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ÁñÁ«»ÆÊÓÆµStudent Earns Distinguished Seat at Major Hospitality Industry Conference
September 09, 2021
ÁñÁ«»ÆÊÓÆµ senior Alana Agcaoili is receiving an up-close look at the hospitality industry this week as the recipient of the John Cahill student seat at the CIO Summit held Sept. 8-10 at the Loews Atlanta Hotel.
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ÁñÁ«»ÆÊÓÆµPartners with Histroric Wilberforce University to Spur Entrepreneurship
September 03, 2021
ennesaw State University is teaming with one of the nation’s oldest historically Black universities to advance entrepreneurial and academic opportunities at both institutions. In a formal agreement, Kennesaw State’s Robin and Doug Shore Entrepreneurship Center in the Michael J. Coles College of Business will partner with Wilberforce University’s Mark and Shelly Wilson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation to promote entrepreneurial practices through student projects, faculty collaboration, research and mentorship during the 2021-22 academic year.
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Former ÁñÁ«»ÆÊÓÆµProfessor Recognized for Work Supporting Family Businesses
August 26, 2021
Although Joe Astrachan retired from ÁñÁ«»ÆÊÓÆµ four years ago, the prolific family business educator and researcher has never stopped being an Owl. The Emeritus Professor of Management and former director of Kennesaw State’s Cox Family Enterprise Center recently received two Schulze Publication Awards from Entrepreneur & Innovation Exchange, a top resource for peer-reviewed research on entrepreneurship.
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Coles College Alumnus Chosen for International Exchange Program for Young Professionals
August 12, 2021
Ian McDonald, who earned a bachelor’s degree in international business from Kennesaw State’s Coles College of Business in 2020, left for Germany on July 31 to start the one-year Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals.
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Rising Demand Creates Opportunities for ÁñÁ«»ÆÊÓÆµHospitality Students
August 03, 2021
With the hospitality industry seeing signs of a recovery and the nation facing a labor shortage, ÁñÁ«»ÆÊÓÆµâ€™s hospitality management program sees a golden opportunity for student interns. Through internships with hotels and other properties, the Michael J. Coles College of Business’ hospitality management program is helping members of the local hospitality community meet their increasing demand while providing students with real-world professional experience.
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Accounting Grad Takes Non-traditional Path to Success
July 26, 2021
Amanda Soriano has not taken the conventional route to earning her bachelor’s degree, but her determination and involvement have helped forge her path to success at ÁñÁ«»ÆÊÓÆµ and beyond.
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Kennesaw State's New Business Incubator Funds Six High-Tech Projects
June 29, 2021
Six innovative technology startups formed by ÁñÁ«»ÆÊÓÆµstudents and alumni are now one step closer to thousands of dollars in funding, having cleared the first milestone in the University’s Igniting New Companies (INC) business incubator. Supported by the Mookerji Innovation Fund – a $120,000 gift to ÁñÁ«»ÆÊÓÆµfrom technology entrepreneurs Sid and Sophie Mookerji – the INC invites students and alumni from across the University to apply for funding and development assistance for their tech-based businesses.
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Steven Phelan Named Director of ÁñÁ«»ÆÊÓÆµ's Leven School
June 22, 2021
Phelan, who joins the Michael J. Coles College of Business in July as the new director of the Michael A. Leven School of Management, Entrepreneurship, and Hospitality, said he enjoys working with people like entrepreneurs who can turn their ideas into action.
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The Best or the Most Popular? Choosing a Hotel Rewards Credit Card
June 14, 2021
As travel rebounds and people feel comfortable staying in hotels once again, ÁñÁ«»ÆÊÓÆµfaculty Melih Modanoglu discusses how travelers can get the most out of their hotel reward credit cards.
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Coles College Graduate Books Gig as Georgia Symphony Orchestra Executive Director
June 03, 2021
Taylor Rambo is a lifelong musician and performer. While he has always known his career would be in the arts, the ÁñÁ«»ÆÊÓÆµ Master of Business Administration graduate has discovered he prefers to work behind the scenes. Rambo, who earned his MBA from the Michael J. Coles College of Business in Spring 2021, recently was named executive director of the Georgia Symphony Orchestra.
