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May 29, 2024

BAI Roundtable Envisions the Future of Data Science and Analytics

More than 100 faculty members, professionals and students gathered at the day-long event to discuss emerging trends and think critically about what lies ahead.
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May 26, 2024

Apple’s Planning a $110B Stock Buyback. Here’s Why.

Apple Inc., maker of iPhones and Mac computers, has just announced plans to spend a whopping $110 billion to buy back shares of its own stock from the investors who own them.  Richard Warr, Poole College finance professor and associate dean for faculty and research, explains why companies like Apple do buybacks and what they…
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May 26, 2024

When Giveaways Get Out of Hand

Poole College marketing professor Michael Stanko authored this analysis of the Red Lobster and the shrimp special that spurred it. This week, Red Lobster announced it was declaring bankruptcy, due in part to a disastrously successful $20 endless shrimp promotion.  The Red Lobster situation is more than a little peculiar. Red Lobster’s largest investor, Thai…
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Apr 9, 2024

Smart Utility Meters Drive Down Manufacturing Costs – If Managers Use Them

A new study finds the willingness of managers to use smart utility meters is a key driver in reducing energy consumption and related costs.
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Apr 2, 2024

Heather Dretsch Examines How Gen Alpha Differs From Gen Z and Why It Matters

The Poole College assistant professor of marketing — and resident Gen Alpha expert — explains what makes Gen Alpha who they are and how marketers can build relationships with them.
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Mar 25, 2024

Rob Handfield Teams With U.S. Air Force To Host Inaugural Gameapalooza

The event brought together researchers, game developers and military officials to explore gaming’s potential as a military training tool.

Mar 12, 2024

Patrick Flynn Explains How AI Can Improve Performance Reviews

Flynn says collecting data with AI can prevent human error and create efficiencies.

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Feb 15, 2024

Patrick Flynn Weighs In on AI ‘Trust Gap’

The Poole College assistant professor of human resource management describes trust as “critical currency” in the workplace.
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Jan 30, 2024

Rob Handfield Explains Cause, Impact of Reduced Traffic in Panama Canal

Handfield answers questions about the causes and potential economic impact of the bottleneck in the Panama Canal.
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Jan 26, 2024

Robert Clark and Lee Craig Examine North Carolina’s Public-School Teacher Retirement Benefits

The researchers found that North Carolina’s public-school teacher retirement plan, compared to many other state teacher retirement plans, is “in good shape.”