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Pamplin grad on the frontlines in the battle against COVID-19 , redirectWhen Chris Yoder (FIN ’98) was deciding which college to attend, he recognized that he wasn’t choosing between schools so much as he was choosing between degrees. Realizing he wanted to major in a business-related field, his decision became so much simpler.
Date: Dec 02, 2020 -
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2020-2021 New Faculty , article Date: Dec 02, 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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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 -
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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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Virginia Tech faculty building connections, communities to help students succeed in virtual classrooms , redirectProviding students with engaged and interactive instruction through the lens of a webcam, while maintaining high academic standards and achieving learning outcomes, is a challenge universities are facing across the country.
Date: Oct 14, 2020 -
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Innovative air filtration system could lead to recycling of captured pollutants , redirectFilters are all around us – in cars, homes, offices, stores, and farms – and are constantly cycling and cleaning the air that we breathe.
Date: Oct 14, 2020 -
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How do you manage traffic in space? , redirectThe cadets sat in three virtual time zones. Computer screens illuminated their faces as they watched a cascade of visual satellite location information, Zoom communications from team members, and websites offering real-time data.
Date: Oct 12, 2020 -
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Students get hands on in commercial lending through Credit Corps-First Bank partnership , redirectA new group of Virginia Tech students will get an exceptional opportunity to learn about bank lending and risk management and gain actual experience as loan officers as the Credit Corps program kicks off its second year with an additional partner, First Bank & Trust Company.
Date: Oct 05, 2020 -
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If you start me up I’ll never stop: Apex Center for Entrepreneurs launches Startup Hokies Accelerator , articleStartup founders are known for their willingness to jump into unknown circumstances and forge ahead amid uncertainty. That kind of boldness makes the inaugural fall 2020 cohort of the Startup Hokies Accelerator truly remarkable.
Date: Oct 05, 2020 -
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The Market of Virginia Tech helps provide healthy food to students in need , redirectWhen Hema and Mehul Sanghani learned how many Virginia Tech students were struggling to have enough healthy and nutritious meals, they felt compelled to act.
Date: Sep 29, 2020 -
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BIT-Cyber program brings a Pamplin degree to the greater Washington, D.C., metro area , articleFor the first time, Virginia Tech is offering an undergraduate degree program in the greater Washington, D.C., metro area. The program is one that seeks to both help fill a major pipeline of skilled workers into area businesses and provide a path for upward mobility for the region’s under-served population.
Date: Sep 22, 2020 -
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Class of 1970 – 50th Reunion: Featuring John and Phyllis Thompson , articleReunion spotlight events series hosted by Dean Robert Sumichrast.
Date: Sep 22, 2020 -
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More than just a building , article“At Pamplin, we are very interested in explaining how business can be a force for good around the world,” explained Dean Robert Sumichrast. “Business can generate tremendous wealth and really help people become much more prosperous for the long term. It also provides critical solutions to improve the human condition, which is one of Pamplin’s pillars in our strategic plan.”
Date: Sep 22, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech climbs seven spots in Most Innovative Schools ranking by U.S. News & World Report , redirectVirginia Tech has been recognized by its peers for the cutting-edge changes happening on campus, rising seven spots in U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Most Innovative Schools.
Date: Sep 21, 2020 -
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National Science Foundation funds research on the social implications of COVID-19 , redirectThe novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, has caused millions to fall ill and resulted in more than 191,000 deaths in the United States alone.
Date: Sep 15, 2020 -
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Office of Sustainability partners with students to relaunch Green Office Certification program , redirectStudents will soon play a hands-on role in making workspaces across campus more sustainable.
Date: Sep 11, 2020 -
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Marketing professor weighs in on rewards programs , redirect Date: Sep 09, 2020 -
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Welcome Back 2020 Date: Aug 23, 2020 -
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Program in Real Estate ranked nationally, adds board members , articleWhile much of the world was forced to slow down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Program in Real Estate has had a busy few months. The program recently received the honor of being named as the #3 best undergraduate real estate program in the nation. The program’s Industry Advisory Board also appointed five new members.
Date: Aug 22, 2020 -
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Current events have you stressed? Marketing has a course for that , articleThermometer to check for fever. A pulse oximeter to measure blood oxygen levels. Hand sanitizer to prevent infection. Mask to prevent asymptomatic spread. The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed many of us into amateur epidemiologists, no matter our true vocation. But what about our mental health during this stress-filled time? What tools do we have to ensure that our mental well-being is just as fit as our physical well-being?
Date: Aug 22, 2020 -
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Unique firm makes landmark donation to unique initiative , articleWhen Jonathan Ebinger (FIN ’86) was presented with the opportunity to help fund Pamplin Engage, a new initiative from the Pamplin College of Business, he knew that it would be the perfect platform for his firm, Transform Capital.
Date: Aug 22, 2020 -
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TECH Together Campaign announces winners and finalists , redirectWe are all facing one of the largest public health challenges of all time - the coronavirus pandemic - and everyone must come together to combat this infectious disease threat that has impacted us locally, nationally, and globally.
Date: Aug 21, 2020 -
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Board of Visitors welcomes new, reappointed members , redirectOne new appointee is set to join Virginia Tech’s Board of Visitors at its Aug. 23-25 meeting after being named to a four-year term by Gov. Ralph Northam earlier this summer.
Date: Aug 17, 2020 -
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Safety and community wellness will be top priority for Virginia Tech’s cadets , redirect“I believe that the key to success for maintaining health and safety throughout the semester is through cadets having self-discipline and being honest with themselves. Cadets and students need to be able to understand when a situation is safe and what is the right and wrong thing to do,” said cadet Bryan Bethke, a senior majoring in management in the Pamplin College of Business and the commander of the corps’ Citizen-Leader Track. Cadets in the Citizen-Leader Track graduate without a military obligation.
Date: Aug 11, 2020 -
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Feiertag HTM partners with National Park Service on $40 million project , articleKristin Lamoureux and Rick Perdue, faculty members with the Howard Feiertag Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management, have been named to a team of academic and industry partners on a new five-year, $40 million project with the U.S. National Park Service.
Date: Aug 03, 2020 -
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Dustin Read named head of Department of Apparel, Housing, and Resource Management , redirectThe strip mall sat mostly abandoned. The brand-name stores had long since shuttered their doors, as had the shoe sellers, card shops, and chain boutiques. The empty parking lot elicited little notice, except that of Dustin Read.
Date: Jul 30, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech School of Communication becomes official on Aug. 1 , redirectThe State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) has approved Virginia Tech’s bid to create an ambitious School of Communication. The new organizational structure becomes effective August 1.
Date: Jul 30, 2020 -
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KPMG Foundation and Virginia Tech alumni commit $2.5 million toward Global Business and Analytics Complex , redirectVirginia Tech will name the KPMG / Lynne and Ben Doughtie Undergraduate Programs Suite, within its planned Global Business and Analytics Complex, in recognition of a recent $2.5 million commitment toward the project.
Date: Jul 29, 2020 -
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Bright spots in a tough summer travel and tourism season , redirectTaking a summer vacation is more difficult – but not impossible – while still taking precautions to limit the spread of COVID-19, says a Virginia Tech travel and tourism expert.
Date: Jul 28, 2020 -
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Finding A Common Voice: Tips for continuity, consistency, and safety during hospitality re-opening , articleJoin us for a discussion around the re-opening of the hospitality industry and the opportunity to find a common voice.
Date: Jul 24, 2020 -
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Payroll tax cut offers limited benefit, limited impact – according to Virginia Tech’s Derek Klock , redirectAs details begin to emerge on plans for a new coronavirus relief bill, Virginia Tech expert Derek Klock questions whether a payroll tax would cause much impact right now, and believes those who lost their jobs during the pandemic would get no benefit at all.
Date: Jul 21, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech’s MBA can help new graduates sharpen skills, add credentials , redirectIn an uncertain economy, new graduates may find that earning a Virginia Tech MBA can be a productive way to sharpen skills and add credentials while waiting to launch their careers.
Date: Jul 19, 2020 -
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Marketing researcher co-authors new book on consumer psychology , redirectNew technologies are changing consumer behavior in unprecedented ways, says a Virginia Tech marketing researcher who has co-authored a new book on consumer psychology.
Date: Jul 15, 2020 -
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Apex Center celebrates growth in 2019-20 , articleThe Apex Center for Entrepreneurs, an interdisciplinary center housed in the Pamplin College of Business, recently released its annual report for 2019-20. During the last year, the Apex Center engaged with 2,971 aspiring student entrepreneurs who launched 93 startup teams, while providing more than $55,000 in grants and cash prizes for students to build and launch new products and services.
Date: Jul 13, 2020 -
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Pro baseball data indicates first impressions last , redirectFirst impressions count, as any job seeker knows. New research now shows that such early appraisals can shape your career for years, long after they stop being valid.
Date: Jul 08, 2020 -
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Lara Khansa named Sonny Merryman Inc. Professor , redirectLara Khansa, professor of business information technology and associate dean for undergraduate programs in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech, has been named the Sonny Merryman Inc. Professor by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
Date: Jul 06, 2020 -
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Rajesh Bagchi named R.B. Pamplin Professor of Marketing , redirectRajesh Bagchi, professor and head of the Department of Marketing in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech, has been named the R.B. Pamplin Professor of Marketing by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
Date: Jul 01, 2020 -
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Accounting researcher studies why executives behave badly , redirectFor his scholarly research, Robert Davidson has employed licensed private investigators and through them purchased several thousand criminal background checks.
Date: Jun 24, 2020 -
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Travel dreams to travel reality in the wake of Covid-19 , articleNancy McGehee, department head of the Howard Feiertag Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management, recently sat down with Pamplin College of Business Dean Robert Sumichrast to discuss the pandemic’s impact on the hospitality and tourism management industry, and how it is beginning to recover.
Date: Jun 23, 2020 -
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Debra A. Salbador honored with emerita status , redirectDebra A. Salbador, associate professor of accounting and information systems in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of associate professor emerita by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
Date: Jun 18, 2020 -
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Why choose VT-MIT? Q and A with 1st Lt. Joseph Walters , articleFirst Lieutenant Joseph Walters, a spring 2019 graduate of the Virginia Tech Master of Information Technology (VT-MIT) program, recently participated in an interview regarding his participation in the aforementioned program. Walters is currently an active duty engineer stationed in Fort Carson, Colorado.
Date: Jun 18, 2020 -
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Why choose VT-MIT? Q and A with Elise Elam , articleElise Elam, a fall 2019 graduate of the Virginia Tech Master of Information Technology (VT-MIT) program, recently participated in an interview regarding her participation in the aforementioned program. Elam, a mother of three, works as a digital risk advisory and cybersecurity associate at Baker & Hostetler LLP.
Date: Jun 17, 2020 -
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Linda Tegarden honored with emerita status , redirectLinda Tegarden, associate professor of management in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of associate professor emerita by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
Date: Jun 15, 2020 -
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Finance alum finds second career as novelist , redirectAs he endured end-stage kidney failure, Charles Strickler ’86 began writing “R3storations” to distract himself from the turmoil and unknowns of the world around him.
Date: Jun 15, 2020 -
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Academic Advising Academy cohort finds new ways to support students, each other despite pandemic , redirectAcademic advisors from across campus recently came together to gain knowledge, collaborate with colleagues, and find new ways to serve students.
Date: Jun 15, 2020 -
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Why choose VT-MIT? Q and A with Susanne Tedrick , articleSusanne Tedrick, a current student in the Virginia Tech Master of Information Technology (VT-MIT) program, recently participated in an interview regarding her participation in the program. Tedrick currently works as a cloud platform technical specialist with IBM in New York, and has recently published a book, “Women of Color in Tech: A Blueprint for Inspiring and Mentoring the Next Generation of Technology Innovators.”
