible charity. The course’s Fall 2019 cohort raised the bar – netting nearly $23,000.
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Linda Wallace named Konrad W. Kubin Senior Faculty Fellow , redirectLinda Wallace, associate professor of accounting and information systems (ACIS) in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech, has been named the Konrad W. Kubin Senior Faculty Fellow by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
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Xiang elected president of tourism association , articleHoward Feiertag Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management Associate Professor Zheng “Phil” Xiang was appointed president of the International Federation for IT and Travel & Tourism (IFITT) during the ENTER2020 eTourism Conference, held Jan. 8-10 at the University of Surrey in Guildford, United Kingdom.
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David Brinberg named Kathleen Grega Digges Professor , redirectDavid Brinberg, professor of marketing in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech, has been named the Kathleen Grega Digges Professor in Entrepreneurial Studies by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
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Virginia Tech receives top placements in U.S. News & World Report’s online rankings , redirectVirginia Tech’s online master’s degree in information technology is the nation’s fourth best and ranked No. 3 for veterans. The online graduate engineering program moved up six places to No. 10, according to the 2020 U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of the Best Online Programs.
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John Maher named Thomas M. Wells and Kathy Dargo Professor , redirectJohn Maher, professor and head of the Department of Accounting and Information Systems in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech, has been named the Thomas M. Wells and Kathy Dargo Professor in Accounting and Information Systems by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
Date: Jan 10, 2020 -
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Swedish born, Hokie raised: Gatenholm and Cellink awarded Entrepreneur of the Year , articleErik Gatenholm’s vision led him to co-found Cellink, the leading 3D bioprinter provider and the world’s first bioink company. The startup, along with Gatenholm and its other co-founders, was recently awarded the prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year in Sweden, and Erik himself was recently placed on the Forbes 30 under 30 as well as MIT Technology Review’s 35 under 35.
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Dipankar Chakravarti named Robert H. Digges Professor , redirectDipankar Chakravarti, professor of marketing and the founding director of the Ph.D. concentration in executive business research in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech, has been named the Robert H. Digges Professor in Entrepreneurial Studies by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
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New option in business information technology seeks to meet need for cyber talent , redirectNick Herman once led a global corporate campaign to trick people into clicking on a fictitious link. He created fake websites and phishing emails in different languages.
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More than 2,500 Hokies to graduate at 2019 fall commencement ceremonies on Dec. 20 , redirectMore than 2,500 Hokies will graduate on Friday during Virginia Tech’s fall commencement ceremonies, held in Cassell Coliseum.
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Student’s big data skills may lead to cleaner air , redirectRadhica Kanniganti works for a startup company in India, home to some of the world’s most-polluted cities. She hopes to improve lives in her work as an environmental engineer for the Bangalore-based company Devic Earth, testing a device that reduces air pollution by employing radio waves.
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2019 End of Year Message from the Dean , article Date: Dec 16, 2019 -
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HTM professor named “highly cited researcher” for 2019 , articleZheng “Phil” Xiang, associate professor in the Howard Feiertag Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management, is among the most highly cited researchers in the world for 2019, according to a list released by the Web of Science Group.
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Class of 2019: Pamplin graduate combines business, technology interest into successful experience , redirectHaving grown up in Silicon Valley, Neha Shah saw firsthand what could be accomplished at the intersection of business and technology. So when she arrived at Virginia Tech in 2016, she knew exactly what she wanted to study.
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Students learn bounty of business experiences by managing campus farm stand , redirectA variety of rainbow-colored vegetables peer from tables under a white tent that stands in front of Lavery Hall each Tuesday afternoon. A line of students trickles in, excited about the chance to purchase fresh, sustainable produce.
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Career fairs give students jump start on job hunt , redirectStudents dressed in suits, clutching folders of resumes, with backpacks slung over their shoulders and name tags on their chests are a common sight around campus. The reason: They are attending the multitude of career fairs on campus.
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Biomedical, business, engineering teams line up for shark-tank style competition , redirectFor the fourth straight year, Virginia Tech students will gather in Roanoke to pitch commercialization ideas to a panel of judges in a biomedical, “shark tank”-style competition.
Date: Dec 05, 2019 -
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Student entrepreneurs showcase their startup and product at Autodesk Expo , redirectA team of three students from the Virginia Tech College of Architecture and Urban Studies showcased their emerging desktop robotics company, Rendyr, at the recent Autodesk University Conference Student Expo in Las Vegas.
Date: Dec 03, 2019 -
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Pamplin alumni and EY receive awards for service, career achievements , redirectThe Pamplin College of Business recently honored four alumni and one company with awards recognizing professional achievements, community service, and support of the college and its students.
Date: Dec 03, 2019 -
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Women in Business celebrates 10 years , articleVT Pamplin & Women in Business Leadership Team Celebrates a Decade of Difference in Richmond
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Virginia Tech faculty chosen to deliver commencement keynote speeches , redirectJohn Seiler Ph.D. '84, the Hon. and Mrs. Shelton H. Short Jr. Professor of Forestry in the College of Natural Resources and Environment, and Patricia Raun, director of the Center for Communicating Science at Virginia Tech, and a professor of theatre arts in the School of Performing Arts in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, will deliver the keynote addresses at Virginia Tech's 2019 fall University and Graduate School Commencement ceremonies on Dec. 20.
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Corps of Cadets alumnus Col. Barry 'Chip' Daniels named Virginia game Hokie Hero , redirectU.S. Army Col. Barry “Chip” Daniels, a 1993 Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumnus who earned a degree in management from the Pamplin College of Business, was selected as the Hokie Hero for the final football game of the regular season against Virginia.
Date: Dec 02, 2019 -
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Dwight Shelton honored with emeritus status , articleDwight Shelton, who retired as Virginia Tech’s vice president for finance and chief financial earlier this fall, has been conferred the title of Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer Emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
Date: Nov 22, 2019 -
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Pamplin honors students, thanks donors , articlePamplin held its annual Honors Banquet Program Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, at the German Club near its Blacksburg campus. It was an evening to build community as the program brought together donors and their scholarship recipients, their guests, and Pamplin faculty.
Date: Nov 22, 2019 -
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For one management professor, research is a family affair , articleCollaborating on research publications is nothing new in the world of higher education; making it a family affair that spans generations, however, is a unique attribute one Pamplin College of Business professor brings to his work.
Date: Nov 21, 2019 -
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Students reap early benefits of Calhoun Discovery Program , articleThis fall, 40 first-year students stepped onto the Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg as the inaugural cohort for the Calhoun Discovery Program.
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VT center gives students first hand entrepreneurial experience , redirectBLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR News) – A Virginia Tech center is training the next generation of business owners and entrepreneurs.
Date: Nov 20, 2019 -
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Key university initiatives, programs discussed at fall Board of Visitors meeting , articleDuring its quarterly meeting held in Blacksburg on Monday, the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors received numerous reports and presentations on key university priorities.
Date: Nov 19, 2019 -
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Apex Center underscores impact of entrepreneurship to the Board of Visitors , articleIncorporate 15 new companies in a year. It’s a lofty goal, but Virginia Tech students can get it done — students who are from all backgrounds and majors in programs led by the Apex Center for Entrepreneurship in the Pamplin College of Business.
Date: Nov 19, 2019 -
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Virginia Tech team aims to make space local and brings home top prize at competition , articleEver dreamed of taking your selfie game to new heights — literally? The out of this world idea of incorporating selfies in space secured one Virginia Tech team first place at the national Astranis Students for the Exploration and Development of Space Satellite-II competition. Founded in 1980, Students for the Exploration and Development of Space is the largest student-run space non-profit organization in the world that empowers young people to participate and make an impact in space exploration.
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Through Fellows Program, Graduate Students Have Voice in Innovation Campus Plans , redirectTen Virginia Tech graduate students, chosen as Innovation Fellows, are helping to shape the university's future Innovation Campus in Alexandria. They are, from left to right: (back row) Logan Eisenbeiser, Xin Chen, Goprikrishna Rathinavel, Padmaksha Roy, and Christopher White. On the front row, from left to right, are Yiqing Liu, Pooja Algikar, Sneharaj Ramdaspalli, Ronald "Angel" Cox, and Yu-Hsuan Huang.
Date: Nov 12, 2019 -
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U.S. Navy to send two Knighthawk aircraft for flyover at Virginia Tech-Wake Forest game , articleThe U.S. Navy will send two MH-60S Knighthawk aircraft to fly over Lane Stadium at the start of Saturday’s football game against Wake Forest.
Date: Nov 05, 2019 -
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Using data to prepare communities for disasters , articleWhen disaster strikes, every second is critical. Professor Chris Zobel has been using data to help the Red Cross pre-position resources for optimal disaster response.
Date: Oct 31, 2019 -
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Pamplin professor’s research casts doubt regarding controversial regulation , articleWhen the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, a nonprofit corporation created to oversee the audits of public companies, enacted the controversial Rule 3211, Sarah Stein knew she had to investigate its effects.
Date: Oct 30, 2019 -
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Doug Patterson honored with emeritus status , articleDoug Patterson, professor of finance in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of professor emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
Date: Oct 29, 2019 -
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Virginia Tech hosts inaugural summit on blockchain technology , articleAn innovation panel moderated by Jennifer O’Daniel, investment director for the Center for Innovation Technology, will close the summit. Since 2003, she has led seed and early-stage investments in tech companies for CIT GAP Funds, concentrating on cybersecurity and enterprise software.
Date: Oct 25, 2019 -
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Eugene Seago honored with emeritus status , articleEugene Seago, professor of accounting and information systems in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of Curling Professor Emeritus of Accounting and Information Systems by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
Date: Oct 25, 2019 -
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If a stock goes up, must it eventually come down? A finance professor tries to find the answer , articleDoes stock momentum, be it positive or negative, eventually reverse? That was the question that Yao Li, a recent Ph.D. graduate from the Department of Finance, and Raman Kumar, R.V. and A.F. Oliver Professor of Investment Management in the Department of Finance, set out to answer with their research.
Date: Oct 18, 2019 -
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Pamplin Engagement Summit drives collaboration to disrupt the status quo of business education , articleThe summit provided an unprecedented opportunity to bring together all senior volunteer leaders as the college transforms the traditional model of education and meets the needs of the 21st century workforce.
Date: Oct 14, 2019 -
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Corps of Cadets alumnus Maj. Stephen Schuyler named Rhode Island game Hokie Hero , articleU.S. Army Maj. Stephen Schuyler, a Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumnus who earned a degree in marketing from the Pamplin College of Business and a minor in leadership studies from the corps’ Rice Center for Leader Development in 2007, was selected as the Hokie Hero for Saturday’s football game against Rhode Island.
Date: Oct 14, 2019 -
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Injury creates new opportunity for Pamplin student , articleAs an undergraduate, Nick Reisenweaver had already demonstrated the hustle and grit for which Hokies are known. Then, after a setback, he showed different qualities just as important: resilience and the ability to pivot.
Date: Oct 14, 2019 -
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Virginia Tech launches its most ambitious fundraising campaign ever , articleVirginia Tech announced the most ambitious fundraising and engagement campaign in university history on a night in which thousands gathered on campus to celebrate the occasion and their school’s growing impact in the commonwealth and beyond.
Date: Oct 14, 2019 -
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Using data to make businesses more efficient , articleTo Professor Lara Khansa, data is an unmatched tool for progress. She’s applied data to improve everything from hospital emergency room staffing and surgical procedures to catching cyberloafing employees who are using workplace computers for nonwork purposes.
Date: Oct 10, 2019 -
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Joseph Simpson appointed director of Integrated Security Education and Research Center , articleJoseph J. Simpson has been appointed collegiate assistant professor in the Department of Management in the Pamplin College of Business and director of Virginia Tech's Integrated Security Education and Research Center (ISERC).
