Kogod School of Business (American University)

As the business landscape changes, business education has to change, too.

Kogod’s Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs and Student Services Casey Evans dives into how our new, innovative undergrad curriculum helps put students ahead of the curve:

Kogod’s New Core Curriculum Looks to the Future Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs and Student Services Casey Evans discusses the Kogod School of Business’s recent curriculum reform and what goes into building a relevant business education.

We're keeping that "back to school" energy going! We had a great time sharing some energizing snacks and drinks with our students, faculty, and staff this morning ☕️

A major career change can seem daunting, but for Kogod MBA Kael Lopes, it's a matter of leveraging the skills you've got and building up.

This summer, he took his newfound skills from Kogod to make his mark at Citi Bank. Get the scoop:

Banking on Transferrable Skills Kogod School of Business MBA student Kael Lopes combines his previous experience with his open mind to further his career during his summer internship at Citi Bank.

📢 Kogod students!
We are thrilled to invite you to our Career Development Open House! Swing by KSB 122 to enjoy coffee and treats, connect with the Career Dev team, and discover the exciting updates on deck for the fall semester!

Join us on August 27, 28, and 29 from 3 to 5 p.m.

The students are back, and we are ecstatic! Happy first day of classes, Kogod 🎉🦅🎊

You've heard of "Hot Ones." Now let us introduce you to "Not Ones."🔥
Kogod Dean David Marchick and AU men's basketball coach Duane Simpkins are ready to take on the new school year, but can they handle the heat?

Find out here:

Kogod School of Business & AU Athletics Present: Not Ones Dean Dave Marchick and Coach Duane Simpkins sit down with our host for a fiery episode of "Not Ones." Inspired by the popular "Hot Ones" series, they tackle ...

The energy at AU this morning was ELECTRIC as we formally welcomed the .

Just three more sleeps until the first day of classes, Kogod!

One of our favorite days of the year.
WELCOME TO KOGOD!

What makes entrepreneurship at Kogod unique?

Having a dedicated, on-campus hub to foster a culture of creativity, critical thinking, curiosity, problem-solving, risk-taking and resilience.

Inside Higher Ed takes a deep dive into Kogod's unique approach with Veloric Center for Entrepreneurship director Tommy White:

At American U, entrepreneurship program open to any student American University’s Kogod School of Business grew its center for entrepreneurship to encourage and engage all students on the topic via three strategic pillars.

Student Success | Scaling Up: Expanding Entrepreneurship Across Campus

American University’s Kogod School of Business (American University)grew its center for entrepreneurship to encourage and engage all students on the topic via three strategic pillars. https://bit.ly/3YGAgxG

This summer, MBA student Ravi Nair took his love for problem-solving to Marriott Hotels, where he's using to rethink hospitality.

Get the full story:

Advancing Business Transformation at Marriott with AI During his summer internship with Marriott International, a Kogod School of Business STEM-MBA student rethinks hospitality technology through business transformation.

With dominating the business landscape, Kogod has moved at lightning speed to integrate it into the curriculum.

Hear from Dean David Marchick and Professor Angela Virtu about how we revolutionized our learning approach in less than six months:

AI Integration in Higher Ed Curriculums: How Kogod Did it in Six Months American University's Kogod School of Business integrated artificial intelligence across its entire curriculum in just six months; learn how they did it.

From real estate to DEI to data analytics, Kevin Gold, Daniela Salazar, and Devon Wallick are passionate changemakers who have taken unique career paths.

Here's what they all have in common:

Passion Meets Purpose for Three Kogod Alums Three Kogod alums share stories of career transformation—and prove that where you start your career is just the beginning.

Artificial Intelligence is here to stay, and our faculty have spent the summer sharpening their skills in preparation for the new academic year.

Professor Angela Virtu has been leading the charge:

Building a Community-Wide Cycle of AI Knowledge Kogod’s AI Instructor Faculty Fellow Angela Virtu discusses how Kogod School of Business faculty and staff are learning about artificial intelligence and why it’s essential to understand it.

Orientation for our newest cohorts of graduate students kicked off today, and the energy on campus is palpable. Two weeks until the first day of classes!

American University’s Kogod School of Business and Department of Athletics Launch Student Leadership Award Award recognizes and rewards student athletes who demonstrate outstanding leadership on and off the field or court.

