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After long wait, Vincent ready to take aim at Olympic glory , redirectScott Vincent missed making his native Zimbabwe’s national squad in 2016, but now the Virginia Tech alum can’t wait to live a lifelong dream.
Date: Jul 26, 2021 -
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Hokie swimmers ready to make waves in Tokyo , redirectAntani Ivanov has spent a long time waiting for a few minutes in a Tokyo pool.
Date: Jul 26, 2021 -
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Students choose Favorite Faculty Award recipients , redirect Date: Jul 23, 2021 -
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Richard Perdue honored with emeritus status , redirectRichard Perdue, the R.B. Pamplin Professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of R.B. Pamplin Professor Emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
Date: Jul 13, 2021 -
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Pamplin Advancement welcomes new team members , articleKellie Grove and Lauren Gallops Castro have joined the Pamplin College of Business as new members of the development team managed by Marise Robbins-Forbes. Grove has been appointed director of major gifts, while Castro has been named assistant director for leadership gifts.
Date: Jun 21, 2021 -
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Pamplin Engage Program expanded for 2021-22 , articleDue to the overwhelming success of the Pamplin Engage Program this past academic year, the Pamplin College of Business has announced that the program will be expanding for 2021-22.
Date: Jun 21, 2021 -
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Janice Branch Hall named Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging , articleJanice Branch Hall has been appointed as the inaugural assistant dean for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging for the Pamplin College of Business.
Date: Jun 21, 2021 -
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Professional Sales Program takes top prize at USCA Sales Center Innovation Competition , articleThe Department of Marketing’s Professional Sales Program recently won top honors in the University Sales Center Alliance’s (USCA) Sales Center Innovation Competition. The sales program was awarded the first-place prize for its innovative social media marketing campaign earning the program a $2,000 award.
Date: Jun 21, 2021 -
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Real Estate Program, JBG Smith aspire to remove barriers for minority students , article“The ‘Real’ Path to C-Suite Opportunities,” a four-part workshop held during the 2020-21 academic year, was created to help remove obstacles – such as the lack of corporate connections – facing minority students interested in careers in real estate. The workshops were the product of a collaboration between the Program in Real Estate, KCDG Inc., and real estate investment trust JBG Smith.
Date: Jun 21, 2021 -
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Global pandemic doesn’t slow down the E-Club , articleThe spring semester offered many challenges for student organizations. One of the organizations forced to make adjustments was Entrepreneurship Club at Virginia Tech. Amid the pandemic, the club provided over 30 engaging events to their members while keeping them safe by following COVID-19 guidelines. One of those events was a virtual trek to Spain.
Date: Jun 21, 2021 -
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Six interdisciplinary research teams announced as 2022 ISCE Scholars , redirectOne of the primary goals of the Institute for Society, Culture, and Environment (ISCE) is to prepare social science faculty to compete for external funds to support their research. This aim is achieved, in part, through ISCE’s signature Scholars Program.
Date: Jun 14, 2021 -
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Inspiring philanthropy , redirectMary McVay made the first $1 million donation toward the Global Business and Analytics Complex and recently announced another $1 million matching gift.
Date: Jun 09, 2021 -
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Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approves 2021 promotions, tenure, continued appointments , redirectThe Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approved the following promotions, tenure, and continued appointments at its June 8 meeting.
Date: Jun 09, 2021 -
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Jingjing Huang named John F. Carroll Jr. Faculty Fellow , redirectJingjing Huang, assistant professor of accounting and information systems in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech, has been named the John F. Carroll Jr. Faculty Fellow in Accounting and Information Systems by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
Date: May 28, 2021 -
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Jean Lacoste named Darrell D. and Betty R. Martin Junior Faculty Fellow , redirectJean Lacoste, assistant professor of practice in the Department of Accounting and Information Systems in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech, has been named the Darrell D. and Betty R. Martin Junior Faculty Fellow in Accounting and Information Systems by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
Date: May 26, 2021 -
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Raytheon Technologies extends the Hume Center’s fellowship program for four years , redirectBefore applying to the Raytheon Technologies Fellowship Program, Emma Lasky was unsure of how to turn her interests into a career post-graduation.