Date: Oct 07, 2019 -
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Class of 2021 ring namesake and sponsor named , articleVice President for Alumni Relations Emeritus George E. “Buddy” Russell ’52 has been named the Class of 2021 class ring namesake and Arthur J. Keown, alumni distinguished professor and R. B. Pamplin professor of finance for Pamplin College of Business, has been named class sponsor.
Date: Oct 03, 2019 -
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New program lets students learn banking through loans with real money , articleThis fall, Virginia Tech students have a remarkable new learning opportunity: gaining experience in banking and risk management by participating in actual loans with their bank partners with real money from the Virginia Tech Foundation.
Date: Oct 03, 2019 -
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Jin Xu receives Best Paper Award for research showing tax benefit of debt financing , articleJin Xu, associate professor of finance in the Pamplin College of Business, has received a Best Paper Award for an article she co-authored that examines the effects of corporate taxes on corporations’ market values and provides important evidence for the tax benefit of debt financing.
Date: Sep 30, 2019 -
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Computer science career fair gives students and companies a distinctive edge , articleFor Case Consulting, a Leesburg, Virginia, software services company serving the needs of the federal government and private industry, the career fair serves as an ideal way to scout for their summer internship program. Owner Paul Farmer, a Virginia Tech accounting and information systems graduate in the Pamplin College of Business, explained this is the only career fair where he recruits in person.
Date: Sep 20, 2019 -
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SGA president Adil Sageer aims to strengthen student and administration connections , articleAdil Sageer, Virginia Tech’s Student Government Association (SGA) president for 2019-20, has established some substantial goals for the SGA.
Date: Sep 18, 2019 -
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Business Leadership Center celebrates 20th anniversary , articleToday the center has expanded to include the newly designed Pathways Minor in Organizational Leadership, the Pamplin Leadership Academy, as well as the Pamplin Leadership Development Team.
Date: Sep 13, 2019 -
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In memoriam: Wally Newton, adjunct professor in the Department of Finance , articleWallace B. Newton Sr., a longtime adjunct professor of finance and former president of the Virginia Tech MBA Alumni Association, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 8.
Date: Sep 12, 2019 -
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Virginia Tech's "Super Bowl" of job recruiting attracts thousands , articleThe line at Squires Student Center was out the door on the morning of Thursday, September 5 as students arrived for the Fall 2019 Business Horizons career fair. Regarded by many as Virginia Tech’s “Super Bowl” of job recruiting, the event consistently yields large numbers of students, companies, volunteers, and opportunities; and last week’s event was no exception. More than 3000 students attended the fair and its events for the chance to network among a lineup of over 140 companies. Hokies came prepared to make a good impression and the strong turnout resulted in more than 500 next-day interviews following Thursday’s event.
Date: Sep 11, 2019 -
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Pamplin kicks off the new semester , articleOver 700 Pamplin College of Business faculty, staff, students, and guests – including numerous four-legged friends – gathered on the Holtzman Alumni Center Lawn on Friday, August 30, to “kickoff” the new academic year.
Date: Sep 04, 2019 -
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Virginia Tech hosts Global Entrepreneur Challenge for 10th year , articleThe competition, held at The Inn at Virginia Tech, was part of a 10-day celebration of student entrepreneurship. Teams were housed by local families, spent interactive time with successful technology companies, and enjoyed fellowship with Virginia Tech students. Some of the activities included tours of the Virginia Tech campus and Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, educational workshops, and shopping in Roanoke and Blacksburg.
Date: Sep 04, 2019 -
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Corps of Cadets alumnus Capt. William Chung named Boston College game Hokie Hero , articleU.S. Army Capt. William Chung, a 2015 Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumnus who earned a degree in marketing management from the Pamplin College of Business and a minor in leadership studies from the Rice Center for Leader Development, was selected as the Hokie Hero for Saturday’s football game against Boston College.
Date: Sep 03, 2019 -
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Lockheed Martin on campus Sept. 4 and 5 to recruit students , articleLockheed Martin wants to recruit Hokie leaders that have what it takes to solve global security challenges of the future.
Date: Sep 03, 2019 -
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Recession indicators tilting the scales, Virginia Tech finance expert says , articleA Virginia Tech finance expert is available to discuss the indicators of a recession and the historical context of the U.S. Treasury market’s current state.
Date: Sep 03, 2019 -
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Maker Camp 2019 unleashes middle schoolers' curiosity and creativity , articleThe University Libraries, in collaboration with the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology (ICAT), recently hosted the eighth annual ICAT Maker Camp.
Date: Aug 29, 2019 -
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Practicum gives students a window into Wells Fargo , articleVirginia Tech finance instructor Brian Hart had a good dose of adrenaline leading up to traveling with 14 of his students to the Wells Fargo campus in Charlotte, North Carolina. This is the first time in the six years that he has taught the Wells Fargo/Pamplin winter course that weather was playing a decisive role in whether they would be able to leave from Blacksburg. Luckily, the weather cooperated and everyone arrived to check in to their hotel and get settled before their five days of being immersed in the world of Wells Fargo. Hart admits it was touch-and-go for a while with he and the students in contact with updates and back-up plans. Prior to meeting up in Blacksburg, Hart leads a week-long session with students online preparing them for their shared face-to-face experience.
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VIDEO: Virginia Tech offers cybersecurity management concentration , redirectBLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ7)— Virginia Tech has added a cybersecurity management concentration to help students prepare to help companies fight the increasing demand against cyber harm.
Date: Aug 22, 2019 -
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Pamplin student receives national recognition as she prepares for a future in financial planning , articleFor Genna Coan, the preparation to become a financial planner never stops. It doesn’t stop when the semester ends. It doesn’t even stop to ring the closing bell for the Nasdaq Stock Market. Coan was one of 12 students nationwide to be awarded the $5,000 2019 TD Ameritrade Institutional RIA NextGen Scholarship. The scholarship, which was open to all first-, second-, or third-year students pursuing a degree in finance or financial planning, required applicants to submit an essay as to why they would like to work in financial planning along with a letter of reference from a personal or academic contact. To celebrate the achievement, the scholarship recipients were hosted by TD Ameritrade Institutional on a visit to New York City and the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square, where the students helped ring the stock exchange’s closing bell on July 23, 2019.
Date: Aug 21, 2019 -
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Tommy Amal joins the Pamplin College of Business advancement team , article Date: Aug 16, 2019 -
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Donations to Virginia Tech reached a new high: $181.9 million , articleTens of thousands of donors stepped forward to support programs all throughout Virginia Tech in a year of unprecedented generosity.
Date: Aug 15, 2019 -
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Nadia Rogers appointed to Virginia Board of Accountancy , articleNadia A. Rogers, associate professor of practice in the Department of Accounting and Information Systems of the Pamplin College of Business, has been appointed by Gov. Ralph Northam to serve on the Virginia Board of Accountancy.
Date: Aug 12, 2019 -
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First-year cadets to learn many lasting lessons during New Cadet Week , articleOn Aug. 17, more than 400 first-year cadets will arrive on campus to begin their introduction to the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets.
Date: Aug 06, 2019 -
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Former VT roommates go to the dogs , articleJustin LeGore has always been an entrepreneur at heart. By the time he was a high school student, LeGore was running his own lawn care business in his hometown of Frederick, Maryland. His decision to major in business management fell perfectly in line with his lifelong ambitions – albeit after a false start as an engineering major, where, during one of his first classes, he asked, “when will I be able to start my own business?” and was unsatisfied by the answer.
Date: Aug 06, 2019 -
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Andrew Acito joins accounting and information systems faculty August 1, 2019 , articleAndrew Acito has been appointed assistant professor in the Department of Accounting and Information Systems at Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of Business.
Date: Aug 01, 2019 -
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Marketing grad takes a leap, lands dream gig , article“If I didn’t take that big leap of faith, I don’t think I would be where I am today,” Melinda Tran explained. Where she is today, specifically, is at Facebook. Based in Silicon Valley, she works in content marketing, specializing in media partnerships. “I work closely with external media partners to help them develop audiences on our platforms,” she said.
Date: Jul 30, 2019 -
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Pamplin's management undergraduate degree ranked No. 6 , articleGreat Business Schools, an organization dedicated to matching prospective business students to the right business school, has ranked the Department of Management’s undergraduate degree No. 6 in its “25 Best Business Bachelor’s Degrees for 2020.”
Date: Jul 24, 2019 -
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MSBA-BA students solve real-world problems for real-world companies , articleFor those participating in the Masters of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Business Analytics (MSBA-BA) program, the final hurdle to overcome prior to graduation is the capstone project. A distinctive feature of the MSBA-BA program, the capstone project requires “teams of interdisciplinary students to solve a real-world problem provided by various corporate sponsors,” according to Mike Flint, director of the Center for Business Intelligence and Analytics (CBIA), home to the MSBA-BA program.
Date: Jul 19, 2019 -
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Job satisfaction related to life satisfaction, no matter the culture, professor finds , articleIn 2001, Virginia Tech Real Estate Professor of Marketing Joseph Sirgy released his groundbreaking Quality of Work Life Scale (QWLS), which, using a specially developed mathematical formula, puts a numeric value to how well an employee’s needs are being met by his or her employer. His most recent research – published earlier this year – showed that the QWLS is a valid and reliable metric no matter the cultural background of the person studied. By extension, the study also showed that there is little in the way of cultural difference in the relationship between job satisfaction and life satisfaction; job satisfaction spills over to life satisfaction for employees across a wide range of cultures and countries.
Date: Jul 16, 2019 -
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Sarah Stein wins best paper award for developing a new learning resource on analytics , articleStudents entering the accounting profession today must be more proficient in data analytics. Now, they can hone their skills with the help of an award-winning paper.
Date: Jul 15, 2019 -
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Mehul Sanghani: Innovation Campus is 'Rising Tide' that will Benefit all of Virginia , articleWhen Amazon announced it would build a new headquarters in the National Landing area of Arlington, Virginia, Mehul Sanghani had every reason to be concerned — but wasn’t.
Date: Jul 11, 2019 -
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Rajesh Bagchi appointed marketing department head in the Pamplin College of Business , articleRajesh Bagchi has been appointed head of the Department of Marketing in the Pamplin College of Business.
Date: Jul 10, 2019 -
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Adam Kendrick named Outstanding Recent Alumnus for College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences , articleAdam Kendrick’s workplace is often a circus — literally. But as a former HokieBird used to entertaining a stadium filled with Virginia Tech fans, he is undaunted by having to cue clowns, signal crew members to bring up spotlights, and ensure acrobats are properly placed.
Date: Jul 02, 2019 -
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New HTM minor complements all majors, helps build professional skill sets , articleSet to launch in Fall 2019, the interdisciplinary minor in Event and Experience Management will “explore the interaction of people, technology, and the environment within the event management context,” according to Candace Fitch, a professor of practice with the Howard Feiertag Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management, where the new minor will be housed.
Date: Jun 25, 2019 -
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Industry turns to Newport News program to build data science workforce , articleMike Melo, CEO of ITA International and a 1979 graduate of Virginia Tech, saw opportunity when he heard about an Outreach and International Affairs program in India to train data scientists.
Date: Jun 18, 2019 -
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Dwight Shelton honored with 2019 Virginia CFO Award , articleVirginia Tech Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer Dwight Shelton has been honored with the 2019 Virginia CFO Award (large nonprofit organization category), sponsored by Virginia Business magazine.
Date: Jun 17, 2019 -
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Pamplin College of Business names Becky Freemal as its director of communication and marketing , articleBecky Freemal has joined the Pamplin College of Business as its director of communication and marketing.
Date: Jun 12, 2019 -
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Pamplin finance professor runs down a dream , articleFor long-time runner Bradley Paye, the Boston Marathon was always a race to be run, eventually.