Date: Jun 10, 2020 -
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Why choose VT-MIT? Q and A with Yiyang Ma , articleYiyang Ma, a spring 2020 graduate of the Virginia Tech Master of Information Technology (VT-MIT) program, recently participated in an interview regarding his participation in the aforementioned program. Ma currently works as a managing consultant with IBM, specializing in healthcare supply chain management and information technology.
Date: Jun 08, 2020 -
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Candace Fitch named Feiertag Professor of Practice in Hospitality Leadership , redirectThe Feiertag Professor of Practice in Hospitality Leadership was established in 2017 to help the college attract and retain a leading faculty member in the area of hospitality in hotel operations or food and beverage operations.
Date: Jun 08, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approves 2020 promotions, tenure, continued appointments , redirectThe Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approved the following promotions, tenure, and continued appointments at its June 2 meeting.
Date: Jun 04, 2020 -
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A statement from Dean Robert T. Sumichrast and Janice Branch Hall: We Stand With You , articleWe see you. We hear you. We stand with you.
Date: Jun 02, 2020 -
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Virtual reception aims to link faculty with professionals in Roanoke , redirectWhen Eli Jamison signed up to teach at the Virginia Tech Roanoke Center, she found not only a new audience for her management expertise, but also a new way to connect with working professionals.
Date: May 27, 2020 -
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Telework in the time of COVID-19: clear policy helps employees , redirectA clear and meaningful policy on telework makes a positive difference to employees who now have to work from home, as does trust in the organization, early results from a new research project show.
Date: May 27, 2020 -
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Delta Epsilon receives multiple honors at national convention , articleThe Delta Epsilon Chapter of Virginia Tech was named a finalist in two different categories and was a nominee in a third at the 2020 Pi Sigma Epsilon Virtual National Convention. The convention, which was originally scheduled to be held in Norfolk, Va., was moved online due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Date: May 27, 2020 -
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VT-MIT program advances tech skills of working professionals , articleEstablished in 1999, the Virginia Tech Master of Information Technology program, or VT-MIT, was created when the Commonwealth of Virginia asked Virginia Tech to develop a program that would further advance the skills of the state’s technology workforce without sacrificing the workforce to full-time education. Today, more than 1,000 VT-MIT alumni, students, and faculty members are engaged at the forefront of engineering, computer science, and business to confront and conquer the technological challenges of the 21st century.
Date: May 22, 2020 -
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Experience momentous Pamplin Class of 2020 commencement , articleFriday, May 15 proved to be a historic day for over 950 Pamplin College of Business graduates as Virginia Tech held its first-ever virtual commencement ceremony. Forced online due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ceremony featured special celebrity guests, video messages, online well-wishes, and more.
Date: May 18, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech offers resources, advice for students scrambling to find jobs, internships during pandemic , redirectTake Drew Roberson-Gouge, a Virginia Tech senior studying accounting and information systems and mathematics who landed a summer internship in California with KPMG, an accounting firm. During spring break just before the outbreak began to affect travel and shut down businesses, Roberson-Gouge and his friends flew to California to look for housing.
Date: May 17, 2020 -
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The challenges of a partial Phase One reopening in Virginia according to Virginia Tech expert , redirectThe Phase One reopening of Virginia – minus Northern Virginia – will require a cautionary approach by all, especially in Virginia’s urban crescent, according to Virginia Tech’s finance expert Derek Klock.
Date: May 17, 2020 -
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Pamplin College of Business to hold Class of 2020 online commencement Friday, May 15 , articleWorking in conjunction with PRISM – Virginia Tech’s student-run marketing and creative agency – the Pamplin College of Business will honor and congratulate the Class of 2020 through a variety of virtual celebrations, culminating with the Pamplin commencement ceremony the evening of May 15.
Date: May 13, 2020 -
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Class of 2020: For Glenn Feit, entrepreneurship is a calling , redirect“What’s the best way for a person to have an outsized impact on life?” management senior Glenn Feit asked. “Entrepreneurship. Through entrepreneurship, I can build something bigger than myself.”
Date: May 13, 2020 -
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Class of 2020: Finance student finds success through engagement , redirectWhen Mussa Seid enrolled at Virginia Tech, he had no idea what he wanted to study. He believed a degree from the Pamplin College of Business would give him the best chance at earning a job after graduation.
Date: May 13, 2020 -
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Commencement 101: Details about this year's ceremony , redirectVirginia Tech will honor members of the Class of 2020 with an online commencement ceremony on Friday, May 15. The online ceremony begins at 6:30 p.m. and will be available on the Virginia Tech homepage and the university's commencement website.
Date: May 11, 2020 -
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New graduates advised: Mentor students get involved as active alumni , redirectWith commencement around the corner, Virginia Tech is getting ready to celebrate its new graduates in the Class of 2020 and welcome a whole new cohort of alumni.
Date: May 11, 2020 -
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Graduate students receive awards for their work , redirectThe Graduate School recently recognized master's and doctoral degree students from across Virginia Tech’s programs and campuses for their work, honoring them with awards of excellence. Additionally, seven faculty members have been honored for their work as mentors.
Date: May 11, 2020 -
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Help is available in today's work environment, if you’re willing to accept it , redirectThe cubicle has been replaced by the dining room, living room, or spare bedroom. The work desk has been replaced by the breakfast nook, dinner tray, or ottoman. Cramped meeting rooms have been replaced by video calls. And is anyone even wearing pants anymore?
Date: May 11, 2020 -
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Andrew Luo named 2020 Outstanding Senior for the Pamplin College of Business , redirectWhen he graduates, Andrew Luo, Pamplin College of Business 2020 Outstanding Senior, will head to KPMG, where he has landed a job in cybersecurity.
Date: May 05, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech Professional Sales Program named one of nation’s best , articleThe Sales Education Foundation (SEF) has named the Marketing Department’s Professional Sales Program to its list of “Top Universities for Professional Sales Education.” The ranking appears in the 14th edition of the SEF Annual magazine, utilizing data collected from university sales education programs in the United States and throughout the world.
Date: May 05, 2020 -
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Marketing Ph.D. graduates to receive faculty positions , articleDebjit Gupta and Yegyu Han, two Ph.D. graduates from the Department of Marketing at the Pamplin College of Business, have been named to faculty positions at distinguished universities.
Date: Apr 30, 2020 -
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Athletes set new goals in wake of COVID-19 , redirectThe scene is the same at college campuses nationwide. Baseball stadiums are empty, locker rooms are bare, and tracks are deserted. Athletic competitions and practices have no place in the midst of COVID-19.
Date: Apr 28, 2020 -
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Clubs continue to keep connections close virtually , redirectThe transition to an online semester has left campus academic halls silent, whiteboards blank, and desks empty. However, learning continues as students and educators work to master tools like Canvas and Zoom.
Date: Apr 27, 2020 -
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Accounting grad the embodiment of Ut Prosim , articleWhen Andrew Igo ’19, M.S. ’20, was diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma as a middle school student, he learned very quickly that he was not fighting alone. His family and friends formed ‘Team Igo,’ sporting t-shirts supporting him in his battle against the bone and soft tissue cancer, even going so far as to help renovate his family’s basement into a ‘man cave’ where Igo could recover from his bi-weekly chemotherapy treatments. Igo carried that motivation with him to Blacksburg, where he became involved with the Appalachia Service Project at Virginia Tech (ASP-VT) shortly after beginning his freshman year.
Date: Apr 24, 2020 -
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Fed actions may have unintended consequences for businesses , articleThe economic shock caused by the coronavirus pandemic has been dramatic in both the speed and intensity with which it has hit the United States and other economies throughout the world. In late March, the Federal Reserve announced extensive new measures geared to support the economy.
Date: Apr 23, 2020 -
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Ken Miller named vice president for finance , redirectKen Miller has been appointed vice president for finance at Virginia Tech effective April 25, 2020.
Date: Apr 22, 2020 -
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For small businesses, coronavirus is like 'a typhoon that leaves nothing standing in its wake' , redirectIn the days after March 11, when the World Health Organization first declared the novel coronavirus a pandemic, Americans began to experience small changes to their daily routine. Events were postponed. Schools, colleges, and universities extended their spring breaks. People were asked to practice social distancing. Businesses were asked to limit crowd sizes to 10 or fewer people.
Date: Apr 20, 2020 -
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Help is available, if you’re willing to accept it , articleIn a short period of time, the outbreak of the novel coronavirus has completely altered how people conduct business, turning telecommuting into a necessity rather than a luxury. But what about those employees whose computer skills, or lack thereof, make remote work difficult? Fortunately for them, co-workers are often willing to assist, even if that assistance is not part of their normal job duties.
Date: Apr 20, 2020 -
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Bored with social distancing? These Hokies find new ways to learn, pursue their passions , redirectMotivated by the social distancing and quarantine guidelines that have resulted in separation from Hokie friends and campus activities, Virginia Tech students have dreamed up creative ways to develop new skills and pursue personal passions.
Date: Apr 17, 2020 -
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Online commencement details announced , redirectVirginia Tech’s online commencement for the Class of 2020 will feature inspirational messages from notable Hokies, including Miss America 2020 Camille Schrier, legendary defensive coordinator Bud Foster, and world-renowned poet and University Distinguished Professor Nikki Giovanni.
Date: Apr 14, 2020 -
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For small businesses, coronavirus is like ‘a typhoon that leaves nothing standing in its wake’ , article“What impacts small businesses is the same thing that impacts the broader economy – uncertainty,” explained Richard Hunt, assistant professor in the Department of Management. “The only thing worse than bad news is uncertainty. Right now, we are in a complete state of uncertainty.”
Date: Apr 10, 2020 -
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Virginia economy well positioned to rebound, says expert , redirectWhile it remains unclear how quickly the U.S. economy will recover, Virginia Tech finance expert Derek Klock says Virginia should bounce back from the economic storm.
Date: Apr 09, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech alumnus reunited with lost class ring after 45 years , redirectMichael D. Williams, ’74 recently received an unexpected phone call after after losing his class ring 45 years ago. That call led to the unlikely return.
Date: Apr 09, 2020 -
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Helping affordable housing residents cope with the coronavirus pandemic , articleThe National Initiative on Mixed-Income Communities, Trusted Space Partners, and the Programs in Property Management and Real Estate at Virginia Tech convened a group of affordable housing professionals operating mixed-income communities to discuss how they are helping their residents cope with the coronavirus pandemic.
Date: Apr 03, 2020 -
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Avoid scams brought on by COVID-19 with these tips , redirectThe uncertainties surrounding the coronavirus and the need for social distancing provide a playground for fraudulent telemarketers and internet scammers.
Date: Mar 27, 2020 -
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$2 trillion government stimulus: Will it be enough? , redirectAs Congress hustles to wrap up work on a massive $2 trillion relief bill – the largest stimulus package in U.S. history – Virginia Tech financial expert Derek Klock evaluates whether it will be enough.
Date: Mar 26, 2020 -
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How COVID-19 has impacted the hospitality industry, and how it will recover , articleThe spread of coronavirus and the disease it causes, COVID-19, has impacted practically every industry in almost every corner of the world. Because travel restrictions were among the first measures taken in the fight against the spread of the virus, and subsequent population lockdowns—the World Health Organization estimates that one in five people around the globe are currently under lockdown—have all but put the world on pause, it can be argued that no industry has been damaged more severely than hospitality and tourism.
Date: Mar 26, 2020 -
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Six ways students can navigate online classes , redirectStarting Monday, all Virginia Tech courses will be offered online as the Hokie Nation, alongside other universities throughout the country, helps slow the spread of COVID-19.
