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Article Item2018 VIRGINIA TECH MBA ALUMNA KELLEY MILLIGAN KLINE IS CO-OWNER OF GLOBAL SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COMPANY D3 , article
TYSONS CORNER, VA—D3: Designs, Data, Decisions, a global, full-service market and social science research company, has announced the purchase of the company by longtime executives Kelley Milligan Kline and Matthew Warshaw. Kline remains as CFO and former COO Warshaw is now CEO.
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Pamplin's Career Launch Event Jumpstarts Student's Job Search , articleThe Pamplin Career Services team recently held its inaugural Career Launch Student Symposium at the Inn at Virginia Tech, bringing together 15 companies, over 100 students, as well as faculty and staff. The goal of the event was to give students early access to career resources and industry connections, helping them kick start both the Fall semester and their job search.
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Pamplin Scholars Present at Academy of Management Conference , articleThe Academy of Management is the oldest and among the most prestigious professional associations for scholars and organizations in the field of management. Each year, researchers from around the world gather to share their findings on a wide range of topics. This year’s annual conference was held in Chicago, where over 20 faculty members from Pamplin’s Department of Management presented their research to peers. Below are three selected summaries of Pamplin faculty presentations at the conference.
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U.S. News & World Report ranks Pamplin’s part-time Evening MBA program No. 1 in Virginia , redirectThe program also ranked No. 3 in the greater Washington, D.C., metro area, according to the recently released report.
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U.S. News & World Report ranks Virginia Tech, Pamplin programs among the best nationally , redirectThe university’s online master’s degree in information technology continues to top the list for veterans.
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Finance's Rawlings awarded the Phi Kappa Phi Medallion , articleLogan Rawlings, a senior in the Department of Finance, Insurance, and Business Law, has been named as the recipient of the Phi Kappa Phi Medallion.
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Pamplin Graduate Breakfast and Graduation , articleGraduating Pamplin College of Business students had the opportunity to connect with faculty, staff, and each other before the 2023 Fall Commencement ceremony at the graduate breakfast. The event was the first step in celebrating the achievements of the business school's graduating class. The formal commencement ceremony followed with the usual festivities of pomp and circumstance, followed by highlighting the individual graduates.
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Pamplin capstone course provides management consulting for nascent DEIB firm , articleA team of five students in the Management Consulting capstone course served as a pro bono consulting team for Mikal-Hamlett, a DEI-focused consulting firm.
Date: Dec 13, 2023 -
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Voices of Privacy secures victory in the 2023 Vega Digital Awards , articleVoices of Privacy, the online initiative dedicated to highlighting current issues about information privacy, was recently honored with the Silver Award by the Vega Digital Awards.
Date: Dec 12, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech and Xidian University forge cultural and educational bridge , articleAn inaugural group of three Virginia Tech professors – Don Hatfield, Gregory Kogan, and Ron Poff – traveled to Xi'an to teach a cohort of students at the School of Economics and Management at Xidian University (XDU) as part of the XDU-VT 3+1 program.
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Pamplin fosters collaboration and diversity in higher education at annual HBCU/MSI Research Summit , articleThe Pamplin College of Business welcomed 25 visiting faculty members and students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) for the annual HBCU/MSI Research Summit.
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Finance Department celebrates inaugural ‘Formal for Finance’ , articleThe Department of Finance, Insurance, and Business Law recently held its inaugural “Formal for Finance” at the German Club Manor. The networking gala was open to all finance students and faculty and was hosted by Finance for Females and Friends.
Date: Dec 06, 2023 -
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Marketing names five to new Emeritus Advisory Board , articleThe Pamplin College of Business recently announced Angela Lorinchak ’91, Chris Mullenaux ’04, Chris Shumaker ’82, Allison Stirrup ’98, and Scott Tidey ’87 as founding members of the Emeritus Advisory Board.
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Class of 2023: Annie Hunter crafts success as a marketing maven and Hokie leader in Pamplin , articleLike many high school students with college on the horizon, Annie Hunter was looking for a school that was the perfect fit for the next step in her academic journey. However, despite the circumstances, one thing was certain: she would be attending Virginia Tech.
Date: Dec 04, 2023 -
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The role of AI and Internet of Behaviors in sustainable cities , articleArtificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Behaviors (IoB) are two emerging technologies that have become an integral part of the sustainability conversation — especially regarding their applications in urban development.
