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    New Professional Leaders Council Open for Business

    Early-career alumni from around the world have joined forces through the new Manning School of Business Professional Leaders Council to mentor students, share industry insights and strengthen real-world connections between the classroom and the workplace.
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    ‘Kindness is the Highest Form of Being Human’

    Entrepreneur and author James Rhee urged Manning School of Business students to lead with empathy and purpose during his talk on the “economics of kindness” at Coburn Hall.
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    Students’ Challenge is Out of this World

    51Ƶ’s Global Entrepreneurship Exchange (GE2) program returned in person on campus for the first time since the pandemic, offering 25 students the chance to collaborate on a real-world challenge: how to turn a faculty-designed space technology into a viable business.
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    Business Students Close the Deal at Sales Challenge

    Manning School of Business students put their skills to the test at the inaugural 51Ƶ Sales Challenge, part of a growing sales curriculum and new Sales Hub initiative.
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    Persistence Pays Off for DifferenceMaker Winners

    Team Pawva’s Smart Pet Bed, which tracks the weight, body temperature and sleeping patterns of a dog or cat, took the top prize at the Rist DifferenceMaker Institute’s 13th annual $50,000 Idea Challenge.
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    Industry Days Bring Business World to Classroom

    The inaugural Manning School of Business Industry Days brought over 100 professionals, including 44 alumni, to campus for two days of talks and networking with students, bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world business challenges.
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    Alum Begins New Venture as DifferenceMaker Director

    As the new director of the DifferenceMaker program, alum Richard Juknavorian ’98 is leveraging his experience in startups and venture capital to help students turn their creative ideas into sustainable businesses.
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    Why Year-End Recaps Like ‘Spotify Wrapped’ Strike a Chord

    Spotify Wrapped and similar year-end recaps transform personal data into shareable highlights, fostering connection, brand loyalty and a sense of identity in an increasingly digital world, according to faculty experts