Date: May 25, 2021 -
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McGehee stepping down, Xiang stepping in at HTM , articleOn July 1, 2021, after seven years in the role, Nancy McGehee will step down as department head of the Howard Feiertag Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management. Current Associate Professor Zheng “Phil” Xiang will move into the department head position.
Date: May 21, 2021 -
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PCLE brings Pamplin boards together , articleFormed during the 2019 Pamplin Engagement Summit, the PCLE is not just another advisory board, but was created to establish an association between the different advisory boards, societies, and councils. According to PCLE Chair Jim Hatch (MACCT ’72), the group builds upon Pamplin’s Principles of Community, sharing best practices, providing a forum for increased collaboration between boards, and, ultimately, creating a more informed and engaged Pamplin alumni base.
Date: May 21, 2021 -
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Class of 1976 Profile: Tom Clark , articleW. Thomas Clark spent over 20 years at Morgan Stanley, Co. after graduating from business school. He currently serves as a senior advisor for Capital Research Partners, an investment bank focused on the financial industry. He was a trustee of the Virginia Tech Foundation, serving as head of the investment committee and as its President. He graduated with a B.S. in Finance from Virginia Tech and an MBA from Harvard University.
Date: May 21, 2021 -
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Class of 1976 Profile: Mark Krivoruchka , articleMark Krivoruchka is a founding operating partner of Harkness Capital, a private equity firm. He has over 30 years of experience in human resources and as an operations executive. Krivoruchka graduated from Virginia Tech in 1976 with a degree in Business Management and completed his MBA at Virginia Tech in 1981.
Date: May 21, 2021 -
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Eloise Coupey honored with emerita status , redirectEloise Coupey, associate professor of marketing 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: May 18, 2021 -
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Pamplin celebrates graduates with twin ceremonies , articleThe Pamplin College of Business celebrated the graduating members of the class of 2021 with twin ceremonies on May 16, marking the first in-person graduation since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Date: May 17, 2021 -
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Inaugural Ethics Bowl featured spirit of debate and … giraffes , redirectAdrenaline flowed as Team Giraffes delivered a powerful argument about raising taxes on corporations.
Date: May 14, 2021 -
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Class of 2021: Pamplin’s Joshua Del Rosario finds success through service , redirectFor senior Joshua Del Rosario, a commitment to service has driven him to get involved extensively within his community at Virginia Tech. He is the 2021 recipient of the Pamplin College of Business Service Award because of his impactful community involvement that exemplifies Virginia Tech’s motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve).
Date: May 14, 2021 -
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Class of 2021: Pamplin’s Grant Bommer finds his niche as a leader , redirectBefore arriving in Blacksburg for his first year, Grant Bommer was eager to become an active member of the Virginia Tech community – although he admits that when he first arrived on campus he experienced a bit of shock as he adjusted to college life and attempted to find his niche.
Date: May 11, 2021 -
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Patty Vitsupakorn named 2021 Outstanding Senior for the Pamplin College of Business , redirectThe future looks bright for Patty Vitsupakorn, the 2021 Outstanding Senior for the Pamplin College of Business. She will walk across the graduation stage and into a consulting job at Clarabridge, relying on the vast experience she gained as a double-major in hospitality and tourism management and marketing.
Date: May 11, 2021 -
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Cybersecurity program graduates first students , redirectAmong the students receiving degrees from Virginia Tech this spring and summer will be the first 50 graduates of a fast-growing cybersecurity program specifically designed to meet the high demand for professionals with both technical and business expertise.
