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Coles College News
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Coles College Alumni Among KSU's Inaugural 40 Under 40
Forty exceptional alumni were named today to the Kennesaw State University (KSU) Alumni Association’s inaugural 40 Owls Under 40 class. The new recognition program celebrates KSU and Southern Polytechnic State University (SPSU) alumni who are under 40 and making bold strides in their professions and their communities since graduation.
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Kennesaw State's Online Business Degrees Ranked Among Top in the State, Nation
U.S. News ranked the Michael J. Coles College of Business higher than any other Georgia institution in its list of the Best Online MBA Programs, coming in at No. 42 overall.
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Kennesaw State Professor Shares AI's Impact on Marketing Industry at HCT Dubai
Prachi Gala gave a presentation focused on AI’s transformative potential in marketing, spanning student engagement, teaching methodologies, and innovative research practices.
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PODCAST: Invest Atlanta CEO on Prioritizing Relationships Over Pure Business
Ryan is joined by Dr. Eloisa Klementich, CEO of Invest Atlanta, for a conversation on how her international upbringing shaped her both personally and professionally - diving in to how working in Mexico after graduating college taught her the cultural importance of prioritizing relationships over pure business, a lesson that has shaped her approach ever since.
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Kennesaw State Teams Sweep Top Two Spots at Annual Case Competition
Kennesaw State University students earned first and second place this month at the 14th Annual Bill Mulcahy IIA Atlanta Chapter Case Competition, continuing the University's legacy of strong performances at the event.
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KSU Professional Sales Students Pitch at Third Annual TK Elevator Competition
The Elevator Pitch Competition, hosted by TK Elevator in Atlanta, challenges students to deliver a 60-second elevator pitch that captures their personal brand and professional aspirations while climbing 420 feet in Atlanta’s fastest elevator.
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Kennesaw State Graduate Cultivates Connections across Hospitality Industry
When Colin Jacobs chose to study hospitality management at Kennesaw State University, he mostly associated the major with hotels and restaurants. However, his involvement on and off campus, as well as the industry connections he made, opened his eyes to the vast opportunities in the hospitality industry.
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PODCAST: From the Backyard to the Boardroom with T. Dallas Smith
Ryan Wilson sits down with T. Dallas Smith, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at T. Dallas Smith & Company, to discuss his journey from a lawn care business as a child to becoming a trailblazer in commercial real estate. Through the guidance of mentors like Herman Russell, he learned the power of building long-term relationships and investing in underserved communities, lessons he now pays forward through his community involvement.
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Kennesaw State offers first rural management MBA in the country
Kennesaw State University is launching a new Rural Management concentration for its Evening Master of Business Administration program in Fall 2025. The program, which is the first rural management MBA program in the country, will empower rural communities to create economic opportunities and improve the quality of life for their residents.
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KSU Alum Raises $2+ Million for AI Startup
HappyDoc, a business founded by Kennesaw State University alumnus Emerson Smith with support from the University’s Mookerji Innovation Fund, raised $2.2 million during a recent round of funding, positioning the company to increase its investment in technology and grow its staff.
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Kennesaw State's MEBUS Program Among Billboard's Top Music Business Schools for Sixth Consecutive Year
For the sixth consecutive year, Billboard Magazine has named Kennesaw State University’s Joel A. Katz Music and Entertainment Business Program (MEBUS) as one of the world’s top music business programs.
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MBA Program Partners with Leading Marketing Industry Certification Body
MBA students program now have an extra credential to go with their degrees thanks to the MBA program’s recent accreditation by the Digital Marketing Institute, one of the world’s largest marketing industry certification bodies.
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KSU's fintech master's program empowers graduates to lead in digital finance
Since graduating in the spring, the first cohort of students in Kennesaw State University’s Master of Science in Digital Financial Technologies program have been thriving in Atlanta’s rapidly growing fintech sector. As Georgia’s first graduate fintech degree, the online program has opened doors for students seeking career advancement in the digital payments industry.
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Does AI Have a Place in Higher Education? Academics Say Yes, with a But
Several of AI's rising leaders came together for the artificial intelligence symposium at Coles College of Briskness in Kennesaw State University.
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Kennesaw State professor studies leadership styles among CEOs
The gender of a chief executive officer (CEO) may serve as a good indicator of the strategies and initiatives a company will pursue, particularly in the ways a company gives back to society. In a recent article published in the European Journal of Marketing, Kennesaw State University assistant professor Prachi Gala found that women CEOs often choose human-centered approaches when giving back to society.