Date: Mar 24, 2020 -
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May commencement ceremonies to move online; senior celebration in Lane Stadium planned for September , redirectAmid a worldwide effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, Virginia Tech will move its commencement activities online this spring and invite all graduating students and two guests to campus this fall to celebrate commencement with a senior tailgate, an “Enter Sandman” entrance into Lane Stadium, and complimentary attendance at the Sept. 26 home football game.
Date: Mar 20, 2020 -
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Klock: So, what's the problem? , redirectKlock is a professor of practice of finance in the Virginia Tech Pamplin College of Business.
Date: Mar 19, 2020 -
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Disaster aid: Using analytics to improve supply placement , redirectWhen disaster strikes, having relief supplies in the right place to be deployed swiftly is critical. Humanitarian relief agencies often position such supplies in advance to help ensure ready availability but lack a good way to gauge the effectiveness of such preparations.
Date: Mar 17, 2020 -
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Watch Out for Virus-Tied Cyber Attacks on Remote Workers, Warns Tech Professor , redirectThe heightened fear and anxiety that COVID-19 is causing people worldwide brings vulnerable targets for cyber hackers.
Date: Mar 17, 2020 -
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Hargraves named “Best Financial Advisor” , articleCorbin Hargraves (MGT ’02), of Charlottesville, Virginia, was recently named “Best Financial Advisor” by Vinegar Hill Magazine in its inaugural “Best in Black” awards.
Date: Mar 17, 2020 -
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‘Hokie spirit’ celebrated with scholarship , articleSpearheaded by John Snead Jr., and joined by sisters Robin Russell, Margie Munnelly, and Janine Hiller, the John W. Snead Sr. and Margaret F. Snead Memorial Scholarship Fund was created the scholarship in memory of their parents who, according to Snead Jr., “were infused with the ‘Hokie spirit’ throughout their lifetime.”
Date: Mar 11, 2020 -
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Canceled: Innovative conservationist and business entrepreneur to present public lecture in Blacksburg on March 20 , redirectLeigh-Kathryn Bonner, a fourth-generation beekeeper and founder and CEO of Bee Downtown, will visit Virginia Tech on March 20.
Date: Mar 10, 2020 -
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Media Advisory: Travel expert urges caution when planning summer vacation , redirectMany travelers are concerned about the impact of the coronavirus, staying safe and protecting their vacation investment. Virginia Tech travel and tourism expert Nancy McGehee is available for media interviews discussing dos and don’ts when it comes to planning summer vacations
Date: Mar 10, 2020 -
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Media Advisory: Perspectives on jittery financial markets , redirectAs the spread of the coronavirus continues to grab headlines, the uncertainty of financial markets leaves investors looking for answers. Virginia Tech’s Derek Klock encourages people not to make rash decisions in the middle of a panicky market.
Date: Mar 09, 2020 -
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GBAC: Honor roll , redirect Date: Mar 09, 2020 -
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Amorim, Rock, and Luo receive honors , articleNick Amorim, Carolyn Rock, and Andrew Luo, three students in the Pamplin College of Business, were recently honored with undergraduate senior awards. Amorim received the College Service Award; Rock received the H.H. Mitchell Outstanding Leadership Award; and Luo received the Outstanding Pamplin Senior Award. All three have exhibited excellence in and out of the classroom with exemplary grades, involvement and leadership in extracurricular activities, as well as volunteer work.
Date: Mar 02, 2020 -
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Finance professors’ research instrumental in market regulations , articleGreg Kadlec and Roger Edelen, professors with the Department of Finance in the Pamplin College of Business, are experts on agency conflicts in institutional money management. Several of their studies in this field have been published in top finance research journals, and their research has been instrumental in shaping financial market regulation on institutional money management in the U.S. over the past 20 years. Their research has also played a key role in financial market regulation in Europe.
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Travel and tourism already feeling impacts of virus, according to Virginia Tech travel expert , redirectThe U.S. travel industry is already feeling the impact of the spread of coronavirus, both by the large and lucrative Chinese market, and by tourists and travelers overall who are becoming more skittish regarding travel, according to Virginia Tech expert Nancy McGehee.
Date: Feb 27, 2020 -
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Faculty share high-impact practices at Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy , redirectRachel Holloway stood in front of more than 400 academics and poured out her heart. During her opening remarks at the 12th Annual Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy, the vice provost for undergraduate academic affairs at Virginia Tech shared her experiences during her early years as a faculty member.
Date: Feb 27, 2020 -
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Hillison’s research focuses on detecting corporate frauds , articleToday, Sean Hillison, an assistant professor in the Department of Accounting and Information Systems (ACIS), is celebrating the imminent publication of a co-authored research paper. The paper, Revising Audit Plans to Address Fraud Risk: A Case of “Do as I Advise, Not as I Do?”, has been accepted for publication in Contemporary Accounting Research, a leading peer-reviewed academic journal.
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Spanish works infuse guitar concert by Pamplin professor Juan Luis Nicolau , redirectA musical afternoon in sunny Spain is in store for the area’s classical guitar lovers on Sunday, March 1, as Virginia Tech professor Juan Luis Nicolau gives a concert at 3 p.m. at Talmadge Recital Hall, Hollins University. The event is free and open to the public.
Date: Feb 21, 2020 -
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Pamplin students reflect on their internship at NewDay USA , articleTwo Virginia Tech students were recently selected to intern for NewDay USA’s award-winning paid-internship program. Daniel McHale, majoring in finance, and Thomas Arthur, majoring in business information technology, spent a week in January interning in Fulton, Maryland, at the financial technology company. They received mortgage training and were taught how to manage personal finances.
Date: Feb 19, 2020 -
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Zach’s research attempts to quantify market impact of Airbnb , articleThe impact that Airbnb has had on the hospitality industry cannot be ignored. However, what impact has Airbnb had on publicly traded hospitality companies—specifically, those companies that have attempted to beat Airbnb at its own game? That is one of the questions that Florian Zach’s research will attempt to answer.
Date: Feb 17, 2020 -
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Appian co-founder applauds analytics and security curriculum , redirectIn 1999, Michael Beckley took a big step in his career and ventured out on his own. Teaming up with three friends — all devoted to building an institution dedicated to innovation — he co-founded Appian Corporation.
Date: Feb 13, 2020 -
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Shumaker brings marketing expertise to campus , articleFor Chris Shumaker (MKTG ’82), the five words "more than meets the eye" captures everything special and unique to a career in marketing. “I don’t know of many other careers that offer such a breadth of opportunity,” explained Shumaker.
Date: Feb 11, 2020 -
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Robert and Beatrice Mahan’s French connection underlies their support of new faculty positions , redirectRobert Mahan is an engineer with three degrees in the field, yet it’s his passion for the French program in the Virginia Tech Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures that is fueling the first of two major gifts that he and his wife, Beatrice, are making to the university.
Date: Feb 07, 2020 -
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Student finds campus community through music production , redirectWhen he’s not working or doing homework, you’ll find sophomore DeRay Manning on the second floor of Newman library in the Media Design Studio. Surrounded by bookshelves and white-boards scribbled with engineering equations, the studio offers community members a space to perform and practice the audio arts.
Date: Feb 04, 2020 -
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Feiertag conducts sales training session for luxury resort, The Greenbrier , articleHoward Feiertag, namesake of the Howard Feiertag Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management, and current instructor within the department, was invited to speak at a recent meeting held by the sales staff of The Greenbrier.
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Scholars in Calhoun Discovery Program complete impressive first semester , redirectAs the Calhoun Discovery Program (CDP) concluded its first semester, the progress of its first cohort — harnessing interdisciplinary collaboration to explore some of the world’s greatest challenges — impressed the program’s namesake.
Date: Jan 31, 2020 -
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Feiertag HTM students awarded at ENTER2020 competition , articleA pair of Howard Feiertag Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management doctoral students received honors for their research at the Expedia Group X ENTER2020 Data Science Competition. The inaugural competition, sponsored by Expedia Group and held during the ENTER2020 eTourism Conference in Guildford, United Kingdom, featured 15 different teams from around the world.
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Service is music to a scholarship recipient with an international focus , redirectMeredith Beavers, the 2019 recipient of the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Dean’s Roundtable Scholarship, discovered this truism before arriving at Virginia Tech. And it influences her mindset toward her current projects.
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Steven Markham named Digges Family Professor , redirectSteven E. Markham, professor of management in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech, has been named the Digges Family Professor in Entrepreneurial Leadership by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
Date: Jan 28, 2020 -
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Management course continues to set records, earn honors , articleOver 100 teams, each comprised of seven to eight students, participated in the “Food Cart Project,” which offers first-year students a unique experiential learning opportunity. The project tasks teams to start a business of their choosing, with all profits going to a CVC-eligible charity. The course’s Fall 2019 cohort raised the bar – netting nearly $23,000.
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Linda Wallace named Konrad W. Kubin Senior Faculty Fellow , redirectLinda Wallace, associate professor of accounting and information systems (ACIS) in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech, has been named the Konrad W. Kubin Senior Faculty Fellow by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
Date: Jan 21, 2020 -
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Xiang elected president of tourism association , articleHoward Feiertag Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management Associate Professor Zheng “Phil” Xiang was appointed president of the International Federation for IT and Travel & Tourism (IFITT) during the ENTER2020 eTourism Conference, held Jan. 8-10 at the University of Surrey in Guildford, United Kingdom.
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David Brinberg named Kathleen Grega Digges Professor , redirectDavid Brinberg, professor of marketing in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech, has been named the Kathleen Grega Digges Professor in Entrepreneurial Studies by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
Date: Jan 15, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech receives top placements in U.S. News & World Report’s online rankings , redirectVirginia Tech’s online master’s degree in information technology is the nation’s fourth best and ranked No. 3 for veterans. The online graduate engineering program moved up six places to No. 10, according to the 2020 U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of the Best Online Programs.
Date: Jan 14, 2020 -
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John Maher named Thomas M. Wells and Kathy Dargo Professor , redirectJohn Maher, professor and head of the Department of Accounting and Information Systems in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech, has been named the Thomas M. Wells and Kathy Dargo Professor in Accounting and Information Systems by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
Date: Jan 10, 2020 -
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Swedish born, Hokie raised: Gatenholm and Cellink awarded Entrepreneur of the Year , articleErik Gatenholm’s vision led him to co-found Cellink, the leading 3D bioprinter provider and the world’s first bioink company. The startup, along with Gatenholm and its other co-founders, was recently awarded the prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year in Sweden, and Erik himself was recently placed on the Forbes 30 under 30 as well as MIT Technology Review’s 35 under 35.
Date: Jan 09, 2020 -
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Dipankar Chakravarti named Robert H. Digges Professor , redirectDipankar Chakravarti, professor of marketing and the founding director of the Ph.D. concentration in executive business research in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech, has been named the Robert H. Digges Professor in Entrepreneurial Studies by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
Date: Jan 08, 2020 -
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New option in business information technology seeks to meet need for cyber talent , redirectNick Herman once led a global corporate campaign to trick people into clicking on a fictitious link. He created fake websites and phishing emails in different languages.
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More than 2,500 Hokies to graduate at 2019 fall commencement ceremonies on Dec. 20 , redirectMore than 2,500 Hokies will graduate on Friday during Virginia Tech’s fall commencement ceremonies, held in Cassell Coliseum.
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Student’s big data skills may lead to cleaner air , redirectRadhica Kanniganti works for a startup company in India, home to some of the world’s most-polluted cities. She hopes to improve lives in her work as an environmental engineer for the Bangalore-based company Devic Earth, testing a device that reduces air pollution by employing radio waves.
Date: Dec 17, 2019 -
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2019 End of Year Message from the Dean , article Date: Dec 16, 2019 -
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HTM professor named “highly cited researcher” for 2019 , articleZheng “Phil” Xiang, associate professor in the Howard Feiertag Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management, is among the most highly cited researchers in the world for 2019, according to a list released by the Web of Science Group.
