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WIDERAngle (United Nations University): Lourenço Paz, professor of economics, co-authored a recent study on the impacts of globalization on the economy in Brazil and important findings as a result.
Peter Klein discusses the distinction between cronyism and capitalism.
Jacob Wassell loves the outdoors. Coupled with his passion for new experiences, he has been involved in swimming, surfing, wakeboarding, snowboarding, hiking and even skydiving!
CO (U.S. Chamber of Commerce): Lee Grumbles, entrepreneurship professor, is quoted in this article about traits that lead a family-run business towards success or failure.
Associate Director John F. Baugh Center for Entrepreneurship, Shaun Limbers is recognized with Solid Gold Neighbor Faculty Award.
Associate Director John F. Baugh Center for Entrepreneurship, Shaun Limbers is recognized with Solid Gold Neighbor Faculty Award.
"Create something that genuinely inspires you to become a better person." ~ Daria Rakitskaya
Baylor’s Center for Professional Selling was named a Top University Sales Program by the Sales Education Foundation (SEF) for the twelfth consecutive year. Top schools for professional sales education are recognized for preparing students for successful careers in sales and for elevating the sales profession.
MoneyGeek: Franklin Potts, finance professor, is quoted as a personal finance expert who offers first-time homebuyers on how to look for homeowners insurance in Texas.
Having spent 6 years growing up in Doha, Qatar and traveling to over 15 different countries, Victoria Venable has had experiences most others haven’t.
After a challenging year, the 2021 MBA job market is showing strong signs of recovery. Discover how the trends are evolving and what today’s most lucrative career choices for full-time MBA grads are
After a challenging year, the 2021 MBA job market is showing strong signs of recovery. Discover how the trends are evolving and what today’s most lucrative career choices for full-time MBA grads are
Waco Tribune-Herald: Dr. Jerry Johnson, recently retired professor of marketing, passed away on May 4th. This article shares details about his career of service and multiple tributes from colleagues whose lives he touched.
An avid outdoorsman, Garrett Starks found himself in a perilous situation. While dirt bike riding with his father in the Arbuckle mountains of Oklahoma, they discovered they had run out of water and no longer knew the way back to camp.
The Austrian: Professor of entrepreneurship Peter Klein shares his insights about the state of the economics profession.
Wallet Hub: Allen Seward, director of the Baylor Business Fellows, is a featured expert in this article about motorist coverage.
Lane Wakefield, a Baylor Marketing professor, has earned multiple national recognitions from the American Marketing Association (AMA).
Before joining the Baylor faculty in 2015, Professor Peter Klein taught at Georgia and Missouri, co-authoring three books along the way and editing several others. Klein was drawn to Waco from Mizzou (an R1 institution) by Baylor's mission and the entrepreneurship program's "ecosystem."
Nothing makes Riley Strahler feel more fulfilled than knowing she helped someone in need or made people feel better about themselves.
In early 2021, the Development team at the Hankamer School of Business saw new leadership and additional growth as Charles B. "Trey" Hagins III was appointed Managing Director of Development for the Business School.
Senior Entrepreneurship student is recognized as the 2021 Outstanding Student in Entrepreneurship.
"Entrepreneurship is the perfect blend of flexibility, autonomy and excitement."
Forbes: How did the fastest two minutes in sports become an important strategic event for sponsors and sports marketers? Professor of marketing, Kirk Wakefield, shares his expert insights.
Jake Stammen is a man of many talents. Growing up, he developed an interest in many differing areas, such as music, filmmaking, politics, entrepreneurship and, of course, sales.
Four students representing the Hankamer School of Business placed fourth at the 8th Annual National Undergraduate Supply Chain Case Competition this month.
Discover what the executive MBA degree program is all about and what to look for when choosing the right EMBA for you.
"A great idea will never be anything more than an idea if you don’t have the willingness to execute it." ~ Shane Trevino
A LinkedIn connection is the catalyst for an entrepreneurial journey.
