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Virginia Tech-Germanna Community College partnership to increase access to cybersecurity education , articleThe agreement will play a key role in engaging a broader and more diverse student population in the cybersecurity talent pipeline in the greater Washington, D.C., metro area through a guided transfer partnership program.
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Study: Interactive security prompts help promote more secure behavior online , articleUpon receiving security prompts amid everyday online activities, what motivates a user to take action to be more secure? Research by Pamplin College of Business and Commonwealth Cyber Initiative faculty Anthony Vance aimed to find out.
Date: Jan 26, 2023 -
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France Bélanger earns top recognition from Association for Information Systems for research excellence , articleBélanger continues to play a preeminent role in advancing research in the fields of information systems, technology management, and security and privacy on a global scale.
Date: Jan 24, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech earns top placements in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 online rankings , articleThe university’s Master of Information Technology program, which was named No. 3 overall and No. 1 for veterans in the latest rankings, continues to perform well because of its interdisciplinary and customizable course offerings.
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Leadership Academy gives next generation of executives skills to ‘move the needle’ at work , articleThe Roanoke Center program, enrolling now for classes that start in February, helps midcareer professionals from the Roanoke and New River valleys hone their skills in smart decision-making, communication, and design thinking.
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Virginia Tech Pamplin alumnus Jay Ives included in Forbes’ 30 under 30 , articleIves, founder and CEO of marketing agency Jives Media and Pamplin marketing and specialized MBA in business analytics alumnus, continues to make waves in Silicon Valley in leveraging data analytics to empower businesses of all sizes.
Date: Jan 19, 2023 -
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Trevor Cone teeing it up against the best on PGA Tour , articlePersistence and hard work have paid off for Cone, a Virginia Tech alumnus, former ACC champion, and All-American in men’s golf. He earned his card to golf’s biggest stage this past August, made his PGA debut this fall, and teed off the spring portion of the PGA schedule this past weekend in Honolulu.
Date: Jan 17, 2023 -
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Tom Tillar honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 46 years, Tillar served Virginia Tech in many roles, including in Student Affairs and as director of alumni relations, vice president for alumni relations, interim senior vice president for advancement, and most recently, special assistant to the dean of the Pamplin College of Business from 2016-22.
Date: Jan 17, 2023 -
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O’Brian Martin advocates for students to help create a culture of belonging , articleA first-year student, Martin is the vice president for equity and inclusion for the Undergraduate Student Senate. “I believe the clear path to driving your vision for success is by getting more involved in this sacred campus,” he said.
Date: Jan 17, 2023 -
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Pamplin College of Business names Ivana Bartoletti as inaugural visiting cybersecurity and privacy executive fellow , articleAs Pamplin’s inaugural visiting cybersecurity and privacy executive fellow, Bartoletti will help strengthen the collge’s continuing impact in the fields of security, privacy, and trust by stimulating new research opportunities and collaborations.
Date: Jan 13, 2023 -
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Cheri Warren appointed senior manager of human resources at Pamplin College of Business , articleWarren will lead Pamplin’s human resources and employee relations functions, including recruiting, performance planning and evaluation, compensation analysis and benchmarking, employee engagement, human resources reporting, and more.
Date: Jan 09, 2023 -
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Robert Sumichrast honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for 28 years and appointed dean in 2013, Sumichrast provided clear and thoughtful leadership to the Pamplin College of Business, increasing the college’s research reputation and sense of community, while at the same time increasing both undergraduate and graduate enrollment.
Date: Jan 09, 2023 -
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Kay Hunnings honored with emerita status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community since 1994, Hunnings served as associate dean for administration for the Pamplin College of Business for the last 15 years.
Date: Jan 03, 2023 -
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Looking back: 22* things we learned in 2022 , articleAs the calendar year nears an end, browse this list of discoveries and achievements made by the Hokie Nation in 2022.
Date: Dec 21, 2022 -
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Jeffrey Pittman named Curling Visiting Professor in Accounting and Information Systems , articlePittman is a highly productive scholar, ranked the fifth-most productive accounting researcher worldwide in the past five years. He also is an award-winning instructor who is a strong contributor to graduate education.