Date: May 10, 2021 -
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Virginia Tech to honor more than 6,000 graduates at spring commencement , redirectVirginia Tech will hold in-person commencement ceremonies in Lane Stadium starting Monday and running through the following Sunday, May 16. The university plans to celebrate graduating seniors, graduate school students, and their families, while also adhering to public health guidelines.
Date: May 10, 2021 -
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Planning a summer vacation? Expert offers tips for post-pandemic travelers , redirectPost-pandemic vacation goers might be eager to make travel plans this summer, but Virginia Tech travel and tourism expert Mahmood Khan says the greatest challenge facing summer travelers will be to resist temptations to go full-speed.
Date: May 10, 2021 -
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Class of 2021: Pamplin graduate student stands out in classroom and on the golf course , redirectFor the second year in a row, the Pamplin College of Business Outstanding Graduate Student Award has gone to a student in the Master of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Business Analytics (MSBA-BA) program. This year, Sarah Spicer was selected from a very competitive field as the recipient of the award.
Date: May 07, 2021 -
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Former Hokie Olympians share their past experiences , redirectReliving their past Olympic experiences and discussing Virginia Tech’s impact on their lives served as the main topics of discussion at the “Road to Reunion: Hokie Olympian Panel” held virtually on Tuesday evening.
Date: May 07, 2021 -
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Pamplin faculty, staff recognized with awards , articleSeveral Pamplin College of Business faculty and staff have recently been honored with awards for their work during the 2020-21 academic year.
Date: May 05, 2021 -
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Professional Sales Program receives multiple honors , articleThe Sales Education Foundation (SEF), a leading ranking group for sales programs across the world, has again included the Professional Sales Program in its “Top Universities for Professional Sales Education.” The list can be found in the 2021 edition of Sales Education Annual magazine.
Date: May 05, 2021 -
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Management Dept. embraces entrepreneurship and innovation , article Date: Apr 20, 2021 -
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Recent Alumni Board offers opportunity to stay engaged , articleFormed in 2016, the Recent Alumni Board is described as “a diverse group of young professionals whose work is aimed at advancing the present and future community of Pamplin by contributing to the quality of its programs, providing a voice to recent alumni on relevant issues and encouraging involvement from recent graduates in support of activities that benefit the Pamplin community,” according to its bylaws.
Date: Apr 20, 2021 -
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PCLE News and Notes , articleNews and information from the March 2021 meeting of the Pamplin Community for Leadership and Engagement.
Date: Apr 20, 2021 -
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PRISM design receives international recognition , articlePRISM, Virginia Tech’s faculty-led, student-run digital marketing agency, added another award to its already long list of accolades when it was named a 2021 Muse Awards Gold Winner.
Date: Apr 14, 2021 -
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Accounting and information systems professor France Bélanger named University Distinguished Professor , redirectFrance Bélanger, R.B. Pamplin Professor and Tom and Daisy Byrd Senior Faculty Fellow in the Pamplin College of Business Department of Accounting and Information Systems, has been named as a University Distinguished Professor.
Date: Apr 13, 2021 -
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Project teams humans and artificial intelligence to scan social media posts for risk data to aid disaster response , redirectWhen a disaster strikes, social media can be helpful in alerting the public quickly. Social media posts can also offer useful information for emergency response and decision making.
Date: Apr 13, 2021 -
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Students’ real-world experiences in sustainability at heart of Virginia Tech’s Gold STARS rating , redirectVirginia Tech has earned a Gold rating for its outstanding sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.
Date: Apr 13, 2021 -
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New HokieBird statue honors the Class of 2020 , redirectThere’s a new HokieBird statue on campus, and this one honors a special group of Virginia Tech graduates — the Class of 2020.
Date: Apr 13, 2021 -
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First-ever Virginia Tech Ethics Bowl championship debate to be held , redirectFrom COVID-19 mask mandates to author J.K. Rowling’s controversial rhetoric about transgender people, students competing in the Virginia Tech Ethics Bowl have already explored a range of topics.