Wallet Hub: T. Stevens Chair of Free Enterprise Steve Bradley is a featured expert in this article about starting a business in small cities and offers advice on what entrepreneurs should look for in a small city.
Rebeka Shols has used her passion for connecting with others to develop herself and advance her goals.
On April 14th, as part of Alumni Week, Army-Baylor hosted our annual meeting, virtually. Check out the Slideshow!
Baylor University's BRIC serves as an incubator and testing ground for high-tech startups.
Riley Smith is not afraid to take risks and is always up for a challenge.
Baylor grad has mastered the art of making lemonade out of lemons.
Local juice bar, Oh My Juice finds a way to set itself apart.
Sarah Vaughn is a committed and passionate individual. Dedicated to maintaining a professional image and completing her tasks to a high standard, she is a teammate and friend others can rely on.
MoneyGeek: Finance professor and personal finance expert Franklin Potts offers his advice for high school students on a budget on how to select the right auto insurance.
MoneyGeek: Franklin Potts, finance professor, is quoted as a personal finance expert who offers teens on a budget advice on shopping for a car with insurance rates in mind.
In this Baylor Connections, Terry Maness reflects on his 24 years of service as dean of the Hankamer School of Business ahead of his retirement this summer.
Harvard Business Review: Covered in this article is recent research by professor of information systems, Daniel Pienta who found that companies who use phishing tests with questionable tactics have the potential to harm the company's relationship with their employees.
Several Baylor University graduate and professional programs were among those nationally ranked in the 2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings, released March 30.
Several Baylor University graduate and professional programs were among those nationally ranked in the 2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings, released March 30.
Baptist Standard: Professors of marketing James Roberts and Meredith David have found that fear of COVID-19 is the primary driving factor that motivates people to take preventive measures to safeguard against it.
Baylor's entrepreneurship graduate program rising five places into the top ten at No. 10 in the nation.
Grounded on the mission to create a space for authentic connection, The Outdoor Table, local luxury picnic service, launched the week of March 21.
Baylor’s Center for Professional Selling (ProSales) is pleased to announce that Josh Palermo is the Spring 2021 Outstanding ProSales Student Coach. Baylor ProSales sponsors student involvement in four internal and six external sales competitions each year. In addition to competing, ProSales students serve as student coaches, providing rich learning opportunities for both student competitors and student coaches while building student-peer relationships and the collaborative ProSales culture.
Baylor Entrepreneurship Department moves up to the tenth spot in the U.S. News Reports ranking of the best Graduate Entrepreneurship Programs.
Baylor's entrepreneurship graduate program rising five places into the top ten at No. 10 in the nation.
Innovative Business at Baylor: Paul Mason, assistant professor of Accounting and Business Law, researches the impact of IRS monitoring on a manager’s likelihood to commit accounting fraud through financial misreporting.
Baylor Center for Professional Selling recently held the Baylor Business Value Analysis (BBVA) competition, where students completed a value analysis delivered via video. This competition prompted students to introduce Amazon Fleet Services to 3M’s product vehicle wraps that impact driver safety by increasing visibility. Value videos were judged virtually by 91 Corporate Partners, Advisory and Ambassador board members and business executives from around the country.
Innovative Business at Baylor: Wen Zhang, assistant professor of Management, researches when the ideal time is to screen potential suppliers in an open-bid auction for re-sourcing to help reduce the procurement costs for a company.
Spotlight on research from Entrepreneurship professor Peter Klein, "Ownership Competence."
Innovative Business at Baylor: Dorothy Leidner, Ferguson Professor of Information Systems, synthesized years of research to develop a theory diving into personal data being digitized and its implications on a person’s dignity.
Innovative Business at Baylor: Peter Klein, professor of Entrepreneurship and Corporate Innovation, researches the perceived disconnect between ownership and value creation with a new term in strategic management literature.
Innovative Business at Baylor: As Baylor University continues its pursuit of Research I/Tier I (RI/TI) recognition, professors in the Hankamer School of Business are doing their part by contributing to this vision.