Date: Dec 01, 2023 -
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AI and the Internet of Behaviors: Exploring the intersection of data, technology, and human behavior , articleVirginia Tech’s online Master of Information Technology program, or VT-MIT, is equipping students with the tools and knowledge needed to take their careers to the next level by preparing them for a future incorporating AI and IoB.
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Journey of discovery: Inside the transformative experience of MBA Study Abroad , articleVirginia Tech MBA Study Abroad has been providing working professionals with unparalleled opportunities to explore global markets and learn about supply chains since 2003.
Date: Nov 29, 2023 -
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Journey of discovery: Inside the transformative experience of MBA Study Abroad , redirectVirginia Tech MBA Study Abroad has been providing working professionals with unparalleled opportunities to explore global markets and learn about supply chains since 2003.
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Student startup captures the culture of college on a card , articleA team of Pamplin College of Business students are looking to find their niche in the card collecting marketplace with College Cardz.
Date: Nov 27, 2023 -
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Voices of Privacy partners with WDBJ7 for exclusive monthly segment , articleVoices of Privacy is thrilled to share that they have been selected by news station WDBJ7 to produce a monthly segment which will air every second Thursday of the month.
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Pamplin celebrates with Salute to Veterans Day , articleThe Pamplin College of Business held its third annual “Salute to Veterans Day: The Embodiment of Ut Prosim (That I May Serve)” on Thursday, November 9.
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Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month: An interview with Kristin Lamoureux , articleKristin Lamoureux, collegiate associate professor with the Howard Feiertag Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management in the Pamplin College of Business and director of the MSBA-HTM graduate program, recently sat down with Jamie Fonseca, a junior majoring in Business Information Technology, and discussed her research on Indigenous communities at the Ati: Wa:oki Indigenous Community Center.
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How certain media talks about artificial intelligence may have everything to do with political ideology , articleIn the recently published research “Partisan Media Sentiment Toward Artificial Intelligence,” authors from the Virginia Tech Pamplin College of Business – Angela Yi, Shreyans Goenka, and Mario Pandelaere – found that articles from liberal-leaning media have a more negative sentiment toward AI than articles from conservative media.
Date: Nov 13, 2023 -
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Pamplin welcomes new faculty members , articleThe Pamplin College of Business has welcomed 17 new full-time faculty members for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Date: Nov 07, 2023 -
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Pamplin’s Office for DEIB hosts its first-ever Global Etiquette Dinner , articleThe Pamplin College of Business Office for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) held its first-ever Global Etiquette Dinner on October 18, 2023, at the Inn at Virginia Tech. In partnership with Pamplin’s International Programs, the event brought together students, faculty, staff, global mentors, and corporate partners from all backgrounds to learn more about business etiquette and how it varies throughout the world.
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MBA Advisory Board member Marshall Kregg finds a home at Virginia Tech , redirectMarshall Kregg has always answered the call to serve others. After graduating from high school, he joined the United States Army, serving tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Today, Kregg again works in the service of others, this time as a member of the MBA Advisory Board.
Date: Oct 30, 2023 -
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MBA Advisory Board member Marshall Kregg finds a home at Virginia Tech , articleMarshall Kregg has always answered the call to serve others. After graduating from high school, he joined the United States Army, serving tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Today, Kregg again works in the service of others, this time as a member of the MBA Advisory Board.
Date: Oct 30, 2023 -
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Pamplin partners with Averett University for Hospitality and Tourism Workforce Summit , articleAverett University and Virginia Tech Pamplin College of Business joined forces to explore challenges and opportunities facing the hospitality and tourism sectors in southern Virginia.
Date: Oct 27, 2023 -
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Celebrating Women in Business Week, Pamplin makes history , articleThe third full week in October is observed as National Women in Business Week. It is a time to celebrate, recognize, and honor the achievements and contributions of women throughout history.
Date: Oct 19, 2023 -
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Hokies flock together for 2023 Homecoming festivities , articleThousands of alumni, family, and friends returned to campus Saturday, Oct. 14, to celebrate Virginia Tech’s 2023 Homecoming.
Date: Oct 18, 2023 -
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Pamplin graduate programs meet growing cybersecurity needs , articleSpeaking to the growing demand for cybersecurity expertise, Parviz Ghandforoush, touts Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of Business Master of Information Technology program, while France Bélanger explains that cybersecurity is not just an IT responsibility anymore.
Date: Oct 17, 2023 -
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Pamplin awards merit-based scholarships to Evening MBA students , redirectThe Evening MBA Scholarship program has awarded 15 deserving students in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements and dedication to professional development.