Date: Apr 07, 2021 -
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Researchers receive grant to study misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine , redirectThe saying goes, “You can’t believe everything you find on the Internet.” As simple as that sounds, navigating social media can often blur the line between reality and fantasy. This proves especially difficult when trying to fight a global pandemic.
Date: Apr 05, 2021 -
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Omar Asali, CEO of Ranpak, speaks as part of Ethics Week , article“Sustainability is real and is here to stay,” said Omar Asali, chief executive officer and chairman of the board of directors of Ranpak Holdings. Sustainability will be one of the chief topics of discussion when Asali hosts an online lecture on Wednesday, April 7, at 5:30 p.m. The discussion is part of Ethics Week at Virginia Tech, held March 29 through April 8.
Date: Apr 05, 2021 -
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Message of Hope , article Date: Apr 02, 2021 -
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Virginia Tech gives details on in-person commencement ceremonies and how to sign up , redirectVirginia Tech will host 15 in-person commencement ceremonies in Lane Stadium May 10-16 that will be divided up by college to celebrate graduating Hokies while also adhering to public health guidelines.
Date: Mar 31, 2021 -
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Graduate Education Week honors outstanding master's and doctoral degree students , redirectDuring nonpandemic times, the Graduate School hosts a dinner during Graduate Education Week to honor award-winning graduate students.
Date: Mar 31, 2021 -
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Virginia Tech graduate programs among nation's top in latest U.S. News & World Report survey , redirectGraduate programs throughout Virginia Tech are among the best in the country, according to a 2022 survey of the nation’s top graduate schools by U.S. News & World Report.
Date: Mar 31, 2021 -
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Business and leadership ethics, storytelling politics, and more discussed as part of Ethics Week , redirectThe relevance of business ethics will be the topic of the featured lecture of the Del Alamo/Hogan Symposium on Business Ethics, hosted by the Pamplin College of Business on Thursday, April 8, at 7 p.m.
Date: Mar 26, 2021 -
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Pamplin sets the pace on Giving Day , articlePamplin College of Business alumni and friends showed up en masse on Giving Day, with 1,690 unique donors giving over $1.6 million to the college, both of which were tops among all other Virginia Tech units. Participants made gifts ranging from $5 to tens of thousands of dollars, supporting the college, programs, departments, centers, and special initiatives like GBAC.
Date: Mar 23, 2021 -
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Professor brings international education to Real Estate students , article Date: Mar 22, 2021 -
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HokieTalks to explore contemporary social justice issues , redirectLast year was a landmark time for bringing social justice and the need for reform to the forefront of society.
Date: Mar 20, 2021 -
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Statement of Unity , article Date: Mar 19, 2021 -
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Viswanath Venkatesh named Verizon Professor , redirectViswanath Venkatesh, who joined the Department of Business Information Technology in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech in early 2021, has been named the Verizon Professor by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
Date: Mar 18, 2021 -
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Colleges unite to explore the COVID-19 pandemic in a range of contexts , redirectWhen COVID-19 transformed the world just a year ago, the fields of medicine, public health, and biomedical research all mobilized as part of the international crisis response. Yet those disciplines were not the only ones with important contributions to offer. The pandemic is multifaceted, and a full range of expertise is needed for essential insights into both its immediate and enduring impact.
Date: Mar 16, 2021 -
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Mixing it up in library studios leads to dream job , redirectDavid Kim ’20 uses his innate creativity to mix, record, and produce music. As a popular recording engineer at Defiant Studios in Richmond, Virginia, Kim helps musicians bring a dream and a song from idea to reality.
Date: Mar 16, 2021 -
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Data and Decision Sciences Building construction underway , redirectThe first building of Virginia Tech’s Global Business and Analytics Complex at Virginia Tech is coming to life.