Date: Dec 21, 2022 -
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Marriott International recognized for strong support of hospitality and tourism management education at Virginia Tech , articleFrom recruiting Pamplin College of Business graduates to providing students with top-notch experiential learning opportunities to supporting faculty and Virginia Tech’s burgeoning Global Business and Analytics Complex, Marriott International remains an active partner in Pamplin’s future.
Date: Dec 20, 2022 -
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Fall rankings spotlight Virginia Tech’s emphasis on research , articleSeveral organizations that rank higher education institutions listed Virginia Tech among the top universities in the nation and the world in the areas of research, sustainability, and international faculty. Three of Virginia Tech’s subject areas ranked in the top 100 globally — electrical and electronic engineering, water resources, and general engineering — according to U.S. News & World Report.
Date: Dec 20, 2022 -
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Report details efforts for an inclusive business learning environment , articleThe details highlighted in Pamplin College of Business’ Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Impact Report represent progress in such areas as enrollment, faculty, programing, engagement, and more.
Date: Dec 16, 2022 -
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Viswanath Venkatesh earns two major citation impact recognitions , articleViswanath Venkatesh is a force multiplier for positive impact at Pamplin College of Business and Virginia Tech.
Date: Dec 14, 2022 -
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Pamplin office of Career Services and Employer Relations advocates for students , articleWhether conducting one-on-one advising, hosting recruiting events, or connecting students with employers, Pamplin's Career Services and Employer Relations team ensures student are well-prepared to enter the workforce. They do this in a variety of ways, from one-on-one career advising, student resource creation, career development programming, working with employer recruitment teams, and hosting recruitment events, the largest of which is the Business Horizons Career Fair.
Date: Dec 14, 2022 -
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Ralph Badinelli honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community since 1985, Badinelli has made significant contributions to the field of operations, supply chain management, and service management through teaching, research, and mentorship.
Date: Dec 07, 2022 -
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Pamplin’s second annual Salute to Veterans Day: The Embodiment of Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) , articleThe Pamplin College of Business held its second annual “Salute to Veterans Day: The Embodiment of Ut Prosim (That I May Serve)” on Friday, Nov. 11.
Date: Dec 07, 2022 -
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Class of 2022: Pamplin's Michael Bunting invests in others , articleDriven by a commitment to academic excellence and empowering others through finance, Bunting will join Amazon's Operations Finance Rotation Program after graduating this December.
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Lifelong educator and Virginia Tech professor to deliver 2022 fall commencement address , articleProfessor Edward Weisband has completed 55 years in public education and has taught thousands of Virginia Tech students. He will speak at the university's commencement ceremony, which begins at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 16.
Date: Dec 01, 2022 -
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New certificate program offers professional development for product safety experts , articleA new partnership between Virginia Tech and the Society of Product Safety Professionals will allow those working in product safety to receive certification and will establish a new assistantship to support doctoral students.
Date: Nov 28, 2022 -
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Terry Rakes honored with emeritus status , articleA triple Hokie, Rakes has made significant contributions in the fields of management science and information technology, publishing more than 40 research articles in his career and teaching 28 undergraduate and graduate courses.
Date: Nov 23, 2022 -
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Steve Markham honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community since 1978, Markham is the Digges Family Professor of Entrepreneurial Leadership in the Pamplin College of Business Department of Management. His scholarship has focused on ways to improve organizational effectiveness.
Date: Nov 22, 2022 -
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MSBA-HTM degree allows alumnus to realize dream goal , articleA brand director for Embassy Suites by Hilton, Parker Henderson has also served as an adjunct professor for the Pamplin College of Business since 2020. It is a position made possible by his degree from Virginia Tech's Master of Science in Business Administration – Concentration in Hospitality & Tourism Management, or MSBA-HTM.
Date: Nov 18, 2022 -
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Ruth Lytton honored with emerita status , articleA triple Hokie, Lytton helped establish Virginia Tech’s Financial Planning Program at Virginia Tech – now the financial planning and wealth management major – and has been recognized for her outstanding commitment to instruction, career advising, and the financial planning field.
