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KWBU (NPR): When applying for a job, it's important to have the right resume credentials. However, sometimes one quality stands out above the rest. Amira Lewally explains what it is in this episode of "Business Review."

KWBU (NPR): As an entrepreneur, Soren Kaplan gives steps on how to scale a business in order to achieve success.

KWBU (NPR): In order to achieve high levels of productivity for employees, it is crucial to create a healthy working environment. Ted Kitterman shares the role that leadership plays in the wellness of employees

Baylor University, Barron’s and Dow Jones are continuing their partnership to provide educational and professional resources to Baylor students.

Sandeep Mazumder, dean at Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business, shared a list of the top five things you don’t know about the Federal Reserve System, clearing up the misconceptions.

Dominik Kuhn found so much value in Baylor’s entrepreneurship classes that he transferred to the MBA program from Switzerland. Now, he is leveraging his experience to build a first-of-its-kind online marketplace.

At six years of age, Sam Myers developed a love for sales while selling Christmas wreaths and popcorn door-to-door for the Cub Scouts. Now, in ProSales, Sam is grateful for the way the program built his business-to-business sales knowledge and experiences.

Passionate about helping others, Brynn Roper often gives up her free time to connect with people, always considering how she could make a positive impact in another’s life. She is also passionate about learning new skills, and is grateful for the opportunities the ProSales program provides, from networking with executives and job interviews, to making lifelong friendships.

Baylor Professor Tim Kayworth highlights the growing value of earning an MBA with a concentration in cybersecurity from the Hankamer School of Business.

The National Security Agency (NSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have designated Baylor University as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD), an initiative that includes faculty from the Hankamer School of Business.

Strategy + Business: Peter Klein, The W.W. Caruth Chair and professor of Entrepreneurship, co-authored the book, “Why Managers Matter,” which concludes that bosses are important and serve many functions and roles within organizations.

The Hankamer School of Business (HSB) at Baylor University will launch a new podcast to promote top-tier research conducted by Hankamer faculty and students. The podcast, “Innovative Business,” will feature Business School faculty and students discussing their research on a foundational level.

Bradley Lail, professor and chair for the Department of Accounting and Business Law, was named associate dean of Undergraduate Programs at the Hankamer School of Business. The appointment begins June 1, 2023.

WalletHub: Economics professor Finley Edwards is a featured expert in this article about the rising cost of auto insurance.

KWBU (NPR): Yulia Sullivan talks about the rise of artificial intelligence in our day-to-day world and how trust will play a big role in making it happen.

KWBU (NPR): With her fresh perspective on the future as a young professional, Alex Lyzwa gives college graduates a fresh perspective on their future.

Valuing creativity and stick-to-it-ness, Allie is a ProSales and Entrepreneurship double major who enjoys loving others deeply.

Baylor Clinical Assistant Professor Allison Alford shares her best tips for navigating virtual communication in a post-COVID world.

Majoring in ProSales and Marketing, Jordon Ermentraut is a creative and caring person who loves the outdoors, spending quality time with people, and reading. In line with her heart for others, she founded Play4AJ, an organization that fundraises to provide scholarships and support for baseball players in financial need.

Double-majoring in ProSales and Finance, Tyler Spears is passionate about improving himself daily, living out his faith boldly, and being financially stable in life. Playing baseball, football, and basketball during high school, he learned the value of grit and constant improvement for success. Turning down the chance to play baseball at the collegiate level in order to attend Baylor, he currently enjoys golf and weightlifting as competitive outlets, pushing himself to be the best he can be.

Jude Enajero traveled from Nigeria to Waco to earn dual MBA/MSIS degrees at Baylor only to discover a new community of friends and a fresh perspective on the impact he can make with a career in finance.

Max Kleiner is a ProSales major who serves as president of Baylor University’s Interfraternity Council, acting as a conduit between the university and 14 fraternities. This role has taught him to be mindful of others and their emotions when dealing with difficult situations.

Due to her love for travel, Shelby Clark’s life goal is to visit every continent. History, culture, and her faith serve as her guide as she has visited 10 countries and multiple World War II historical sites, such as the Berlin Wall and the beaches of Normandy. A ProSales and Management double major, Shelby enjoys new experiences and is deeply passionate about her faith. 

Waco Tribune-Herald: During an economic forecasting conference Dean Sandeep Mazumder of the Hankamer School of Business said that Waco and Texas are likely to see economic headwinds but are well-positioned to weather them.

