Harnessing the Power of AI: One Grad’s Approach in Work, Marketing, and Travel

Harnessing the Power of AI: One Grad’s Approach in Work, Marketing, and Travel

Last week, I asked current student Ryan Brennan to write a post with me about how he’s using AI. This week, I heard from recent grad Troy Brennan ( Class of 2023; B.S. in Computer Science, Minor in Entrepreneurship; former student assistant to the Department of Management and Marketing — woot woot!). I asked if…

Mahdikhani and Meena Publish New Paper on Metaverse Applications in Supply Chains

Maryam Mahdikhani, assistant professor of supply chain management, and Purushottam Meena, associate professor of supply chain management, recently published a paper in the Journal of Innovation & Knowledge, a top-tier journal (Impact Factor: 15.6, ABDC rank: A Journal). Metaverse applications and supply chain innovation: insights from text mining Journal of Innovation & Knowledge Volume 9,…

Graduate & Executive Programs hosts Mentor Kick Off Event

This past Thursday, the School of Business Graduate & Executive Programs held its annual Mentor Kick Off event for this year’s cohort of MBA candidates. The MBA students had a great time at the event, actively connecting with mentors and gaining insights that will empower their professional growth. The MBA Mentor Program promotes the career…

School of Business Event for Homecoming 2024

Saturday, November 16 Join us! 10 am-12 pm Business and Brunch, Hosted by the School of Business 5 Liberty Street Join us for Business and Brunch, the CofC School of Business’ signature Homecoming event! Reconnect with fellow alumni and esteemed faculty while expanding your network in a relaxed, yet engaging atmosphere. Enjoy meaningful conversations with…

Rénard Harris to emcee SCETV Education Community Forum on Oct. 24

South Carolina ETV invites you to a Community Forum on Education, fostering conversations between policymakers, educators, students, families, and communities. Our colleague, Rénard Harris, host of SC Public Radio’s Teachable Moments podcast, will guide these lively discussions, ensuring a welcoming environment for all. The event will be livestreamed on the SCETV Facebook page and YouTube…

Four CofC Teams advance to SC Innovates Semifinals!

Thanks to our terrific ELLC peer mentors, 4 of our 10 interdisciplinary honors student teams from the College of Charleston have advanced to the finals of the statewide SC Innovates Pitch Competition. The final will take place Nov. 14th. Two teams are first-year students in the ELLC and two teams are their peer-mentors. If you…

CofC Foundation Board of Directors Welcomes New Members

The Foundation Board of Directors has voted to welcome seven new board members and four new fellows. Many of them are our business alumni, including: Carl W. Blackstone ’93: A business administration major and past member of the Alumni Association Board, Carl Blackstone is president and CEO of the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce, where he focuses on…

Thanks, Entrepreneurship, & AACSB

First, thank you for the many words of encouragement and support as Christine and I cope with the loss of our dear friend Nancy. We are trying to focus on our 20+ years of great friendship, which reminds us that we need to enjoy today and that we are blessed to work with great people….

Donation Drive for Hurricane Helene & Milton Relief

The School of Business Graduate & Executive Programs is hosting a donation drive from October 16th to 23rd to support those affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Drop-off Location: 5 Liberty St., 2nd Floor, Tate Gallery Items Needed: Canned & Shelf Stable Food Water Baby Food & Supplies Hygiene & Feminine Products First Aid Supplies…

Last chance to register: 10th Annual Strategic Investment Symposium

The 10th Annual CofC Strategic Investment Symposium takes place next Friday, October 25th, at The Charleston Place. The last day to register is Sunday, Oct 20th! This premier event offers unparalleled insight and networking opportunities for financial professionals, institutional wealth managers, individual investors and students. The symposium will feature distinguished speakers such as: David Kelly,…

How Our Students Are Leveraging AI in Real-World Applications

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, our students are at the forefront, applying their academic knowledge to real-world challenges. A shining example of this is Ryan Brennan, President of the Supply Chain Management student club, who spent the summer working with Querri, a small yet innovative tech start-up working to turn junk data into useful…

Spring 2025 Textbook Submissions Due October 28

Please submit your Spring 2025 textbook and course materials to Cougar Complete. Early submissions make the program more affordable for the increasing number of participating students. To submit, access My Portal –> BNC Adoption and Insights. Here, you can also communicate with the BN (Barnes & Noble) staff regarding any special requests. For case studies…

Partnership

This week, I finished up the P3-EDU Fellowship program. It was an excellent opportunity to learn from innovators in the space. Charleston is uniquely positioned to be successful with public-private partnerships (P3). We have a vibrant business community eager to collaborate to drive innovation and economic growth. The School has a strong track record of…

Make the pledge to go tech-free

We are excited to announce Unplugged: Fall Edition is November 11th, 2024! Keep your eye out for additional Unplugged pop-up events. However, to get this on your radar for planning, we’re sending this challenge now. Please consider participating! WHY? American adults: • Spend >11 hours interacting with media (Nielsen, 2023) • Spend 93% of their…

Hospitality alum, Schottland Scholar launches new digital series on SCETV

South Carolina ETV (SCETV) introduces “Now We’re Cookin’ with Chef Lauren Furey,” a show celebrating local makers and creators in South Carolina’s Lowcountry. Lauren Furey, a hospitality and tourism alumna and former Schottland Scholar, prepares dishes using local ingredients, focusing on coastal southern and Italian cuisines. The show airs new episodes every Tuesday on SCETV’s…

Business, Leadership and Society Leading with Impact Field Trip

On September 26th, Alexis Carrico took her Business, Leadership and Society Management class on a field trip to the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry (CML) to learn about leading with impact. There, students heard from CML CEO, Karen Coltrane, about the work the organization is doing to expand access to educational learning opportunities throughout the…

AI vs. Me: The Battle for Research Supremacy

By: John Kim, Assistant Professor of Finance Once upon a time, I thought my ability to code and analyze CEO behavior gave me a competitive edge as a finance researcher. Enter AI, and suddenly, my hard-earned skills feel… well, a little less special. So, what do you do when the robots catch up? You fight…

We… Focus on Outcomes

Previously, we explored the values “We… Pursue Purpose” and “We… Invest in Relationships.” The last proposed School value is “We… Focus on Outcomes,” which emphasizes prioritizing transformational results and challenging the status quo. This principle is vital to our success and to promoting a culture of continuous improvement that benefits both individuals and the School…

AACSB Visit – Sunday October 27- Tuesday October 29

Later this month, the Continuous Improvement Review (CIR) team will be on campus as part of our AACSB re-accreditation. We have separate accreditation for Accounting, so our visit includes a team for the Accounting review and a team for the overall review of the business school. This is an especially busy time for our school,…

Revving-up a silent class

Assistant Professor of Finance John Kim stopped-in a few weeks ago with a dilemma… he had a section of silent students, unwilling to answer questions or participate in discussion. Students may have been learning the material, but it was hard for Dr. Kim to tell, given the hesitancy to ask questions. We discussed ideas, and…