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Class of 2019: Pamplin graduate combines business, technology interest into successful experience , redirectHaving grown up in Silicon Valley, Neha Shah saw firsthand what could be accomplished at the intersection of business and technology. So when she arrived at Virginia Tech in 2016, she knew exactly what she wanted to study.
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Students learn bounty of business experiences by managing campus farm stand , redirectA variety of rainbow-colored vegetables peer from tables under a white tent that stands in front of Lavery Hall each Tuesday afternoon. A line of students trickles in, excited about the chance to purchase fresh, sustainable produce.
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Career fairs give students jump start on job hunt , redirectStudents dressed in suits, clutching folders of resumes, with backpacks slung over their shoulders and name tags on their chests are a common sight around campus. The reason: They are attending the multitude of career fairs on campus.
Date: Dec 10, 2019 -
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Biomedical, business, engineering teams line up for shark-tank style competition , redirectFor the fourth straight year, Virginia Tech students will gather in Roanoke to pitch commercialization ideas to a panel of judges in a biomedical, “shark tank”-style competition.
Date: Dec 05, 2019 -
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Student entrepreneurs showcase their startup and product at Autodesk Expo , redirectA team of three students from the Virginia Tech College of Architecture and Urban Studies showcased their emerging desktop robotics company, Rendyr, at the recent Autodesk University Conference Student Expo in Las Vegas.
Date: Dec 03, 2019 -
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Pamplin alumni and EY receive awards for service, career achievements , redirectThe Pamplin College of Business recently honored four alumni and one company with awards recognizing professional achievements, community service, and support of the college and its students.
Date: Dec 03, 2019 -
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Women in Business celebrates 10 years , articleVT Pamplin & Women in Business Leadership Team Celebrates a Decade of Difference in Richmond
Date: Dec 02, 2019 -
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Virginia Tech faculty chosen to deliver commencement keynote speeches , redirectJohn Seiler Ph.D. '84, the Hon. and Mrs. Shelton H. Short Jr. Professor of Forestry in the College of Natural Resources and Environment, and Patricia Raun, director of the Center for Communicating Science at Virginia Tech, and a professor of theatre arts in the School of Performing Arts in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, will deliver the keynote addresses at Virginia Tech's 2019 fall University and Graduate School Commencement ceremonies on Dec. 20.
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Corps of Cadets alumnus Col. Barry 'Chip' Daniels named Virginia game Hokie Hero , redirectU.S. Army Col. Barry “Chip” Daniels, a 1993 Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumnus who earned a degree in management from the Pamplin College of Business, was selected as the Hokie Hero for the final football game of the regular season against Virginia.
Date: Dec 02, 2019 -
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Dwight Shelton honored with emeritus status , articleDwight Shelton, who retired as Virginia Tech’s vice president for finance and chief financial earlier this fall, has been conferred the title of Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer Emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
Date: Nov 22, 2019 -
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Pamplin honors students, thanks donors , articlePamplin held its annual Honors Banquet Program Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, at the German Club near its Blacksburg campus. It was an evening to build community as the program brought together donors and their scholarship recipients, their guests, and Pamplin faculty.
Date: Nov 22, 2019 -
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For one management professor, research is a family affair , articleCollaborating on research publications is nothing new in the world of higher education; making it a family affair that spans generations, however, is a unique attribute one Pamplin College of Business professor brings to his work.
Date: Nov 21, 2019 -
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Students reap early benefits of Calhoun Discovery Program , articleThis fall, 40 first-year students stepped onto the Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg as the inaugural cohort for the Calhoun Discovery Program.
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VT center gives students first hand entrepreneurial experience , redirectBLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR News) – A Virginia Tech center is training the next generation of business owners and entrepreneurs.
Date: Nov 20, 2019 -
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Key university initiatives, programs discussed at fall Board of Visitors meeting , articleDuring its quarterly meeting held in Blacksburg on Monday, the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors received numerous reports and presentations on key university priorities.
Date: Nov 19, 2019 -
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Apex Center underscores impact of entrepreneurship to the Board of Visitors , articleIncorporate 15 new companies in a year. It’s a lofty goal, but Virginia Tech students can get it done — students who are from all backgrounds and majors in programs led by the Apex Center for Entrepreneurship in the Pamplin College of Business.
Date: Nov 19, 2019 -
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Virginia Tech team aims to make space local and brings home top prize at competition , articleEver dreamed of taking your selfie game to new heights — literally? The out of this world idea of incorporating selfies in space secured one Virginia Tech team first place at the national Astranis Students for the Exploration and Development of Space Satellite-II competition. Founded in 1980, Students for the Exploration and Development of Space is the largest student-run space non-profit organization in the world that empowers young people to participate and make an impact in space exploration.
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Through Fellows Program, Graduate Students Have Voice in Innovation Campus Plans , redirectTen Virginia Tech graduate students, chosen as Innovation Fellows, are helping to shape the university's future Innovation Campus in Alexandria. They are, from left to right: (back row) Logan Eisenbeiser, Xin Chen, Goprikrishna Rathinavel, Padmaksha Roy, and Christopher White. On the front row, from left to right, are Yiqing Liu, Pooja Algikar, Sneharaj Ramdaspalli, Ronald "Angel" Cox, and Yu-Hsuan Huang.
Date: Nov 12, 2019 -
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U.S. Navy to send two Knighthawk aircraft for flyover at Virginia Tech-Wake Forest game , articleThe U.S. Navy will send two MH-60S Knighthawk aircraft to fly over Lane Stadium at the start of Saturday’s football game against Wake Forest.
Date: Nov 05, 2019 -
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Using data to prepare communities for disasters , articleWhen disaster strikes, every second is critical. Professor Chris Zobel has been using data to help the Red Cross pre-position resources for optimal disaster response.
Date: Oct 31, 2019 -
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Pamplin professor’s research casts doubt regarding controversial regulation , articleWhen the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, a nonprofit corporation created to oversee the audits of public companies, enacted the controversial Rule 3211, Sarah Stein knew she had to investigate its effects.
Date: Oct 30, 2019 -
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Doug Patterson honored with emeritus status , articleDoug Patterson, professor of finance in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of professor emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
Date: Oct 29, 2019 -
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Virginia Tech hosts inaugural summit on blockchain technology , articleAn innovation panel moderated by Jennifer O’Daniel, investment director for the Center for Innovation Technology, will close the summit. Since 2003, she has led seed and early-stage investments in tech companies for CIT GAP Funds, concentrating on cybersecurity and enterprise software.
Date: Oct 25, 2019 -
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Eugene Seago honored with emeritus status , articleEugene Seago, professor of accounting and information systems in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of Curling Professor Emeritus of Accounting and Information Systems by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
Date: Oct 25, 2019 -
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If a stock goes up, must it eventually come down? A finance professor tries to find the answer , articleDoes stock momentum, be it positive or negative, eventually reverse? That was the question that Yao Li, a recent Ph.D. graduate from the Department of Finance, and Raman Kumar, R.V. and A.F. Oliver Professor of Investment Management in the Department of Finance, set out to answer with their research.
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Global Business and Analytics Complex Residence Halls , redirectUsing data to make better decisions in a complex world is one of the greatest challenges and opportunities of our century.
Date: Oct 15, 2019 -
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EY pledges $1.6 million in support to GBAC during inaugural Pamplin Engagement Summit , articleOver 300 Pamplin College of Business alumni, friends, faculty, and staff gathered in Roanoke to celebrate the college, and plan for its future, at the inaugural Pamplin Engagement Summit.
Date: Oct 14, 2019 -
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Corps of Cadets alumnus Maj. Stephen Schuyler named Rhode Island game Hokie Hero , articleU.S. Army Maj. Stephen Schuyler, a Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumnus who earned a degree in marketing from the Pamplin College of Business and a minor in leadership studies from the corps’ Rice Center for Leader Development in 2007, was selected as the Hokie Hero for Saturday’s football game against Rhode Island.
Date: Oct 14, 2019 -
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Injury creates new opportunity for Pamplin student , articleAs an undergraduate, Nick Reisenweaver had already demonstrated the hustle and grit for which Hokies are known. Then, after a setback, he showed different qualities just as important: resilience and the ability to pivot.
Date: Oct 14, 2019 -
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Virginia Tech launches its most ambitious fundraising campaign ever , articleVirginia Tech announced the most ambitious fundraising and engagement campaign in university history on a night in which thousands gathered on campus to celebrate the occasion and their school’s growing impact in the commonwealth and beyond.
Date: Oct 14, 2019 -
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Using data to make businesses more efficient , articleTo Professor Lara Khansa, data is an unmatched tool for progress. She’s applied data to improve everything from hospital emergency room staffing and surgical procedures to catching cyberloafing employees who are using workplace computers for nonwork purposes.
Date: Oct 10, 2019 -
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Joseph Simpson appointed director of Integrated Security Education and Research Center , articleJoseph J. Simpson has been appointed collegiate assistant professor in the Department of Management in the Pamplin College of Business and director of Virginia Tech's Integrated Security Education and Research Center (ISERC).
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Class of 2021 ring namesake and sponsor named , articleVice President for Alumni Relations Emeritus George E. “Buddy” Russell ’52 has been named the Class of 2021 class ring namesake and Arthur J. Keown, alumni distinguished professor and R. B. Pamplin professor of finance for Pamplin College of Business, has been named class sponsor.
Date: Oct 03, 2019 -
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New program lets students learn banking through loans with real money , articleThis fall, Virginia Tech students have a remarkable new learning opportunity: gaining experience in banking and risk management by participating in actual loans with their bank partners with real money from the Virginia Tech Foundation.
Date: Oct 03, 2019 -
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Jin Xu receives Best Paper Award for research showing tax benefit of debt financing , articleJin Xu, associate professor of finance in the Pamplin College of Business, has received a Best Paper Award for an article she co-authored that examines the effects of corporate taxes on corporations’ market values and provides important evidence for the tax benefit of debt financing.
Date: Sep 30, 2019 -
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Computer science career fair gives students and companies a distinctive edge , articleFor Case Consulting, a Leesburg, Virginia, software services company serving the needs of the federal government and private industry, the career fair serves as an ideal way to scout for their summer internship program. Owner Paul Farmer, a Virginia Tech accounting and information systems graduate in the Pamplin College of Business, explained this is the only career fair where he recruits in person.
Date: Sep 20, 2019 -
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SGA president Adil Sageer aims to strengthen student and administration connections , articleAdil Sageer, Virginia Tech’s Student Government Association (SGA) president for 2019-20, has established some substantial goals for the SGA.
Date: Sep 18, 2019 -
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Business Leadership Center celebrates 20th anniversary , articleToday the center has expanded to include the newly designed Pathways Minor in Organizational Leadership, the Pamplin Leadership Academy, as well as the Pamplin Leadership Development Team.
Date: Sep 13, 2019 -
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In memoriam: Wally Newton, adjunct professor in the Department of Finance , articleWallace B. Newton Sr., a longtime adjunct professor of finance and former president of the Virginia Tech MBA Alumni Association, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 8.
Date: Sep 12, 2019 -
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Virginia Tech's "Super Bowl" of job recruiting attracts thousands , articleThe line at Squires Student Center was out the door on the morning of Thursday, September 5 as students arrived for the Fall 2019 Business Horizons career fair. Regarded by many as Virginia Tech’s “Super Bowl” of job recruiting, the event consistently yields large numbers of students, companies, volunteers, and opportunities; and last week’s event was no exception. More than 3000 students attended the fair and its events for the chance to network among a lineup of over 140 companies. Hokies came prepared to make a good impression and the strong turnout resulted in more than 500 next-day interviews following Thursday’s event.