PR Log: Tyrha Lindsey-Warren, clinical assistant professor of Marketing and the director of industry relations and experiential learning Baylor Business, was announced as the recipient of the 2022 ATHENA Leadership Award® presented by the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce.

Baylor’s Hankamer School of Business and College of Arts & Sciences launch a joint graduate program to address the need for business analytics professionals. Introducing the Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA).

Tyler Grogan, MBA ’22 credits his Baylor MBA with a concentration in cybersecurity with helping him sharpen his skills and prepare for higher levels of leadership in his industry.

Sandeep Mazumder, dean at Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business, loves spending the holidays with his family. He shared a list of the top five holiday traditions to keep the magic alive during Christmas.

Baylor Career Center's Kaytlin Suarez coaches early-career MBA candidates on the "how" and the "why" behind LinkedIn.

The online MBA program in Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business has been ranked No. 11 nationally among the 2023 Best Online MBA Programs by Poets & Quants, the definitive online publication for business education news.

A first-generation college student and self-described optimist, Keaton Kechter stepped outside of his comfort zone by attending business school.

Dallas Business Journal released its 16th annual “40 Under 40” list this summer, which included two Baylor MBA graduates, Amber Roy and Ryan Gebhart.

The Department of Entrepreneurship and Corporate Innovation in Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business has been recognized with a No. 6 national ranking for its undergraduate entrepreneurship program by Entrepreneurship Magazine and The Princeton Review.

Passionate about helping others, Caroline Smith looks forward to a career in sales, where she will be able to meet her customers’ needs and help them attain their goals. 

An outdoorsmen, hunter, competitive shooter, and golfer, Paul Wyatt actively engaging with life and others. He has a passion for people and enjoys hearing the stories every person has to offer, believing everyone brings something unique to life.

Phys.org: Sara Perry, professor of Management and remote/hybrid work expert, is quoted about the benefits and challenges of remote work.

Management professor Sara Perry discusses her recent research on the challenges for remote workers looking for a healthy and sustainable work-life balance.

Entrepreneur: The undergraduate entrepreneurship program in the Hankamer School of Business is ranked No. 6 nationally by The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine.

Baylor’s Hankamer School of Business and College of Arts & Sciences (A&S) are set to launch a joint graduate program—a Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA)—this summer.

A self-described adventurer with a heart for others, Holly Cunningham has traveled on mission trips to Tanzania, Mexico, and New Orleans. In high school, she served as President of the Free the Children club, where she fundraised for those she had networked with in Tanzania. Adventures at home included playing competitive volleyball for nine years where Holly served as a team captain, and participating on Baylor’s wakeboarding team, despite never having ridden a wakeboard before trying out.

For the past 15 years, Mat Hawkins has proved his mettle as an aviator, logician and instructor in the United States Air Force. As he finishes his online MBA, he feels more confident than ever to lead teams of impact.

Baylor’s Center for Professional Selling (ProSales) announced the winners of the 2022 Baylor Business Ethics Competition (BBEC), a ProSales program-specific competition designed to challenge ProSales students with ethical dilemmas evident in sales and distribution.

Fast Company: Management professor Sara Perry is quoted in this article discussing how office gossip is different in fully-remote work teams.

Sean Dwyer, a PhD candidate in the Department of Entrepreneurship and Corporate Innovation, received the Outstanding Graduate Student Research Award in the Social Science category for the 2021-2022 academic year.

Over Baylor’s Homecoming weekend, Baylor University took the 1st place team finish at the 2022 National Team Selling Competition (NTSC) hosted by Indiana University-Bloomington.

Deeply passionate about understanding and alleviating the pain of others, Jackson Rhoades chose sales because he can focus on helping clients.

Baylor’s ProSales tied for the 1st place team finish with the University of Kansas at the 2022 Rocky Mountain Madness competition hosted by E.W. Scripps and Metropolitan State University of Denver.

Baylor Lariat: Residing within Baylor’s Hankamer School of Business, the Center for Professional Selling serves as a home for students majoring in professional selling (ProSales).

Baylor University took the 1st place team finish at the 2022 Great Northwoods Sales Warmup at the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire.

Students and stakeholders will gather to participate in the annual Dale P. Jones Business Ethics Forum from Nov. 1-11, hosted by Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business at the Paul L. Foster Campus for Business and Innovation. The two-week long gathering seeks to prepare students for the ethical challenges they will face in the marketplace.