Date: Oct 16, 2023 -
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Pamplin awards merit-based scholarships to Evening MBA students , articleThe Evening MBA Scholarship program has awarded 15 deserving students in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements and dedication to professional development.
Date: Oct 16, 2023 -
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Meet the fall 2023 MIT Scholars , articleStarting in fall 2022, the Master of Information Technology program at Virginia Tech began awarding scholarships to students whose enrollment contributes to the diversity of the MIT program and the field of information technology.
Date: Oct 06, 2023 -
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PAC Weekend 2023 a rousing success , articleThe Pamplin Advisory Council (PAC), the senior-level council of volunteers established to promote, support, and improve Pamplin, held its annual fall meeting last week, accompanied by various activities and festivities that celebrated the Pamplin College of Business and its accomplished alumni and friends.
Date: Oct 05, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech spotlights online safety, cyber careers during 20th Cybersecurity Awareness Month , redirectMySpace was the social media platform. BlackBerry was top tech in mobile devices. Google Maps did not exist.
Date: Oct 03, 2023 -
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Mahmood Khan invited to join Council on Foreign Relations' ambassador program , articleMahmood Khan, professor and director of the Pamplin College of Business Master of Science in Business Administration/Hospitality and Tourism Management program, was invited by the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) to join its Higher Education Ambassador Program.
Date: Sep 27, 2023 -
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October is Cybersecurity Month! , articleThis season, come and learn about website application security (WebAppSec) with the Integrated Security Education and Research Center, or ISERC. Participants will learn about top weaknesses on the web and how to defend them. This newfound know-how will then be utilized during a Capture-the-Flag escape room on campus.
Date: Sep 25, 2023 -
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Impact Report details Pamplin's efforts for an inclusive business learning environment , articleThe Pamplin College of Business Office for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) has published its second-edition Impact Report, highlighting Pamplin’s DEIB efforts and outcomes in the 2022-2023 academic year.
Date: Sep 18, 2023 -
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Voices of Privacy: Surprise! You’re on Hidden Camera , articleVoices of Privacy (VOP) has your vacation data protection covered! In this exciting webisode, VOP co-hosts share how you can spot sneaky hidden cameras on vacation. Excited to share your travel plans with everyone? See why that may be a problem. Also, discover the tactics for safeguarding your documents and devices on the go.
Date: Sep 18, 2023 -
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Business Horizons hosts record number of employers, students , articleThe Pamplin Career Services team recently hosted the fall 2023 Business Horizons Career Fair at the Commonwealth Ballroom in Squires Student Center. The career fair continues to be one of Pamplin’s largest events, so much so that, for the first time in the event’s 40-plus year history, the event was expanded to take place over two days.
Date: Sep 15, 2023 -
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Executive Ph.D. grad brings his research into the classroom , articleDrawing on what he has learned from numerous years of diverse experience in higher education, information technology, and management consulting, Jeremy Fei Wang, associate professor of Management Information Systems (MIS) at Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida, teaches his students how to hone their technical and problem-solving skills and apply academic theories to find solutions to real-world problems.
Date: Sep 13, 2023 -
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Pamplin picnic helps kick off new semester , articleThe Pamplin College of Business kicked off the fall 2023 semester in style with the annual Pamplin picnic.
Date: Aug 30, 2023 -
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Student startup aims to make finding roommates simple , articleThe student startup, Couch, is hoping to make finding roommates for college students and new college graduates a safe, simple process.
Date: Aug 22, 2023 -
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Join Pamplin professors Bélanger and Wertalik on Voices of Privacy , articleIntroducing Voices of Privacy (VOP), an initiative which provides a platform consisting of videos and other resources dedicated to raising awareness, educating individuals across society at large about online privacy, and empowering them with the tools they need to successfully manage their future online privacy.
Date: Aug 22, 2023 -
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Barbara Hoopes named as interim associate dean for the greater Washington, D.C., metro area , redirectBarbara Hoopes has been named the interim associate dean for the Graduate School in the greater Washington, D.C., metro area.
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MBA Advisory Board Member, Stephanie Alexander, Champions the MBA Community , redirectStephanie Alexander ’98, MBA ’12 knows a good opportunity when she sees one. The Hampton Roads native utilized her time in the Executive MBA program to plan for the launch of her first business, BOOST, a back-office and corporate support service provider for government contractors. In 2015, Alexander co-founded the online technology scouting tool, govmates, that finds innovative new companies that can help solve the government's problems.
