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We know that our business environment requires us to work across boundaries. In the Carson College of Business, we are creating a new generation of business leaders who are committed to working with others to have a positive impact on the economy and quality of life in Washington state, throughout the region, and across the globe. To accomplish this, we are actively listening, learning, and collaborating with our colleagues across the University and in industry to constantly improve what we do. » More ...
Though it takes four years to bear fruit, the WSU-bred Cosmic Crisp™ apple tree is already blooming with success. Sixteen years in the making, the juicy red apple is a cross between the best tasting Enterprise and Honeycrisp you may have ever eaten. » More ...
Nine years ago, while working for an IT company in Seattle, Pat Birkeland (‘03 Bus. Adm., ’11 Eng. & Tech. Mgmt., ’16 OMBA) saw an article in the Seattle Times about a tuition assistance partnership between WSU and The Boeing Company. While he was happy in his current position, the tuition assistance program described was too good to pass up. Later that year he had successfully applied for a position with The Boeing Company. » More ...
Framed on the wall of her new restaurant is Kelsey Sturtevant’s (’16 Hospitality Business Management) first dollar earned as a part owner of Red Cork Bistro & Catering in Mukilteo, Washington. “I earned that first dollar from my former professor Mark Beattie. It says ‘Go Cougs!’ and it’s going to stay there forever!” » More ...
Fall proved to be an experimental semester for K.D. Joshi, Philip L. Kays Distinguished Professor of Information Systems. For the first time, she decided to require students in her business intelligence (BI) class to develop rather than solely focusing on economic ones. » More ...
After just a taste of one of their signature dishes, it becomes obvious why executive chef Jamie Callison and his team of seven students from Hospitality Catering Services were chosen to prepare food at the Washington State Governor’s grand ball VIP reception in Olympia. » More ...
A student service at Washington State University Vancouver that assists local small businesses won international recognition today for motivating change in business education. » More ...
Many consumers may not think about the data trail they leave when shopping online after seeing a magazine ad, a banner on Facebook, or even a direct mail piece in their post office box. But that digital footprint is a gold mine of information for marketing professionals charged with creating campaigns that result in sales. » More ...
Washington’s carbon tax Initiative 732, a measure to place a carbon emission tax on the sale or use of certain fossil fuels and fossil fuel-generated electricity, created a perfect opportunity for the Hoops Tax Institute to expose students to policy makers’ and economists’ divergent views prior to voting in the 2016 general election.
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The Residence Inn by Marriott and the Courtyard by Marriott, built by Stonebridge Companies, are much more than nice places to stay on the Pullman campus. Since 2014 the company and the facilities have provided unique learning opportunities for WSU students interested in hospitality business management, marketing, sales, and construction management careers. » More ...