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Supply Chain Innovators: Pedro Reyes, associate professor of operations and supply chain management, is interviewed about supply chain education.

Fortune Education: This Fortune-curated selection of five programs that offer combined training needed in the worlds of business leadership and technology includes Baylor’s executive/full-time/online MBA with a cybersecurity concentration.

Homelight.com: Randy Hacker, Marketing professor and executive director of the Keller Center for Research, is quoted in this article about how a real estate marketing approach can make all the difference in attracting potential buyers and securing a quick sale at the right price.

The path to Baylor University for Pat Bray, Hankamer School of Business Chaplain, has been filled with twists and turns, but he knows God has been with him every step of the way.

Innovative Business: People can be passionate about their beliefs, especially on social media. However, as people express those feelings through tweets, posts and videos, polarization is evident on nearly every social platform. Professor of Information Systems, Robin Wakefield, and Edwin W. Streetman Professorship in Retail Marketing, Kirk Wakefield, study where this polarization comes from.

BBC Work Life: Professor of Marketing, Claudio Alvarez, is quoted in this article about what rockets a brand, like Barbie, into a venerated and highly coveted cult status with intense staying power.

In this Q&A, Scot Sanders, assistant director of admissions, helps prospective MBA students navigate the decision-making process surrounding standardized testing.

KWBU (NPR): Kerry McNair shares insight into supply chain management during risky economic times through his experience at Walmart, Target, and Procter and Gamble.

KWBU (NPR): Unlock the secrets to peak productivity as Jessica Stillman spills the beans on the top CEO assistants' expert advice. Get ready to elevate your efficiency with insider tips from those who assist the highest echelons of corporate success.

KWBU (NPR): Tom Walker, President of Rev One Ventures, unveils the secrets to a successful intern-hiring strategy. Unraveling the power of curiosity, he explains why this trait is indispensable when bringing young talent on board.

WalletHub: Allen Seward, director of Baylor Business Fellows, is interviewed as a featured expert in this informational article about collision insurance.

Your Tango: This article on phone snubbing, or "phubbing" cites research from phubbing expert and professor of Marketing, James Roberts.

Poets & Quants: This article features Amy Jantz, Baylor Executive MBA graduate, as a "Best & Brightest" of 2023.

Baylor’s new Online Certificate Program offers working professionals a unique opportunity to take their career to the next level.

Study International: The Hankamer School of Business is spotlighted among four outstanding business schools offering exceptional degree programs to help students make a difference in the world.

CNBC: Craig Gundersen, professor of economics and The Snee Family Endowed Chair at the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty, is interviewed in this piece on food deserts.

Urban.org: Craig Gundersen, The Snee Family Endowed Chair at the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty and professor of economics, researched whether the USDA’s fiscal year 2023 cost-of-living adjustment helped narrow the gap between SNAP benefits and the increasing cost of a meal.

Online MBA student Jessica Shipley invests in professional growth while leading a marketing team and remaining present at home.

Interested in an early-career MBA? We invite you to listen in as program alumna Corrie Tebay and finance professor Dr. Erik Davidson share their valuable insights from their very different perspectives.

Baylor Connections: Cindy Wu and Emily Hunter from Baylor’s Department of Management studied what constitutes a good workday break, and how can breaks impact both productivity and health—research which broke new ground and shattered a few long-held myths.

Bloomberg: Gia Chevis, director of Innovation in Accounting Data and Analytics and professor of accounting, is quoted in this article about how tax and accounting firms are increasingly embracing generative artificial intelligence for some of their operations, but regulatory and ethical hurdles are slowing adoption.

The CLS Blue Sky Blog (Columbia Law School): Baylor business professors Shuting (Sophia) Hu, and Qinxi Wu, were among researchers who examined whether interlocking boards provide an important channel for scientific knowledge and innovation to flow between firms.

Financial Advisor: Two of the top Social Security and retirement experts in the country, including William Reichenstein, emeritus professor of finance at Baylor, say advisors need to rethink the way they plan for their clients' retirements.

