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May 2012

Economic Rattling Means Humdrum Growth for Remainder of Year

Economic Rattling Means Humdrum Growth for Remainder of Year

Even as consumers unleashed a spending spree that pushed vehicle sales to post-recession highs the last several months, this pace can’t be sustained because of weak personal income and job growth, according to Rajeev Dhawan of the Economic Forecasting Center. More »
Obama appoints Robinson alum to AbilityOne Commission

Obama appoints Robinson alum to AbilityOne Commission

President Obama appointed Robinson graduate Anil Lewis as a member of the Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, which operates as the U.S. AbilityOne Commission. More »
Hospitality students to intern at London Olympic Games

Hospitality students to intern at London Olympic Games

Twenty students from the Cecil B. Day School of Hospitality have been selected to intern with The Coca-Cola Company at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, beginning July 27. More »
World Affairs Council of Atlanta to host Europe Day luncheon with Ambassador Paula Dobriansky

World Affairs Council of Atlanta to host Europe Day luncheon with Ambassador Paula Dobriansky

The World Affairs Council of Atlanta, in cooperation with the European members of the Atlanta Consular Corps, will host a Europe Day Celebration on May 9 featuring the Honorable Paula Dobriansky. More »

April 2012

First annual “Pitch Party” announced top two winners

First annual “Pitch Party” announced top two winners

Winners were announced Saturday for the first annual 'Pitch Party,' held by the Herman J. Russell, Sr. International Center for Entrepreneurship at the Robinson College of Business. More »
Symposium to Examine Export Barriers and Solutions

Symposium to Examine Export Barriers and Solutions

On Wednesday, May 23, UPS will host the Atlanta Export Symposium: Breaking Down Barriers to Exporting, an all-day event regarding navigating international markets. More »
World Affairs Council of Atlanta to host luncheon with Prime Minister of Kenya

World Affairs Council of Atlanta to host luncheon with Prime Minister of Kenya

The World Affairs Council of Atlanta will host a luncheon with Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga on Thursday, April 26 at the Ritz-Carlton Buckhead. More »
April 25 conference to explore current affairs in Africa

April 25 conference to explore current affairs in Africa

A distinguished group of experts will address current political and humanitarian issues in Africa at the Africa Belle 2012 Conference on Wednesday, April 25. More »

March 2012

Robinson College professor receives $150K for telestroke research

Robinson College professor receives $150K for telestroke research

CIS professor Lars Mathiassen is spearheading a project that has received $150,000 in funding for research in incorporating telehealth with stroke preparedness. More »
Great Place to Work Institute co-founder to discuss attributes of trustworthy leadership on March 28

Great Place to Work Institute co-founder to discuss attributes of trustworthy leadership on March 28

Amy Lyman will discuss her new book, The Trustworthy Leader: Leveraging the Power of Trust to Transform Your Organization, at an event on March 28. More »
2013 U.S. News rankings: Robinson’s part-time MBA again in top 10% nationally

2013 U.S. News rankings: Robinson’s part-time MBA again in top 10% nationally

For the third consecutive year, Georgia State University's J. Mack Robinson College of Business ranks in the nation’s top 10 percent of business schools offering part-time master's (MBA, M.S.) programs. More »
Allison, Joiner and Saporta named 2012 Business Hall of Fame inductees

Allison, Joiner and Saporta named 2012 Business Hall of Fame inductees

Established in 1985, Robinson’s Business Hall of Fame is the highest recognition given by the college to business leaders for their accomplishments in industry as well as their contributions to the community. More »
The World Affairs Council of Atlanta and Korea Economic Institute Present Luncheon Discussion on the 'Future of Korea: U.S. Security & Trade'

The World Affairs Council of Atlanta and Korea Economic Institute Present Luncheon Discussion on the 'Future of Korea: U.S. Security & Trade'

The luncheon will inform participants on a broad cross-section of issues -economic, trade, political, and security - that impact both Korea and the Korea-U.S. relationship. More »
March 9 Workshop to Examine Doing Business in China

March 9 Workshop to Examine Doing Business in China

A distinguished panel of experts will address issues related to doing business with China and understanding Chinese business partners at a workshop this Friday, March 9. More »

February 2012

Robinson’s Master’s in Mathematical Risk Management accredited by Professional Risk Managers’ International Association

Robinson’s Master’s in Mathematical Risk Management accredited by Professional Risk Managers’ International Association

The MS in Mathematical Risk Management has been named an Accredited University Risk Program by the Professional Risk Managers’ International Association.  More »
Gryphex Takes Home 2012 MAX Grand Winner Award

Gryphex Takes Home 2012 MAX Grand Winner Award

Organizers of the 20th Annual Marketing Awards for Excellence (MAX Awards) announced Gryphex as the Grand Winner for the Continuum Electronic Offender Monitoring device. More »
Economy to Grind Out Reasonable Growth in 2012

Economy to Grind Out Reasonable Growth in 2012

Despite upticks in GDP growth, job creation and auto sales in the last few months - a welcome relief from the dreariness of last fall - the economy cannot sustain such momentum moving forward this year, according to Rajeev Dhawan of the Economic Forecasting Center. More »
Cecil B. Day School of Hospitality ranked among Top 20 U.S. programs

Cecil B. Day School of Hospitality ranked among Top 20 U.S. programs

A new ranking of the nation’s best hospitality programs places the Cecil B. Day School of Hospitality in the nation’s top 20. More »

January 2012

Young Leaders of the World Affairs Council of Atlanta to Present 4th Annual Conference

Young Leaders of the World Affairs Council of Atlanta to Present 4th Annual Conference

The Young Leaders of the World Affairs Council of Atlanta will present their 4th Annual Conference, “Democracy, Democratization, and Development” on Saturday, February 18 at the Commerce Club. More »
Hospitality Students to Preview London Olympics during Maymester

Hospitality Students to Preview London Olympics during Maymester

This Maymester, 18 students from the Cecil B. Day School of Hospitality Administration will enjoy an industry-insider look at the sites and venues of the upcoming Summer Olympics in London. More »
V. Kumar to receive Paul D. Converse Award

V. Kumar to receive Paul D. Converse Award

V. Kumar, the Richard and Susan Lenny Distinguished Chair in Marketing and executive director of the Center for Excellence in Brand and Customer Management, has been selected to receive the 2012 Paul D. Converse award. More »
Campaign quantifies return on investment in social media marketing

Campaign quantifies return on investment in social media marketing

A campaign for an Indian ice cream retailer has quantified what was heretofore elusive: the return on investments made in social media marketing. More »
Jan. 27 deadline to apply to Robinson’s four-day doctoral student and junior scholars workshop on public policy and social issues

Jan. 27 deadline to apply to Robinson’s four-day doctoral student and junior scholars workshop on public policy and social issues

Doctoral students and junior faculty interested in public policy and social issues as they relate to marketing will have the opportunity to interact with senior scholars during a four-day workshop from June 3-7.  More »
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