Date: Sep 11, 2019 -
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Pamplin kicks off the new semester , articleOver 700 Pamplin College of Business faculty, staff, students, and guests – including numerous four-legged friends – gathered on the Holtzman Alumni Center Lawn on Friday, August 30, to “kickoff” the new academic year.
Date: Sep 04, 2019 -
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Virginia Tech hosts Global Entrepreneur Challenge for 10th year , articleThe competition, held at The Inn at Virginia Tech, was part of a 10-day celebration of student entrepreneurship. Teams were housed by local families, spent interactive time with successful technology companies, and enjoyed fellowship with Virginia Tech students. Some of the activities included tours of the Virginia Tech campus and Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, educational workshops, and shopping in Roanoke and Blacksburg.
Date: Sep 04, 2019 -
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Corps of Cadets alumnus Capt. William Chung named Boston College game Hokie Hero , articleU.S. Army Capt. William Chung, a 2015 Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumnus who earned a degree in marketing management from the Pamplin College of Business and a minor in leadership studies from the Rice Center for Leader Development, was selected as the Hokie Hero for Saturday’s football game against Boston College.
Date: Sep 03, 2019 -
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Lockheed Martin on campus Sept. 4 and 5 to recruit students , articleLockheed Martin wants to recruit Hokie leaders that have what it takes to solve global security challenges of the future.
Date: Sep 03, 2019 -
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Recession indicators tilting the scales, Virginia Tech finance expert says , articleA Virginia Tech finance expert is available to discuss the indicators of a recession and the historical context of the U.S. Treasury market’s current state.
Date: Sep 03, 2019 -
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Maker Camp 2019 unleashes middle schoolers' curiosity and creativity , articleThe University Libraries, in collaboration with the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology (ICAT), recently hosted the eighth annual ICAT Maker Camp.
Date: Aug 29, 2019 -
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Practicum gives students a window into Wells Fargo , articleVirginia Tech finance instructor Brian Hart had a good dose of adrenaline leading up to traveling with 14 of his students to the Wells Fargo campus in Charlotte, North Carolina. This is the first time in the six years that he has taught the Wells Fargo/Pamplin winter course that weather was playing a decisive role in whether they would be able to leave from Blacksburg. Luckily, the weather cooperated and everyone arrived to check in to their hotel and get settled before their five days of being immersed in the world of Wells Fargo. Hart admits it was touch-and-go for a while with he and the students in contact with updates and back-up plans. Prior to meeting up in Blacksburg, Hart leads a week-long session with students online preparing them for their shared face-to-face experience.
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VIDEO: Virginia Tech offers cybersecurity management concentration , redirectBLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ7)— Virginia Tech has added a cybersecurity management concentration to help students prepare to help companies fight the increasing demand against cyber harm.
Date: Aug 22, 2019 -
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Pamplin student receives national recognition as she prepares for a future in financial planning , articleFor Genna Coan, the preparation to become a financial planner never stops. It doesn’t stop when the semester ends. It doesn’t even stop to ring the closing bell for the Nasdaq Stock Market. Coan was one of 12 students nationwide to be awarded the $5,000 2019 TD Ameritrade Institutional RIA NextGen Scholarship. The scholarship, which was open to all first-, second-, or third-year students pursuing a degree in finance or financial planning, required applicants to submit an essay as to why they would like to work in financial planning along with a letter of reference from a personal or academic contact. To celebrate the achievement, the scholarship recipients were hosted by TD Ameritrade Institutional on a visit to New York City and the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square, where the students helped ring the stock exchange’s closing bell on July 23, 2019.
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Tommy Amal joins the Pamplin College of Business advancement team , article Date: Aug 16, 2019 -
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Donations to Virginia Tech reached a new high: $181.9 million , articleTens of thousands of donors stepped forward to support programs all throughout Virginia Tech in a year of unprecedented generosity.
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Nadia Rogers appointed to Virginia Board of Accountancy , articleNadia A. Rogers, associate professor of practice in the Department of Accounting and Information Systems of the Pamplin College of Business, has been appointed by Gov. Ralph Northam to serve on the Virginia Board of Accountancy.
Date: Aug 12, 2019 -
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First-year cadets to learn many lasting lessons during New Cadet Week , articleOn Aug. 17, more than 400 first-year cadets will arrive on campus to begin their introduction to the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets.
Date: Aug 06, 2019 -
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Former VT roommates go to the dogs , articleJustin LeGore has always been an entrepreneur at heart. By the time he was a high school student, LeGore was running his own lawn care business in his hometown of Frederick, Maryland. His decision to major in business management fell perfectly in line with his lifelong ambitions – albeit after a false start as an engineering major, where, during one of his first classes, he asked, “when will I be able to start my own business?” and was unsatisfied by the answer.
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Andrew Acito joins accounting and information systems faculty August 1, 2019 , articleAndrew Acito has been appointed assistant professor in the Department of Accounting and Information Systems at Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of Business.
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Marketing grad takes a leap, lands dream gig , article“If I didn’t take that big leap of faith, I don’t think I would be where I am today,” Melinda Tran explained. Where she is today, specifically, is at Facebook. Based in Silicon Valley, she works in content marketing, specializing in media partnerships. “I work closely with external media partners to help them develop audiences on our platforms,” she said.
Date: Jul 30, 2019 -
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Pamplin's management undergraduate degree ranked No. 6 , articleGreat Business Schools, an organization dedicated to matching prospective business students to the right business school, has ranked the Department of Management’s undergraduate degree No. 6 in its “25 Best Business Bachelor’s Degrees for 2020.”
Date: Jul 24, 2019 -
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MSBA-BA students solve real-world problems for real-world companies , articleFor those participating in the Masters of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Business Analytics (MSBA-BA) program, the final hurdle to overcome prior to graduation is the capstone project. A distinctive feature of the MSBA-BA program, the capstone project requires “teams of interdisciplinary students to solve a real-world problem provided by various corporate sponsors,” according to Mike Flint, director of the Center for Business Intelligence and Analytics (CBIA), home to the MSBA-BA program.
Date: Jul 19, 2019 -
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Job satisfaction related to life satisfaction, no matter the culture, professor finds , articleIn 2001, Virginia Tech Real Estate Professor of Marketing Joseph Sirgy released his groundbreaking Quality of Work Life Scale (QWLS), which, using a specially developed mathematical formula, puts a numeric value to how well an employee’s needs are being met by his or her employer. His most recent research – published earlier this year – showed that the QWLS is a valid and reliable metric no matter the cultural background of the person studied. By extension, the study also showed that there is little in the way of cultural difference in the relationship between job satisfaction and life satisfaction; job satisfaction spills over to life satisfaction for employees across a wide range of cultures and countries.
Date: Jul 16, 2019 -
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Sarah Stein wins best paper award for developing a new learning resource on analytics , articleStudents entering the accounting profession today must be more proficient in data analytics. Now, they can hone their skills with the help of an award-winning paper.
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Mehul Sanghani: Innovation Campus is 'Rising Tide' that will Benefit all of Virginia , articleWhen Amazon announced it would build a new headquarters in the National Landing area of Arlington, Virginia, Mehul Sanghani had every reason to be concerned — but wasn’t.
Date: Jul 11, 2019 -
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Rajesh Bagchi appointed marketing department head in the Pamplin College of Business , articleRajesh Bagchi has been appointed head of the Department of Marketing in the Pamplin College of Business.
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Adam Kendrick named Outstanding Recent Alumnus for College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences , articleAdam Kendrick’s workplace is often a circus — literally. But as a former HokieBird used to entertaining a stadium filled with Virginia Tech fans, he is undaunted by having to cue clowns, signal crew members to bring up spotlights, and ensure acrobats are properly placed.
Date: Jul 02, 2019 -
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New HTM minor complements all majors, helps build professional skill sets , articleSet to launch in Fall 2019, the interdisciplinary minor in Event and Experience Management will “explore the interaction of people, technology, and the environment within the event management context,” according to Candace Fitch, a professor of practice with the Howard Feiertag Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management, where the new minor will be housed.
Date: Jun 25, 2019 -
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Industry turns to Newport News program to build data science workforce , articleMike Melo, CEO of ITA International and a 1979 graduate of Virginia Tech, saw opportunity when he heard about an Outreach and International Affairs program in India to train data scientists.
Date: Jun 18, 2019 -
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Dwight Shelton honored with 2019 Virginia CFO Award , articleVirginia Tech Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer Dwight Shelton has been honored with the 2019 Virginia CFO Award (large nonprofit organization category), sponsored by Virginia Business magazine.
Date: Jun 17, 2019 -
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Pamplin College of Business names Becky Freemal as its director of communication and marketing , articleBecky Freemal has joined the Pamplin College of Business as its director of communication and marketing.
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Pamplin finance professor runs down a dream , articleFor long-time runner Bradley Paye, the Boston Marathon was always a race to be run, eventually.
Date: Jun 05, 2019 -
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Marketing grad embraces the unconventional , articleShortly after she graduated in 2012 with a degree in marketing, Charlotte Ryland – like most new graduates – received a job offer in her field of study. Unlike most graduates, however, she rejected the offer.
Date: May 30, 2019 -
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Virginia Tech Beyond Boundaries Scholars program inspires and empowers , articleThat was also the case for Lidya Etissa, a first-generation college student who was born in Ethiopia and moved to the United States at age 10.
Date: May 23, 2019 -
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Pamplin College 2019 Hokie Grads Encouraged to Build Their Personal Brand , articleWith excitement buzzing throughout Blacksburg, Virginia Tech’s class of 2019 gathered in Lane Stadium on the morning of May 17th to commemorate the end of their undergraduate careers. After a rainy commencement ceremony, the Hokie graduates were sent off to attend the ceremonies of their respective colleges. At 3:30 pm, students and faculty from the Pamplin College of Business gathered in Cassell Coliseum to begin their traditional graduation ceremony.
Date: May 20, 2019 -
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Did I say your name [neym] right? Faculty aim to properly pronounce graduates' names , articleCayce Myers knows what it feels like for his name to be botched in public. His first name, which is his mother’s maiden name, is pronounced Cay-ce. It’s often mispronounced as “case.”
Date: May 16, 2019 -
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Pamplin's Accounting & Information Systems Department and KPMG Join Forces , article“The accounting profession is continually evolving, and it is imperative that the education we provide evolves as well so that our graduates are prepared to successfully enter the accounting profession,” stated Nadia Rogers, associate professor of practice in the Department of Accounting and Information Systems (ACIS) and director of the Master of Accounting and Information Systems (MACIS) Program. “We recognize that data and analytics is the wave of the future and have taken the necessary steps to modify our curriculum.”
Date: May 14, 2019 -
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Commencement 101: Details about this year's ceremonies , articleThousands of people — from excited graduates to proud families – are gearing up for Virginia Tech’s spring commencement ceremonies this week. The events begin Thursday in Blacksburg and continue through Sunday in Fairfax, Virginia.
Date: May 10, 2019 -
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Virginia Tech receives national recognition for meeting study abroad goal , articleVirginia Tech was among 32 institutions recognized with a Seal of Excellence by the Institute of International Education, given to colleges and universities participating in the Generation Study Abroad initiative that have achieved their commitment goal of increasing the number of students studying abroad.
Date: May 09, 2019 -
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Caroline Rector named 2019 Outstanding Senior for the Pamplin College of Business , articleCaroline Rector is headed to New York City. With dual degrees in finance and real estate, she is joining multinational investment bank and financial services firm Credit Suisse as a first-year investment banking analyst in the technology, media, and telecommunications division.
Date: May 08, 2019 -
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Hospitality Sales students go prospecting with Hyatt , articleEvery spring, Howard Feiertag sends his Hospitality Sales students out prospecting. Not prospecting with pickaxes and sifting pans. Rather, prospecting with scripts and prospect survey sheets.