Date: Mar 15, 2021 -
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The business of conservation: Pamplin students experience real-world consulting with help from engineering faculty , redirectIn a management course led by Dirk Buengel, assistant professor of practice in the Pamplin College of Business, business students were able to engage in consulting for an innovative real-world startup with an urgent mission: stopping the illegal timber trade.
Date: Mar 12, 2021 -
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In memoriam: Richard E. Sorensen, dean emeritus, Pamplin College of Business , redirectLeader, advisor, colleague, friend. A forceful voice and determined advocate. Apolitical, honest, caring. Admired and loved.
Date: Mar 11, 2021 -
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Charles Schwab gift will fund endowed scholarships in financial planning to support students from underrepresented communities , redirectVirginia Tech has received a $500,000 gift from the Charles Schwab Corp. — funded through the Charles Schwab Foundation — to endow a scholarship program that will provide financial assistance and career opportunities to students from underrepresented communities.
Date: Mar 09, 2021 -
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PRISM unites with Virginia Tech Admissions , redirect Date: Mar 03, 2021 -
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More than 12,000 Hokies come together to raise over $6.1 million for Virginia Tech on Giving Day , redirectOver the course of 24 hours, Virginia Tech supporters across the country and around the world came together for a resounding demonstration of the dedication and generosity of the Hokie Nation.
Date: Feb 26, 2021 -
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Fully online MBA launched to meet changing needs , articleVirginia Tech is launching its newest MBA program option – the Online MBA.
Date: Feb 21, 2021 -
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Giving Day challenges tied to Engage, Pamplin announced , articleThe overwhelming success of the Pamplin Engage has led to an interest in continuing the program beyond the impact of the pandemic. That is, however, dependent upon funding. Fortunately, several benefactors have stepped forward with a challenge tied to Giving Day – beginning noon, EST, Feb. 24, until noon, EST, Feb. 25 – that could unlock over $75,000 in additional funds for the Pamplin Engage Program.
Date: Feb 19, 2021 -
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PCLE News and Notes , articleNews and information from the Jan. 15, 2021, meeting of the Pamplin Community for Leadership and Engagement.
Date: Feb 16, 2021 -
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Senator Mark Warner congratulates the Apex Center for Top 25 ranking , redirectSenator Mark Warner congratulates the Apex Center for Top 25 ranking
Date: Feb 10, 2021 -
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University Exemplary Department or Program Awards honor effective teaching with a global perspective , redirectThree academic units in three colleges are being recognized by the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost in partnership with the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning with the 2020 University Exemplary Department or Program Award (UEDPA).
Date: Feb 09, 2021 -
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Academic and administrative partnerships provide ‘win-win-win’ experiences , redirectStarting spring 2020, the Department of Management in Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of Business brought together a talented and passionate pool of students to work as interns for the Division of Human Resources.
Date: Feb 09, 2021 -
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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: Feb 05, 2021 -
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Department of Defense awards Virginia Tech $1.5 million to prepare students for cybersecurity careers , redirectNationally, there is a critical shortage of qualified cyber professionals, with approximately 500,000 cyber jobs available and more than 58,000 positions open in the Commonwealth of Virginia, according to Cyber Seek.
Date: Jan 30, 2021 -
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Virginia Tech secures top placements in U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 online rankings , redirectAccording to the 2021 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Programs rankings, Virginia Tech’s online master’s degree in information technology is the nation’s fourth best and is ranked No. 1 for veterans. The online graduate engineering program has also maintained a position in the top 20 of the Best Online Master’s Engineering Programs this year, with a ranking of No. 16.
Date: Jan 26, 2021 -
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Fully online MBA launched to meet changing needs , redirectVirginia Tech is launching its newest MBA program option – the Online MBA.
Date: Jan 25, 2021 -
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Real Estate students place 3rd in national competition , articleTwo students from the Program in Real Estate finished in third place at the Colvin Case Study Challenge. The Pamplin College of Business team, comprised of Carter Ramos and Nick Wright, was the highest placing undergraduate team in the competition.