Date: Nov 18, 2022 -
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Center for Business Analytics announces corporate capstone partnership with ValleyStar , articlePamplin College of Business’s Center for Business Analytics (CBA) has announced a partnership with ValleyStar Credit Union for sponsorship of the program’s capstone project. Under the agreement, Master of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Business Analytics (MSBA-BA) students will work with the ValleyStar risk and compliance team to take a critical look at the data used in the credit union's current enterprise risk management framework.
Date: Nov 17, 2022 -
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Unique program helps recruit and retain the best faculty talent , articleBy addressing personal, hard-to-ask questions during the hiring process, the Office of Faculty Affairs' work-life liaison program convinces more faculty job candidates to say yes.
Date: Nov 16, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech researchers among the most cited in the world , articleOf the world’s scientists and social scientists, six Virginia Tech researchers have been named on Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers list for 2022 for demonstrating significant influence in their fields or across multiple fields through the publication of highly cited papers during the last decade
Date: Nov 15, 2022 -
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Corps of Cadets alumnus 1st Lt. Christopher Stock named Duke game Hokie Hero , articleStock is currently deployed to the Middle East with Central Command, where he serves as a postal officer for the 36th Sustainment Brigade in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.
Date: Nov 13, 2022 -
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Flexing cyber superpowers in Southwest Virginia , articleDiverse and sometimes unlikely collaborations equip Commonwealth Cyber Initiative research teams to address today’s widely varied cybersecurity challenges.
Date: Nov 09, 2022 -
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On the move with DEIB , articleThe Pamplin College of Business Office for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) recently took its first-ever “On the Move with DEIB” trip to Charlotte, N.C. The one-day trip connected 24 students to employees of the Wells Fargo Corporate & Investment Banking division and EY Charlotte.
Date: Nov 07, 2022 -
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Second OMBA cohort represents diverse professional backgrounds , articleOnline Master of Business Administration programs include professionals from various backgrounds and careers, including recent grads, experienced corporate leaders, medical students, military veterans, those without a business or management undergrad degree, business owners, and more.
Date: Nov 07, 2022 -
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Creating a global village of faculty at Virginia Tech , articleAs Virginia Tech becomes a global destination for talent, more international faculty are joining the ranks. Meet three professors who are the only faculty members from their country on campus.
Date: Nov 07, 2022 -
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Transformative whole health ambassador to speak at Virginia Tech , articleTracy Gaudet, past executive director of the Veterans Health Administration's National Office of Patient Centered Care and Cultural Transformation, will speak at Virginia Tech on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 2 p.m. in the Fralin Hall Auditorium. Sponsored by the Institute for Society, Culture, and Environment, Gaudet’s presentation is free and open to the public.
Date: Nov 04, 2022 -
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Cybersecurity expert available to talk about security of election infrastructure , articleWhile the 2017 designation that federal election infrastructure is part of the nation’s critical infrastructure was a significant step toward protecting voting integrity, some vulnerabilities remain, says a Virginia Tech expert.
Date: Nov 04, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech earns state approval for new Blackwood Department of Real Estate , articleBuilding on a foundation of success as one of the nation’s best undergraduate real estate programs, departmental designation will help the Blackwood Department of Real Estate expand enrollment, enhance academic and experiential learning offerings, and recruit top faculty talent to advance research programing.
Date: Nov 02, 2022 -
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How the VT MBA turns students into strategic leaders , articleThe MBA programs available through Virginia Tech's Pamplin College of Business are designed to provide students with various business-related skills, including strategic thinking and leadership.
Date: Oct 27, 2022 -
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Partnership pushes cybersecurity workforce development to new heights , articleThe partnership informs research and workforce development by directly integrating the cybersecurity challenges that industry and government face into Commonwealth Cyber Initiative programs such as the CCI Innovation Bootcamp and CCI Cyber Camp.
Date: Oct 25, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech research sheds light on the impact of school choice on racial segregation , articleRecent research co-authored by Virginia Tech Assistant Professor of Marketing Broderick Turner demonstrates that school choice drives segregation rather than reduces it, even when the racial makeup of the school is not taken into consideration.
Date: Oct 19, 2022 -
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MIT Scholars Program Announces Nine Award Recipients , articleRecently, Virginia Tech’s Master of Information Technology (VT-MIT) program launched a scholarship program designed to aid traditionally underrepresented student populations. The MIT Scholars program will provide an average of $2,000 per term for tuition and fees to help support applicants who are pursuing a Master of Information Technology degree.