After completing a Dallas-based EMBA at Baylor, Anson Sobers is more prepared than ever to lead his company’s talent strategy initiatives.

John Arreola is passionate about creating long-term and meaningful relationships. By joining the ProSales program, his passion and improved business and communication skills have impacted his everyday interactions. He enjoys the program’s networking opportunities, which allow him to practice and build upon his classroom learning.

Double majoring in ProSales and Management Information Systems, Brandon Mellergaard is a confident communicator with a passion for learning. Growing up in a small town with a tight-knit community, he learned at an early age to look for common ground to form deeper relationships with different people.

WalletHub: Marketing professor James Roberts is interviewed as a marketing expert in this article reviewing a popular credit card and its rewards program.

Sandeep Mazumder, dean at Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business, not only has a list of outstanding students, but also a list of favorite songs. He shared a list of the top five songs on his playlist he and his family enjoy.

Students and faculty members in the Robbins Healthcare MBA Program examined Costa Rica's healthcare system during the program's first global heath immersion Oct. 15-20, 2022. ​

James Roberts, professor of Marketing and smartphone behavior expert, is quoted in this article about the negative impacts on families of smartphone addiction among parents.

Chloe Carlson believes that her home-schooled experience sets her apart. She learned from a young age to initiate personal growth to achieve her goals. From learning social skills and developing relationships without the benefit of a classroom, to pitching the idea to intern at a skydiving company and starting the next day, Chloe has always been a self-starter.

A double major in ProSales and Management, Joseph Crump is driven and determined, with a deep passion for sales and ice hockey. Pursuing hockey professionally, he lived with host families all over North America between the ages of 13 and 21.

With her OMBA in hand, Patricia Pope is building a team at Southwest Airlines in a new post-pandemic normal.

Baylor Business Review: Ashley Otto explores how exposure to multiple brands makes consumers' purchasing choices easier.

Baylor Business Review: Gabriella Cacciotti connects the dots between resiliency and its importance to the field of entrepreneurship.

Baylor Business Review: Yulia Sullivan examines the role “executive functions” plays in how we navigate new information systems.

Baylor Business Review: Dorothy Leidner reflects on sailing uncharted waters when she developed the first PhD program in the Business School.

Baylor Business Review: Management faculty reap the benefits of friendly mentorships to further research and relationships.

In June, the Hankamer School of Business celebrated as its donors reached $125.8 million in total gifts to the Business School, eclipsing its original campaign goal of $125 million.

The McBride Center for International Business offers Baylor business students the opportunity to develop a global perspective through the Global Engagement Certificate in Business.

A native of Oregon who grew up rock climbing, backpacking, and canoeing, Kelsey Boehme is a ProSales and Management Information Systems double major who loves to teach and be taught. She values intellectual curiosity and seeks to better understand the world around her. As a musician, she has been a piano soloist, a jazz musician, and she sang a classical repertoire in a concert choir that took top state honors.

Majoring in both ProSales and Risk Management/Insurance, Cade Bissell seeks to live life to the fullest. Growing up in California, he spent his days surfing and free diving off the coast. While he is unable to enjoy those activities in the heart of Texas, he has channeled his passion and energy into being an active leader on campus, in the classroom and in his fraternity.

The John F. Baugh Center for Entrepreneurship and Free Enterprise in Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business has announced the winners of the 2nd Annual Baylor Impact Awards.

Sandeep Mazumder, dean at Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business, is an expert on all aspects of inflation and the macro-economy. He shared a list of the top five things you need to know about inflation, busting a few myths in the process.

Triple majoring in ProSales, Finance, and Supply-Chain Management, Shao Chao came to Baylor from Taiwan where he previously achieved the rank of Corporal in the Taiwanese military. In that leadership role, Shao was responsible for a team of 17 people, where he out-ranked team members who were much older than him. Shao was grateful to be able to learn from their unique backgrounds and gain a broader perspective for leading others. As a servant leader, he values unity among his team and looks for ways to improve the experiences of those entrusted to his leadership. 

Double majoring in ProSales and Entrepreneurship, Haley West is passionate about helping others and loving well. She strives to love others as Christ demonstrates His love for us and to help people in any way she can. Translating this passion to her work, she asks intentional questions to meet the needs of clients and find solutions. A way in which ProSales has supported Haley in her development is by teaching her the power of active listening through role plays. Inside and outside of the classroom, Haley is now thoughtful, attentive, and intentional with her responses.

