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Baylor Connections: Sandeep Mazumder was named The William E. Crenshaw Endowed Dean of the Hankamer School of Business after an extensive national search this spring. Mazumder shares his journey from London to Waco, which included stops at some of the world’s most prestigious institutions along the way. He examines his philosophy on faith and scholarship and highlights the experiences that guided him into a new season of leadership at Baylor.
An avid outdoorsman, Josh Palermo grew up hiking mountains, fishing, and hunting. When he hiked his first fourteener (a mountain peak exceeding 14,000 feet), he did so with his grandparents, who were in their seventies at the time.
Financial Advisor: William Reichenstein, emeritus professor of investments, is referenced in this article on how social security payments and withdrawals from tax-deferred accounts can be coordinated throughout retirement to lower an individual’s taxes.
KWBU (NPR): Andrea Dixon executive director for the Center for Professional Selling and associate professor of Marketing, gives insight into the changing management process.
Sandeep Mazumder, the William E. Crenshaw Endowed Dean of the Hankamer School of Business, hosted students from the Business School for a series of questions on Sept. 6.
The Baylor Department of Accounting and Business Law is partnering with The Pack Shack to pack 50,000 meals for our community. Students, faculty and staff from all departments can help at the packing party Oct. 20, 2021, 4-6 p.m., at the Meyer Conference Center, Foster 250.
The Financial: A study by Management professors Emily Hunter and Dawn Carlson is featured in this article on workaholics and what being a workaholic can mean for the future.
KXXV: Pedro Reyes, professor of Supply Chain Management, is quoted in this article on the shortage of truck drivers and how it could impact holiday shopping.
Baylor’s flexible online MBA program offers a path to a career-advancing degree for Carl Faraon, who works 12-hour days with the Houston Texans.
AARP: A study done by Feeding America and Craig Gunderson, professor of Economics and the Snee Family Endowed Chair at the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty, is quoted in this article regarding SNAP benefits and food insecurity during the pandemic.
Baylor’s flexible online MBA program offers a path to a career-advancing degree for Carl Faraon, who works 12-hour days with the Houston Texans.
Double majoring in ProSales and Finance, Ashton Kresta approaches life with tenacity and a strong work ethic cultivated by summers spent working on a farm. In high school, he was the president of three separate organization and led his Farm Business Management team to the Future Farmers of America national competition.
Using tools and skills in data analytics, online MBA students in Baylor’s Marketing Analysis course simulate real-world strategies to make smart, customer-focused decisions that deliver high ROI.
Using tools and skills in data analytics, online MBA students in Baylor’s Marketing Analysis course simulate real-world strategies to make smart, customer-focused decisions that deliver high ROI.
"It's about how we can impact society in a positive way and be a global leader in that."
Baylor University's John F. Baugh Center for Entrepreneurship and Free Enterprise has opened applications for the 11th annual Baylor New Venture Competition (BNVC), a two-day business plan and elevator pitch competition for collegiate entrepreneurs across the world.
Baylor University's John F. Baugh Center for Entrepreneurship and Free Enterprise has opened applications for the 11th annual Baylor New Venture Competition (BNVC), a two-day business plan and elevator pitch competition for collegiate entrepreneurs across the world.
An MBA is a powerful asset for advancing your career. Learn how it prepares you for your next role with the skills you need for success.
Growing up in a family with Puerto Rican and Cuban heritage, Amanda Fernandez is completely fluent in Spanish. Proud of her upbringing, she brings this unique cultural understanding to everything she does.
Tradeoffs: This article about hospital closures cites recent research by Economics professor Michael Richards which investigated the economic impact of rural hospital closures.
Thrive Global: This article cites research from Management professors Emily Hunter and Cindy Wu which finds that taking a coffee break in the mid-morning offers the greatest benefit.
How can faculty impact students’ learning and careers? Learn what several MBA Baylor students and alumni had to say about their experiences.
How can faculty impact students’ learning and careers? Learn what several MBA Baylor students and alumni had to say about their experiences.
Baylor Entrepreneurship Department is ranked a top-ten program once again at number 9.
KWBU (NPR): Professor of Management Van Gray shares how companies should continually evaluate their company in order to grow.
Learn about one of our alums, Thiago Bittar, and how the Baylor Executive MBA impacted his life and career.
Do you really need a business background and work experience to pursue an MBA? Not necessarily. Read about the firsthand experiences of students and grads who showcase the versatility of the MBA.
Wallet Hub: Professor of Marketing James Roberts is featured as a smartphone consumer behavior expert in this article about smartphone spending during the pandemic.
Do you really need a business background and work experience to pursue an MBA? Not necessarily. Read about the firsthand experiences of students and grads who showcase the versatility of the MBA.
Baylor Lariat: Management Professor Sara Perry offers advice to students on time management and tips to structure the day.
Clear and effective communication is critical for business leaders. An Executive MBA program can help professionals enhance and grow this ever-green, in-demand soft skill, so that they can become confident and inspiring storytellers who truly connect with their audience.
Baylor University will host the 2022 Babson College Entrepreneurship Research Conference (BCERC), welcoming guests from around the world. BCERC is considered by many to be the premier entrepreneurship research conference in the world.
Earning an MBA is a great career move—but it’s not easy. How do you balance graduate studies with work and life demands? Learn how one professional made it happen.
Earning an MBA is a great career move—but it’s not easy. How do you balance graduate studies with work and life demands? Learn how one professional made it happen.
Wallet Hub: Professor of Finance Franklin Potts is featured as an expert in this article about totaled car costs.
Professionals who invest in an MBA program that teaches critical executive communication skills become confident and collaborative leaders with more career opportunities.