The New York Times: Sandeep Mazumder, The William E. Crenshaw Endowed Dean of Baylor’s Hankamer School of Business, is quoted in this article about whether Americans are ready for sabbaticals.

Bhavita Jain, a dual MBA/MSIS student, relied on Baylor's Graduate Business Career Team to help her navigate the complex world of hiring and land a summer internship that advances her career goals.

Baylor Professor Bradley Beauvais points to the burgeoning need for strategic business minds to confront the healthcare challenges of our time.

Big dreams and hard work lead Baylor grad down the path of entrepreneurial success.

Politifact: Craig Gundersen, professor of economics and The Snee Family Endowed Chair at the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty, is cited as an expert source on food insecurity and food assistance programs for this fact check of a statement on SNAP by a U.S. Representative.

The international-award-winning Baylor Business Review and the new Hankamer School of Business podcast “Innovative Business” were recognized by the 2023 Communicator Awards.

The Hankamer School of Business (HSB) is celebrating 100 years of cultivating principled leaders and serving the global marketplace through transformational learning and impactful scholarship in a culture of innovation guided by Christian values. Alumni, students, faculty and friends are all invited to become an HSB Centennial Champion.

Champions' Tribune is a special feature through Baylor Athletics that gives you the student-athlete's perspective and the chance for them to share their own story. A first-team Academic All-American and Big 12 Football Scholar-Athlete of the Year, Dillon Doyle graduated in December 2023 with his MBA.

Innovative Business: On this episode of Innovative Business, we take a little detour from research to talk to the Chaplain of the Hankamer School of Business, Pat Bray. We discuss his role, his time so far as the first Chaplain of HSB, and what students can do to get in contact with him!

Two former program directors of the Army-Baylor Graduate Program wanted to leave a legacy that would connect them back to the program even after being gone for so long. Little did they know how strong of an impact that their contribution, Gazpacho the bear, would make on faculty, alumni and current students.

We are excited to welcome Michael Rodriguez, Kevin Hee and Owen Davidson to the Department of Accounting and Business Law.

Tim Thomasson reflects on a unique year as graduate program director, acknowledging the challenges and celebrating the achievements of the 2021-2022 academic year.

On Nov. 11, 2022, our Masters of Accountancy and Masters of Taxation graduate students hosted the 6th Annual Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Conference held on Baylor’s campus.

The more our students interact and engage with business professionals, the more we see their soft skills mature. Giving our Accounting students the opportunity to network and build relationships with professionals would be impossible without our 24 corporate partners and countless department supporters.

The Department of Accounting and Business Law partnered with Waco University and La Vega high schools to participate in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.

Accounting academic units must continue to evolve in attractive ways to draw in high-quality students as our profession expands the needed skill sets. Our strategic efforts to help students see the accounting profession in a broader light has been tremendously successful, as our incoming accounting majors this fall is one of our biggest classes in the past decade.

With time and perseverance, Pegah Janpak carved out a foothold at the intersection of marketing and cybersecurity. Now, as she prepares to graduate with an Online MBA, she considers her Baylor experience to be one of the wisest investments she has made in her future.

A growing number of employers are seeking applicants who possess the ability to leverage an increasingly global market. To equip Full-Time MBA students to meet this growing need, the Baylor MBA program christened its new Global Opportunities in Leadership Development program with an inaugural trip to San Jose, Costa Rica. Read on to learn more about the insight and global perspective our students gain through this strategically designed international experience.

WACO, Texas (May 9, 2023) – Twelve Baylor University professors have been honored with Outstanding Faculty Awards for teaching, scholarship and contributions to the academic community for the 2022-2023 academic year.

EurekAlert: Meredith David and James Roberts, smartphone researchers and Marketing professors, have studied the correlation between “flow states” and psychological well-being during Instagram and TikTok usage.

Bloomberg: This article about the impact of rising grocery prices and the expiration of pandemic aid on food-stamp recipients quotes Craig Gundersen, Economics professor and chair of the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty (BCHP).

CNN: Consumer behavior expert and Marketing professor James Roberts is quoted in this article about “dupes,” or cheaper alternatives to luxury brands with billions of views on social media, and how dupes correlate to the rise of impulse buying.