Date: Jun 05, 2019 -
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Marketing grad embraces the unconventional , articleShortly after she graduated in 2012 with a degree in marketing, Charlotte Ryland – like most new graduates – received a job offer in her field of study. Unlike most graduates, however, she rejected the offer.
Date: May 30, 2019 -
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Virginia Tech Beyond Boundaries Scholars program inspires and empowers , articleThat was also the case for Lidya Etissa, a first-generation college student who was born in Ethiopia and moved to the United States at age 10.
Date: May 23, 2019 -
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Pamplin College 2019 Hokie Grads Encouraged to Build Their Personal Brand , articleWith excitement buzzing throughout Blacksburg, Virginia Tech’s class of 2019 gathered in Lane Stadium on the morning of May 17th to commemorate the end of their undergraduate careers. After a rainy commencement ceremony, the Hokie graduates were sent off to attend the ceremonies of their respective colleges. At 3:30 pm, students and faculty from the Pamplin College of Business gathered in Cassell Coliseum to begin their traditional graduation ceremony.
Date: May 20, 2019 -
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Did I say your name [neym] right? Faculty aim to properly pronounce graduates' names , articleCayce Myers knows what it feels like for his name to be botched in public. His first name, which is his mother’s maiden name, is pronounced Cay-ce. It’s often mispronounced as “case.”
Date: May 16, 2019 -
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Pamplin's Accounting & Information Systems Department and KPMG Join Forces , article“The accounting profession is continually evolving, and it is imperative that the education we provide evolves as well so that our graduates are prepared to successfully enter the accounting profession,” stated Nadia Rogers, associate professor of practice in the Department of Accounting and Information Systems (ACIS) and director of the Master of Accounting and Information Systems (MACIS) Program. “We recognize that data and analytics is the wave of the future and have taken the necessary steps to modify our curriculum.”
Date: May 14, 2019 -
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Commencement 101: Details about this year's ceremonies , articleThousands of people — from excited graduates to proud families – are gearing up for Virginia Tech’s spring commencement ceremonies this week. The events begin Thursday in Blacksburg and continue through Sunday in Fairfax, Virginia.
Date: May 10, 2019 -
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Virginia Tech receives national recognition for meeting study abroad goal , articleVirginia Tech was among 32 institutions recognized with a Seal of Excellence by the Institute of International Education, given to colleges and universities participating in the Generation Study Abroad initiative that have achieved their commitment goal of increasing the number of students studying abroad.
Date: May 09, 2019 -
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Caroline Rector named 2019 Outstanding Senior for the Pamplin College of Business , articleCaroline Rector is headed to New York City. With dual degrees in finance and real estate, she is joining multinational investment bank and financial services firm Credit Suisse as a first-year investment banking analyst in the technology, media, and telecommunications division.
Date: May 08, 2019 -
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Hospitality Sales students go prospecting with Hyatt , articleEvery spring, Howard Feiertag sends his Hospitality Sales students out prospecting. Not prospecting with pickaxes and sifting pans. Rather, prospecting with scripts and prospect survey sheets.
Date: May 06, 2019 -
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Robert Davidson named William S. Gay Senior Faculty Fellow , articleRobert Davidson, assistant professor of accounting and information systems in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech, was recently named the William S. Gay Senior Faculty Fellow by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
Date: May 06, 2019 -
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Students launch apparel company to support charitable causes , articleThree years ago, two Virginia Tech students decided to turn a passion for clothing and creativity into an enterprise that could help the community. Their idea became Zappy, a company selling T-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, and more for men and women.
Date: May 01, 2019 -
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Finance alum and business executive Brad Casper to address Pamplin commencement , articleBrad Casper, a 1982 magna cum laude graduate in finance from the Pamplin College of Business, will address graduating students, their families, and faculty and staff as the keynote speaker at the college’s commencement ceremony.
Date: Apr 24, 2019 -
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Dwight Shelton to retire as vice president for finance and chief financial officer after 40-year career at Virginia Tech , articleDwight Shelton, who has served Virginia Tech in a variety of key administrative capacities over the past 40 years, has announced his retirement as the university’s vice president for finance and chief financial officer.
Date: Apr 24, 2019 -
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Hundreds gather for Hokies on Wall Street event , articleMore than 200 Hokies, including alumni, students, faculty, and staff, showed up for an evening of finance discussions and social networking at the recent Hokies on Wall Street reception organized by the Pamplin College of Business.
Date: Apr 22, 2019 -
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John Brozovsky honored with emeritus status , articleJohn Brozovsky, retired associate professor of accounting and information systems in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of associate professor emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
Date: Apr 18, 2019 -
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A group of over 30 students toured the Backcountry.com Distribution Center , articleA group of over 30 students toured the Backcountry.com Distribution Center in Christiansburg on Friday, April 12. The tour, which lasted around an hour, was organized by the Virginia Tech Student Chapter of American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), a group comprised of students from both the College of Engineering as well as the Pamplin College of Business. The majority of those on the tour are enrolled in BIT 4464: Advanced Supply Chain Management, a course taught by Barbara Fraticelli.
Date: Apr 15, 2019 -
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Virginia Tech is the ‘glue’ for 2019 Family of the Year , articleThis is what the university’s motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), means to the 2019 Virginia Tech Family of the Year. They live it each day.
Date: Apr 15, 2019 -
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Virginia Tech celebrates 50 years of graduate education in the National Capital Region , articleIn 1969, Virginia Tech opened its first Northern Virginia Graduate Center: A white Reston farmhouse with two resident faculty members, a part-time staff, and 65 students.
Date: Apr 12, 2019 -
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BIT student leads interdisciplinary team of cadets at the Deloitte Foundation Cyber Threat Competition , articleWhen Miguel Bustillo first learned about the Deloitte Foundation Cyber Threat Competition back in 2017, the business information technology (BIT) student decided to enter the team-based competition as a solo act. He did well enough in the online round of the contest to earn an invitation to the second round, held at the Deloitte Leadership Center in West Lake, Texas.
Date: Apr 11, 2019 -
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Kent Nakamoto honored with emeritus status , articleKent Nakamoto, retired professor of marketing in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of professor emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
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Finance alumni seek to boost interest in banking studies and careers , articleWhen Virginia Tech finance professor George Morgan suggested some years ago that two of his former students get to know one another, little did he know that the CEOs would later lead a merger to reconstruct something from their past: “a great Virginia-based regional bank,” like the ones they once worked for.
Date: Apr 10, 2019 -
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Hokie Focus marks historic milestone with 9,000 in attendance , articleAlways known for its signature Hokie hospitality, the university campus community pulled out all the stops to welcome close to 9,000 admitted students and families for the largest Hokie Focus event to date.
Date: Apr 09, 2019 -
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Hackathon tests students' analytical, creative-thinking, and problem-solving skills , articleA total of 55 Virginia Tech students used their analytical, creative-thinking, and problem-solving skills to try to predict what would be the next comic book superhero blockbuster at a recent five-hour hackathon.
Date: Apr 08, 2019 -
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Graduate students receive awards for excellence in teaching, research, and service , articleThe Virginia Tech Graduate School honored master's and doctoral degree students from across the university at the school’s annual awards dinner during Graduate Education Week.
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Kevin Boyle named Willis Blackwood Real Estate Director , articleKevin Boyle, director of Virginia Tech’s Program in Real Estatein the Pamplin College of Businessand professor of agricultural and applied economicsin the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, has been named the Willis Blackwood Real Estate Director by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
Date: Apr 03, 2019 -
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Women in Business: Charlotte , articleJeff Hartman (MGT ’79), executive vice president and senior managing director of Wells Fargo Private Bank, welcomed participants to the Women in Business event in Charlotte, North Carolina, on March 28.
Date: Apr 01, 2019 -
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Speakers announced for May commencement ceremonies , articleFrank Beamer, legendary football coach for the Hokies, will return to Lane Stadium on Friday, May 17 as Virginia Tech’s commencement speaker.
Date: Mar 29, 2019 -
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Pamplin alumnus combines business analytics and basketball in dream job , articleAmong the thousands cheering on the Hokies Friday as they play the Blue Devils in the NCAA men's basketball tournament will be a young Virginia Tech graduate who followed his own hoop dreams.
Date: Mar 29, 2019 -
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Women in Business: NCR , articleAbout 75 students, alumni, faculty, and staff enjoyed an evening of networking and table discussions on professional development at a recent gathering of Women in Business - National Capital Region, organized by the Pamplin College of Business.
Date: Mar 28, 2019 -
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Pamplin donors were “In” for Giving Day 2019 , articleHundreds of donors supported the Pamplin College of Business during the second annual Virginia Tech Giving Day. During the one-day fundraising event, which began at noon on Tuesday, March 19, and continued until noon on Wednesday, March 20, Pamplin alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends showed their support through donations – online and through various other avenues – as well as tireless promotion of the college throughout the event.
Date: Mar 21, 2019 -
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Lockheed Martin executive to discuss ethics and assurance , articleLockheed Martin executive Leo S. Mackay Jr. will discuss ethics as a business imperative on April 2 at 7:30 p.m. at Burruss Auditorium as the featured speaker of the Del Alamo/Hogan Symposium on Business Ethics, hosted by the Pamplin College of Business.
Date: Mar 20, 2019 -
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Jay Winkeler joins Pamplin to lead Center for Business Intelligence and Analytics , articleFormer Leidos executive Jay Winkeler has been appointed executive director of the Center for Business Intelligence and Analytics in the Pamplin College of Business.
Date: Mar 18, 2019 -
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Scholarship supports Danielle Jeffers’ passion for helping others afford college , articleDanielle Jeffers was packing for a study abroad trip to the Steger Center for International Scholarship in Switzerland when she received a letter from the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. Only moments before, the multimedia journalism major had been worrying about the logistical challenges of studying overseas.
Date: Mar 18, 2019 -
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Pamplin students hosted at national conference , articleTwo Pamplin College of Business students were recently afforded the opportunity to attend the 2019 TD Ameritrade National LINC conference. Genna Coan, a finance and accounting dual-major from Chantilly, Va., and Kelly Lynch, a finance major from Smithtown, New York, were two of 63 National LINC Scholars selected to attend the conference as part of the RIA (registered investment advisors) NextGen program.
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Virginia Tech MBA Program Named One of Top 15 in Country , redirectVirginia Tech’s Evening MBA program moved up three places to No. 14 in U.S. News & World Report’s 2019 rankings of the best part-time MBA programs. The Northern Virginia-based program also retained its place as the top-ranked program in Virginia and now ranks as the top public university part-time MBA in the Washington, D.C. metro area.
Date: Mar 14, 2019 -
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Third-year medical student earns MBA from Pamplin College of Business through new program , articleLast year Mercedes Robinson, a third-year student at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, set her white coat aside and picked up a briefcase in order to pursue a master of business administration (MBA) through Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of Business. She was the first of her classmates to take advantage of this relatively new program, developed by both schools, to give future physicians a set of skills that will allow them to navigate many challenges in health care management.
Date: Mar 08, 2019 -
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Vatican’s communications expert to speak , articleSeàn-Patrick Lovett has shared his media and communications expertise with college students and professionals around the world. On March 20-21, he will be in Blacksburg to give a public lecture and participate in small-group discussions.
Date: Mar 07, 2019 -
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Evolution of Hospitality on Display in Feiertag’s New Book , articleWhat more can be said about a man who has accomplished so much during his six decades in the hospitality and tourism management industry? Not much – which is why you let him do the talking.
Date: Mar 07, 2019 -
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Tech products and services win top prizes at Entrepreneur Challenge , articleEngineering, architecture, and liberal arts students swept the Virginia Tech Entrepreneur Challenge, where 10 finalist teams that included students from business and other disciplines pitched their business ideas for a shot at prize money.
