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Coles College News
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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.
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LexisNexis marketing director on the importance of remembering people when developing a marketing strategy
Joining us is Jennifer Close, a distinguished alumna of Kennesaw State University and the dynamic Marketing Director of Lexus Nexus Risk Solutions.
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KSU Faculty Share Expert Knowledge on the Economy, Cybersecurity, and Car Insurance
KSU Faculty Share Expert Knowledge on the Economy, Cybersecurity, and Car Insurance
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KSU Alum and Equifax Data Scientist Talks Power of Mentorship and Creating Opportunities for Students
We join Jessica Reyes, a proud alumna of Kennesaw State University and a leading Data Scientist at Equifax. Her journey is a testament to the power of education, passion for data, and the impact of forging strong connections in the world of technology.
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Kennesaw State's Hospitality Management Trainee Program Produces Industry-Ready Graduate
Braidlyn Atkinson became the first hospitality management student to complete the degree’s new management trainee program.
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Kennesaw State MBA Program Launches New Concentrations in Digital Marketing, Information Security, and Entrepreneurship
Beginning March 2024, students who enroll in the Michael J. Coles College of Business’s Evening MBA program can elect to concentrate in one of three new disciplines: digital marketing, organizational entrepreneurship and innovation, and information security and assurance.
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The Future of AI in the Music Industry
On this episode, we host a true trailblazer in the intersection of technology and creativity, Teaa Cup, the visionary CEO and founder of Spill the Tea TV
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Entrepreneur Kennard Turner: 'Part-Time Effort Leads to Part-Time Results
Host Tyra Burton explores how Kennard Turner, serial entrepreneur and founder of Locker Room Sports Apparel, learned that part-time effort leads to part-time results and that if you want to succeed, you have to give it your all.
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Actor, activist, and MBA student Tracey Graves on her career spent empowering others
Tyra talks with Tracey Graves, an Actor, MBA Student, Paul D. Coverdell Fellow, and Graduate Professional Assistant with the Coles College's Aspiring Community Entrepreneurs program. Tracey’s life journey is a testament to dedication and service.
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Building Bold Connections: Stephanie Stuckey Talks Revitalizing the Stuckey's Brand
The season 2 premiere of Building Bold Connections features Stephanie Stuckey, Chair of Stuckey's, sharing how she risked everything in a bold effort to revitalize her family's fledgling brand.
