Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business News, The Exchange Newsletter
Alumni
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Business alum Lena Barakat '23 says relationships were key in her career
For Lena Barakat, a 2023 marketing graduate, building meaningful relationships has been essential to her career journey. As a high school student, Barakat was always told she was a people person; she loved connecting with others, which initially drew her to Clemson.
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Jack Harris, pictured second from left, came in first place in the most recent Otis Elevator pitch competition.
Jack Harris '24 turns his passion into purpose
Jack Harris, a senior marketing major, visited campus for the first time when his sister was touring colleges, and even though he was only in sixth grade at the time, he knew there was something special about Clemson, something different.
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Paul Sinanian '91, M'97: A journey of leadership and learning
Paul Sinanian reflects on how his experience in the Clemson MBA Program changed his thoughts about organizations and people and furthered his career opportunities.
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Community
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Clemson Region SBDC: Supporting South Carolina's small businesses when they need it most
During the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the Clemson Region Small Business Development Center worked with the Small Business Administration to create temporary business recovery centers to support small businesses in the region.
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Faculty Highlights
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Scott Baier appointed acting associate dean for research
Scott Baier has been appointed acting associate dean for research at the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business, effective January 2025.
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Robert Tamura announced as interim chair of the John E. Walker Department of Economics
Robert Tamura has been named the John E. Walker Department of Economics interim chair at Clemson's Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business.
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Clemson Military
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Service mindset: Marine Corps veteran and December graduate shines in role advocating for Clemson's military-connected students
This December, leaders from the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business, Army and Air Force ROTC cadets, Clemson University alumni and Clemson Corps representatives traveled to the nation's capital to honor the ultimate sacrifices of 32 fallen Tigers at Arlington National Cemetery.
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Highlighting Our Students
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Finding home at Clemson
As a first-generation college student, it was important to Derek Dias to find a university that had a strong support system. When Dias first visited Clemson, he immediately connected to the University's welcoming atmosphere and close community.
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Back to the classroom: Jennifer Underwood's doctoral journey at Clemson
When Jennifer Underwood '04 graduated from Clemson, she left a forever Clemson fan impacted by the atmosphere, football, Clemson Family and the beautiful campus. Now, every few months, Underwood returns to campus not only as a Clemson mom but also as a student in the Executive Leadership Program at the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business.
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Adam Neil, prebusiness student, at the Brook T. Smith Launchpad for his first pitch competition from this past October.
Business student places second at the SC Innovates competition in Columbia
This year, a group of Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business students attended the SC Innovates competition, the only statewide pitch competition for college students in South Carolina. Hosted at the University of South Carolina, out of 72 applicants, eight Clemson teams made it to the semi-finals, four made it to the finals, and two of the four finalist winners were from Clemson.
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In the headlines
Jackie Herr, lecturer in the Erwin Center for Brand Communications, discusses why she is pouring her hard-won experience as a marketing-communications executive into Clemson students in Upstate Business Journal.
Danny Weathers, marketing chair and professor, has looked at the science behind New Year's resolutions and uses running for better health as one of the more popular goals of individuals featured on WGOG.
Lori Tribble Trudell, assistant professor of entrepreneurship in the Department of Management, studies small businesses and discusses the effects of pharmacy closings, especially in more rural areas where people use the pharmacy as a first resource for sickness on WCBS Radio.
Thomas Hazlett, Hugh H. Macaulay Endowed Professor of Economics, contributes to an article in Newsweek on how TikTok regulation sparks debate over balancing national security with free speech protections.
Ryan Polk, assistant professor of accountancy, discusses when it's okay to file taxes yourself and when it's better to hire a professional in an ABC WCPO article.
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Events
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Clemson MBA campus info sessions
Join us on campus on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, for a one-on-one session at 9:30 a.m. or a group session at noon to learn more about our full-time MBA programs for recent graduates and part-time programs for working professionals. The events are free, but please RSVP as space is limited!
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MBA Virtual Info Session Online Via Zoom
Clemson MBA online info session
Clemson offers flexible MBA options to fit your schedule and career goals! Meet with our admissions team online via Zoom on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, 12-1:30 p.m. to ask questions and learn more about each program. We'll cover course requirements and the application process to help you choose the right program!
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Master's in Economics and Economic Analytics online info session
Unlock your potential with Clemson's master's in economics programs! Join us via Zoom on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, at 7 p.m. for an online information session to learn more and ask questions about our programs. The sessions are free, but please RSVP so we can plan accordingly.
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