Date: May 06, 2019 -
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Robert Davidson named William S. Gay Senior Faculty Fellow , articleRobert Davidson, assistant professor of accounting and information systems in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech, was recently named the William S. Gay Senior Faculty Fellow by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
Date: May 06, 2019 -
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Students launch apparel company to support charitable causes , articleThree years ago, two Virginia Tech students decided to turn a passion for clothing and creativity into an enterprise that could help the community. Their idea became Zappy, a company selling T-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, and more for men and women.
Date: May 01, 2019 -
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Finance alum and business executive Brad Casper to address Pamplin commencement , articleBrad Casper, a 1982 magna cum laude graduate in finance from the Pamplin College of Business, will address graduating students, their families, and faculty and staff as the keynote speaker at the college’s commencement ceremony.
Date: Apr 24, 2019 -
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Dwight Shelton to retire as vice president for finance and chief financial officer after 40-year career at Virginia Tech , articleDwight Shelton, who has served Virginia Tech in a variety of key administrative capacities over the past 40 years, has announced his retirement as the university’s vice president for finance and chief financial officer.
Date: Apr 24, 2019 -
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Hundreds gather for Hokies on Wall Street event , articleMore than 200 Hokies, including alumni, students, faculty, and staff, showed up for an evening of finance discussions and social networking at the recent Hokies on Wall Street reception organized by the Pamplin College of Business.
Date: Apr 22, 2019 -
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John Brozovsky honored with emeritus status , articleJohn Brozovsky, retired associate professor of accounting and information systems in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of associate professor emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
Date: Apr 18, 2019 -
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A group of over 30 students toured the Backcountry.com Distribution Center , articleA group of over 30 students toured the Backcountry.com Distribution Center in Christiansburg on Friday, April 12. The tour, which lasted around an hour, was organized by the Virginia Tech Student Chapter of American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), a group comprised of students from both the College of Engineering as well as the Pamplin College of Business. The majority of those on the tour are enrolled in BIT 4464: Advanced Supply Chain Management, a course taught by Barbara Fraticelli.
Date: Apr 15, 2019 -
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Virginia Tech is the ‘glue’ for 2019 Family of the Year , articleThis is what the university’s motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), means to the 2019 Virginia Tech Family of the Year. They live it each day.
Date: Apr 15, 2019 -
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Virginia Tech celebrates 50 years of graduate education in the National Capital Region , articleIn 1969, Virginia Tech opened its first Northern Virginia Graduate Center: A white Reston farmhouse with two resident faculty members, a part-time staff, and 65 students.
Date: Apr 12, 2019 -
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BIT student leads interdisciplinary team of cadets at the Deloitte Foundation Cyber Threat Competition , articleWhen Miguel Bustillo first learned about the Deloitte Foundation Cyber Threat Competition back in 2017, the business information technology (BIT) student decided to enter the team-based competition as a solo act. He did well enough in the online round of the contest to earn an invitation to the second round, held at the Deloitte Leadership Center in West Lake, Texas.
Date: Apr 11, 2019 -
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Kent Nakamoto honored with emeritus status , articleKent Nakamoto, retired professor of marketing in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of professor emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
Date: Apr 10, 2019 -
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Finance alumni seek to boost interest in banking studies and careers , articleWhen Virginia Tech finance professor George Morgan suggested some years ago that two of his former students get to know one another, little did he know that the CEOs would later lead a merger to reconstruct something from their past: “a great Virginia-based regional bank,” like the ones they once worked for.
Date: Apr 10, 2019 -
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Hokie Focus marks historic milestone with 9,000 in attendance , articleAlways known for its signature Hokie hospitality, the university campus community pulled out all the stops to welcome close to 9,000 admitted students and families for the largest Hokie Focus event to date.
Date: Apr 09, 2019 -
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Hackathon tests students' analytical, creative-thinking, and problem-solving skills , articleA total of 55 Virginia Tech students used their analytical, creative-thinking, and problem-solving skills to try to predict what would be the next comic book superhero blockbuster at a recent five-hour hackathon.
Date: Apr 08, 2019 -
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Graduate students receive awards for excellence in teaching, research, and service , articleThe Virginia Tech Graduate School honored master's and doctoral degree students from across the university at the school’s annual awards dinner during Graduate Education Week.
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Kevin Boyle named Willis Blackwood Real Estate Director , articleKevin Boyle, director of Virginia Tech’s Program in Real Estatein the Pamplin College of Businessand professor of agricultural and applied economicsin the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, has been named the Willis Blackwood Real Estate Director by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
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Women in Business: Charlotte , articleJeff Hartman (MGT ’79), executive vice president and senior managing director of Wells Fargo Private Bank, welcomed participants to the Women in Business event in Charlotte, North Carolina, on March 28.
Date: Apr 01, 2019 -
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Speakers announced for May commencement ceremonies , articleFrank Beamer, legendary football coach for the Hokies, will return to Lane Stadium on Friday, May 17 as Virginia Tech’s commencement speaker.
Date: Mar 29, 2019 -
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Pamplin alumnus combines business analytics and basketball in dream job , articleAmong the thousands cheering on the Hokies Friday as they play the Blue Devils in the NCAA men's basketball tournament will be a young Virginia Tech graduate who followed his own hoop dreams.
Date: Mar 29, 2019 -
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Women in Business: NCR , articleAbout 75 students, alumni, faculty, and staff enjoyed an evening of networking and table discussions on professional development at a recent gathering of Women in Business - National Capital Region, organized by the Pamplin College of Business.
Date: Mar 28, 2019 -
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Pamplin donors were “In” for Giving Day 2019 , articleHundreds of donors supported the Pamplin College of Business during the second annual Virginia Tech Giving Day. During the one-day fundraising event, which began at noon on Tuesday, March 19, and continued until noon on Wednesday, March 20, Pamplin alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends showed their support through donations – online and through various other avenues – as well as tireless promotion of the college throughout the event.
Date: Mar 21, 2019 -
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Lockheed Martin executive to discuss ethics and assurance , articleLockheed Martin executive Leo S. Mackay Jr. will discuss ethics as a business imperative on April 2 at 7:30 p.m. at Burruss Auditorium as the featured speaker of the Del Alamo/Hogan Symposium on Business Ethics, hosted by the Pamplin College of Business.
Date: Mar 20, 2019 -
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Jay Winkeler joins Pamplin to lead Center for Business Intelligence and Analytics , articleFormer Leidos executive Jay Winkeler has been appointed executive director of the Center for Business Intelligence and Analytics in the Pamplin College of Business.
Date: Mar 18, 2019 -
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Scholarship supports Danielle Jeffers’ passion for helping others afford college , articleDanielle Jeffers was packing for a study abroad trip to the Steger Center for International Scholarship in Switzerland when she received a letter from the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. Only moments before, the multimedia journalism major had been worrying about the logistical challenges of studying overseas.
Date: Mar 18, 2019 -
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Pamplin students hosted at national conference , articleTwo Pamplin College of Business students were recently afforded the opportunity to attend the 2019 TD Ameritrade National LINC conference. Genna Coan, a finance and accounting dual-major from Chantilly, Va., and Kelly Lynch, a finance major from Smithtown, New York, were two of 63 National LINC Scholars selected to attend the conference as part of the RIA (registered investment advisors) NextGen program.
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Virginia Tech MBA Program Named One of Top 15 in Country , redirectVirginia Tech’s Evening MBA program moved up three places to No. 14 in U.S. News & World Report’s 2019 rankings of the best part-time MBA programs. The Northern Virginia-based program also retained its place as the top-ranked program in Virginia and now ranks as the top public university part-time MBA in the Washington, D.C. metro area.
Date: Mar 14, 2019 -
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Third-year medical student earns MBA from Pamplin College of Business through new program , articleLast year Mercedes Robinson, a third-year student at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, set her white coat aside and picked up a briefcase in order to pursue a master of business administration (MBA) through Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of Business. She was the first of her classmates to take advantage of this relatively new program, developed by both schools, to give future physicians a set of skills that will allow them to navigate many challenges in health care management.
Date: Mar 08, 2019 -
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Vatican’s communications expert to speak , articleSeàn-Patrick Lovett has shared his media and communications expertise with college students and professionals around the world. On March 20-21, he will be in Blacksburg to give a public lecture and participate in small-group discussions.
Date: Mar 07, 2019 -
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Evolution of Hospitality on Display in Feiertag’s New Book , articleWhat more can be said about a man who has accomplished so much during his six decades in the hospitality and tourism management industry? Not much – which is why you let him do the talking.
Date: Mar 07, 2019 -
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Tech products and services win top prizes at Entrepreneur Challenge , articleEngineering, architecture, and liberal arts students swept the Virginia Tech Entrepreneur Challenge, where 10 finalist teams that included students from business and other disciplines pitched their business ideas for a shot at prize money.
Date: Mar 06, 2019 -
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Student award winners announced , articleThe Pamplin College of Business has announced the recipients of the 2019 undergraduate student awards. The winners are chosen by members of the Undergraduate Awards Committee, which consists of one representative from each of Pamplin’s seven departments. This year’s honorees are seniors Caroline Rector, Jack Holland, and Julisa Perdomo Santos.
Date: Mar 05, 2019 -
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Werth Testing Center helps students fully achieve access and success , articleWhen the Werth Testing Center was dedicated in late January, a large contingent of students, faculty, staff, family, alumni, friends, and administration was present to show their appreciation to Robbie and Marianne Werth and their family, whose gift made the expanded center in Lavery Hall possible.
Date: Mar 04, 2019 -
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First-year business course raises over $17,000 for CVC , articleExperiential learning is a core component of the Department of Management curriculum. One course, MGT 1104, Foundations of Business, offers students a unique experiential learning opportunity – a project which allows them to start their own business while also enabling them to give back to the community. Over 800 students across 15 different sections from the Fall 2018 course gave back in a major way, raising over $17,000 for the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC), a record amount for the course project and nearly half of the $40,000 total raised by the Pamplin College of Business.
Date: Feb 28, 2019 -
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A place where equity for women can flourish - Women's Center celebrates 25 years , articleWhen Sarah Preston transferred to Virginia Tech two years ago, the trauma of a past sexual assault sparked her search for a trusted counselor.
Date: Feb 26, 2019 -
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Students pitch business models, vie for more than $40,000 in prizes at VT Entrepreneur Challenge Finals , articleThe Apex Center for Entrepreneurs will host the 2019 Virginia Tech Entrepreneur Challenge Finals on Friday, March 1, on campus at 281 Davidson Hall, 4-7 p.m.
Date: Feb 26, 2019 -
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Afghans team up with Virginia Tech faculty to cultivate agricultural innovation , articleWhat are the elements of effective teaching? How do you teach entrepreneurial attitudes and skills? How do you build capacity to spur innovation?
Date: Feb 22, 2019 -
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Greg Fansler completes term as president of Council of Alumni Marketing and Membership Professionals , articleGreg Fansler, director of reunion programs for alumni relations, recently finished his third term as president of the Council of Alumni Marketing and Membership Professionals (CAMMP), an international organization that provides professional development and shared business practices for more than 450 alumni relations professionals representing 200 different institutions of higher education in areas of marketing and communication for alumni associations at colleges and universities.
Date: Feb 21, 2019 -
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Janice Hall appointed director of diversity and inclusion at Pamplin , articleJanice Branch Hall has joined the Pamplin College of Business as its first director of diversity and inclusion.
Date: Feb 21, 2019 -
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Women in STEM networking panels coming to Richmond and Arlington , articleVirginia Tech is hosting two public panel discussions in February focusing on increasing the number of women working in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Date: Feb 19, 2019 -
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Business Horizons Sets Record , articleSpring Business Horizons set another record as just under 1700 students attended the fair in its temporary home – The Inn at Virginia Tech.