Date: Oct 17, 2022 -
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Hokie alumna and tech founder to visit campus Oct. 18 in celebration of Women in Entrepreneurship Week , articleNora Jones, Virginia Tech alumna and founder and CEO of Chaos Engineering startup Jeli, will host a networking event and deliver a keynote address at the Apex Center for Entrepreneurs. Jones has also held roles at Netflix and Slack.
Date: Oct 13, 2022 -
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Jason Malone receives 2022 Teaching Scholar Award for Large Class Teaching , articleThe award is designed to recognize faculty members who have a longstanding record of teaching excellence in large-enrollment courses of 100 or more students per section.
Date: Oct 12, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech sports fans can now gobble up peanuts produced by three generations of Hokies , article“It’s an unbelievably cool experience for us, and we can’t wait to share our products with all of Hokie Nation,” Brett Smith, a 2019 graduate of the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, said of his family’s company, Whitley’s Peanut Factory.
Date: Oct 12, 2022 -
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Corps of Cadets alumna 1st Lt. Kimberly Hoffman named Pittsburgh game Hokie Hero , articleHoffman is deployed to Poland, where she serves as a tank platoon leader in the 3rd Army Brigade Combat Team.
Date: Oct 09, 2022 -
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Pamplin Executive Ph.D. graduate driven by curiosity , articleDriven by curiosity and a desire to learn, Fall 2021 graduate Stephen Hood was attracted to the Executive Ph.D. program because it allowed him a way to generate new knowledge, explore the world, and solve problems.
Date: Oct 04, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech students explore entrepreneurship from ideation to action at Startup Weekend , articleMore than 80 students from across multiple colleges and disciplines descended upon the Apex Center for Entrepreneurs to participate in the first-ever Startup Weekend. With strong engagement from alumni entrepreneurs, the event helped guide students through the steps of launching a startup.
Date: Oct 04, 2022 -
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Beth Osborne appointed Pamplin College of Business assistant dean for administration , articleA dedicated operations leader, Osborne has directed Pamplin's finance and administration functions since 2011, including the Business Service Center, which supports the college’s 12 centralized departments and centers and seven decentralized academic departments.
Date: Oct 03, 2022 -
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Capt. James Turbyfill and 1st Lt. Matthew Oermann named North Carolina game Hokie Heroes , articleBoth alumni, who served in the Corps and graduated in 2016, are currently deployed in Iraq.
Date: Oct 01, 2022 -
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Philanthropic commitment from alumnus Win Sheridan boosts Virginia Tech's student entrepreneurship ecosystem , articleThe $500,000 gift will help the Apex Center for Entrepreneurs, a transdisciplinary center housed within Pamplin College of Business, engage more student entrepreneurs in educational programing, networking, and funding opportunities to catalyze their business ventures.
Date: Sep 20, 2022 -
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Students, faculty, and professionals gather to celebrate Day for Data , articleThe inaugural Day for Data, held on Sept. 9 and hosted by the Pamplin College of Business’s Center for Business Analytics, connected nearly 150 students, faculty, and industry professionals in an exploration of the modern applications of data analytics in the corporate setting.
Date: Sep 20, 2022 -
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Startup Weekend takes students from ‘ideation to action’ , articleMore than 80 students from across multiple colleges and disciplines descended upon the Apex Center for Entrepreneurs to participate in the first-ever Startup Weekend. The event, held Sept. 2 and Sept. 3, helped guide students through the steps of launching a startup, from ideation to action.
Date: Sep 19, 2022 -
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Cadets chosen to highlight the colors at the West Virginia game , articleFirst-year cadets Kevin Chu, Archie Hill, and Nicholas Samson will receive the flags at Thursday’s football game.
Date: Sep 19, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech students help enhance Virginia election security , articleThis summer, six Pamplin College of Business students enhanced election cybersecurity in municipalities across the commonwealth through the Virginia Cyber Navigator Program, a 12-week integrative program that combines a semester-long academic curriculum and an immersive internship experience.