Date: Mar 06, 2019 -
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Student award winners announced , articleThe Pamplin College of Business has announced the recipients of the 2019 undergraduate student awards. The winners are chosen by members of the Undergraduate Awards Committee, which consists of one representative from each of Pamplin’s seven departments. This year’s honorees are seniors Caroline Rector, Jack Holland, and Julisa Perdomo Santos.
Date: Mar 05, 2019 -
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Werth Testing Center helps students fully achieve access and success , articleWhen the Werth Testing Center was dedicated in late January, a large contingent of students, faculty, staff, family, alumni, friends, and administration was present to show their appreciation to Robbie and Marianne Werth and their family, whose gift made the expanded center in Lavery Hall possible.
Date: Mar 04, 2019 -
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First-year business course raises over $17,000 for CVC , articleExperiential learning is a core component of the Department of Management curriculum. One course, MGT 1104, Foundations of Business, offers students a unique experiential learning opportunity – a project which allows them to start their own business while also enabling them to give back to the community. Over 800 students across 15 different sections from the Fall 2018 course gave back in a major way, raising over $17,000 for the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC), a record amount for the course project and nearly half of the $40,000 total raised by the Pamplin College of Business.
Date: Feb 28, 2019 -
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A place where equity for women can flourish - Women's Center celebrates 25 years , articleWhen Sarah Preston transferred to Virginia Tech two years ago, the trauma of a past sexual assault sparked her search for a trusted counselor.
Date: Feb 26, 2019 -
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Students pitch business models, vie for more than $40,000 in prizes at VT Entrepreneur Challenge Finals , articleThe Apex Center for Entrepreneurs will host the 2019 Virginia Tech Entrepreneur Challenge Finals on Friday, March 1, on campus at 281 Davidson Hall, 4-7 p.m.
Date: Feb 26, 2019 -
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Afghans team up with Virginia Tech faculty to cultivate agricultural innovation , articleWhat are the elements of effective teaching? How do you teach entrepreneurial attitudes and skills? How do you build capacity to spur innovation?
Date: Feb 22, 2019 -
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Greg Fansler completes term as president of Council of Alumni Marketing and Membership Professionals , articleGreg Fansler, director of reunion programs for alumni relations, recently finished his third term as president of the Council of Alumni Marketing and Membership Professionals (CAMMP), an international organization that provides professional development and shared business practices for more than 450 alumni relations professionals representing 200 different institutions of higher education in areas of marketing and communication for alumni associations at colleges and universities.
Date: Feb 21, 2019 -
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Janice Hall appointed director of diversity and inclusion at Pamplin , articleJanice Branch Hall has joined the Pamplin College of Business as its first director of diversity and inclusion.
Date: Feb 21, 2019 -
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Women in STEM networking panels coming to Richmond and Arlington , articleVirginia Tech is hosting two public panel discussions in February focusing on increasing the number of women working in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Date: Feb 19, 2019 -
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Business Horizons Sets Record , articleSpring Business Horizons set another record as just under 1700 students attended the fair in its temporary home – The Inn at Virginia Tech.
Date: Feb 19, 2019 -
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In memoriam: Edward R. Clayton, professor emeritus of business information technology , articleEdward R. (Ed) Clayton, professor emeritus of business information technology, died Feb. 10, 2019, in Blacksburg. He was 80.
Date: Feb 19, 2019 -
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Bestselling author and TED Talks presenter Dan Ariely to speak at Virginia Tech , articleWhy do humans make certain choices? Why do they select candy over fruit, for example? And why do they partake of free offers that could lead to unhealthy choices?
Date: Feb 12, 2019 -
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Merryman family commits $2 million for Virginia Tech Athletics, Pamplin College of Business , articleA simple philanthropic saying has resonated through generations of the Merryman Family.
Date: Feb 06, 2019 -
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Pamplin’s Award-Winning Alumni - 2018 , articleScenes from Virginia Tech's Pamplin College of Business' Advisory Council meeting in Richmond, Va. on Thursday, December 6, 2018. (David Hungate/ Dominion Images Photography)
Date: Feb 01, 2019 -
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Alumnus parlays pickleball into online retail business , articleComing out of high school in Virginia Beach, Ethan McAfee looked at Virginia Tech as ahead of the game in technology. The Blacksburg Electronic Village gave students a leg-up on the rapidly growing internet, and he saw the university’s SEED team — a student-run investment portfolio in the Pamplin College of Business — as a unique opportunity.
Date: Jan 28, 2019 -
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Seufer named ACC Men’s Cross Country Runner of the Year , redirectGREENSBORO, N.C. – Virginia Tech runner Peter Seufer was named the 2018 Atlantic Coast Conference Men's Cross Country Runner of the Year on Tuesday in a vote conducted among the league's cross country head coaches.
Date: Jan 16, 2019 -
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Two Virginia Tech online graduate education programs are among the top in the country , articleThe university’s online master’s degree in information technology is the nation’s third best and the online graduate engineering programs moved up four places to No. 16, according to the 2019 U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of the Best Online Programs.
Date: Jan 15, 2019 -
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New year, new goals: Virginia Tech faculty offer tips for starting, sticking to resolutions , articleIf New Year’s resolutions are all about getting out of the routine and breaking old habits, nothing rings in 2019 better than a vow to travel more. Nancy McGehee, a professor of hospitality and tourism management, said the benefits of travel are immeasurable.
Date: Jan 09, 2019 -
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Policy Strategic Growth Area funds first +Policy fellows to enhance interdisciplinary researchThe Virginia Tech Policy Strategic Growth Area (SGA) is taking aim at helping research teams place policy considerations front and center in interdisciplinary projects focused on pressing contemporary issues.
Date: Jan 03, 2019 -
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More than 2,700 students enrolled in largest winter session to dateThe 2019 winter session residential classes open this week with more than 2,700 students enrolled in 167 courses. This represents the largest number of enrollments since winter session first launched in 2014, with an increase of more than 500 from last year’s winter session.
Date: Jan 03, 2019 -
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2018 End of Year Message from the Dean , article2018 is now coming to a close, and with that there are many achievements to be grateful for and many successes to look forward to in the new year. First, I would like to reaffirm President’s Sands notion that Virginia Tech is in fact an institution on the move – and I am proud of the role Pamplin has played in that progress.
Date: Dec 20, 2018 -
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In memoriam: Dilip Kumar Shome, professor emeritus of finance , articleDilip Kumar Shome, professor emeritus of finance, died Dec. 7, 2018, of sudden cardiac arrest in the hospital in Reston, Virginia. He was 75.
Date: Dec 13, 2018 -
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Josiah Showalter Jr. ’84, chief judge for the 27th Judicial Circuit of Virginia and an instructor of business law in the Pamplin College of Business, will speak at the fall commencement , articleJosiah T. Showalter Jr. ’84 serves as chief judge for the 27th Judicial Circuit of Virginia and is an instructor of business law in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech.
Date: Dec 12, 2018 -
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New study finds benefits of fitness trackers, apps depend on motivation and customization , articleDo fitness trackers and their apps really help consumers with exercise, diet, and other health goals?
Date: Dec 11, 2018 -
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Class of 2018: Navy retiree pursues degrees for a new career and a bigger management role , articleOver the course of more than three decades as a civilian employee at the Navy Safety Center, Bryan Davis, of Chesapeake, Virginia, honed many technical skills in data analytics, data mining, and database design, in addition to gaining a wide range of administrative experience.
Date: Dec 11, 2018 -
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Class of 2018: Accounting student makes the most of opportunities for leadership and service , article“Knowledge and skills are essential, but it is equally imperative to develop yourself as a leader, teammate, and friend. This is the most important lesson I learned as a student in the Pamplin College of Business,” said Helena Snow, of Chester, Virginia, who will graduate from Virginia Tech on Dec. 14 with a Bachelor of Science in accounting and information systems.
Date: Dec 11, 2018 -
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Date: Nov 28, 2018 -
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Home of the future takes first place at international competition , articleAfter years of research and development contributed by over 100 Virginia Tech students and faculty, the FutureHAUS Dubai team has officially built the world’s best solar home.
Date: Nov 28, 2018 -
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Hospitality students win international market study competition in NYC , articleA team of Virginia Tech hospitality and tourism management students won the 2018 STR Student Market Study Competition at the BDNY hospitality trade fair recently.
Date: Nov 28, 2018 -
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Biomedical, business, engineering students set for HS&T shark tank-style competition , articleGood ideas are slumbering in intellectual property offices at universities across the country, just waiting for enterprising people to see their potential.
Date: Nov 27, 2018 -
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Student consultants develop key skills while helping businesses , articleWhat began about 10 years ago as a student club with a few members has transformed into the Consulting Group at Virginia Tech, giving students opportunities to develop or hone important professional skills while in college and providing businesses and organizations around Virginia with pro bono consulting services.
Date: Nov 26, 2018 -
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Partnerships with Deloitte, Marriott build future leaders , articleImagine getting behind-the-scenes insights on a corporate acquisition that creates the world’s largest hotel company — from an experienced and articulate executive who helped make it happen.
Date: Nov 21, 2018 -
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Students tackle wicked problems at Clinton Global Initiative University’s annual meeting , articleCombatting brain drain. Creating safer infrastructure and reducing disease. Supporting peers struggling with mental health issues. Equalizing access to quality education.
Date: Nov 13, 2018 -
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Cadet chosen to highlight the colors at the Pittsburgh game , articleCadet Donald Warter will receive the flags at this week’s football game against Pittsburgh.
Date: Nov 08, 2018 -
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House of the future and team that built it head to international competition , articleThe home of the future is en route to a temporary residence in the desert — and the Virginia Tech students and faculty who built it are following.
Date: Nov 06, 2018 -
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Pamplin raises expectations, makes big strides , articleThe Pamplin College of Business has set its sights higher and made significant strides toward its goals of improving its student experience, faculty research productivity, and community engagement, Dean Robert Sumichrast told the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors in a presentation during its Nov. 5 meeting.
Date: Nov 05, 2018 -
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Board of Visitors adopts campus master plan, approves construction of new living learning center , articleDuring its quarterly meeting held in Blacksburg on Monday, the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approved a resolution to adopt the 2018 campus master plan — a document that will help guide the physical development of the Blacksburg campus and its 11 agricultural research and Extension centers through 2047.
Date: Nov 05, 2018 -
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Corps of Cadets alumnus 1st Lt. Zachary Bird named Boston College game Hokie Hero , articleU.S. Army 1st Lt. Zachary Bird, a 2015 Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumnus who earned a degree in business with a concentration in human resource management from the Pamplin College of Business and a minor in leadership studies from the corps’ Rice Center for Leader Development, was selected as the Hokie Hero for Saturday’s football game against Boston College.
Date: Nov 03, 2018 -
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Pamplin alumni and Accenture honored with college awards for career success and service , articleSix alumni and one company were honored recently with the 2018 Pamplin Society Awards - Rising Alumni, Mentoring, Ut Prosim, and Corporate Ambassador awards from the Pamplin College of Business.
Date: Nov 02, 2018 -
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Virginia Tech corps alumna to lead F/A-18F Super Hornets over Lane Stadium , articleDuring her military career, U.S. Navy Cmdr. Stacy Uttecht has done everything from flying with a F/A-18 Super Hornet demonstration team to commanding a fighter squadron.
Date: Oct 29, 2018 -
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Apex Center for Entrepreneurs wins global award , article Date: Oct 26, 2018 -
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Virginia Tech gets federal grant for business education on East Asia , articleThe program will integrate the study of Chinese and Korean languages and cultures through coursework in Blacksburg and online, study abroad, and internships with companies.
Date: Oct 24, 2018 -
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ACC academic leaders begin connecting, collaborating at Virginia Tech , articleVirginia Tech hosted first session in a series that is designed to facilitate cross-institutional connections among academic leaders at 14 ACC universities while building leadership capacity for the participating institutions.
