Building a truly diverse and inclusive culture is a journey.
During Black History Month, we have been inspired by the journeys of Black leaders who have used their voices to champion diversity. They remind us of the importance of courage, resilience and compassion in creating everlasting change and building more diverse communities.
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On its surface, WVU John Chambers College of Business and Economics Marketing Chair Michael Walsh’s first published textbook seems a bit of a paradox.
Using the most traditional of media, Walsh and co-authors Thomas Flynn and James Smith are attempting to prepare marketing students for an ever-changing digital world in the pages of Integrated Marketing Communication: A Consumer-Centric Approach For the Digital Era.
Six state colleges and universities will be represented in the 2020-2021 West Virginia Statewide Collegiate Business Plan Competition finals, making it the most diverse group of finalist teams in the competition’s 15-year history.
Colleges and universities that are moving into the finals include: Concord University, Marshall University, Shepherd University, University of Charleston, West Virginia State University and West Virginia University.
MORGANTOWN, W. Va.— New ideas, like plants, can, under the right conditions, grow from something small into something sustainable and productive. West Virginians with ideas for new products and services that have the potential to be brought to market quickly could benefit from a program planted in West Virginia University John Chambers College of Business and Economics.
Seed WV is a virtual contest open to West Virginia residents, innovators, entrepreneurs, businesses and non-profits. Up to $15,000 in prize money will be awarded to winning ideas to help move them to market.
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The 2019 West Virginia CPA exam data reflects outstanding results for WVU MAcc students, with a pass rate of 75 percent. This strong outcome is a testament to the dedication and discipline of our students, and strengthened by the partnership between WVU and Becker.
The John Chambers College of Business and Economics isn’t waiting to respond to the changed world that awaits on the other side of the pandemic.
Milan Puskar Dean Javier Reyes is ensuring that the Chambers College is on the front lines shaping that future by aligning resources in the most strategic way to provide focus to four core areas: graduate programs, undergraduate programs, outreach and research.
2020 was anything but ordinary.
Three months into the new year, a global pandemic wrought an unprecedented public health crisis and changed the way that we approach business, teaching, learning and connecting.
On Saturday, December 19, the John Chambers College of Business and Economics welcomed 190 business graduates into our alumni family.
This fall, flexibility has been the name of the game. We’ve all been tasked with adapting to find success in a challenging environment. Our student support services are no exception, as providing opportunities for students to feel connected is more important than ever in these turbulent times. The Recruitment & Retention Team has increased its support in and out of the classroom to help our students navigate through the semester. While these changes were in the works before COVID, the pandemic has exacerbated the need for these investments.
This fall, we implemented the new Chambers Peer Mentorship program that places successful upperclassmen mentors in sections of our Freshman Seminar, BCOR 191. These students serve as a role model and resource to freshmen. Paired with an instructor in BCOR 191, capped at 25 students per section and taught by student support staff, often on a volunteer basis, Peer Mentors provide an additional level of support and guidance as students adjust to college life. Mentors share their insights, advice, and experiences with mentees both in class and in virtual one-on-one meetings. Through this course, freshmen are introduced to our expectations at the Chambers College and learn how to navigate the world of higher education – with a particular eye on setting the stage for business success. The addition of peer mentorship provides a valuable opportunity to improve freshmen retention while simultaneously increasing the engagement, satisfaction and leadership development of mentors. The rollout of this new program couldn’t have come at a better time given the social connection challenges reported by many students in our current environment.
