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Madan Annavarjula, Dean of the College of Business and Professor of International Business at Bryant University begins September 1
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Highlights of an extraordinary academic year
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Senior marketing management class helps NB100! small businesses develop brand identity and create strategic marketing plan
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The cohort of students from traditionally underrepresented groups gained essential career skills, networking experience, and first-hand interactions with companies in high-growth industries
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From Portugal to Panama, UMassD students use spring break to make a difference
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45 participants competed on 7 teams to present the best startup venture ideas
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Online bachelor's in business enters the top 10 nationally
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From remote lectures to campus visits, local students find a supportive early college pathway through the Commonwealth Collegiate Academy program.
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$1,000 of cash prizes awarded in eighth annual pitch competition
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Charlton College of Business presents regional tourism panel to community stakeholders