Date: Oct 23, 2018 -
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HBCU/MSI Research Summit draws hundreds to Virginia Tech , articleHosted by the Graduate School, the two-day summit, now in its third year, aims to foster connections between Virginia Tech and students and faculty at the visiting institutions.
Date: Oct 23, 2018 -
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Cadets chosen to highlight the colors at the Georgia Tech game , articleCadets Jacob Heil, Ian Donaher, and Megan Watkins will receive the flags from football players at Thursday night’s game.
Date: Oct 23, 2018 -
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Trailblazing alumna is on a mission to change the face of her field , articleRianka Dorsainvil is considered one of the top financial planning experts in the country and a strong voice advocating for diversity in the field.
Date: Oct 18, 2018 -
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Virginia Tech faculty, administrators selected for ACC Academic Leaders Network , redirectThe Virginia Tech representatives are Jeff Earley, associate vice provost for finance; Ron Fricker, professor and department head of statistics; Kay Hunnings, associate dean for administration in the Pamplin College of Business; Patty Raun, director of the Center for Communicating Science; and Susan Sumner, associate dean for academic programs in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Date: Sep 14, 2018 -
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Disaster aid: new research uses analytics to improve placement of supplies , redirectWhen disaster strikes, having relief supplies in the right place to be deployed swiftly is critical.
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Corps of Cadets alumnus Capt. Jim Brooks named William & Mary game Hokie Hero , redirectU.S. Air Force Capt. Jim Brooks, a Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumnus who earned a degree in accounting and information statistics from the Pamplin College of Business and a minor in leadership studies from the corps’ Rice Center for Leader Development in 2011, was selected as the Hokie Hero for Saturday’s football game against William & Mary.
Date: Sep 10, 2018 -
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The Hot College Gig: Online Brand Promoter , redirectAlana Clark, a 21-year-old senior at Virginia Tech, is one of more than 200 college students across the country using their Instagram accounts to promote Victoria’s Secret Pink sportswear and undergarments. She also hands out free underwear on the quad.
Date: Sep 04, 2018 -
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Letter: Virginia Tech offers a solution through business , articleI have worked at Virginia Tech nearly 50 years. Throughout, I have observed a consistent common denominator among our alumni - an appreciation for a fundamental business education.
Date: Aug 30, 2018 -
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Student teams from Chile and Germany are big winners in Global Entrepreneur Challenge , redirectBig prizes were dispensed for the best business ideas at the conclusion of the 2018 Virginia Tech Global Entrepreneur Challenge recently.
Date: Aug 29, 2018 -
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Lockheed Martin on campus Sept. 4 and 5, job offers and virtual reality demos , redirectLockheed Martin, developing critical technologies to solve global security issues, will be at the Inn at Virginia Tech on Sept. 4 and 5, 2018 to recruit a variety of engineering and buisness majors, including computer science, aerospace engineering, computer programming, software development, finance, and accounting.
Date: Aug 28, 2018 -
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The science of swiping; study provides insight on how to get more right swipes on Tinder , redirectTinder, a dating app, requires users to swipe right or left to indicate they like someone (right) or not (left). New research designed with Tinder in mind finds the direction and orientation of profile pictures may influence how users swipe.
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Prism Wins Inaugural Gold Telly , redirectPRISM has been selected as the winner in the 39th annual Telly Awards for two of their video projects within the Pamplin College of Business. The student-run ad agency was awarded a Bronze Telly Award for the 2017 Pamplin graduation video and a Gold Telly Award for the 2017 PRISM Reel.
Date: Aug 22, 2018 -
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Donations to Virginia Tech top $150 million for a second straight year , redirectFor the second year in a row, donations to Virginia Tech surpassed $150 million. Tens of thousands of donors made more than $153.6 million in new gifts and commitments, combined, to the university during the 2017-18 fiscal year.
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Employer expectations on off-hours email: new study shows adverse health effects on workers and families , redirectEmployer expectations of work email monitoring during nonwork hours are detrimental to the health and well-being of not only employees but their family members as well.
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Hospitality and tourism management professor will perform guitar concerto in RSO season opener , redirectThe Roanoke Symphony Orchestra’s season opener this fall will include the U.S. premiere of a concerto for guitar and orchestra by a composer who teaches and does research on hospitality and tourism in his day job at Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of Business.
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Study abroad in China offers students new perspectives on culture and business , redirectA study-abroad program initiated by the Pamplin College of Business this summer offered a group of students a learning experience in Beijing, Hong Kong, and Shanghai, China’s largest city and a global financial and trade center.
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13 universities, 10 days, 1 Global Challenge , redirectStudents and faculty from 12 countries will gather at Virginia Tech to compete, collaborate, and network at the annual Global Entrepreneur Challenge, hosted by the Apex Center for Entrepreneurs, on August 16-25. The challenge allows student teams to pitch their business ideas to compete for a $30,000 grand prize. “It’s a great opportunity for them to demonstrate their energy and ingenuity through business ideas that can contribute to the global economy,” said Derick Maggard, executive director of the Apex Center for Entrepreneurs.
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Vitali Mindel joins business information technology faculty , redirectVitali Mindel has been appointed assistant professor in the Department of Business Information Technology at Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of Business.
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Roger Edelen joins finance faculty , redirectRoger Edelen has been appointed associate professor in the Department of Finance, Insurance, and Business Law at Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of Business.
Date: Jul 25, 2018 -
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Marriott Foundation grants $2.1 million to Virginia Tech Global Business and Analytics project , redirectFundraising for the construction of Virginia Tech’s proposed Global Business and Analytics Complex has taken another big step forward, with a $2.1 million grant from The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation. The four-building complex is expected to include two academic buildings and two residential buildings for living-learning communities — and to serve as the new home for the Pamplin College of Business.
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Hyderabad meets Hokies as young entrepreneurs square off in global competition , redirectYoung entrepreneurs from around the world gathered to compete and display their product concepts and business ideas to judges, investors, mentors, and other entrepreneurs during the TiE Young Entrepreneurs Global Summit at the Virginia Tech Research Center — Arlington. TiE Global is a nonprofit devoted to assisting entrepreneurs through education, mentorship, networking, funding, and incubation. TiE Young Entrepreneurs is a “program designed for high school students to learn how to build a business from the ground up,” said program director Robin Dvorak, of TiE DC.
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Idris Adjerid joins business information technology faculty , redirectIdris Adjerid has been appointed associate professor in the Department of Business Information Technology at Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of Business.
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Alumnus shares expertise and creativity with Virginia Tech students , redirectSeventeen years after graduating from Virginia Tech, Matt Arden accepted an invitation to serve on the Marketing Industry Mentoring Board of the Pamplin College of Business. For the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences graduate, joining the board in 2016 represented an opportunity to share his professional expertise across a broader swath of the university’s student body — and he didn’t stop there.
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Engineering students take lifesaving concept to market with help from university environment and donors , redirectA little seed money and a lot of advice goes a long way for a budding entrepreneur. Take it from the two Hokie engineering student founders of Park & Diamond, a young startup that makes collapsible, sleek bike helmets. After winning seven pitch competitions last year, many held by the Apex Center for Entrepreneurs, the company took off in a major way, earning top media coverage in outlets like The Wall Street Journal and USA Today.
Date: Jul 11, 2018 -
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Executive MBA students learn about business innovation from local entrepreneurs , redirectA group of Pamplin College of Business Executive MBA students from the Washington, D.C., area learned about innovation and entrepreneurship first-hand from CEOs and other professionals in the Blacksburg-Roanoke area during a recent visit.
Date: Jul 09, 2018 -
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Does winning the FIFA World Cup boost the national economy? , redirectSoccer fans aren’t the only ones with their eyes on the ball during these weeks of World Cup matches in Russia. Tourism and economic development officials are hoping that victory on the field will be good for business — the way it was for Spain, after it won the 2010 tournament.
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Photos and video: Virginia Tech hosts pre-college program for JROTC students , redirectJROTC STEM Leadership Academy is a weeklong residential camp for high school students who have previously participated in the Army 4th Brigade JROTC program in their high school. Participants take part in hands-on activities, lab tours, and complete a design project, culminating in a showcase on the last day.
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Professor Cliff Ragsdale receives Graduate School's outstanding mentor award , redirectCliff Ragsdale, the Bank of America professor of business information technology, has received the Graduate School’s 2018 Faculty Outstanding Mentor Award for the Pamplin College of Business. Sponsored by the Graduate School, the annual award recognizes excellence in mentoring graduate students. Students nominate recipients, and one professor from each college receives an award.
Date: Jun 25, 2018 -
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Virginia Tech students travel to Israel for Capstone Project , articleAs the fourth industrial revolution is upon us, Virginia Tech students undertook a capstone project that challenged them to leverage a number of technologies to accelerate progress in many different IT domains. Included were Cloud, Al, ML, robotics and loT. The graduate students worked with Amdocs to create a value-based model for automation in IT to reduce the "run-the-business" operations and increase Amdocs growth. Amdocs is a leading software and services provider to the world's most successful communications and media companies. The team trip was guided by Linda Oldham, Executive Director, Center Business Intelligence & Analytics in the Pamplin College of Business. Several Amdocs executives sponsored the project and spent 2 days supervising its further development. They included Tomer Simon, IT Futurist, Director of Innovation & Academic Collaboration, Rupesh Guikwad, Global Technology Manager, Hanoch Sapoznikov, Lead of worldwide Academic Relations, and Alex Polyak, Global Technology Manager.
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Apex Center for Entrepreneurs announces preliminary winner of Global Challenge , redirectThe preliminary round of the 2018 Virginia Tech Global Entrepreneur Challenge has been won by Team FeetBack, from Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany. As part of its prize, the team will receive up to $5,000 in travel expenses to Washington, D.C., and Blacksburg, Virginia, to participate in the Global Entrepreneur Challenge on Aug. 16-25.
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Open textbook “Fundamentals of Business” surpasses 100,000 downloads , redirectThe high cost of college textbooks and other learning materials is a challenge that many students have difficulty overcoming, causing them to either take out unnecessary loans or refuse to purchase required course materials. Stephen Skripak, Pamplin College of Business professor of practice, and Anita Walz, the University Libraries open education, copyright, and scholarly communication librarian, teamed up to help students overcome that challenge.
Date: May 15, 2018 -
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VT Pamplin College of Business Propels 2018 Leaders , articleOn the afternoon of Friday May 11th, Blacksburg welcomed families with a beautiful sunny afternoon, and Dean Robert Sumichrast greeted nearly 1,100 students who completed Pamplin degrees to their final festivity as undergraduate students. Ceremonies to celebrate those who received their MBA, specialized masters and Ph.D. degrees were held on Thursday, and ceremonies for those who earned degrees in the NCR were held on Sunday.
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PRISM Video for Class of 2018 , redirectA special video made for the Pamplin Class of 2018
Date: May 11, 2018 -
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Commencement Spring 2018 , articleToday marks the 146th year of VT’s commencement exercises and the completion of Dean Sumichrast's 5th year as Pamplin’s dean.
Date: May 11, 2018 -
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Doughtie to receive award for distinguished achievement , redirectLynne Doughtie is a Hokie who is breaking barriers in the business world. Her extraordinary accomplishments throughout her career have landed her a top honor at Virginia Tech — the University Distinguished Achievement Award. She will receive the award during the University Commencement Ceremony on May 11.