PR Newswire: Craig Gundersen, professor of Economics and chair of the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty, is the lead researcher of Map the Meal Gap, which found that 1 in 3 individuals experiencing food insecurity may not be eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Noted smartphone researchers and Marketing professors Meredith David and James Roberts find that immersion in a world created by the social media experience drives problematic social media behaviors and addiction.

KWKT (FOX): Marketing professors and smartphone behavioral experts Meredith David and James Roberts have found that social media immersion leads to addiction and behavioral changes.

Chicago Reader: Craig Gundersen, professor of Economics and chair of the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty, is quoted in this article about rising food prices.

MBA advisors Kelly Gould and Chelsea Derry weigh in on factors to consider when choosing a concentration.

Nominations are open for the 2023 Baylor Business Impact Awards. The award program, housed in the John F. Baugh Center for Entrepreneurship and Free Enterprise in the Hankamer School of Business, is designed to honor the accomplishments of Texas family-owned and Baylor alumni-owned businesses.

Highlighted by the graduate entrepreneurship program breaking into the Top 10 nationally, several Baylor University graduate and professional programs were among those ranked in the 2024 Best Graduate Schools rankings, released today by U.S. News & World Report.

Something that MBA candidates hear from day one of the MBA program at Baylor is that every relationship and connection you make has the potential to change your life forever. For Baylor MBA grad Zach Ledford, relationships and connections are exactly what launched his successful career as an entrepreneur.

The Hankamer School of Business (HSB) announced the 2023 recipients of the HSB Faculty Awards this month.

A group of 26 HSB students in the Baylor Business Excellence Scholarship Team (BEST) program visited Switzerland last month as part of their international engagement experience.

A study by Michael Mowchan takes a hard look at the efficacy of measures meant to ensure public company audit quality.

Students enrolled in Baylor’s top-ranked Online MBA program have ample opportunity to build strategic connections for the future.

PsyPost: Marketing professors and smartphone behavioral experts James Roberts and Meredith David are quoted in this article about the relationship between smartphone and social media use, and psychological well-being.

At the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Congress in March 2023, the Robbins MBA Healthcare Program was awarded with the prestigious Higher Education Network Award.

Amy Rhodes, Assistant Director for Student Recruitment and Admissions at the Hankamer School of Business Undergraduate Office, won a 2022 Outstanding Staff Award, and Marketing senior Sophia Caballero won a 2022 Student Employment Award.

Baylor Business Review: Michael Mowchan takes a hard look at the efficacy of measures meant to ensure public company audit quality.

Baylor Business Review: Claudio Alvarez identifies "relational tensions" between consumers and the brands they hold dear.

Baylor Business Review: Sara Perry studies the relationship between supervisor biases and workplace safety enforcement.

Baylor Business Review: David Dicks models the correlation between new innovation and investors’ attitudes about uncertainty.

Baylor Business Review: Hankamer faculty members spend time with business executives and relate those experiences in the classroom.

Baylor Business Review: Chad Ruyle aspires to help develop the future of entrepreneurs through service, mentorship and education.

Baylor Business Review: The Master of Science in Business Analytics program addresses the need for business analytic professionals.

Baylor Business Review: Christian Kim is on a path that is leading in the direction of a promising future, relying on curiosity as his guide.

Baylor Business Review: Cheyenne Atchison often approaches challenges from an unconventional angle in order to solve the problem.

Baylor Business Review: Christopher Brown’s experience at Baylor inspires him to assist current students in their hands-on learning.

Baylor Business Review: Dana Nguyen, motivated by her mother’s journey, strives to help others as they launch their businesses.

Baylor Business Review: Reginald “Reggie” Singletary has found real happiness in a career that differs from his dream job.

Baylor Business Review: Best business practices have evolved over the years and so has how they are taught in the classroom.

Baylor Business professors Kaylee Hackney, Matt Quade and Dawn Carlson authored “5 Ways Leaders Can Support Adoptive Parents,” featured on hbr.org. The article examines how employees who perceive their organization as supportive of families tend to be more satisfied.

