Smith School Hires New Director of Military and Veteran Affairs
The University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business recently hired Michael Connolly to be the school’s new director of military and veteran affairs. In this role, Connolly will be “a one-stop resource for service members during their entire association with Smith.” Continue reading…
MBA Startups: Vertskebap, Fast-Casual Mediterranean Food
Austin is a blossoming city with a thriving food scene. You can find top notch restaurants and food trucks all across town serving up the city’s signature cuisines, namely Barbeque, Mexican food, and fried chicken. But one of the newer restaurants in town is trying to put a new star on the Texas food map, and the guys leading the charge are two MBA grads out of the McCombs School of Business. Continue reading…
JD/MBA Students Complete Global Consulting Practicum in United Arab Emirates
A recent post on the American University Kogod School of Business website highlighted the exploits of two Kogod students who are pursuing the school’s JD/MBA dual degree program. The two students, Ayomide Oluleye and Michelle Emokpae, visited the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this past May as part of the program’s Global Consulting Practicum class. The trip provided the opportunity to work directly with a UAE-based company, giving students the chance to practice their consulting skills in a different culture. Continue reading…
DePaul’s Anthony Krautmann Announced as New Dept of Economics Chair
Anthony Krautmann, economics professor at DePaul for over thirty years, was recently promoted to the position of Department of Economics chair. According to a Q&A on the Kellstadt Graduate School of Business website, in addition to teaching, Krautmann will be responsible for leading the department and for promoting teaching excellence, research and service. Continue reading…
Carey MBA/MA in Design Leadership Highlighted By Financial Times Report
The MBA/MA in Design Leadership offered by the Carey Business School and the Maryland Institute College of Art was recently mentioned in the Financial Times as a program that merges the disciplines of design and business training. Continue reading…
Alumni Spotlight: Walter Pinson, George Mason EMBA ‘10
George Mason School of Business profiled a recent graduate of their EMBA program, Walter Pinson. The profile highlighted Pinson’s “never give up: attitude and dedication to perseverance” which “allowed him to fulfill his childhood dreams.” Continue reading…