Date: Sep 19, 2022 -
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Six tips to help you successfully navigate a career fair , articleIf it’s your first time participating in a career fair, here is a survival guide with helpful tips from the experts at Virginia Tech's Career and Professional Development.
Date: Sep 15, 2022 -
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Cadets chosen to highlight the colors at the Wofford game , articleFirst-year cadets Baylor Vrabel, Colin Swords, and Zach Rosen will receive the flags at Saturday’s football game against Wofford.
Date: Sep 15, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech receives several top-30 rankings in latest report , articleVirginia Tech received several top-30 rankings in the U.S. News & World Report 2022-23 Best Colleges report that came out Monday. The university was ranked as one of the top 25 public school universities nationally and received high marks in the areas of engineering, learning communities, and computer science.
Date: Sep 12, 2022 -
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Updated search committee announced for dean of the Pamplin College of Business , articleThe new dean will replace Robert Sumichrast who had led the college since 2013 and announced his retirement effective the end of the 2021-22 academic year.
Date: Sep 09, 2022 -
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Janine S. Hiller honored with emerita status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community since 1981, Hiller has made significant contributions to legal studies and ethics through her work at the intersection of technology and law, focusing on cyber law, cybersecurity, privacy, and data law and ethics.
Date: Sep 08, 2022 -
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Day for Data to demonstrate 'analytics in action' , articleOn Friday, Sept. 9, Virginia Tech students will have the opportunity to see “analytics in action,” and learn how leading companies utilize data analytics every day to drive key business decisions. The inaugural Day for Data, hosted by the Pamplin College of Business’s Center for Business Analytics, will connect students and industry professionals in an exploration of the modern applications of data analytics in the corporate setting.
Date: Sep 06, 2022 -
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Closing the gap with machine learning skills , articlePrograms like Virginia Tech's Online Master of Information Technology make it easy to earn a degree online at your own pace. That way, if you're a business professional who wants to enhance your machine learning skills, it doesn't have to be at the expense of your job.
Date: Sep 02, 2022 -
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Similarities and differences between Traditional MBA vs. Online MBA , articleOnline Master of Business Administration (OMBA) programs, such as Virginia Tech’s Online MBA, are ideal for working professionals, parents, and anyone else looking for an affordable, accredited education with more flexibility than a traditional MBA program.
Date: Sep 02, 2022 -
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Startup Weekend to give students a crash course in entrepreneurship , articleOver 24 hours, Virginia Tech students from all disciplines will have the opportunity to find out if they have what it takes to be an entrepreneur. Hosted by the Apex Center for Entrepreneurs, the first-ever Startup Weekend will guide students through the steps of launching a startup, from ideation to action.
Date: Sep 01, 2022 -
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Bernard W. 'Chuck' Taylor honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community since 1975, Taylor was head of the Department of Business Information Technology within the Pamplin College of Business for 34 years and made significant contributions to research in the fields of management science and operations management.
Date: Aug 29, 2022 -
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Students in India can earn three degrees in five years through innovative Pamplin partnership , articleVirginia Tech’s collaboration with NMIMS, one of the top-ranked universities in India, creates an interdisciplinary program that allows students to earn degrees in the rapidly growing fields of business analytics and cybersecurity.
Date: Aug 26, 2022 -
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Smile, you’re on camera: Virginia Tech research gauges public support for facial profiling technology , articleCompanies are using facial profiling in their recruitment process to judge applicants’ employability, judge customers’ trustworthiness to pay back their loans, and more. But how does the average person feel about this? Research from Pamplin College of Business faculty Shilpa Madan aims to find out.
Date: Aug 18, 2022 -
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Newport News Center brings crucial data analytics training to working professionals , articleThe center, which will host the Board of Visitors’ quarterly board meeting Aug. 23, is located in the growing Tech Center Research Park, putting the university adjacent not only to the prestigious Jefferson Lab and NASA’s Langley Research Center, but also startups and innovative technology companies.
Date: Aug 17, 2022 -
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Pamplin Associate Dean for Administration Kay Hunnings to retire after nearly 30 years of service , articleHunnings has been instrumental in the development of Pamplin’s Women in Business programs, a host of networking and professional development opportunities that aim to elevate women in business roles in every sector.