Celebrate the success of a Texas family-owned business and/or a Baylor alumni-owned business by submitting a nomination for the inaugural Baylor Impact Awards.
Nominations are open for the inaugural Baylor Impact Awards. The new award program from the John F. Baugh Center for Entrepreneurship and Free Enterprise, is designed to honor the accomplishments of Texas family-owned and Baylor alumni-owned businesses.
First-generation college student, Baylor Payne, has taken full advantage of his college experience and career.
Forbes: Executive director of Sports Strategy & Sales, Kirk Wakefield, discusses the effectiveness of sports sponsorship campaigns in 2020 due to digital transformation and pent-up demand.
Ask any graduate business student or alum and they'll tell you that earning an MBA is a tedious process. Some of our MBA students and alumni share their top reasons why they chose to obtain a Baylor MBA.
We are excited to announce that Baylor University’s sales team ranked 13th out of 70 universities this month at the 22nd National Collegiate Sales Competition (NCSC), sponsored by Kennesaw State University. In this competition, 135 students competed in this competition in a virtual format.
Ask any graduate business student or alum and they'll tell you that earning an MBA is a tedious process. Some of our MBA students and alumni share their top reasons why they chose to obtain a Baylor MBA.
"Community, we believe, begins with sharing stories," Fontaine said. "It’s a difficult field. You have to wear so many hats. You are running into problems all the time. What's important in entrepreneurship is not just the business, but the community."
Even as an extrovert, Sarah Pieper attests that ProSales has pushed her outside of her comfort zone as students are encouraged, even required, to connect with peers and executives.
When faced with challenges, retired Army Capt. Kerry McNair learned early on that if he gave his best efforts, even adversity could present opportunity. It was true when he attended West Point and it is true today, as he helps companies deal with the fallout of a global pandemic.
Hunter Nessen places value on interacting with people. Knowing how important it is to be intentional with your words and actions, Hunter has learned to apply this intentionality about what he says and does outside of the classroom and with his ProSales peers.
KWBU (NPR): Professor of management, Dawn Carlson, is interviewed about her research that looks at how work can affect home life.
Wallet Hub: William Reichenstein, professor of finance, offers tips for investors about sectors that are expected to grow in the coming years.
Choosing the right MBA program format can be challenging. Here are the top things you need to know about earning your MBA degree online.
Choosing the right MBA program format can be challenging. Here are the top things you need to know about earning your MBA degree online.
Baylor took the 1st place team finish at the 2021 Challenger Sales Institute (CSI) competition, hosted by the University of Central Oklahoma. Student teams from nine universities participated in this competition involving three events: a sales management/ethics case competition, sales role play, and speed sell.
Haley is passionate about meeting new people and she has loved how ProSales fuels this passion.
COVID-19: An Army Brigade Approach to Tracking, Management, and Treatment of Soldiers, US Army 18th Military Police Brigade ABSTRACT As SARS-CoV-2 spread throughout the world military units had to develop ways of combatting risk to ensure force health protection and deployability of their soldiers. Medical functions were impacted and solutions need-ed to be found in order to incorporate these items as functioning medical platforms. In the following article, we address one unit’s individual response to the difficulties faced as a Military Police Brigade in Europe. Lessons learned from the initial wave of COVID-19 across medical operations, medical readiness, virtual health, and behavioral health initiatives can be utilized for better planning and response in the future.
Oso Launch, a cohort of student entrepreneurs in the Hankamer School of Business, supports students in building "their ventures together through mentorship, networking, business planning and practical entrepreneurship exercises."
The Baugh Center for Entrepreneurship and Free Enterprise has announced its top 10 finalists for the 10th annual New Venture Competition, a business plan and elevator pitch competition for collegiate entrepreneurs around the world held virtually March 26.
Baylor took home a 6th place finish from the University of Toledo Invitational Sales Competition (UTISC). Sales teams from 33 universities participated in this competition which showcases junior- and sophomore-level talent.