Date: Aug 09, 2023 -
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An era comes to an end in the Finance Department: Pamplin honors the integral position Keown served in the community , articleAfter 49 years at Virginia Tech, Arthur J. Keown, a seasoned professional in the financial and collegiate educational sphere, is retiring.
Date: Aug 09, 2023 -
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Pamplin Prepares for second annual Pamplin’s Inspiring Possibilities Academy , articleBeginning Thursday, July 6, the Pamplin College of Business Office for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) will host a group of 27 high school students for the second annual Pamplin’s Inspiring Possibilities (PIP) Academy. The academy will kick off with a dinner featuring keynote speaker and guest of honor Randy Lucas ’91, M.S. ’92.
Date: Jul 07, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech makes strong showing in QS World University Rankings 2024 , redirectGlobal higher education analyst Quacquarelli Symonds released its latest international rankings Tuesday, and Virginia Tech made a substantial leap from its showing a year ago.
Date: Jun 27, 2023 -
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Prominent spaces named in new Data and Decision Sciences Building to recognize alumni generosity , articleVirginia Tech’s Board of Visitors recently approved naming prominent spaces within the university’s long anticipated new transdisciplinary Data and Decision Sciences Building in recognition of gifts made by alumni linked to the professional services firm Deloitte, and the accounting and advisory firm EY.
Date: Jun 21, 2023 -
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Management’s Phil Thompson receives scholar award, fellowship after mid-career change , articleThe passion Phil Thompson shows for his work—specifically, his research in the field of micro-organizational behavior—is apparent in the accolades he has received. Thompson was recently presented with the Western Academy of Management Ascendant Scholar Award and also received an editorial fellowship with the Journal of Applied Psychology, a Pamplin College of Business elite journal.
Date: Jun 20, 2023 -
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Steering committee announced for 2024 Pamplin Engagement Summit , articleInterim Dean Robin Russell has announced the formation of a steering committee to plan the Pamplin Engagement Summit, which will be held April 18-19, 2024, at Hotel Roanoke.
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Pamplin shares success in its first-ever international experiential learning program, DEIB Around the World , articleThe Pamplin College of Business Office for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) recently held its first-ever international experiential learning program, DEIB Around the World.
Date: Jun 14, 2023 -
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Pamplin’s Matuszak helps evolve Marketing curriculum , articleEven before Steve Matuszak, Assistant Professor of Practice in the departments of Marketing and of Management, began teaching Marketing 4304, the marketing environment was undergoing a tectonic shift. With substantive developments in interactive technology, the marketing function is no longer just about communicating to customers, but rather communicating with customers.
Date: Jun 13, 2023 -
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Pamplin undergraduate teaching assistant program helps BDO ‘engage’ with students , articleThough a regular guest at the annual Business Horizons Career Fair, public accounting firm BDO was searching for supplementary ways to engage with Pamplin College of Business students. When the chance to help sponsor the Pamplin Engage Undergraduate TA Program presented itself, BDO jumped at the opportunity.
Date: Jun 01, 2023 -
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BIT, Management student Bensouda receives 2023 Pamplin Service Award , articleYasine Bensouda, graduating senior in Cybersecurity Management and Analytics (BIT-Cyber) for the Business Information Technology Department at Pamplin College of Business, has been awarded the 2023 Pamplin Service Award for his service and leadership roles in Pamplin College of Business Programs.
Date: May 26, 2023 -
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Pamplin Executive Ph.D. student successfully navigates the challenges of academia , articleWith 15 years of strategic consulting experience and an Executive MBA from Pamplin in 2011, Gelila Sebhatu entered the Executive Ph.D. program unaware of the biggest challenge she would face.
Date: May 23, 2023 -
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Pamplin's Khan invited by Council on Foreign Relations to educators workshop , articleMahmood Khan, professor and director of the Pamplin College of Business Master of Science in Business Administration/Hospitality and Tourism Management program, was invited by the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) to attend the 2023 College and University Educators Workshop, held at their headquarters in New York City.
Date: May 12, 2023 -
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Pamplin honors its 2023 Graduates with Distinction , articleThe Pamplin College of Business recently paid tribute to its 2023 Graduates with Distinction. These honors included the Outstanding Pamplin Senior Award, H. H. Mitchell Outstanding Leadership Award, College Service Award, as well as the recipients of the Delta Sigma Pi Scholarship Key.