Date: Aug 15, 2022 -
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Pamplin Executive Ph.D. students gain research expertise to transform business, higher education landscapes , articleParticipants in Pamplin’s Ph.D. concentration in executive business research - such as Sarah Tuskey and Gelila Sebhatu - are using problem-solving skills acquired in the program to further their research abilities and advance in leadership positions.
Date: Aug 08, 2022 -
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Six grants from the Office of Undergraduate Research create new work and learning opportunities for students , articleThe grants created a range of opportunities for students, from exploring the video game Minecraft as a teaching tool to creating training materials for researchers working with marginalized communities. More than 70 undergrads participated, with the aim that faculty will be able to scale up programs to include more in the future.
Date: Aug 05, 2022 -
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Alumni Industry Leader Spotlight: Chasity Grosh '99 , articleGrosh, vice president and card product controller at Capital One, is passionate about diversity, inclusion, and belonging within her organization.
Date: Aug 01, 2022 -
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Pamplin’s Inspiring Possibilities Academy offers Virginia high school students pathways to business education , articleThe 10-day residential program introduced 27 rising high school seniors — many from underrepresented and underserved communities— to the dynamic world of business and business careers.
Date: Jul 27, 2022 -
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PIP Academy concludes inaugural session , articleThe Pamplin College of Business Office for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) recently wrapped their first-ever Pamplin’s Inspiring Possibilities (PIP) Academy. The 10-day residential program introduced 27 rising high school seniors—many of whom come from underrepresented and underserved communities—to the dynamic world of business and business careers.
Date: Jul 25, 2022 -
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Protecting skin the fashionable way , articleWhile working toward her degree at Virginia Tech, Erica Sullivan Feggeler used her mom’s melanoma diagnosis and her own scare as motivation to start a sun-protective clothing line. She built a team of students from multiple colleges and entered a contest put on by the Apex Center for Entrepreneurs. Her idea won for the fan favorite category.
Date: Jul 22, 2022 -
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Appointments made to Virginia Tech Board of Visitors , articleEdward Baine was reappointed to a four-year term and will join new appointees David Calhoun, Sandy Cupp Davis, and Charles “Brad” Hobbs.
Date: Jul 14, 2022 -
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Myers-Lawson School of Construction charts future of the discipline with move into College of Engineering , articleFollowing approval by the State Council for Higher Education for Virginia, the school’s transfer heralds increased opportunities and advances for students, industry, and the evolving landscape of construction.
Date: Jul 06, 2022 -
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Second annual Virginia Tech Ethics Bowl provides platform for civil discussion about difficult topics , articleThe Ethics Bowl’s annual case competition, which had its final round on April 6, featured teams of students debating ethical issues such as returning stolen cultural artifacts and the use of facial recognition software by law enforcement.
Date: Jul 05, 2022 -
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Pamplin prepares for premier of PIP Academy , articleBeginning Thursday, July 7, the Pamplin College of Business Office for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) will host a group of more than two dozen high school students for the inaugural Pamplin’s Inspiring Possibilities (PIP) Academy. The academy will kick off Thursday at 6 p.m. with a dinner featuring guest of honor Sherman P. Lea Sr., mayor of the City of Roanoke.
Date: Jul 05, 2022 -
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Tackling societal issues top of mind for Executive Ph.D. students , articleThe Executive Ph.D. program launched in 2016 to serve experienced executives who seek the advanced knowledge and skills needed to conduct high-quality research on critical emerging issues facing the business community and the world at large.
Date: Jun 29, 2022 -
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Expert offers advice for homebuyers during volatile housing market , articleConsumers should not expect mortgage rates to go down any time soon, says a Virginia Tech expert, despite rapid increases that have driven 30-year fixed rates higher than they have been since 2008.
Date: Jun 28, 2022 -
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Alumnus Kevin Jones shares life lessons with College of Architecture and Urban Studies graduates , articleJones, who earned a bachelor's degree in industrial design in 2014 and an MBA is 2018, is a designer, marketing entrepreneur, and former NFL football player.
Date: Jun 24, 2022 -
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Pamplin College of Business graduate's philanthropic leadership catalyzes new Asali Learning Accelerator , articleA $1 million gift to Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of Business will establish the Asali Learning Accelerator, an academic support space housed in the Global Business and Analytics Complex. Omar Asali (accounting ’92), chairman and chief executive officer of Ranpak Holdings Corp., with his wife, Rula, made the gift through their Omar and Rula Asali Foundation.