Date: Jan 25, 2021 -
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TBMH graduate program office earns gold certification for sustainability efforts , redirectThe translational biology, medicine, and health (TBMH) interdisciplinary graduate education program, spanning multiple departments and colleges, is the first university office to receive a gold certification for its sustainability efforts from the Virginia Tech Office of Sustainability.
Date: Jan 20, 2021 -
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Announcing open textbook Fundamentals of Business, third edition , redirect Date: Jan 20, 2021 -
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Pamplin partners with Ballad Health and Appalachian School of Law in new legal and health services program , redirectThe Pamplin College of Business is partnering with the Appalachian School of Law and Ballad Health in a program to help patients who need it get free legal assistance that can lead to better access to health care and improved patient health.
Date: Jan 14, 2021 -
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$10 Million Gift Will Help Fuel Discoveries at Innovation Campus , redirectVirginia Tech’s growing impact in the greater Washington, D.C., metro area will receive a significant boost thanks to a multimillion-dollar gift from Octo founder and CEO Mehul Sanghani ’98 and his wife, Hema Sanghani ’99.
Date: Jan 13, 2021 -
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M. Joseph Sirgy honored with emeritus status , redirectM. Joseph Sirgy, the Virginia Tech Real Estate Professor of Marketing in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of Virginia Tech Real Estate Professor Emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
Date: Dec 22, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech Foundation names new CEO , redirectElizabeth McClanahan, a former justice on the Supreme Court of Virginia who now serves as president and dean of the Appalachian School of Law, has been named CEO of the Virginia Tech Foundation.
Date: Dec 22, 2020 -
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Class of 2020: Pamplin student charts own journey to success , redirectLike many 18-year-olds, Tidewater area-native Alex Byrum had no idea what he wanted to do with his life when he graduated from high school. The youngest of three brothers – both of whom were Hokies – Byrum only knew that he wanted to assert his independence in some form or fashion.
Date: Dec 22, 2020 -
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More than 2,600 Hokies to graduate at fall commencement on Dec. 18 , redirectMore than 2,600 Hokies will graduate on Friday during Virginia Tech’s fall commencement ceremony, which will be held virtually this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Date: Dec 17, 2020 -
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Class of 2020: Creative director for PRISM creates her own path , redirectFrom the start, Charlotte Cannon had always known that she wanted to attend Virginia Tech. A passionate art student since childhood, Cannon was determined to pursue an education in both of her passions - graphic design and cello performance.
Date: Dec 17, 2020 -
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Pamplin graduates named among 2020’s most powerful women in accounting , redirectVirginia Tech alumnae Lynne Doughtie and Kelly Richmond Pope have been named among 2020’s most powerful women in accounting by the American Institute of CPAs and CPA Practice Advisor.
Date: Dec 17, 2020 -
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Class of 2020: BIT student charts own journey to success , articleAlex Byrum's quest for independence led him to conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, then back home to Virginia’s Tidewater region, and, ultimately, to Blacksburg. In January 2021, it will lead Byrum home once again, this time to Smithfield Foods in Norfolk, where he will begin work in Smithfield’s Career Foundation Program.
Date: Dec 15, 2020 -
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Feiertag HTM students take first place in international competition , articleA team of undergraduate students representing the Howard Feiertag Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management were awarded first place at the STR Student Market Study Competition held virtually Nov. 21-22, 2020. The Feiertag team fended off competition from 50 different teams representing 44 colleges and universities across 17 countries.
Date: Dec 15, 2020 -
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CBIA announces Executive Advisory Board , articleThe Center for Business Intelligence and Analytics (CBIA) announced the formation of its Executive Advisory Board. The board, which consists of a “coalition of strong Hokie alums and supporters who work in the field of business intelligence and analytics,” will advise the CBIA, as well as participate in and lead activities for the good of the Center.