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Sudip Bhattacharjee named Thomas M. Wells and Kathy Dargo Professor in Accounting and Information Systems , redirectSudip Bhattacharjee, professor of accounting and information systems in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech, has been named the Thomas M. Wells and Kathy Dargo Professor in Accounting and Information Systems by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
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James Hatch, Mary Nolen Blackwood to be recognized for distinguished service to Virginia Tech , redirectTwo Hokie alumni will receive awards for their significant contributions and service to Virginia Tech during the university’s commencement ceremony on May 11. James Hatch, of Richmond, Virginia, and Mary Nolen Blackwood, of Midlothian, Virginia, are co-recipients of the Alumni Distinguished Service Award.
Date: May 04, 2018 -
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Women in Business: McLean, VA , articleStudents, faculty and alumni came together at the Capital One Tower in McLean, VA on Apr. 24 for Pamplin College of Business’ National Capital Region Annual Women in Business Event. This event featured a networking reception followed by a panel comprised of four successful Pamplin alumnae.
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Frank May named Mary F. McVay and Theodore R. Rosenberg Junior Faculty Fellow , redirectFrank May, assistant professor of marketing in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech, was recently named the Mary F. McVay and Theodore R. Rosenberg Junior Faculty Fellow by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
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Class of 2018: Graduating senior Saherah Khan seeks to create the change she wishes to see in the world , redirectThrough the nonprofit Teach for America program, Khan has made a two-year commitment to teaching in low-income Washington, D.C., schools. “I want to experience the injustices occurring in classrooms firsthand, before I move on to tackling how best to improve educational policies affecting children living in poverty and homelessness,” Khan said.
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Michael Wolfe named Curling Faculty Fellow of Accounting and Information Systems , redirectThe Curling Fellowship in Accounting and Information Systems was established in 2008 through a gift from Doug C. Curling, who earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting from Virginia Tech. The fellowship is intended to help the college recruit and retain outstanding scholars in accounting and to honor Curling’s father, Calvin T. Curling, and uncle, James C. Curling, who also attended Virginia Tech.
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David Brinberg receives Alumni Award for Excellence in International Education , redirectDavid Brinberg, a professor of marketing in the Department of Marketing in the Pamplin College of Business, has received the university’s 2018 Alumni Award for Excellence in International Education.
Date: Apr 25, 2018 -
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Alumni return for career panel , articleOn April 12, five Virginia Tech alumni participated in a career panel sponsored by the Marketing Industry Mentoring Board. PRISM, the American Marketing Association at Virginia Tech, and Pi Sigma Epsilon partnered with the board to host the event.
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Recipients of the College and Department Awards recognized , articleOn April 5, students, guests, and parents gathered in Owen’s banquet hall to honor the students graduating with distinction and receiving both college-level and departmental awards.
Date: Apr 06, 2018 -
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VT Team advances to ACC Inventure Challenge Finals , articleHokie-led startup, Thermasense, beat out 9 other ACC schools today in Atlanta to represent Virginia Tech in tomorrow’s ACC Inventure Challenge Finals. Join me in congratulating Ali (Engineering), Jordan (Business), and Mohsen (Engineering) for their hard work and preparation building a great product and fantastic company.
Date: Apr 06, 2018 -
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Hundreds of students honored with academic excellence , articleHundreds of students were honored as Students of Distinction, graduating this May with Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, and Cum Laude. College and departmental awards were also presented.
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PRISM Begins Long-term Strategic Partnership with NYC Ad Agency , articleOn March 16, Area 23, a FCB Health Network Company, visited Blacksburg to mark the beginning of its strategic partnership with Pamplin College of Business’s PRISM. This partnership is the start of a mutually beneficial relationship that allows for student mentoring and potential future employment and learning opportunities with Area 23 for internships and full-time positions.
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Virginia Tech cybersecurity team wins first place in Deloitte cyber threat competition , redirectAn interdisciplinary team of Virginia Tech students celebrated a stunning victory at the fourth annual Deloitte Foundation Cyber Threat Competition for their analysis and incident response approach to a simulated cyberattack.
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Tech ideas are big winners at Entrepreneur Challenge , redirectA lively audience of more than 500 students, alumni, and corporate representatives cheered on 12 finalist teams as they pitched their business ideas for a shot at $60,000 in prizes during the recent Virginia Tech Entrepreneur Challenge at the Lyric Theatre in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Date: Mar 29, 2018 -
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2018 Ring Collection named for Tom Tillar , articleOn the evening of March 23, the Class of 2019 gathered in the Squires Commonwealth Ballroom to celebrate the 84th Ring Dance, a beloved Virginia Tech tradition. This year’s Ring Collection was named after Tom Tillar, the Special Assistant to the Dean in the Pamplin College of Business.
Date: Mar 28, 2018 -
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Pamplin Professors Pursue Comprehensive Research , articleThe Pamplin College of Business is in the midst of a transformation. Going beyond education, Pamplin is paving the way to a research-based experience. Classes are only one side of the experience. In addition to teaching rigorous courses, Pamplin professors pursue comprehensive research-based answers to the most important questions in the business world.
Date: Mar 26, 2018 -
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Students pitch business ideas, vie for prizes at Entrepreneur Challenge Finals , redirectThe Apex Center for Entrepreneurs in the Pamplin College of Business will host the 2018 Virginia Tech Entrepreneur Challenge Finals on Friday, March 23, at the Lyric Theatre in downtown Blacksburg.
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Pamplin graduate programs continue to rank among the top in the nation , redirectPamplin College of Business’s evening master of business administration (MBA) program, located in the Washington, D.C. area, is among the top 20 part-time programs in its field, with a No. 17 ranking.
Date: Mar 20, 2018 -
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Edwards - 27th Annual Del Alamo/Hogan Business Ethics Symposium , articleThe Pamplin College of Business 27th Annual Del Alamo/Hogan Business Ethics Symposium took place on March 20th at the Graduate Life Center. This year’s symposium featured Virginia Tech’s own Marc Edwards. Dr. Edwards is the first keynote speaker from Virginia Tech in the symposium’s history.
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Apex Center for Entrepreneurs names academic and research directors , redirectThe Apex Center for Entrepreneurs in the Pamplin College of Business is expanding its team with the appointment of two management faculty members to lead its teaching and research programs.
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Cutchins Leadership Lecture Series brings Gen. Mark A. Welsh III to Virginia Tech on April 5 , redirectGen. Mark A. Welsh III, a former chief of staff for the U.S. Air Force and now dean of the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University, will speak April 5 at Virginia Tech as part of the Cutchins Leadership Lecture Series.
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Marc Edwards to discuss importance of truth-seeking for scientists and engineers , redirectVirginia Tech engineering professor Marc Edwards will discuss how he and his collaborators helped resolve water quality crises in Washington, D.C., and Flint, Michigan, as the featured speaker at the Del Alamo/Hogan Symposium on Business Ethics, hosted by the Pamplin College of Business on Tuesday, March 20, at 7 p.m. at the Graduate Life Center Auditorium.
Date: Mar 12, 2018 -
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International Women’s Day , articleThe month of March is Women’s Month, celebrating successful women around the globe and the progress women have made towards equality. Officially kicked off on March 8, International Women’s Day (IWD) is observed around the globe to recognize women’s accomplishments and encourage strong females to continue their hard work.
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New postgraduate program in business analytics launches in India , redirectThe Virginia Tech, India, Postgraduate Program in Business Analytics is scheduled to launch in June with courses held online and on the campus of the program’s first partner, the N.L. Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research.
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In memoriam: Laurence J. Moore, professor emeritus of business information technology , redirectLarry Moore, professor emeritus of business information technology, died Feb. 14, 2018. He was 79. A member of the Virginia Tech community since 1970, Moore was a key administrator in what is now the Pamplin College of Business during the ’70s and early ’80s.
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Hospitality and tourism management department to be named for Howard Feiertag , redirectThe internationally ranked Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech will be renamed the Howard Feiertag Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management.
Date: Feb 05, 2018 -
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19th Annual Student Leadership Conference , articleOn January 27, students, faculty, and recruiters gathered for the 19th Annual Pamplin College of Business Student Leadership Conference. The Pamplin Leadership Development Team, comprised of Pamplin students and led by faculty advisor Dr. Kimberly Carlson, hosts this conference yearly. By offering opportunities for both personal and professional growth, the Leadership Development Team aims to elevate Pamplin as a whole to heights that it has never reached, leaving a lasting legacy at Virginia Tech.
Date: Jan 29, 2018 -
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Spring Business Horizons Sets Record Numbers , articleThis past Wednesday, January 24th, thousands of students and company recruiters filed through the doors of Cassell Coliseum for Pamplin’s “Superbowl of College Recruiting”. Better known as Business Horizons, this premier event provides students with an unparalleled opportunity to network with some of the nation’s top companies and recruiters.
Date: Jan 29, 2018 -
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Virginia Tech researchers win award for analytics tools that identify product hazards , redirectA group of researchers at Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of Business won the Design Science Award from the INFORMS Information Systems Society for creating a suite of text analytics tools that can identify hazards in consumer products before they intensify into a more dangerous situation.
Date: Jan 23, 2018 -
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Dr. Blal, Pamplin PhD graduate, appointed first woman Executive Dean of EHL , articleDr. Inès Blal, a Pamplin PhD alumnae, has been named Executive Dean of Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) located in Switzerland. Dr. Blal is the first and youngest woman to be appointed into this position since the foundation of Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne.
Date: Jan 22, 2018 -
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Record donation of $2 million made to Virginia Tech Program in Real Estate , redirectAlumni couple Willis Blackwood and Mary Nolen Blackwood, of Richmond, Virginia, and Bonita Springs, Florida, recently donated $2 million to name and endow the director’s position within the rapidly growing Virginia Tech Program in Real Estate.
Date: Jan 21, 2018 -
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Commencement Fall 2017 , articleOn the morning of December 21, 2017, 200 Pamplin students crossed the stage in Cassell Coliseum to receive their undergraduate degrees. 64 students graduated with distinction, with nine earning Summa Cum Laude. Courtney Stull, a first generation college student who graduated Cum Laude, was thankful for a December commencement ceremony so her family could attend
Date: Jan 04, 2018 -
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Don’t get stressed out if your family has arguments at the holiday dinner table. “Families that cultivate a culture in which disagreements are voiced may help raise individuals who are less prone to rely on their personal biases when they make decisions,” said Virginia Tech’s Anne-Sophie Chaxel, an assistant professor at the Pamplin College of Business.
Date: Dec 19, 2017 -
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Morris Smith – Alumni Achievement , article Date: Dec 13, 2017 -
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Women In Business: Richmond 2017 , articlePamplin alumnae gathered at the Richmond Omni on November 9th for Pamplin’s Annual Women in Business (WIB) event. Students from Collegiate Women in Business, Finance for Females and PRISM also attended. The theme was “Navigate and Negotiate” and featured networking and a panel of successful alumni, including Kim Adams, Tessa Anderson, and Starlette Johnson, and a male, John Ashbury, who is the President and CEO of Union Bankshares, the event sponsor.
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John M. Pinkerton honored with emeritus status , redirectJohn M. Pinkerton, the SunTrust Professor of Finance in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of SunTrust Professor Emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
Date: Nov 08, 2017 -
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Barracuda Bowl Season 3 , articleCoca-Cola and the Virginia Tech Pamplin College of Business’s Marketing Department teamed up again to make Season 3 of Barracuda Bowl one of the most exciting years yet. This year’s prompt was, “How can Coca-Cola leverage the power of gaming to reach teens and recruit the next generation of brand loyalists?” Out of dozens of applications, seven student teams were chosen to pitch their ideas to members of the Marketing Advisory Board as well as members of Coca-Cola’s corporate team.
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PRISMites headed up to New York City on October 11th to start their 7th annual trip. They traveled eight hours in vans eager to visit high-profile advertising agencies. Each year the trip gives members the opportunity to explore career paths in agencies while leveraging new skills and feedback received from alumni and professionals. During the trip, PRISM visited six agencies, Candyspace/Kinetic, FCB, ScreenVision, Etsy, Droga5, and McGarryBowen.
