Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business News, The Exchange Monthly, July 2021..
Research
Patrick Warren and Darren Linvill
Clemson Media Forensics Hub receives $3.8 million grant to study, fight online disinformation
Patrick Warren, associate professor of economics, said the Hub’s interdisciplinary nature was “accidental” at first because he and Linvill just happened to be in different disciplines when they started working together. With this new funding, they can be much more intentional about which disciplines to bring into what they call “Hub 2.0.”
Read More
Clemson MBA
Arx Gabrenas
“Skills for the real world”: Clemson MBA student Arx Gabrenas accepts CIO role before graduation
Tackling the next step in his career before finishing his MBA in business analytics, Arx Gabrenas feels Clemson University prepared him “better than anyone else could” for his new challenging role as CIO.
Read More
Building the Future
TransDigm Group Visit
TransDigm representatives meet Douglas Peacock Scholars, learn about programs
TransDigm President and CEO Kevin Stein and Head of Corporate Benefits Adrienne McFaye, along with representatives from TransDigm subsidiary Champion Aerospace — President Jason Marlin and HR Manager Alison Saavedra — visited the Clemson University main campus for the first time on Dec. 1, 2022, meeting with Douglas Peacock Scholarship recipients and learning more about programs the scholarships support.
Read More
Industry Engagement
Elizabeth Rhue, David McLain, Josh Mellinger
Sonoco FRESH Announces New Industry Advisory Board Leadership
The Industry Advisory Board (IAB) for the Sonoco FRESH initiative at Clemson University is pleased to announce the election of its new leadership. The Industry Advisory Board guides Sonoco FRESH in its efforts to create innovative sustainable solutions. Each organization represented on the Advisory Board plays a critical role in the food value chain.
Read More
Awards and Accolades
Hands holding silver dollar
Air Force and Army ROTC Commission Thirteen Second Lieutenants in Joint Ceremony, December 2022
Clemson University’s Army and Air Force ROTC units will hold a joint ceremony to commission thirteen Second Lieutenants at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. Following the commissioning ceremony, the newly appointed lieutenants will participate in a Silver Dollar Salute on Clemson University’s Military Heritage Plaza.
Read More
In The Headlines
Scott Baier, professor of economics and chair of the John E. Walker Department of Economics, shares that economists are still trying to decipher the pandemic shift from consumer demand for services to more demand for goods in Upstate Business Journal.
Forbes shares how to train future leaders within an environment that constantly changes which was also discussed at the Leadership in the Age of Personalization Summit, which took place at the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business.
The Washington Post reports the research of three economists, including assistant professor of finance Lily Shen, in which they built a database tracking more than 2.2 million real estate transactions from 2000 to 2019 and found that owners consistently beat agents on the sales price.
In the event of a potential rail strike, Scott Baier, professor of economics and chair of the John E. Walker Department of Economics, says there should not be a big impact on holiday shopping to WYFF4.
Forbes describes how Travis Box, assistant professor of finance, takes environmental, social and governance factors into account when making investment decisions.
@ClemsonBusiness social
Helen Diamond Steele, Ph.D.
Helen Diamond Steele, Ph.D., has been named Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business. Follow @ClemsonBusiness on Instagram to keep up with the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business.
Lounge and study space in the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business building.
The Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business offers many great study spaces for students. Follow @ClemsonBusiness on Facebook for updates and information about the College.
Events
Laptop with MBA wesite on the screen
Clemson MBA Interactive Online Info Session
Join us live online via Zoom Thursday, Jan. 12, from noon – 1:30 p.m. Meet our admissions team to ask questions and learn more about each program. Enjoy a short presentation followed by a Q&A session. We’ll cover course requirements and the application process and help you choose the right program!
Register
School of Accountancy Master of Professional Accountancy
Master of Professional Accountancy Information Sessions
The Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAcc) program can help you complete your degree in just one year! Join the School of Accountancy MPAcc team at Greenville ONE on Friday, Jan. 20, 3-5 p.m. to learn more.
Register
Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business.
Make a Gift to the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business
Update your contact information | Opt out using TrueRemove®
Privacy Policy | EU Communication Consent
View this email online.
#
Subscribe to our email list.