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Port of Seattle executives David Soike and Jeff Hollingsworth will present “Planes, Ships, Cyber, and Internships — Managing Business Risk at the Port of Seattle” 5-6:15 p.m. at WSU Pullman.

WSU’s School of Hospitality Business Management has received $500,000 to research and develop virtual reality marketing experiences to increase brand awareness of Washington state wines.

Discover how organizations are handling digital transformation in areas such as customer experience and operational processes as part of the annual Business Technology Symposium, 1–3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, at WSU Pullman.

The TCU Global University Entrepreneurship Research Productivity Rankings track research articles in entrepreneurship journals according to authorship and university affiliation. In 2019, WSU ranked 18th.

Many travelers say they would prefer to stay at eco‑friendly hotels, but lodging facilities don’t benefit financially from acquiring certification for green business practices, new research shows.

“When a Link Breaks: Reshaping Supply Chains” will be the topic of the semi-annual Power Breakfast to be held at the Westin hotel in Bellevue from 8-9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27.

As the daughter of a business owner and an accountant, Mathilde Lang could have easily been influenced to find a similar career path. But at 15, while working a summer job in a restaurant, she realized her professional calling lay in hospitality.

Often instead of making partner, women in public accounting firms appear to be sidelined into less prestigious, less powerful director positions, a new WSU‑led study has found.

WSU MBA graduate Michelle Kelly has a new accolade to add to her growing list of accomplishments: the Washington State University Alumna Woman of Distinction Award. She was one of six women recognized at WSU’s Women of Distinction ceremony April 19, 2022, for contributing to the personal and professional success of women, creating positive social change, and increasing equity on their campus and in their communities. Kelly shares the story of her professional path since leaving the military and becoming WSU’s ROTC military science instructor and the owner of Michelle’s Closet, a consignment clothing store in downtown Pullman.

Murry Mercier, senior living industry market leader for PointClickCare, a leading cloud-based healthcare software provider for acute care and senior care industries, gave the inaugural senior living lecture during Hospitality Week 2022. Mercier, who often went to work with his grandmother who looked after him while she managed a nursing home, shared insights on how he developed a deep regard for seniors and established a successful career in the senior living industry.

When liberals and conservatives receive gift cards for politicized brands that clash with their own views, they are less appreciative of the gesture, new research indicates.

Each participant will receive two pasta samples and answer a short questionnaire for the event at Black Cypress restaurant on June 28. Participants will also receive a $20 Black Cypress gift card.

Women in the U.S. are still less likely than men to express a desire to take on leadership or managerial roles, according to an analysis of data from leadership studies conducted over six decades.

Nolan Thomaswick, a Global Campus accounting student, is one of WSU’s top ten seniors in the campus involvement category. The award recognizes his leadership in student organizations and student government.

The Carson College of Business honored its outstanding faculty members, doctoral students, and staff during its annual awards event on May 2.

Solutions to improving life after COVID-19 was a collective theme at WSU’s 2022 Business Plan Competition on Thursday, April 28.

With their country at war, students from King Danylo University in western Ukraine face challenges unfathomable to most U.S. college students while working on a group project for an international tourism class at WSU.

The awards honored six female members of the WSU community for their professional accomplishments and contributions to the university.

The initiative will provide programming for student-athletes in entrepreneurship and business education starting this summer. It is the result of a generous financial commitment from alumni Dan and Joanne Castles.

The donation will help the department meet a wide range of objectives, including recruiting a diverse student population and preparing graduates for the job market.

The Power Breakfast is designed to inform, inspire and engage business leaders on contemporary business issues. The event will be held 8–9:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 27 at the Spokane Convention Center.

The April 13 symposium on the Pullman campus is free and open to the public. It will feature three panels comprised of corporate marketing executives and a networking mixer.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program specialists are certified by the Internal Revenue Service. Some Pullman volunteers received additional training this year to work with international students.

Washington State University recently recognized nine Carson College of Business faculty who received promotion and/or tenure.

“Congratulations to Jesus, Joe, Chris, Xinghua, Alex, Ron, Jenni, Soobin, and Ben! These colleagues represent excellence across all Carson College of Business locations,” says Chip Hunter, Carson College dean. “I encourage you to read more about their individual experiences.”

Wanderlust can be a powerful motivator in people’s decision to get vaccinated against COVID‑19, according to a new WSU study.

The annual Military All Call event is hosted by Carson College of Business and will be held at 6 p.m. via Zoom. It will feature a panel exploring the value of veterans in logistics and supply chain operations.

The 2022 Business in the Northwest report surveyed more than 1,000 Pacific Northwest business leaders, employees, and Generation Z employees about the state of business in the region.

The preference for female robots working in service roles at hotels was stronger when the robots appeared more human-like, according to a study by WSU researcher Soobin Seo.

The school will kick off its annual Hospitality Week Tuesday, March 8, featuring a lineup of events open to the public, including the Bellhop and celebration of new inductees into the SHBM Hall of Fame.

Four additional online programs also made the annual rankings by U.S. News & World Report.