In Baylor's Case Competition program, MBA students develop skills and confidence that translate into professional success.

Ag Daily: Craig Gundersen, professor of Economics and The Snee Family Endowed Chair at the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty, was among the food security experts highlighting meat’s critical role in ending hunger at a session to provide input for the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health.

Students in the Leadership and Organizational Behavior course broke away from the classroom experience for a fun-filled night at the Mayborn Museum Complex on Monday, Sept. 19.

KXXV (ABC): Pedro Reyes, Baylor supply chain expert and management professor, remarks on shortages across the supply chain that aren't expected to improve anytime soon.

Triple majoring in ProSales, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship, Grace is a tenacious person who strives to enjoy life. In her spare time, she engages in many activities and hobbies, including water sports, tennis, golf, and piano. She has travelled to twelve countries, and is passionate about fashion and interior design.

Management students participated in a scavenger hunt at the Mayborn Museum designed to enhance problem-solving skills and team-building exercises.

The Department of Entrepreneurship and Corporate Innovation has been recognized as No. 4 in the world by the TCU Global University Entrepreneurship Research Productivity Rankings from the Neely School of Business at TCU.

Double majoring in ProSales and Entrepreneurship, Caleb Jackson aspires to fuel top-line sales results while learning how to manage a profitable business. Resourceful as he is, Caleb made strides in that direction, hiring out his services and his truck/trailer in a moving and hauling business when COVID-19 caused him to lose his previous summer work plans.

The second annual 58:10 Project gathered students, faculty, staff and Waco community members to pack meals to fight food insecurity in the Waco area on Sept. 13, 2022.

Eric Dachman is leveraging his online MBA to market blockbusters for one of Hollywood’s best-known studios.

Baylor University's transformational undergraduate academic programs and experiences were the major highlights in the latest Best Colleges rankings for 2023 released today by U.S. News & World Report. Baylor's highest ranked program is undergraduate entrepreneurship, which moved up to No. 8 nationally in the U.S. News rankings.

Before coming to Baylor, Jordan Goehring spent five years in the U.S. military. During his time in the service, he underwent BUDS (SEAL) training. After an injury, he became a weapons technician and instructor with the Navy and spent three of those years overseas in Japan.

Baylor Business Review: Carissa Padilla shares her experience of overcoming adversity to carry on a family legacy of service.

Baylor Business Review: Five female HSB faculty and staff members are recognized for their contributions and ascend to senior leadership roles.

 Baylor Business Review: Baylor’s Women in Business group offers a nurturing environment for mentorship, networking and service.

Baylor Business Review: Amira Lewally fulfills a lifelong dream to work in entertainment while greenlighting other people’s dreams.

Baylor Business Review: Ilka Gregory reflects on lessons learned from her time with Baylor’s rugby team and how they apply to her career.

Baylor Business Review: Alex Lyzwa embraces a broader concept of beauty in an industry often driven by skin-deep standards.

Baylor Business Review: Kendra Moody takes advantage of the opportunities in front of her as the she moves along an unplanned career path.

Baylor Business Review: Joyce J. Lee overcomes fear with faith in her career, providing physical and spiritual sustenance to others.

Baylor Business Review: Women are using their business superpowers to elevate themselves and their companies to unimagined heights.

Forest Kim, Ph.D., becomes the first Asian American to serve as board chair of the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare and Management Education.

Growing up around the beauty pageant circuit, Ava Hernandez has a unique ability to connect with people from various backgrounds and cultures. A warm and passionate person, she learned to create similar connections with patients while working at a dental office.

Baylor Adjunct Professor David Muntz explains how a “tsunami” of data is reshaping the healthcare industry.

For the second year in a row, the 58:10 Project sees faculty and students from the Department of Accounting and Business Law partnering with Caritas of Waco on Sept. 13 to help alleviate food insecurity in McLennan County by packing meals for those most in need.

CNN: Emily Hunter, professor and chair of Management, is quoted in this article about workday breaks which, Hunter said, should be centered around something the employee enjoys, leading to an increased recovery level.

Entrepreneurship professor suggests that when the path to accomplishing goals has hurdles, don’t rush. Instead, enjoy the process and grow.