Date: Jun 21, 2022 -
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First graduate of Executive Ph.D. program seeing immediate results , articleThe Executive Ph.D. that Akwasi Ampofo earned as the first graduate of the Pamplin program in Spring 2021 is already propelling his career forward.
Date: Jun 15, 2022 -
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Entrepreneurial spirit fuels Pamplin student and professional race car driver Daniel Silvestri , articleSilvestri has moved up the professional racing ladder for more than a decade, bringing the business skills he has gained at Pamplin along for the ride.
Date: Jun 15, 2022 -
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Pamplin student racing toward success , articleTo paraphrase the character Pete “Maverick” Mitchell from the quintessential 1980s film “Top Gun,” Daniel Silvestri “feels the need—the need for speed!” Or, perhaps it would be more appropriate to use a quote from another Tom Cruise movie, “Days of Thunder,” which featured the actor in the role of a professional racecar driver.
Date: Jun 13, 2022 -
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Nancy McGehee named Robert B. Pamplin Professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management , articleA member of the Virginia Tech faculty since 2001, McGehee’s scholarship spans the field of tourism with recent emphasis in the areas of tourism advocacy and sustainable and transformative tourism.
Date: Jun 13, 2022 -
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PRISM wins two Telly Awards for excellence in videography , articlePRISM, the faculty-led, student-run next-generation marketing firm within Pamplin College of Business, recently earned international recognition at the 43rd Annual Telly Awards.
Date: Jun 09, 2022 -
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Board of Visitors seeks to create new academic department of real estate; discussions on university budget, tuition, and fees continue , articleThe board approved a resolution to establish the Blackwood Department of Real Estate within the Pamplin College of Business pending final approval from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.
Date: Jun 07, 2022 -
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Board of Visitors approves 2022 promotions, tenure, and continued appointments , articleThe Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approved the following promotions, tenure, and continued appointments at its June 7 meeting.
Date: Jun 07, 2022 -
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Robert E. Denton Jr., director of the School of Communication, to retire , articleDenton has spent 34 years at Virginia Tech, with 32 of those in a leadership position. "Bob Denton has represented excellence in every sector of academic life — scholarship, teaching, community service, and dedication to his institution and the Commonwealth of Virginia,” said Larry Sabato.
Date: May 31, 2022 -
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University to offer new Master of Information Technology scholarships this fall , articleThe new scholarships will help expand pathways into technology for underrepresented populations.
Date: May 31, 2022 -
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Cynthia Devers named R.B. Pamplin Professor of Management , articleDevers currently serves as Lawrence E. Fouraker Professor in Business and associate department head in the Department of Management in the Mays Business School at Texas A&M University. She also has been a member of the faculty at the University of Wisconsin, Tulane University, and Michigan State University.
Date: May 29, 2022 -
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VT-MIT professor issues white paper on software supply chain attacks , articleWade Baker, collegiate associate professor of integrated security in Business Information Technology, has issued a white paper on the dangers of software supply chain attacks and the importance of competent software supply chain management and security.
Date: May 25, 2022 -
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Travel expert offers advice for planning summer vacations , articlePlanning a summer vacation? The travel industry expects to reach pre-pandemic levels this summer, which means travelers should pack precaution and patience before traveling to their vacation destination.
Date: May 20, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech welcomes newest alumni during 2022 spring commencement ceremonies , articleThe Virginia Tech community celebrated the Class of 2022 during commencement ceremonies May 7-15 held in Blacksburg, Roanoke, and the Washington, D.C., area. Check out the article for photos from each of the ceremonies and additional coverage.
Date: May 15, 2022 -
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VT-MIT launches scholarship program aimed to enhance diversity in technology , articleVirginia Tech’s Master of Information Technology (VT-MIT) program, recently named the #3 Best Online Program in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, has launched a new program that will award student scholarships beginning this fall. The MIT Scholars program will provide an average of $2,000 per term for tuition and fees to help support applicants who are pursuing a Master of Information Technology degree.
Date: May 13, 2022