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Tara Petrucci, Pamplin’s 3rd Rising Star , articlePamplin’s Rising Star Award was created to recognize a young woman who exemplifies what it means to be a leader, as a student, an alumna, and in her career. Pamplin’s Rising Star Award 2017 was presented to Tara Petrucci on Thursday, Oct. 12, at the eighth annual Women in Business event at Morgan Stanley. This award recognizes a young woman who exemplifies what it means to be a leader, as a student, an alumna, and in her career.
Date: Oct 19, 2017 -
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Women in Business: Navigating and Negotiating , articleHow do you navigate and negotiate as a woman in the field of business? This was the topic of discussion for Pamplin’s 8th Annual Women in Business (WIB) event. NYC-based alumnae and students from Collegiate Women in Business and PRISM gathered at Morgan Stanley on October 12 to network and hear from a panel of leaders. Three strong women sat on the panel—Tracy Castle-Newman, Charlotte Ryland, and Julie Talbot—all Pamplin alumnae. Mandell Crawley was the fourth member of the panel, adding a different perspective to the conversation since he was the only male.
Date: Oct 19, 2017 -
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Business Economics (ECON) degree to be discontinued , articlePamplin is in the process of discontinuing the B.S. in Business, Economics (ECON) degree within the College of Business. The last opportunity students will have to change into ECON or add ECON as a second major will be during the December/January change major period. As an unrestricted major, students will have 6 weeks to apply for ECON (December 19, 2016- January 27, 2017).
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Article ItemPamplin’s Award-Winning Alumni , article
As a long-standing tradition, Pamplin has honored its outstanding alumni. The Pamplin Society established four new awards in 2017 to recognize additional alumni—the Pamplin Ut Prosim Service Award, Pamplin Rising Young Alum Award, Pamplin Corporate Ambassador Award, and Mentorship Award. The awards were presented at the annual Pamplin Advisory Council dinner in September.
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Business Horizons Fall 2017 , articleOnce again, Business Horizons has proven to be one of the best career fairs for student job seekers and recruiters alike. On Thursday, Sept. 7, thousands of students had the opportunity to connect with more than 150 of the top recruiting organizations. This year, Business Horizons broke many records. “This was the most attended fair by both employers and students – ever. Our students continue to be in high demand, and employer feedback was complimentary. We would like to thank everyone for participating, especially the student leadership team.” – Stuart Mease, Executive Director for Student Advancement and Career Services in Pamplin
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Pamplin Kick-Off Picnic 2017 , articleFree to all Pamplin faculty, staff, and students, the picnic was held from 4-6 pm on Alumni Association Lawn at the Inn at Virginia Tech. Picnic-goers enjoyed hotdogs, hamburgers, side dishes, desserts and drinks. The band Empty Bottles played to an appreciative crowd. Students hung out and high-fived the Hokie Bird, learned more about exciting opportunities to get involved with some of Pamplin’s many student organizations, and mingled with Pamplin faculty and staff, Emeritus faculty, and VT senior leadership.
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Pamplin welcomes new faculty members , articleTHIS FALL, eight new tenure-track faculty members will join Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of Business. Their addition to our faculty reflects our commitment to hiring such faculty to further strengthen our teaching, research, and business outreach, particularly in business analytics, innovation through entrepreneurs
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Lance Matheson receives national honor for his work in international business education , articleLance Matheson, associate professor of business information technology in the Pamplin College of Business, has received the 2017 Michael P. Malone International Leadership Award from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) for his career-long commitment to internationalizing business education.
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Apex CIE Helps Launch 84 Companies in 2016-2017 School Year , articleDuring the 2016-2017 school year, Apex Systems Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Apex CIE) helped launch an outstanding number of student-founded companies; 84 to be exact. According to its website, Apex CIE’s mission is to “inspire and empower students to turn their passion, purpose, and ideas into action.” Over the course of this year, companies like Park & Diamond, SmartGoggleIQ, Bar None Insulated Apparel, and Tech Wound Solutions have made a name for themselves, thanks to the support they received from Apex CIE.
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To support its continued growth, the Virginia Tech Program in Real Estate has become an academic unit in the Pamplin College of Business in collaboration with the Myers-Lawson School of Construction. The program will be housed in the Intelligent Infrastructure and Construction Complex, and students will earn a bachelor of science in real estate or a real-estate minor through the Pamplin College.
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Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of Business is joining the KPMG Master of Accounting with Data and Analytics Program, a one-of-a-kind initiative that audit, tax, and advisory firm KPMG LLP developed to prepare accounting students for the digital marketplace.
Date: Aug 03, 2017 -
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Nancy Gard McGehee honored as Outstanding Woman in Travel Research , articleNancy Gard McGehee, head of the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Managementin the Pamplin College of Business, has been recognized as one of the “Top Women in Travel” by Women in Travel and Tourism International (WITTI). McGehee was honored as an “Outstanding Woman in Travel Research,” one of only three award recipients in that category.
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Roberta S. (Robin) Russell has been appointed head of the Department of Business Information Technology in the Pamplin College of Business. Russell joined Virginia Tech as an assistant professor in 1983. She was promoted to associate professor in 1988 and to professor in 1993.
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Bernard W. (Chuck) Taylor has stepped down as head of the Department of Business Information Technology in the Pamplin College of Business, a department he had led since 1983. Taylor will return to the faculty in the fall to teach courses in management science. “After 34 years, I probably should have run myself out a lot sooner,” Taylor said jovially. Over the course of his career as department head, Taylor has overseen many changes, most notably, developing what was then a nondegree program into a successful major.
Date: Jul 17, 2017 -
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Forever Investors , articleFinance professor Sattar Mansi co-authored a study that examined the effect on corporate decision making of investors who intend to hold on to their investments for more than a year and trade infrequently – known as long-term investment horizons.
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Safeguarding health data , articleData analytics, increasingly used in health care, can promote cures and deliver efficiencies, but massive data collection about individual health and social status may lead to loss of privacy, unequal treatment, and the perpetuation of health inequality, says Virginia Tech business law professor Janine Hiller.
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HTM’s Eojina Kim receives Best Paper Award , articleCongratulations to Eojina Kim for her Best Paper Award at the Asia Pacific CHRIE Conference in Indonesia for “Understanding Customer Perception of Restaurant Innovativeness and Customer Value Co-creation Behavior.” In all, 340 papers were submitted to the conference and approximately 220 authors were invited to do presentations. Kim is an Assistant Professor in Pamplin’s Hospitality and Tourism Management department.
Date: Jun 13, 2017 -
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Management Professor Steve Markham Named Outstanding Alumnus by Claremont McKenna College , articleThe faculty at Claremont McKenna College, in conjunction with the Kravis Leadership Institute, voted Pamplin Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship, Steve Markham, as their outstanding alumnus for the year. Claremont McKenna College is a very selective and highly rated liberal arts college in California, and this prestigious award honors one of Pamplin’s longest tenured management professors
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Tom Tillar’s exceptional dedication to higher education advancement, shown throughout his 46-year career at Virginia Tech, will be recognized with the Frank L. Ashmore Award by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, widely known as CASE.
Date: May 17, 2017 -
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HTM’s Zheng Xiang receives Paper of the Year 2016 award , articleZheng “Phil” Xiang, associate professor of hospitality and tourism management, received one of the two Papers of the Year 2016 awards from Electronic Markets, a leading international academic journal that offers a forum for research on networked business. Xiang’s co-authored paper, “Smart tourism: foundations and developments,” was published in the 25 (3), 2015 issue.
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Commencement Keynote Speaker Brian Slingerland , articleCancer drug company founder and CEO Brian Slingerland will give the keynote address at the Pamplin College of Business commencement ceremony on Friday, May 13, at 3:30 p.m. at Cassell Coliseum. Slingerland, an alumnus who received a bachelor’s degree in finance in 2000, co-founded Stemcentrx, a biotechnology company in San Francisco that is doing research to develop new types of cancer treatments. Stemcentrx, which has five cancer drugs in human clinical trials, is being acquired by drugmaker AbbVie Inc. in a $10.2 billion deal that is one of the 10 biggest biotechnology deals in history.
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Pamplin graduate awarded prestigious NCAA scholarship , articleA May 2016 Pamplin College of Business Graduate, Calyn Witz, was recently awarded the prestigious NCAA Ethnic Minority and Women’s Enhancement Scholarship to help with the costs associated with pursuing graduate studies. Her undergraduate experience of serving as a student manager for the women’s lacrosse team, her extensive experience in other parts of the VT Athletic Department, and her work with the Management Department’s Undergraduate Programs Committee were important factors in her selection for the NCAA Women’s Enhancement Scholarship. Ms. Witz is currently pursuing a Master’s in Education in Adult and Higher Education with an emphasis in Intercollegiate Athletic Administration.
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Barracuda Bowl Winners Launch #HokiesTasteTheFeeling Campaign , article Date: May 09, 2017 -
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Spring 2017 Commencement Keynote Speaker Wayne Robinson , articlePresident and CEO of Career Path Management & Associates, LLC, in Greensboro, North Carolina,Wayne Robinson (Finance ’80) will give the keynote address at the Pamplin College of Business commencement ceremony on Friday, May 12, at 3:30 p.m. in Cassell Coliseum.
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Pamplin’s Hospitality and Tourism Management Department Ranked #2 Nationally , articleThe Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) Department in Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of Business recently earned top national and international recognition. HTM was ranked as the #2 program in the United States and the #6 program in the world by QS World University Rankings.
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Vittorio (“Vic”) Bonomo, associate professor of finance, 80, died on April 20 in Blacksburg. Bonomo, a native of New Brighton, Pennsylvania, joined Virginia Tech in 1968, where he taught for 48 years. He received his bachelor’s degree in economics from Duquesne University in 1962 and his Ph.D. in economics from Brown University in 1969.
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Spring 2017, Students of Distinction Reception , articleOn April 12, students, faculty, parents, and staff gathered together in the Owens Ballroom to honor the achievements of students in the Pamplin College of Business. The Students of Distinction Reception awards those graduating in the spring who have demonstrated exceptional academic performance and leadership.
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VTAMA Wins Fourth Place In Conference Competition , articleRecently, the Virginia Tech American Marketing Association proudly represented the Pamplin College of Business at the International Collegiate AMA Conference in New Orleans. The conference is a sales and marketing summit where more than 200 colleges around the world compete in events and case competitions. Industry leaders give presentations and there are career networking opportunities. With support from Pamplin’s marketing department, the Virginia Tech chapter of the AMA (VTAMA) was able to send eight student representatives.
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Alumni Spotlight: Theda Blackwood , articleAfter making her mark at Virginia Tech, earning a degree in Housing, Interior Design, and Resource Management, Theda Blackwood used her enthusiastic spirit and unwavering determination to establish a legacy post-grad. This Q&A explores her entrepreneurial endeavors, her experience on stage as Annie, and her future plans to continue dreaming big and giving back to the Virginia Tech community.
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Article ItemCongratulations to Pamplin’s award-winning students , article
Pamplin congratulates the graduating seniors who won the highly competitive Pamplin undergraduate awards for 2016-2017. Three accomplished seniors who showcased their leadership skills, dedicated time to service, and achieved high grade point averages, during their time in the Pamplin College of Business are recipients of the Pamplin Undergraduate Awards this year.
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Women in Business: How do you get “a seat at the table”? , articleHow do you get “a seat at the table”? This was the question posed by keynote speaker, Cydni Tetros at the Northern Virginia Women in Business (WIB) reception held on Thursday, March 30th. Over 100 women – including alumni, featured guests, and roughly 20 students – gathered in Reston, Virginia to network and connect with fellow Hokies. Derick Maggard, executive director of Pamplin’s Apex Systems Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship connected WIB to Tetros, and sponsored her presentation.
