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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