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AACSB Recognizes Delta Analytics Academy as an “Innovation that Inspires”

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Atlanta, Georgia, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AACSB International (AACSB), the world’s largest business education alliance, has recognized Delta Analytics Academy , a nine-month certificate program to remove barriers to career paths in analytics for the operational experts of Delta Air Lines, as one of its 2024 Innovations That Inspire .

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  • Atlanta, Georgia, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AACSB International (AACSB), the world’s largest business education alliance, has recognized Delta Analytics Academy , a nine-month certificate program to remove barriers to career paths in analytics for the operational experts of Delta Air Lines, as one of its 2024 Innovations That Inspire .
  • The Analytics Academy was co-developed by the carrier with Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business.
  • “We are gratified that AACSB is recognizing the Delta Analytics Academy as a 2024 Innovation That Inspires,” said Robinson College Dean Richard Phillips.
  • The Delta Analytics Academy exemplifies the unique ways that business schools create value and impact for their stakeholders,” said Lily Bi, AACSB president and CEO.

RIT Executive MBA Ranked in the Top 10 by U.S. News & World Report, for Third Consecutive Year

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

The online program additionally ranked #1 among New York State/ New England region based schools and #2 in student engagement.

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  • The online program additionally ranked #1 among New York State/ New England region based schools and #2 in student engagement.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240216432399/en/
    The Online Executive MBA program at Rochester Institute of Technology’s Saunders College of Business is ranked #9 in the U.S. News and World Report’s Best Online Programs rankings.
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    The Online Executive MBA program equips students with critical thinking, analytical and leadership skills necessary to excel in today's dynamic business landscape.
  • For more information about the Online Executive MBA program and Executive Education at Saunders College, please visit: https://www.rit.edu/emba .

AACSB Recognizes 26 Business Schools Leading Boldly

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Monday, February 12, 2024

TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, AACSB International (AACSB)—the world’s largest business education alliance—announces 26 business schools highlighted in its Innovations That Inspire member spotlight program.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, AACSB International (AACSB)—the world’s largest business education alliance—announces 26 business schools highlighted in its Innovations That Inspire member spotlight program.
  • This annual program recognizes institutions from around the world that serve as champions of change in business education.
  • In 2024, the highlights feature unique ways that business schools are leveraging innovation to drive new value for the communities they serve.
  • These schools are leading boldly to enable equitable access, empower problem-solvers, design timely curricula and credentials, deploy adaptive learning methods, create new knowledge, and develop societal impact leaders.

University of Hamburg Awarded the 2023 WRDS-SSRN Innovation Prize for Commitment to Academic Research

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

The Innovation Award series elevates the visibility of impact-focused research and the rising business schools that conduct it.

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  • The Innovation Award series elevates the visibility of impact-focused research and the rising business schools that conduct it.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231129500715/en/
    Victoria Kent announces University of Hamburg - Faculty of Business, Economics, and Social Sciences as winner of the 2023 WRDS-SSRN Innovation Award.
  • Dr. Cord Jakobeit, Dean, University of Hamburg – Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences accepted the award via video .
  • “I am delighted to offer my congratulations to University of Hamburg – Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences,” said Robert Zarazowski, Managing Director, WRDS.

PHBS Receives EQUIS Accreditation, Now Holding the "Triple Crown"

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This October, Peking University HSBC Business School (PHBS) has been granted EQUIS accreditation for a period of five years.

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  • SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This October, Peking University HSBC Business School (PHBS) has been granted EQUIS accreditation for a period of five years.
  • There are 215 EQUIS-accredited schools across over 40 countries globally, and only around 1% of business schools worldwide are triple-accredited.
  • During the peer review, the PHBS dean introduced the school's achievements and shared the strategic roadmap for its future development.
  • Through alumni and corporate connections, PHBS also develops strong ties with industries and educates students with real-world cases.