KWBU (NPR): Management professor Kaylee Hackney researched how pregnancy workplace discrimination and workplace stress can affect the mother.

David Pecylak, a current Online MBA student, is leveraging his newfound knowledge to source medical equipment for patients around the world.

The Hankamer School of Business at Baylor University will host the KPMG Ideation Challenge on Tuesday, May 2, at the Paul L. Foster Campus for Business and Innovation.

MarketScale: Entrepreneurship lecturer Joshua Wilson was interviewed regarding the Silicon Valley Bank collapse and what it means for the future of banking regulation and the banking industry. 

Baylor researcher David Dicks models the correlation between new innovation and investors' attitudes about uncertainty.

Students from the Hankamer School of Business Sports Strategy and Sales (S3) program finished in the top three at multiple national championship competitions last month.

The Hankamer School of Business (HSB) at Baylor University will host the New Venture Competition (NVC) March 24-25 at the Paul L. Foster Campus for Business and Innovation.

WalletHub: Professor Allen Seward, director of the Baylor Business Fellows major and an associate professor of Insurance and Finance, is a featured expert in this article about liability car insurance.

Management Information Systems student Matthew Homan is part of the Baylor cyber team which is experiencing frequent success, with National Cyber League rankings of 18th nationally out of 470 teams and 5th in the central region for fall 2022.

KWTX (FOX): Students with the Baylor accounting department are working with University High School teachers and students to help community members file their taxes for free.

KXXV (ABC): The impact of the truck driver shortage on inflation is discussed by Pedro Reyes, who is an associate professor specializing in operations and supply chain management at Baylor University. Reyes highlights that an increase in the number of students entering truck-driving programs could potentially lead to a decrease in prices.

Harvard Business Review: According to Baylor management professors, Kaylee Hackney, Matthew Quade, and Dawn Carlson, intentional efforts made by organizations to support adoption have a significantly positive impact on both employees and the organization as a whole. In their article, the authors suggest five ways in which leaders can enhance their support for adoptive parents.

An accomplished panel of students and recent graduates reflect on the personal and professional impact of their EMBA experience.

Earning an early-career MBA from Baylor immediately after finishing his bachelor’s degree gave Michael Scott a competitive edge in the world of technology strategy and consulting.

EurekAlert: Smartphone research experts and Marketing professors Meredith David and James Roberts have developed a new model that is a powerful predictor of the acceptance of incorporating smartphones into a church service.

KWBU (NPR): Featuring Matt Quade, the Kimberly and Aaron P. Graft Professor in Christian Leadership in Business in the Department of Management, this episode takes listeners into the importance and impact of workplace ethics.

This tax season, more than 60 accounting students from Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business are joining University High School and La Vega High School students in the student-led Volunteer Income Assistance (VITA) Program.

For two graduates of Baylor’s Dallas-based Executive MBA program, what began as a business plan for a capstone course is now a successful global logistics firm.

WalletHub: Professor of Marketing James Roberts is a featured expert in this article about the impact of spending on relationships.

Baylor Lariat: Business professors Forest Kim, Pedro Reyes and Gia Chevis are quoted in this article highlighting concerns that Baylor professors have about ChatGPT and its potential impact on students.

Baylor University announced today the appointment of Hannah Stolze as the inaugural William E. Crenshaw Endowed Chair in Supply Chain Management in the Department of Management in Baylor’s nationally ranked Hankamer School of Business.

Experiential learning has become a key component of a college education, and Gabriella Cacciotti is doing her part to incorporate it into her classroom.

Baylor student pulls together his vision and passion to create his own business. 

Earning an Online MBA prepared Richelle Pennington to lead and communicate with impact in a fast-paced virtual environment.

KWBU (NPR): There are many things that the brain allows us to accomplish, from achieving our dreams to reaching our goals. To unlock the dream-making potential, Tom Corely explains the importance of setting goals.

KWBU (NPR): During this episode of "Business Review," Marlene Neill explains how crucible experiences can transform leaders.