Professionals who invest in an MBA program that teaches critical executive communication skills become confident and collaborative leaders with more career opportunities.
Baylor Connections: JaeHwan Kwon, professor of Marketing, discusses his research utilizing eye-tracking technology to determine attention and physiological responses to uncover clues about what draws and keeps our attention.
Ashley Buchanan (BBA '96, MBA '98) was tabbed as Michaels president and CEO last year after a long tenure at Walmart.
Can an MBA help you become a better entrepreneur? Read about how a serial business builder sharpened his skills and broadened his thinking thanks to the classes and practical experiences of an MBA program.
Can an MBA help you become a better entrepreneur? Read about how a serial business builder sharpened his skills and broadened his thinking thanks to the classes and practical experiences of an MBA program.
IMA (Institute of Management Accountants), the association of accountants and financial professionals in business, has named Accounting professor Laurie Burney as IMA’s Professor-in-Residence.
KWBU (NPR): Marketing professor Meredith David shares how and when fear-based marketing can be effective.
Obtaining your MBA can lead to a high return on investment, but how should you pay for it? Here are some financing options to consider.
Dr. Andrea Dixon, Executive Director of the Center for Professional Selling, discusses how today’s sales professional must be an orchestrator of the change management process.
Mises U 2021 | Competition and Monopoly
The "Business Review" radio series produced by Livingston+McKay and Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business continues a long streak of recognition with an Award of Excellence and an Award of Distinction from the Communicator Awards.
MoneyGeek: Franklin Potts, professor of Finance, is quoted as a featured expert in this article about student credit cards.
Learn how an online MBA in Executive Communication enhanced a professional’s skills and prepared her for career advancement.
Consistent engagement in class discussions, group projects, and discussion boards is proven to lead to deeper learning and growth in digital classrooms. Learn how Baylor is promoting these types of interactions in their Online MBA program.
Consistent engagement in class discussions, group projects, and discussion boards is proven to lead to deeper learning and growth in digital classrooms. Learn how Baylor is promoting these types of interactions in their Online MBA program.
Recent events and disruptions have increased the demand for professionals who can improve international supply chain operations. Learn more in this article.
Recent events and disruptions have increased the demand for professionals who can improve international supply chain operations. Learn more in this article.
Forbes: Executive director of Sports Strategy & Sales, Kirk Wakefield reviews a large-scale study of sports fans compared to the national population that reveals insights to help explain why brands flock to sports sponsorships and programming.
Leveraging social media, virtual networking events, and an alumni network will help you lay the networking groundwork for current and future career aspirations.
The 10th Annual Sales Educators Academy (SEA) took place June 22-24, 2021 with twenty leading teacher-scholars sharing research and practices impacting the sales field. Well represented among the presenters, Baylor Center for Professional Selling’s speakers included Dr. Stephanie Mangus and Dr. Andrea Dixon.
Leveraging social media, virtual networking events, and an alumni network will help you lay the networking groundwork for current and future career aspirations.
Sandeep Mazumder brings passions for God and learning into his new role as Hankamer dean.
"Reading about Baylor's mission, the Christian faith and the fantastic work that has happened here got me very excited about this opportunity."
"Reading about Baylor's mission, the Christian faith and the fantastic work that has happened here got me very excited about this opportunity."
In this episode, Dillon Fontaine and Charlie Doebbler talk with the incoming William E. Crenshaw Dean of the Hankamer School of Business, Dr. Sandeep Mazumder, about his work as an economist, future plans for the Hankamer School of Business, and of course, entrepreneurship.
Sandeep Mazumder brings passions for God and learning into his new role as Hankamer dean.
From flexibility and convenience to immediate ROI, find out why getting an online MBA could be a good fit for you.
From flexibility and convenience to immediate ROI, find out why getting an online MBA could be a good fit for you.
From recent ransomware attacks to the COVID-19 pandemic, complex supply chains have faced major disruptions while today’s business leaders stay one step ahead of maintaining a sustainable supply chain ecosystem.
To help supply chain managers effectively navigate these risks and disruptions while keeping the end-to-end supply chain running smoothly, Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business has added a new concentration in Global Trade and Supply Chain Management beginning this fall in its nationally ranked Baylor Online MBA and Baylor Executive MBA programs in Dallas and Austin.
Oso Launch is a four-year program designed to support Baylor student entrepreneurs. The program walks side-by-side with students and provides mentorship and networking to those who currently own and operate a business and also those with big dreams of a starting a business.
Business 2 Community: This article about traits that indicate whether a candidate will be successful in a remote role cites recent research by Management professor Sara Perry on the effect of remote work environments on different personalities.
San Antonio Report: Professor of marketing and executive director of the Center for Sports Strategy and Sales Kirk Wakefield is quoted in this article about the San Antonio Spurs new investor group that includes Austin billionaire Michael Dell.
Choose the right MBA program format for you by exploring the nuances that set each format apart.
Wallet Hub: Dawn Carlson, professor of Management, is a featured expert in this article and shares the biggest issues facing working dads today.
Waco Tribune-Herald: Marketing professor and professional vocalist Tyrha Lindsey-Warren will perform an homage to Billie Holiday in the local production of "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill."
The June Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal Special Issue on "Policy for Innovative Entrepreneurship" features article from Peter Klein (with Steve Bradley, Phil Kim, Jeff McMullen and Karl Wennberg).
Texas Public Radio: Professor of management and remote work expert Sara Perry discusses the future of work in a post-pandemic world.
KWBU (NPR): Management professor Chris Meyer discusses negotiators whose purpose is strategic and not deal closing.
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.
"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.