ABSTRACT | Digital transformation is fundamentally changing the business landscape. It is also affecting the roles of top managers within firms. Our survey of more than 160 senior managers in Europe suggests that digitalization, rather than encouraging more decentralized forms of management, will lead to an expanded role for headquarters and further empowerment of top managers. While acknowledging the benefits of the digital transformation, in this Executive Digest we identify five key challenges for newly empowered top managers and offer solutions for these digitalization traps.
Wyatt Myers’ journey to ProSales is a unique one. He is passionate about his family and the ability to give back to those who have sacrificed for him.
Baylor student and Oso Launch participant, Haidyn Chudy, makes her mark with a jewelry business.
In the past century, standardized testing has become a topic of educational and philosophical debate for exam administrators and prospective students alike. One thing is for certain: the pandemic has shifted the model for standardized testing and preparation.
In the past century, standardized testing has become a topic of educational and philosophical debate for exam administrators and prospective students alike. One thing is for certain: the pandemic has shifted the model for standardized testing and preparation.
A sit-down conversation with local business owner Jackson Wren of Nightlight Donuts as part of the Confessions of an Entrepreneur | Ask the Entrepreneur series.
Baylor's Center for Professional Selling revealed the final results of the Baylor Business Selling Outside (BBSO) competition on February 12 in a countdown style Zoom meeting with over 100 participating students, faculty and executives.
A sit-down conversation with local business owner Jackson Wren of Nightlight Donuts. Baylor ENT: Finish this sentence -- for me, entrepreneurship means... Jackson Wren: Adventure with purpose.
Baylor’s Center for Professional Selling revealed the final results of the Baylor Business Selling Outside (BBSO) competition on February 12 in a count-down style Zoom meeting with over 100 participating students, faculty and executives.
Maddie McKenzie is a people-person at heart and passionate about helping others. Her compassion for others has been evident during her time in ProSales where she made some of her greatest friendships.
Forbes: Included in this article is a reference to a study by management professor Kaylee Hackney who researched the link between mothers on maternity leave and gender discrimination in the workplace.
Blake Matthews’ philosophy is to always put his best foot forward. He strives to do and be his best in all situations, from completing an assignment to having an intentional conversation.
The editorial website CO speaks with associate director for the Baugh Center for Entrepreneurship and Free Enterprise, Shaun Limbers.
The editorial website CO speaks with associate director for the Baugh Center for Entrepreneurship and Free Enterprise, Shaun Limbers.
Baptist News Global: Stacie Petter, professor of information systems and business analytics, has earned a nearly $250,000 planning grant from the National Science Foundation to provide law enforcement a technological edge in combatting human trafficking.
In the new year, pastimes like writing and reading return for many eager and intellectually hungry students. If you are looking to start your year off strong with books about business and leadership, take a look at our top ten best books for MBA students.
Venturing Out talks with student-business owner and Oso Launch participant, Ellie Meinershagen.
A team of MBA-Healthcare candidates represented Baylor at Trinity University's Healthcare PRISm Pitch Competition in January, bringing home "Best in Category" and "Best in Show" awards with their hospital price/quality patient empowerment tool, Lantern Health.
Early on in Meredith Kirkland’s academic career, she was told that she would never be as good as her peers. She decided to prove those individuals wrong by working hard and maintaining an ever-positive attitude.
Baylor Connections: Peter Klein, the W. W. Caruth Chair and professor of entrepreneurship, shares his thoughts on the impact of COVID-19 on business leaders and how the entrepreneurship department has established itself as a top 10 national program.
In this Baylor Connections, Klein examines the entrepreneurial mindset in a variety of settings, considers the impact of COVID-19 on business leaders, and shares how Baylor Entrepreneurship and Corporate Innovation has established itself as a top national program.
Waco Tribune-Herald: The National Science Foundation has funded the efforts of Stacie Petter, information systems and business analytics professor, who studies how technology plays a role in human trafficking and how law enforcement can fight it.