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Shin Fujiyama , articleShin Fujiyama, founder of Students Helping Honduras, spoke in Squires’ Haymarket Theatre on social entrepreneurism on Tuesday, February 16 at 7pm. Fujiyama talks about founding Students Helping Honduras while in college. He has also started a bilingual school and children’s homes in Honduras. His social entrepreneurship efforts are having a profound impact on the lives of students in both the U.S. and Honduras.
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Pamplin welcomes new advisory board members for the Hospitality and Tourism Management and Marketing departments.
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Evening MBA ranked No. 7 for Part-Time MBA in 2017 by U.S. News and World Report , articleVirginia Tech’s Evening MBA program ranking in U.S. News & World Report has improved to No. 7 among the nation’s part-time MBA programs, according to the 2018 survey released today. It was ranked No. 16 for the previous two years.
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Pamplin professors Zheng Xiang and Patrick Fan win Best Conference Research Paper award , articleTwo Pamplin professors, Zheng Xiang, Ph.D., an Associate Professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM), and Weiguo “Patrick” Fan, Ph.D., an R.B. Pamplin Professor of Accounting and Information Systems (ACIS), received the “Best Conference Research Paper” award recently at the ENTER 2017 eTourism Conference held in Rome, Italy. The paper, “Assessing Reliability of Social Media Data: Lessons from Mining TripAdvisor Hotel Reviews” is authored by Zheng Xiang (HTM), Qianzhou Du (doctoral student in business information technology,) Yufeng Ma (doctoral student in Computer Science,) and Patrick Fan (ACIS). In addition to receiving the award, Xiang will assume the editorship at the Journal of Information Technology & Tourism.
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Students Engage and Learn with Peers and Employers at Pamplin Leadership Conference 2017 , articleStudents gathered at the German Club Manor on Saturday, January 28th to attend the 18th Annual Pamplin College of Business Student Leadership Conference. Hosted by the Pamplin Leadership Development Team with 11 corporate sponsors, the conference allowed undergraduate students to attend company-led seminars, participate in breakout sessions, and network with alumni and business representatives.
Date: Feb 09, 2017 -
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CBIA and Norfolk Southern case competition 2017 tests students’ knowledge and problem solving skills , articlePamplin’s Center for Business Intelligence and Analytics (CBIA) recently partnered up with Norfolk Southern Corporation to host one of its first case competitions of 2017. This unique competition tested students’ knowledge of data analytics, application, and problem solving skills. The case primarily focused on intermodal terminal capacity and asset utilization.
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Business Horizons Spring 2017 a sellout , article Date: Feb 07, 2017 -
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Dean Sumichrast unveils plans for $250 million Global Business and Analytics Complex , articleThe future of the Pamplin College of Business was further unveiled to an eager crowd of students gathered in the Pamplin Atrium this past Wednesday. Dean Robert T. Sumichrast led the presentation with a speech highlighting the opportunities surrounding the Global Business and Analytics Complex that will break ground in 2020. This $250 million project will rely on a percentage of private donations—an exciting opportunity for alumni to contribute to the future of Pamplin.
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The Stress of After-Hours Email , articleA study co-authored by William Becker, a Virginia Tech associate professor of management, finds employer expectations regarding monitoring e-mail after work hours is the main reason employees are unable to enjoy a healthy work-life balance. In the study, he notes that even when no e-mails are present to respond to, the expectation alone leads to stress and ultimately affects employees’ overall well-being and job performance. While those who actively try to keep an intense work and home life separation are most affected, even those who don’t care are still often negatively affected. The results of the study offer practical insights for employers to keep employees more focused during work hours, and less stressed during non-work hours. Managers need to be aware that extreme expectations ultimately lead to poor employee function. Becker suggests enforcing organizational practices that protect employees and prevent e-mail overload.
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Battling for Balance , articleAs consumers, we are constantly choosing whether to practice self-control or allow our desires to take over in decision-making. Frank May, assistant professor of marketing, found that memory is not always a reliable source during these decisions, like we may assume. In his recent research, May found that when given an opportunity to indulge, memories of past behavior may become distorted in order to justify a treat.
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Kevin Carlson has been appointed associate dean for research and faculty affairs in the Pamplin College of Business. Carlson will work with Dean Robert Sumichrast, department heads, and other administrators in the college to enhance the effectiveness of its faculty.
Date: Jan 20, 2017 -
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Devi R. Gnyawali has been appointed head of the Department of Management in the Pamplin College of Business. Gnyawali, who was appointed the R.B. Pamplin Professor of Management in 2011, joined Virginia Tech as an assistant professor in 1997. He was promoted to associate professor with tenure in 2003 and to professor in 2010. He specializes in teaching and research on strategic management, entrepreneurship, and technology management.
Date: Jan 19, 2017 -
Article ItemMIT Maintains No. 2 Ranking for 2017 , article
Virginia Tech’s online master of information technology degree program once again earned a No. 2 ranking in U.S. News & World Report’s 2017 Top Online Education rankings. The program — a partnership between Pamplin and the College of Engineering — has maintained a No. 2 ranking for four years in a row, behind the University of Southern California. The program has been highly ranked every year since U.S. News debuted the Top Online Rankings in 2012.
Date: Jan 13, 2017 -
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Happy Holidays from Dean Sumichrast , articleAs 2016 draws to a close, I can't help but be extremely proud of all the accomplishments by our students,alumni, faculty, and staff. I am very impressed with not only the caliber of the work, but also the passion, dedication, and spirit of our college. I look forward to seeing this momentum continue in the New Year.
Date: Dec 22, 2016 -
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2016 BIT Showcase , articleThe 2016 BIT Showcase was recently held in the Pamplin atrium. Each year, this showcase gives junior and senior BIT students the opportunity to present interactive project demonstrations they developed through class. Projects range a wide variety of topics, often relating to business problems that the sponsors of the showcase have. Altria and CarMax sponsored this year’s showcase, while several other companies attended to assess and engage with students. Each class was given one hour to present their projects to sponsors using laptop demonstrations and posters.
Date: Dec 15, 2016 -
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Pamplin Society Cultivates Continued College Growth , articlePamplin pride does not stop after graduation. Graduates of the Pamplin College of Business are characterized by their appreciative generosity and strong connection to their alma mater. This is the fabric of the Pamplin Society, to promote, support, and improve the college that has dutifully served them– the Pamplin College of Business.
Date: Dec 13, 2016 -
Article ItemCISO Executive Summit in Washington, D.C. , article
Pamplin faculty members Janine Hiller and Linda Oldham discussed privacy, security, and data analytics curriculum (or education) at the CISO Executive Summit in Washington, D.C., in November. In her presentation, Hiller, a professor of business law, focused on the “complexity around the regulatory and ethical aspects of privacy and how they intersect with data and cybersecurity that challenge today’s privacy conceptions, including health analytics, mobile devices, and the ubiquitous collection and storage of data.” She led the audience in a discussion framed by the following questions, “What are the evolving security and regulatory concerns around data and predictive analytics? How are privacy and cybersecurity management frameworks converging? What do major court and administrative cases foreshadow?
Date: Dec 12, 2016 -
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Barracuda Bowl Season 2 Sparks Creativity and Innovation from Marketing Students , articleThe marketing department and Coca-Cola teamed up to host Season 2 of the Barracuda Bowl at Virginia Tech in November. The student competition challenged undergraduate marketing majors to create a social media activation campaign on the Virginia Tech campus to build brand love for Coca-Cola. Students were given a budget by Coca-Cola and a limit of five minutes to present their campaign.
Date: Dec 08, 2016 -
Redirect ItemThe New Data Scientist , redirect
Careers in big data are booming. No surprise. But what is surprising is the new data scientist. These experts are coming from business as well as the computational sciences. Turns out, big data is a segment that requires all comers.
Date: Dec 08, 2016 -
Redirect ItemMcGehee: visit Gatlinburg to help city recover after devastating fire , redirect
Tourism professionals say one of the best ways to help victims of the Tennessee fires is to visit. But Tennessee emergency management leaders recommend not visiting within the next few week while they are continuing recovery efforts.
Date: Dec 01, 2016 -
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Power, passion, and purpose in Atlanta , articleThe Inaugural Atlanta Pamplin Women in Business event sponsored by Coca-Cola was held Thursday, November 3 at Coca-Cola Headquarters. Over 70 women ranging from students, alumni, faculty, keynote speakers, and Virginia Tech administrators attended the event.
Date: Nov 11, 2016 -
Article ItemZeta Upsilon chapter of Delta Sigma Pi celebrates 50th anniversary , article
Over the weekend of October 28-30, 2016, the Zeta Upsilon chapter of Delta Sigma Pi (DSP), a professional business fraternity within the Pamplin School of Business, celebrated its 50th anniversary. Since Zeta Upsilon’s establishment at Virginia Tech in 1966, over 1000 brothers have lived out DSP’s values of professional development, service, and scholarship. The weekend was marked with a number of events to commemorate the accomplishment for the 1049 initiated brothers. These events offered opportunities for active members and alumni to connect, including a happy hour at Hokie House, a lunch and a semi-formal gala at the Inn at Virginia Tech.
Date: Oct 31, 2016 -
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Business Leadership Center announces 2016-17 cohort for New Pamplin Leadership Academy , articleRecently, twenty students began a new leadership development program – Pamplin Leadership Academy. Designed as a bridge between our one-day Pamplin Student Leadership Conference and the 18-credit business leadership minor, the Academy seeks to offer Pamplin undergraduate students opportunities to develop leadership and professional skills through coaching and mentoring relationships with leaders and scholars in our professional communities.
Date: Oct 24, 2016 -
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The Emotional Budget , articleA study by a research group that includes Pamplin management associate professor Daniel Beal suggests that curbing your emotions at work leads to less productive and less collaborative work environments. Beal’s research suggests that teaching employees to manage their emotions more effectively can increase the amount of bandwidth that employees have for interacting with others throughout the day.
Date: Oct 21, 2016 -
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BASIS Celebrates 10th Anniversary , article Date: Oct 11, 2016 -
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Virginia Tech and Schwab Advisor Services dedicate Charles Schwab Financial Planning Suite , articleVirginia Tech and Schwab Advisor Services dedicated the Charles Schwab Financial Planning Suite in 302 Hutcheson Hall on Thursday, Sept. 29, at 10:30 a.m. The suite, which comprises classroom and informal meeting spaces, was created with a $200,000 gift from the Charles Schwab Foundation to enhance the learning experience for students in Virginia Tech’s undergraduate program in financial planning. Virginia Tech President Tim Sands, Pamplin College of Business Dean Robert Sumichrast, and Executive Vice President and Head of Schwab Advisor Services Bernie Clark spoke at the dedication. Attendees included faculty, students, alumni, and donors to the program.
Date: Oct 06, 2016 -
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University reveals plans for $225 million Global Business and Analytics Complex , redirectVirginia Tech officials have revealed plans for a more than $225 million Global Business and Analytics Complex to galvanize people who share a passion for an analytic approach to problems that occur in societies, governments, and businesses throughout the world. Four new buildings are planned on the Blacksburg campus, including two academic buildings and two living-learning residential communities for about 700 students.
Date: Sep 26, 2016 -
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Power, Passion, and Purpose in New York City , articleSee the Women in Business NYC 2016 event photo gallery Pamplin’s seventh annual Women in Business event was held Tuesday, September 13 in New York City. The event was hosted by Tracy Castle-Newman of Morgan Stanley and was attended by over 60 women, both students and alumni, looking to connect with each other. Highlights of the evening included keynote speaker Dr. Menah Pratt-Clarke and the presentation of Pamplin’s Rising Star award. “Power, Passion, and Purpose,” was the theme of the evening.
Date: Sep 22, 2016 -
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