Date: Feb 19, 2019 -
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In memoriam: Edward R. Clayton, professor emeritus of business information technology , articleEdward R. (Ed) Clayton, professor emeritus of business information technology, died Feb. 10, 2019, in Blacksburg. He was 80.
Date: Feb 19, 2019 -
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Bestselling author and TED Talks presenter Dan Ariely to speak at Virginia Tech , articleWhy do humans make certain choices? Why do they select candy over fruit, for example? And why do they partake of free offers that could lead to unhealthy choices?
Date: Feb 12, 2019 -
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Merryman family commits $2 million for Virginia Tech Athletics, Pamplin College of Business , articleA simple philanthropic saying has resonated through generations of the Merryman Family.
Date: Feb 06, 2019 -
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Pamplin’s Award-Winning Alumni - 2018 , articleScenes from Virginia Tech's Pamplin College of Business' Advisory Council meeting in Richmond, Va. on Thursday, December 6, 2018. (David Hungate/ Dominion Images Photography)
Date: Feb 01, 2019 -
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Alumnus parlays pickleball into online retail business , articleComing out of high school in Virginia Beach, Ethan McAfee looked at Virginia Tech as ahead of the game in technology. The Blacksburg Electronic Village gave students a leg-up on the rapidly growing internet, and he saw the university’s SEED team — a student-run investment portfolio in the Pamplin College of Business — as a unique opportunity.
Date: Jan 28, 2019 -
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Seufer named ACC Men’s Cross Country Runner of the Year , redirectGREENSBORO, N.C. – Virginia Tech runner Peter Seufer was named the 2018 Atlantic Coast Conference Men's Cross Country Runner of the Year on Tuesday in a vote conducted among the league's cross country head coaches.
Date: Jan 16, 2019 -
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Two Virginia Tech online graduate education programs are among the top in the country , articleThe university’s online master’s degree in information technology is the nation’s third best and the online graduate engineering programs moved up four places to No. 16, according to the 2019 U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of the Best Online Programs.
Date: Jan 15, 2019 -
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New year, new goals: Virginia Tech faculty offer tips for starting, sticking to resolutions , articleIf New Year’s resolutions are all about getting out of the routine and breaking old habits, nothing rings in 2019 better than a vow to travel more. Nancy McGehee, a professor of hospitality and tourism management, said the benefits of travel are immeasurable.
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Policy Strategic Growth Area funds first +Policy fellows to enhance interdisciplinary researchThe Virginia Tech Policy Strategic Growth Area (SGA) is taking aim at helping research teams place policy considerations front and center in interdisciplinary projects focused on pressing contemporary issues.
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More than 2,700 students enrolled in largest winter session to dateThe 2019 winter session residential classes open this week with more than 2,700 students enrolled in 167 courses. This represents the largest number of enrollments since winter session first launched in 2014, with an increase of more than 500 from last year’s winter session.
Date: Jan 03, 2019 -
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2018 End of Year Message from the Dean , article2018 is now coming to a close, and with that there are many achievements to be grateful for and many successes to look forward to in the new year. First, I would like to reaffirm President’s Sands notion that Virginia Tech is in fact an institution on the move – and I am proud of the role Pamplin has played in that progress.
Date: Dec 20, 2018 -
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In memoriam: Dilip Kumar Shome, professor emeritus of finance , articleDilip Kumar Shome, professor emeritus of finance, died Dec. 7, 2018, of sudden cardiac arrest in the hospital in Reston, Virginia. He was 75.
Date: Dec 13, 2018 -
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Josiah Showalter Jr. ’84, chief judge for the 27th Judicial Circuit of Virginia and an instructor of business law in the Pamplin College of Business, will speak at the fall commencement , articleJosiah T. Showalter Jr. ’84 serves as chief judge for the 27th Judicial Circuit of Virginia and is an instructor of business law in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech.
Date: Dec 12, 2018 -
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New study finds benefits of fitness trackers, apps depend on motivation and customization , articleDo fitness trackers and their apps really help consumers with exercise, diet, and other health goals?
Date: Dec 11, 2018 -
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Class of 2018: Navy retiree pursues degrees for a new career and a bigger management role , articleOver the course of more than three decades as a civilian employee at the Navy Safety Center, Bryan Davis, of Chesapeake, Virginia, honed many technical skills in data analytics, data mining, and database design, in addition to gaining a wide range of administrative experience.
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Class of 2018: Accounting student makes the most of opportunities for leadership and service , article“Knowledge and skills are essential, but it is equally imperative to develop yourself as a leader, teammate, and friend. This is the most important lesson I learned as a student in the Pamplin College of Business,” said Helena Snow, of Chester, Virginia, who will graduate from Virginia Tech on Dec. 14 with a Bachelor of Science in accounting and information systems.
Date: Dec 11, 2018 -
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Date: Nov 28, 2018 -
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Home of the future takes first place at international competition , articleAfter years of research and development contributed by over 100 Virginia Tech students and faculty, the FutureHAUS Dubai team has officially built the world’s best solar home.
Date: Nov 28, 2018 -
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Hospitality students win international market study competition in NYC , articleA team of Virginia Tech hospitality and tourism management students won the 2018 STR Student Market Study Competition at the BDNY hospitality trade fair recently.
Date: Nov 28, 2018 -
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Biomedical, business, engineering students set for HS&T shark tank-style competition , articleGood ideas are slumbering in intellectual property offices at universities across the country, just waiting for enterprising people to see their potential.
Date: Nov 27, 2018 -
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Student consultants develop key skills while helping businesses , articleWhat began about 10 years ago as a student club with a few members has transformed into the Consulting Group at Virginia Tech, giving students opportunities to develop or hone important professional skills while in college and providing businesses and organizations around Virginia with pro bono consulting services.
Date: Nov 26, 2018 -
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Partnerships with Deloitte, Marriott build future leaders , articleImagine getting behind-the-scenes insights on a corporate acquisition that creates the world’s largest hotel company — from an experienced and articulate executive who helped make it happen.
Date: Nov 21, 2018 -
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Students tackle wicked problems at Clinton Global Initiative University’s annual meeting , articleCombatting brain drain. Creating safer infrastructure and reducing disease. Supporting peers struggling with mental health issues. Equalizing access to quality education.
Date: Nov 13, 2018 -
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Cadet chosen to highlight the colors at the Pittsburgh game , articleCadet Donald Warter will receive the flags at this week’s football game against Pittsburgh.
Date: Nov 08, 2018 -
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House of the future and team that built it head to international competition , articleThe home of the future is en route to a temporary residence in the desert — and the Virginia Tech students and faculty who built it are following.
Date: Nov 06, 2018 -
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Pamplin raises expectations, makes big strides , articleThe Pamplin College of Business has set its sights higher and made significant strides toward its goals of improving its student experience, faculty research productivity, and community engagement, Dean Robert Sumichrast told the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors in a presentation during its Nov. 5 meeting.
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Board of Visitors adopts campus master plan, approves construction of new living learning center , articleDuring its quarterly meeting held in Blacksburg on Monday, the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approved a resolution to adopt the 2018 campus master plan — a document that will help guide the physical development of the Blacksburg campus and its 11 agricultural research and Extension centers through 2047.
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Corps of Cadets alumnus 1st Lt. Zachary Bird named Boston College game Hokie Hero , articleU.S. Army 1st Lt. Zachary Bird, a 2015 Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumnus who earned a degree in business with a concentration in human resource management from the Pamplin College of Business and a minor in leadership studies from the corps’ Rice Center for Leader Development, was selected as the Hokie Hero for Saturday’s football game against Boston College.
Date: Nov 03, 2018 -
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Pamplin alumni and Accenture honored with college awards for career success and service , articleSix alumni and one company were honored recently with the 2018 Pamplin Society Awards - Rising Alumni, Mentoring, Ut Prosim, and Corporate Ambassador awards from the Pamplin College of Business.
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Virginia Tech corps alumna to lead F/A-18F Super Hornets over Lane Stadium , articleDuring her military career, U.S. Navy Cmdr. Stacy Uttecht has done everything from flying with a F/A-18 Super Hornet demonstration team to commanding a fighter squadron.
Date: Oct 29, 2018 -
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Apex Center for Entrepreneurs wins global award , article Date: Oct 26, 2018 -
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Virginia Tech gets federal grant for business education on East Asia , articleThe program will integrate the study of Chinese and Korean languages and cultures through coursework in Blacksburg and online, study abroad, and internships with companies.
Date: Oct 24, 2018 -
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ACC academic leaders begin connecting, collaborating at Virginia Tech , articleVirginia Tech hosted first session in a series that is designed to facilitate cross-institutional connections among academic leaders at 14 ACC universities while building leadership capacity for the participating institutions.
Date: Oct 23, 2018 -
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HBCU/MSI Research Summit draws hundreds to Virginia Tech , articleHosted by the Graduate School, the two-day summit, now in its third year, aims to foster connections between Virginia Tech and students and faculty at the visiting institutions.
Date: Oct 23, 2018 -
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Cadets chosen to highlight the colors at the Georgia Tech game , articleCadets Jacob Heil, Ian Donaher, and Megan Watkins will receive the flags from football players at Thursday night’s game.
Date: Oct 23, 2018 -
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Trailblazing alumna is on a mission to change the face of her field , articleRianka Dorsainvil is considered one of the top financial planning experts in the country and a strong voice advocating for diversity in the field.
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Virginia Tech faculty, administrators selected for ACC Academic Leaders Network , redirectThe Virginia Tech representatives are Jeff Earley, associate vice provost for finance; Ron Fricker, professor and department head of statistics; Kay Hunnings, associate dean for administration in the Pamplin College of Business; Patty Raun, director of the Center for Communicating Science; and Susan Sumner, associate dean for academic programs in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
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Disaster aid: new research uses analytics to improve placement of supplies , redirectWhen disaster strikes, having relief supplies in the right place to be deployed swiftly is critical.
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Corps of Cadets alumnus Capt. Jim Brooks named William & Mary game Hokie Hero , redirectU.S. Air Force Capt. Jim Brooks, a Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumnus who earned a degree in accounting and information statistics from the Pamplin College of Business and a minor in leadership studies from the corps’ Rice Center for Leader Development in 2011, was selected as the Hokie Hero for Saturday’s football game against William & Mary.
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The Hot College Gig: Online Brand Promoter , redirectAlana Clark, a 21-year-old senior at Virginia Tech, is one of more than 200 college students across the country using their Instagram accounts to promote Victoria’s Secret Pink sportswear and undergarments. She also hands out free underwear on the quad.
Date: Sep 04, 2018 -
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Letter: Virginia Tech offers a solution through business , articleI have worked at Virginia Tech nearly 50 years. Throughout, I have observed a consistent common denominator among our alumni - an appreciation for a fundamental business education.
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Student teams from Chile and Germany are big winners in Global Entrepreneur Challenge , redirectBig prizes were dispensed for the best business ideas at the conclusion of the 2018 Virginia Tech Global Entrepreneur Challenge recently.
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Lockheed Martin on campus Sept. 4 and 5, job offers and virtual reality demos , redirectLockheed Martin, developing critical technologies to solve global security issues, will be at the Inn at Virginia Tech on Sept. 4 and 5, 2018 to recruit a variety of engineering and buisness majors, including computer science, aerospace engineering, computer programming, software development, finance, and accounting.
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The science of swiping; study provides insight on how to get more right swipes on Tinder , redirectTinder, a dating app, requires users to swipe right or left to indicate they like someone (right) or not (left). New research designed with Tinder in mind finds the direction and orientation of profile pictures may influence how users swipe.
