SEPTEMBER 2016

New College of Business adds to faculty and curriculum

Clemson’s College of Business is greeting students in its inaugural semester as a standalone college with additions to the faculty, new classes and a commitment to delivering a world-class business education.

Business incubator opens in downtown Clemson

Undergraduates and faculty wanting to accelerate their business ideas from a vision to reality now have access to the Clemson Venture Accelerator in downtown Clemson at 107 Sloan St. College of Business leaders say the space will cater to entrepreneurs from all educational disciplines and provide space dedicated to research, planning and launching start-ups. View photos

Business school receives Nilpeter press valued at nearly $1 million

Clemson’s nationally recognized graphic communications program just got better, thanks to a nearly $1 million gift-in-kind from one of the world’s leading manufacturers of dynamic printing solutions and technologies. View photos

The Myth of the Lone Genius

“Innovation” is one of those words that is quickly becoming a ubiquitous rallying cry for companies and entrepreneurs alike. But who is truly responsible for innovative impact? Senior Associate Dean Greg Pickett discusses where innovative ideas originate and how to sustain a culture focused on creating value in the marketplace.

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Building a career outside the box

Christian Williams has designs on a future that taps into her entrepreneurial interests and creative talents. The Clemson senior majoring in architecture and minoring in entrepreneurship spent the summer as a Spiro Institute UPIC intern immersed in research on how to bring her ideas to market.

The Entrepreneur's Guide to the MBA

Our MBA in Entrepreneurship and Innovation is one of the featured programs in this month's Delta Sky Magazine. See how the Clemson MBA is assisting students with their start-ups and helping business leaders create innovation within their companies.

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Research challenges ‘myths’ of more, better technology

Convenience, cost effectiveness and productivity are said to be benefits of a more digitized business world. However, research by renowned management professor Varun Grover, William S. Lee (Duke Energy) Chair in Information Systems, suggests increased digitization isn’t inherently good for companies or consumers in some cases.

By all accounts, Oxford trip enriched beyond classroom

Beyond the debits and credits, Clemson’s School of Accountancy opens doors for students to learn life skills that prepare them for a global business environment. This summer, 30 Clemson students got down to business in the school’s study abroad program at the University of Oxford.

Entrepreneur network casts long shadow for Spiro program

Valuable lessons can be learned by walking in someone else’s shoes. That’s essentially what the Arthur M. Spiro Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership is enabling Clemson students to do with its recently launched job shadowing program.

Military career begins and ends on same stage

An extraordinary U.S. Army career came to an end this year as Lt. Col. Jimmy Mullinax, commander of Clemson University’s Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, retired on the same stage where he was commissioned 21 years earlier. This is the first time a graduate of Clemson’s Army ROTC has retired as the commander of the very program that molded him into a leader.

Management grad finds home in building materials industry

Virginia Fritsche graduated from Clemson in 2015 with a management degree focused in information systems. Now, she works full time in Tart Lumber's design center, where—among other tasks—she works with hardware and ordering custom-made items for clients from Tart’s mill shop. She says her project management class is the most helpful for her daily tasks.

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Andy Teasdall puts best foot forward on field and in classroom

Andy Teasdall has what it takes to succeed in business. A recent marketing graduate in the College of Business and punter for the Clemson Tigers, Andy has shown poise under pressure in front of 80,000 fans and national TV audiences. He’s proven himself equally adept in the classroom by putting in the leg work necessary to achieve honors status.

Sept
30

Clemson Pitch Smackdown

Get in the ring at the Clemson Pitch Smackdown. Present your best business idea in three minutes or less to win up to $10,000 for your company and bragging rights. Or come and be a spectator. Deadline for applications is Monday, Sept. 26. Event is Sept. 30.

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Oct
15

10th Annual Homecoming Tailgate

Stop by for food, fellowship and pre-game excitement at the College of Business Homecoming Tailgate in the Sirrine Hall Courtyard on Oct. 15. Families welcome! Hosted by the Alumni Loyalty Board & Tiger Ties Mentorship Program, the tailgate begins three hours prior to kick-off of the NC State football game. RSVP by October 6.

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Oct
15

Graphic Communications Homecoming in Godfrey

Current graphic communications students and faculty welcome back alumni, family, friends, and industry partners for a "day in the labs" in Godfrey Hall.

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