PHBS Receives EQUIS Accreditation, Now Holding the "Triple Crown"

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This October, Peking University HSBC Business School (PHBS) has been granted EQUIS accreditation for a period of five years.

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  • SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This October, Peking University HSBC Business School (PHBS) has been granted EQUIS accreditation for a period of five years.
  • There are 215 EQUIS-accredited schools across over 40 countries globally, and only around 1% of business schools worldwide are triple-accredited.
  • Established in 1997, EQUIS serves as a rigorous benchmark for business schools to assess, accredit, and improve their quality in governance, programs, students, faculty, research, internationalization, and among others.
  • During the peer review, the PHBS dean introduced the school's achievements and shared the strategic roadmap for its future development.

Davis College Offers First Undergraduate Engineering Management Degree in the State

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

This fall, the School of Engineering in the Davis College of Business and Technology at Jacksonville University launched a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management degree in order to meet the growing demand in the industry.

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  • This fall, the School of Engineering in the Davis College of Business and Technology at Jacksonville University launched a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management degree in order to meet the growing demand in the industry.
  • An undergraduate degree in engineering management prepares students for employment and careers in leading highly technical organizations.
  • "Our JU Engineering Management students will complete a full senior design project as a capstone to their experiential learning experience," explained Selvi.
  • The JU Davis College of Business and Technology is the only triple-accredited private college in all of North Florida and South Georgia, with AACSB, ABET, and AABI accredited programs.

International Business School Suzhou at XJTLU celebrates 10 years with alumni event

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Monday, September 18, 2023

SUZHOU, China, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International Business School Suzhou (IBSS) at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University kicked off its 10th anniversary year with an alumni reunion on 9 September.

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  • SUZHOU, China, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International Business School Suzhou (IBSS) at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University kicked off its 10th anniversary year with an alumni reunion on 9 September.
  • An award ceremony recognised three alumni who have made exceptional contributions to business, society and academia:
    Shaanxi province entrepreneur and investor Boyue Xing, who earned a BA in Business Administration in 2018, was named 2023 IBSS Alumni of the Year for his business leadership and achievements.
  • HR leader Sirena Bai, who earned an International MBA in 2021, received the IBSS Alumni Outstanding Contribution Award for promoting collaborations between IBSS and AstraZeneca.
  • "Having an entrepreneurial spirit is vital in business, and investing in social welfare can yield unexpected benefits for the company."

Trinity University (San Antonio) Reopens Chapman Center after $33 Million Renovation

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

The Chapman Center is the final installment of a multi-million-dollar project—the largest construction project Trinity University has undertaken in its 150-plus-year history.

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  • The Chapman Center is the final installment of a multi-million-dollar project—the largest construction project Trinity University has undertaken in its 150-plus-year history.
  • After undergoing a $33 million renovation over the past year, the Chapman Center is a bold re-envisioning of Trinity's future.
  • The Chapman Center renovation brings new life to this distinguished facility while preserving its "mid-century modern" architectural style.
  • In 2018, the Chapman Center earned a place on the National Register of Historic Places in honor of its architectural legacy.

Texas A&M University Mays Business School and Humana Kick Off Seventh Annual Healthcare Analytics Case Competition

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Mays Business School at Texas A&M University and leading health and well-being company Humana Inc. have launched the 2023 Humana-Mays Healthcare Analytics Case Competition to showcase students’ analytical abilities to solve a real-world business problem.

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  • Mays Business School at Texas A&M University and leading health and well-being company Humana Inc. have launched the 2023 Humana-Mays Healthcare Analytics Case Competition to showcase students’ analytical abilities to solve a real-world business problem.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230907345542/en/
    The seventh annual competition, which will be held virtually, is open to all accredited educational institutions based in the United States.
  • Students are invited to create teams of two to four students from the same university to work through and develop a solution to a real-world business problem.
  • Nate Sharp, Dean of Mays Business School, commented on the value of this unique competition: “We are grateful to Humana for their generous sponsorship of this important case competition.