Dividend
The official online magazine of the Carson College of Business
A Message from the Dean – December 2019
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Belonging to a community is a powerful experience. Through our common connections, we learn from one another; we inspire and encourage each other; and we both give and receive. At the Carson College of Business, I’m proud to lead a community that includes more than 30,000 alumni, students, and supporters of the college. » More ...
Holiday Retail Shopping Survey Report – 2019
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The Carson College’s third annual “Holiday Shopping Survey” report sheds light on Northwest consumer shopping preferences. » More ...
Nomad Go’s Bootstrapping Work Lands $2.7 million in Venture Capital Funding
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Jonah Friedl wants his brick-and-mortar clients to benefit from the same type of analytical tools that online retailers use. The Carson College alumnus is the cofounder of Nomad Go Inc., a Kirkland startup that uses artificial intelligence to track customer experiences at quick-serve restaurants, hotels, and retail stores. » More ...
Mom’s Educational Success Inspires Son to Earn Degree
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For as long as Mario Rodriguez could remember, his mother, Maria Luisa Rodriguez, had taken one or two classes at a time, determined to earn her bachelor’s degree in business. After working an assortment of jobs, she wanted to provide a better life for their family. » More ...
How Personal Relationships and Digital Technologies Help Drive Innovation in New Ventures
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For successful entrepreneurs, “let’s stay in touch” is more than an empty saying. By maintaining social ties with former colleagues and other businesses associates, entrepreneurs can get new ideas for their companies by tapping critical sources of knowledge. » More ...
From Learners to Leaders: MBA Students, Graduates, Enhance WSU as Employees
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Several WSU employees have chosen to enroll in the MBA program. They are directly applying their knowledge to their careers and adding value to the University’s land-grant mission and its beneficial influence upon the state of Washington. » More ...
Executive MBA Leadership Conference Brings Together Students and Alumni
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The Carson College of Business hosted its annual Executive MBA Leadership Conference to bring together Coug leaders interested in expanding their professional scope as it applies to being better business leaders and excelling in their academic fields. » More ...
Walton Lecture Series Features Avista Corp.’s Risk Manager
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Something as simple as sitting in the back of the room during a presentation can pose a degree of risk, according to this year’s Walton Lecture speaker, Bob Brandkamp.
To demonstrate the concept of personal risk, Brandkamp, Avista Corp.’s risk manager, jovially picked a student from the back row of the auditorium to join him at the front of the room, hand out T-shirts for participation, and contribute to the conversation for the hour-long lecture. » More ...