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Business Ph.D. Students Attend International Workshops
Two students in the Ph.D. in Business Administration have distinguished themselves on the world stage by participating in separate international workshops.
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KSU student researches why restaurants shift from public to private
Celina Duong is a sophomore finance major who participated in the Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP), researching why public restaurant firms have opted to shift to private ownership.
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Marketing Professor Creates Study Abroad Partnership with Historic Belgian College
While leading an education abroad experience to Ireland this past summer, Kennesaw State University Assistant Professor of Marketing Prachi Gala was invited to visit the historic Irish College Leuven in Belgium, where she was offered a faculty fellowship that is already leading to international education opportunities for KSU students.
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KSU's Student-Led Marketing Agency Prepares Students for Real Careers
Called the Ground Work Agency, this student-run, faculty-led, full-service marketing agency housed within KSU’s Department of Marketing and Professional Sales was launched in Fall 2021 and began working with clients in Spring 2024.
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Kennesaw State Alum Finding Success at Intersection of AI and Animals
Emerson Smith knew he wanted to build his own company, he just didn’t always know what problem he could end up solving. After graduating from Kennesaw State University’s Coles College of Business in 2018, Smith tested a few business ideas before heading to Silicon Valley in California, working in software sales and development.
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Coles College Faculty In The News: Inflation, Personal Loans, Film Tax Credits, and More
Faculty from the Michael J. Coles College of Business faculty give insight on recent pressing matters in the media. Below are the recent faculty featured on several platforms to discuss current topics.
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KSU Business Ph.D. Recognized as First STEM Program in the State
Kennesaw State University’s Ph.D. in Business Administration program recently became the first business Ph.D. in Georgia to earn a STEM designation based on new U.S. Department of Homeland Security rules.
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Mental Health the Focus of KSU's Largest Hackathon
The Michael J. Coles College of Business recently hosted its second annual hackathon, called Apps For Wellbeing Hackathon 2.0, with a focus on fostering wellness through technology.
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Michael J. Coles College Reveals 2024 Outstanding Students
Outstanding Student awards recognize exemplary students in each of the College's academic programs. Faculty members nominate students, with department chairs selecting the winners for 2024.
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Kennesaw State graduate hones leadership skills through EMBA program
On the outside, Will Chilvers appears to be the pinnacle of success. Currently a Director of Radiology services at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, he leads a team of more than 250 people at 22 locations throughout metro Atlanta. Still, Chilvers is dreaming of an even brighter future.
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Kennesaw State University Announces New Hy Flex Executive MBA Program Launch
KSU is launching its redesigned Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) program, called Hy Flex, starting in Fall 2024.
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Kennesaw State Partnership Equips Local Entrepreneurs with Tools for Success
letha Dodds has always wanted to establish her own nail salon, but making the leap of faith felt too risky and daunting. The Marietta resident said taking care of her son and working full time as a court clerk made her dream seem improbable, so for years, she has settled on decorating the nails of family and friends as her creative outlet. That is, until she received an email detailing the Aspiring Community Entrepreneurs (ACE) program at Kennesaw State University. The ACE program launched in September 2023 through a partnership between Kennesaw State and Marietta-based MUST Ministries, a nonprofit fighting poverty, hunger and homelessness in the metro Atlanta area.
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Gathering Spot CEO Ryan Wilson on Building a Social Club to Inspire Connections.
On this episode Ryan Wilson, Co-Founder and CEO of The Gathering Spot, shares the story behind the creation of his innovative social club. From its humble beginnings to becoming a hub for intentional connections, Ryan reveals the importance of fostering meaningful relationships in both business and life.
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Kennesaw State MBA student leveraging degree work for a cause
At her core, Tracey Graves says there is always one thing guiding her endeavors: service. From a young age, the Kennesaw State University student had the importance of serving instilled in her, first by her family, and later by the personal feeling of purpose driving her life. “After every holiday growing up, my aunt would have us make sandwiches, we’d buy a case of water, and take them out to homeless people in my hometown,” said Graves, who is pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. “I think that’s where it all started, and that’s one thing we’ll all be doing forever, whether we’re serving ourselves, our families, our God, our community or the Earth, we’re all in service to something.
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CEO Magazine Ranks Kennesaw State Executive MBA Top Program in Georgia, No. 11 in the World
The Executive MBA in the Michael J. Coles College of Business ranked first in Georgia, third in the country and No. 11 in the world, placing it among the “Tier One” programs for the tenth year in a row.