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DEIB Around the World launches with expedition to Switzerland , articleBeginning May 15, the Steger Center for International Scholarship will host more than two dozen underrepresented and underserved undergraduate students for the inaugural DEIB Around the World, sponsored by the Pamplin College of Business Office for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). DEIB Around the World is an international experiential learning program in partnership with the Steger Center in Riva San Vitale, Switzerland.
Date: May 09, 2023 -
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Pamplin alumni receive honors at 2023 Pamplin Awards banquet , articleEight Pamplin College of Business alumni were honored for their outstanding professional and community engagement at the 2023 Pamplin Awards banquet on April 26, 2023, at the Westin Arlington Gateway.
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Off the books: Pamplin’s MSBA-HTM course has students focused on real world issues , articleGaining real-world exposure to navigating labor shortages, festival emergency planning, bolstering sustainability, and more, graduate students in Wanda Gispert’s Contemporary Problems in Hospitality course are prepared to tackle the latest industry challenges.
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Pamplin Hokies visit Wall Street , articleAround 150 Hokies, including alumni, students, faculty, and staff, gathered in New York City for the Hokies on Wall Street reception hosted by the Pamplin College of Business. Attendees were treated to a program and an evening of networking and discourse.
Date: Apr 26, 2023 -
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Pamplin students bring home national championship at Deloitte competition , articleVirginia Tech has cause for celebration, as a group of students from the Pamplin College of Business brought home the national championship in the recent Deloitte National Undergraduate Case Competition.
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Marriott’s Breland discusses future of HTM during Wells Fargo Distinguished Speakers Series event , articleTy Breland ’98, M.S. ’01, Ph.D. ’04, executive vice president and chief human resources officer for Marriott International, Inc., spoke to the future of the workplace and hospitality industry during the Wells Fargo Distinguished Speakers Series event hosted by Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of Business on March 27.
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Pamplin hosts second annual Women of Pamplin Luncheon , articleThe Pamplin College of Business Office for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) held their second annual Women of Pamplin Luncheon on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at the Inn at Virginia Tech.
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Executive Ph.D. program adds a ‘bonus’ to lecturer's instruction , articleStuart Urban’s path leading from a career in industry to one in academia started in 2012 when he began teaching a part-time course, Quantitative Financial Analysis, at Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School.
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Pamplin’s Multicultural Diversity Council holds annual competition and conference , articleThe Pamplin Multicultural Diversity Council (PMDC) held their 16th annual “Diversity Case Competition and Conference” at the Inn at Virginia Tech on Sunday, March 19, 2023. PMDC is a student-led organization that strives to progress diversity and leadership within the professional environment.
Date: Apr 10, 2023 -
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Pamplin seniors reach class gift goal through 'launch' party , articleThe Pamplin New Alumni Launch Party hosted over 150 soon-to-be-graduates at Eastern Divide Brewing Company on Thursday, March 23.
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Pamplin holds first-ever meeting of DEIB Student Org Coalition , articleThe Pamplin College of Business Office for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) recently held their first-ever DEIB Student Org Coalition Meeting on the evening of March 14, 2023.
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Pamplin hosts annual Spring Inclusion Dinner , article Date: Feb 21, 2023 -
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Get ready for Giving Day 2023 , article Date: Feb 09, 2023 -
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Barrett & Judy: A Hokie Love Story , articleThese two Hokies found more than just business knowledge and skills during their MBA program. They found love.
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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.
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How to Earn your MBA When your Spouse is also a Student , articleJuggling work, school, and family can be tricky, but many of our MBA students make it work and you can too! See how Benji and Kelsey accomplished their goals.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Record giving sets stage for future achievements , redirectHokie Nation has set a new mark for philanthropic impact on Virginia Tech’s students, faculty, and programs.
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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.
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Second annual Virginia Tech Ethics Bowl provides platform for civil discussion about difficult topics , redirectThe tension was palpable. The last time the participants in Virginia Tech’s Ethics Bowl had competed, it had been over Zoom, making their ethical arguments through computer screens. Today, they were face to face, with all audience members’ eyes on them.
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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.
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Tackling societal issues top of mind for Executive Ph.D. students , redirectIndustry leaders leverage advanced expertise and research skills gained in the Virginia Tech Pamplin College of Business Executive Ph.D. program to tackle some of society’s most pressing environmental, technological, and social issues.
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Expert offers advice for homebuyers during volatile housing market , redirectConsumers 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