Date: Dec 15, 2020 -
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Apex Center wins international award for entrepreneurship research , redirectVirginia Tech’s Apex Center for Entrepreneurs has won the top award from the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers for exceptional contributions in entrepreneurship research.
Date: Dec 10, 2020 -
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Finance grad on the frontlines in the battle against COVID-19 , articleChris Yoder serves as chief executive officer of Simple Laboratories, a company he co-founded in 2014. Simple Laboratories is a Chicago-based independent clinical laboratory and has been on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic since day one.
Date: Nov 23, 2020 -
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Perception of reality: Research shows how we see may determine what we see , articleBroderick Turner, an assistant professor in the Marketing Department, recently published a study examining the judgments of intent for observers of body camera footage as opposed to observers of dash camera footage.
Date: Nov 23, 2020 -
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Home for startups: Virginia Tech ranked among nation’s top schools for entrepreneurship studies , redirectVirginia Tech has been ranked No. 25 for undergraduate entrepreneurship programs in Princeton Review’s rankings for 2021, released Nov. 17.
Date: Nov 17, 2020 -
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Pamplin honors alumni during virtual 2020 Pamplin Awards , articleFour alumni and one business were honored recently at the virtual 2020 Pamplin Awards.
Date: Nov 16, 2020 -
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Researchers study how privacy preferences, family tensions can deter use of contact tracing apps , redirectAs a tool for controlling the spread of COVID-19, mobile applications for contact tracing are most effective when they are widely adopted and left on indefinitely. But adoption rates of such apps are low, due in part to privacy concerns.
Date: Nov 13, 2020 -
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Business analytics student project demonstrates innovative features of public safety software , redirectSenior executives at SP Global Inc. thought their public safety software was game changing and were interested in having its capabilities systematically measured.
Date: Nov 13, 2020 -
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Apex Center expands board, appoints new chairs , articleThe Apex Center announced the selection of 18 new members to serve on its advisory board. The advisory board, now comprised of 44 members, will be led by board chair John Kinzer, former CFO of HubSpot, and vice-chairs Kim Shanahan, founder and CEO of AccelHRate, and Paul Lombardi, founder and former chairman of TeraThink.
Date: Nov 04, 2020 -
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Wertalik celebrates success with remote learning , redirect Date: Oct 21, 2020 -
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PRISM turns 10, adds to list of accolades , articlePRISM, Virginia Tech’s premier faculty-led, student-run digital marketing agency and 2019 Outstanding Student Organization of the Year, is celebrating its 10th birthday. While gifts weren’t originally expected to be part of the commemoration, the student group was recently awarded two bronze Tellys during the 41st Annual Telly Awards.
Date: Oct 19, 2020 -
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Pamplin Engagement Summit: One year later , articleJust over a year ago, over 300 Pamplin College of Business alumni, friends, faculty, and staff gathered together for the inaugural Pamplin Engagement Summit. The summit provided an unprecedented opportunity to bring together senior volunteer leaders to celebrate the college as well as plan for its future.
Date: Oct 19, 2020 -
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Open-sourcing learning resources in Management , articleMembers of the Management Department have coordinated with Anita Walz, assistant director of Open Education and Scholarly Communication librarian, to make a management degree more affordable. And they’ve done so, recently releasing Virginia Tech’s adaptation of “Strategic Management” as an open textbook.
Date: Oct 19, 2020 -
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Program in Real Estate partners with CoStar , articleRecently, the Program in Real Estate held its REAL Career Event, a bi-annual career fair that allows students to network with real estate industry professionals to find summer internships and career opportunities for graduates. For this year’s event, the Program in Real Estate partnered with CoStar, one of the largest commercial real estate information and analytics providers in the U.S.
Date: Oct 19, 2020 -
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Richard E. Wokutch honored with emeritus status , redirectRichard E. Wokutch, professor of management 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 19, 2020