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Prism Wins Inaugural Gold Telly , redirectPRISM has been selected as the winner in the 39th annual Telly Awards for two of their video projects within the Pamplin College of Business. The student-run ad agency was awarded a Bronze Telly Award for the 2017 Pamplin graduation video and a Gold Telly Award for the 2017 PRISM Reel.
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Donations to Virginia Tech top $150 million for a second straight year , redirectFor the second year in a row, donations to Virginia Tech surpassed $150 million. Tens of thousands of donors made more than $153.6 million in new gifts and commitments, combined, to the university during the 2017-18 fiscal year.
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Employer expectations on off-hours email: new study shows adverse health effects on workers and families , redirectEmployer expectations of work email monitoring during nonwork hours are detrimental to the health and well-being of not only employees but their family members as well.
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Hospitality and tourism management professor will perform guitar concerto in RSO season opener , redirectThe Roanoke Symphony Orchestra’s season opener this fall will include the U.S. premiere of a concerto for guitar and orchestra by a composer who teaches and does research on hospitality and tourism in his day job at Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of Business.
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Study abroad in China offers students new perspectives on culture and business , redirectA study-abroad program initiated by the Pamplin College of Business this summer offered a group of students a learning experience in Beijing, Hong Kong, and Shanghai, China’s largest city and a global financial and trade center.
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13 universities, 10 days, 1 Global Challenge , redirectStudents and faculty from 12 countries will gather at Virginia Tech to compete, collaborate, and network at the annual Global Entrepreneur Challenge, hosted by the Apex Center for Entrepreneurs, on August 16-25. The challenge allows student teams to pitch their business ideas to compete for a $30,000 grand prize. “It’s a great opportunity for them to demonstrate their energy and ingenuity through business ideas that can contribute to the global economy,” said Derick Maggard, executive director of the Apex Center for Entrepreneurs.
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Vitali Mindel joins business information technology faculty , redirectVitali Mindel has been appointed assistant professor in the Department of Business Information Technology at Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of Business.
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Roger Edelen joins finance faculty , redirectRoger Edelen has been appointed associate professor in the Department of Finance, Insurance, and Business Law at Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of Business.
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Marriott Foundation grants $2.1 million to Virginia Tech Global Business and Analytics project , redirectFundraising for the construction of Virginia Tech’s proposed Global Business and Analytics Complex has taken another big step forward, with a $2.1 million grant from The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation. The four-building complex is expected to include two academic buildings and two residential buildings for living-learning communities — and to serve as the new home for the Pamplin College of Business.
Date: Jul 24, 2018 -
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Hyderabad meets Hokies as young entrepreneurs square off in global competition , redirectYoung entrepreneurs from around the world gathered to compete and display their product concepts and business ideas to judges, investors, mentors, and other entrepreneurs during the TiE Young Entrepreneurs Global Summit at the Virginia Tech Research Center — Arlington. TiE Global is a nonprofit devoted to assisting entrepreneurs through education, mentorship, networking, funding, and incubation. TiE Young Entrepreneurs is a “program designed for high school students to learn how to build a business from the ground up,” said program director Robin Dvorak, of TiE DC.
Date: Jul 19, 2018 -
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Idris Adjerid joins business information technology faculty , redirectIdris Adjerid has been appointed associate professor in the Department of Business Information Technology at Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of Business.
Date: Jul 19, 2018 -
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Alumnus shares expertise and creativity with Virginia Tech students , redirectSeventeen years after graduating from Virginia Tech, Matt Arden accepted an invitation to serve on the Marketing Industry Mentoring Board of the Pamplin College of Business. For the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences graduate, joining the board in 2016 represented an opportunity to share his professional expertise across a broader swath of the university’s student body — and he didn’t stop there.
Date: Jul 16, 2018 -
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Engineering students take lifesaving concept to market with help from university environment and donors , redirectA little seed money and a lot of advice goes a long way for a budding entrepreneur. Take it from the two Hokie engineering student founders of Park & Diamond, a young startup that makes collapsible, sleek bike helmets. After winning seven pitch competitions last year, many held by the Apex Center for Entrepreneurs, the company took off in a major way, earning top media coverage in outlets like The Wall Street Journal and USA Today.
Date: Jul 11, 2018 -
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Executive MBA students learn about business innovation from local entrepreneurs , redirectA group of Pamplin College of Business Executive MBA students from the Washington, D.C., area learned about innovation and entrepreneurship first-hand from CEOs and other professionals in the Blacksburg-Roanoke area during a recent visit.
Date: Jul 09, 2018 -
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Does winning the FIFA World Cup boost the national economy? , redirectSoccer fans aren’t the only ones with their eyes on the ball during these weeks of World Cup matches in Russia. Tourism and economic development officials are hoping that victory on the field will be good for business — the way it was for Spain, after it won the 2010 tournament.
Date: Jul 02, 2018 -
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Photos and video: Virginia Tech hosts pre-college program for JROTC students , redirectJROTC STEM Leadership Academy is a weeklong residential camp for high school students who have previously participated in the Army 4th Brigade JROTC program in their high school. Participants take part in hands-on activities, lab tours, and complete a design project, culminating in a showcase on the last day.
Date: Jul 02, 2018 -
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Professor Cliff Ragsdale receives Graduate School's outstanding mentor award , redirectCliff Ragsdale, the Bank of America professor of business information technology, has received the Graduate School’s 2018 Faculty Outstanding Mentor Award for the Pamplin College of Business. Sponsored by the Graduate School, the annual award recognizes excellence in mentoring graduate students. Students nominate recipients, and one professor from each college receives an award.
Date: Jun 25, 2018 -
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Virginia Tech students travel to Israel for Capstone Project , articleAs the fourth industrial revolution is upon us, Virginia Tech students undertook a capstone project that challenged them to leverage a number of technologies to accelerate progress in many different IT domains. Included were Cloud, Al, ML, robotics and loT. The graduate students worked with Amdocs to create a value-based model for automation in IT to reduce the "run-the-business" operations and increase Amdocs growth. Amdocs is a leading software and services provider to the world's most successful communications and media companies. The team trip was guided by Linda Oldham, Executive Director, Center Business Intelligence & Analytics in the Pamplin College of Business. Several Amdocs executives sponsored the project and spent 2 days supervising its further development. They included Tomer Simon, IT Futurist, Director of Innovation & Academic Collaboration, Rupesh Guikwad, Global Technology Manager, Hanoch Sapoznikov, Lead of worldwide Academic Relations, and Alex Polyak, Global Technology Manager.
Date: Jun 13, 2018 -
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Apex Center for Entrepreneurs announces preliminary winner of Global Challenge , redirectThe preliminary round of the 2018 Virginia Tech Global Entrepreneur Challenge has been won by Team FeetBack, from Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany. As part of its prize, the team will receive up to $5,000 in travel expenses to Washington, D.C., and Blacksburg, Virginia, to participate in the Global Entrepreneur Challenge on Aug. 16-25.
Date: Jun 07, 2018 -
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Open textbook “Fundamentals of Business” surpasses 100,000 downloads , redirectThe high cost of college textbooks and other learning materials is a challenge that many students have difficulty overcoming, causing them to either take out unnecessary loans or refuse to purchase required course materials. Stephen Skripak, Pamplin College of Business professor of practice, and Anita Walz, the University Libraries open education, copyright, and scholarly communication librarian, teamed up to help students overcome that challenge.
Date: May 15, 2018 -
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VT Pamplin College of Business Propels 2018 Leaders , articleOn the afternoon of Friday May 11th, Blacksburg welcomed families with a beautiful sunny afternoon, and Dean Robert Sumichrast greeted nearly 1,100 students who completed Pamplin degrees to their final festivity as undergraduate students. Ceremonies to celebrate those who received their MBA, specialized masters and Ph.D. degrees were held on Thursday, and ceremonies for those who earned degrees in the NCR were held on Sunday.
Date: May 14, 2018 -
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PRISM Video for Class of 2018 , redirectA special video made for the Pamplin Class of 2018
Date: May 11, 2018 -
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Commencement Spring 2018 , articleToday marks the 146th year of VT’s commencement exercises and the completion of Dean Sumichrast's 5th year as Pamplin’s dean.
Date: May 11, 2018 -
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Doughtie to receive award for distinguished achievement , redirectLynne Doughtie is a Hokie who is breaking barriers in the business world. Her extraordinary accomplishments throughout her career have landed her a top honor at Virginia Tech — the University Distinguished Achievement Award. She will receive the award during the University Commencement Ceremony on May 11.
Date: May 07, 2018 -
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Sudip Bhattacharjee named Thomas M. Wells and Kathy Dargo Professor in Accounting and Information Systems , redirectSudip Bhattacharjee, professor of accounting and information systems in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech, has been named the Thomas M. Wells and Kathy Dargo Professor in Accounting and Information Systems by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
Date: May 04, 2018 -
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James Hatch, Mary Nolen Blackwood to be recognized for distinguished service to Virginia Tech , redirectTwo Hokie alumni will receive awards for their significant contributions and service to Virginia Tech during the university’s commencement ceremony on May 11. James Hatch, of Richmond, Virginia, and Mary Nolen Blackwood, of Midlothian, Virginia, are co-recipients of the Alumni Distinguished Service Award.
Date: May 04, 2018 -
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Women in Business: McLean, VA , articleStudents, faculty and alumni came together at the Capital One Tower in McLean, VA on Apr. 24 for Pamplin College of Business’ National Capital Region Annual Women in Business Event. This event featured a networking reception followed by a panel comprised of four successful Pamplin alumnae.
Date: May 03, 2018 -
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Frank May named Mary F. McVay and Theodore R. Rosenberg Junior Faculty Fellow , redirectFrank May, assistant professor of marketing in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech, was recently named the Mary F. McVay and Theodore R. Rosenberg Junior Faculty Fellow by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
Date: May 03, 2018 -
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Class of 2018: Graduating senior Saherah Khan seeks to create the change she wishes to see in the world , redirectThrough the nonprofit Teach for America program, Khan has made a two-year commitment to teaching in low-income Washington, D.C., schools. “I want to experience the injustices occurring in classrooms firsthand, before I move on to tackling how best to improve educational policies affecting children living in poverty and homelessness,” Khan said.
Date: May 01, 2018 -
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Michael Wolfe named Curling Faculty Fellow of Accounting and Information Systems , redirectThe Curling Fellowship in Accounting and Information Systems was established in 2008 through a gift from Doug C. Curling, who earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting from Virginia Tech. The fellowship is intended to help the college recruit and retain outstanding scholars in accounting and to honor Curling’s father, Calvin T. Curling, and uncle, James C. Curling, who also attended Virginia Tech.
Date: Apr 30, 2018 -
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David Brinberg receives Alumni Award for Excellence in International Education , redirectDavid Brinberg, a professor of marketing in the Department of Marketing in the Pamplin College of Business, has received the university’s 2018 Alumni Award for Excellence in International Education.
Date: Apr 25, 2018 -
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Alumni return for career panel , articleOn April 12, five Virginia Tech alumni participated in a career panel sponsored by the Marketing Industry Mentoring Board. PRISM, the American Marketing Association at Virginia Tech, and Pi Sigma Epsilon partnered with the board to host the event.
Date: Apr 13, 2018 -
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Recipients of the College and Department Awards recognized , articleOn April 5, students, guests, and parents gathered in Owen’s banquet hall to honor the students graduating with distinction and receiving both college-level and departmental awards.
Date: Apr 06, 2018 -
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VT Team advances to ACC Inventure Challenge Finals , articleHokie-led startup, Thermasense, beat out 9 other ACC schools today in Atlanta to represent Virginia Tech in tomorrow’s ACC Inventure Challenge Finals. Join me in congratulating Ali (Engineering), Jordan (Business), and Mohsen (Engineering) for their hard work and preparation building a great product and fantastic company.
Date: Apr 06, 2018 -
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