Sustainability has always been a way of life for Kogod MBA student Sanjana Goel. She's helped manage eco-centered operations for her family’s construction company in Hyderabad, India, for years.

This summer, Goel is interning at The Conservation Fund to keep building her business acumen while focusing on her passion.

Her summer internship story:

Strengthening Sustainability Kogod School of Business STEM-MBA student Sanjana Goel gains experience through a summer internship at The Conservation Fund.

Kogod alumna Anisha Singh is on a mission to:
💪 Empower female entrepreneurs globally.
💸 Tackle funding disparities.
🤝 Foster community by investing in women-led startups.

Here's how she's using her venture capital fund She Capital to get it done:

She Capital Backs Women Entrepreneurs and Advances Gender Equity in the Process Kogod School of Business alum Anisha Singh's business, She Capital, leads efforts to empower female entrepreneurs globally, tackling funding disparities and fostering community through investments in women-led startups and impactful initiatives.

Student success drives everything we do—and our home of Washington, DC, is prime for networking and making career connections.

Cynthia O'Brien, Kogod's executive director of career, alumni, and industry engagement, gives her take on the value of meaningful relationships and more:

Powering Students’ Success Through Synergy Cynthia O’Brien, Kogod School of Business’s inaugural executive director of career, alumni, and industry engagement, shares her vision for advancing students’ careers through meaningful partnerships.

Set a broad goal. Create a roadmap to achieve that goal. Learn along the way.

That's what led Kogod alum Kyler Halat-Shafer to career successes in finance, tech, and even filmmaking.

Get his take on why the "reverse roadmapping" approach works:

Charting a Unique Path Kogod School of Business alum shares his journey from AU to founding a production company and pursuing a master's in data science, highlighting the importance of reverse road mapping and leveraging professor mentorship.

Student-athletes are an inspiration on and off the court, with strong work ethics and leadership skills.
That's why we're investing in their success.

Kogod is proud to team up with American University Athletics in announcing the new Dean and Director Leadership Award to support business school students who exemplify outstanding leadership in both their academic and athletic careers.

Learn more:

American University’s Kogod School of Business and Department of Athletics Launch Student Leadership Award Award recognizes and rewards student athletes who demonstrate outstanding leadership on and off the field or court.

What's the best way to get a job in entertainment?

“Your success depends on whether you connect with somebody in real-time and can continue that relationship."

From networking advice to tough truths about the industry, Kogod professor Linda Bloss-Baum reflects on her trip to SXSW with nine students this spring:

SXSW Is a Networking Mecca for Business and Entertainment Students Kogod School of Business professor Linda Bloss-Baum attended the SXSW music festival with Business and Entertainment students.

The Olympics are usually an environmentalist's worst nightmare. This year's Games in Paris hope to break that cycle.

Kogod professor Garima Sharma talked to GreenBiz about sustainability at the 2024 Olympics:

Paris Olympics set high bar for event sustainability. Here’s how | GreenBiz Organizers minimize construction, ban most single-use plastics and eliminate generators to cut emissions in half compared with past events.

Climate change poses serious and urgent threats to sustainable economic growth, international security, and human health.

Learn from MSSM alumni Lukas Adamski and Zoë Mattioli about how Development Financial Institutions are counteracting these threats with climate action.

Development Banks and Their Role to Fight the Climate Crisis Sustainability management alumni Lukas Adamski and Zoë Mattioli explore how Development Financial Institutions have implemented climate action into their work.

Flights canceled. Businesses closed. Shipments delayed.

The outage last week impacted millions of people around the globe.

Kogod professor Derrick Cogburn talked to Mashable about what went wrong:

How did one CrowdStrike mistake stop the world? We asked 3 experts. Companies tried to do the right thing. Did it backfire?

Are you feeling the pinch as bills and prices continue to climb? Climate change may be the culprit.

Kogod professor and supply chain expert Ayman Omar shares his insights in The Washington Post Magazine :

Climate change is already making your bills more expensive Researchers warn the hazards of climate change will only get worse, for the planet and the economy. Items as varied as groceries and insurance will get more expensive.

If global airline passenger demand continues to grow at the same pace as it did pre-pandemic, CO2 emissions from air travel will triple by the year 2050.

In the Kogod Sustainability Review, American University Washington College of Law student Jaclyn Bell dives into how major airlines are working towards more practices.

Sustainability in American Aviation: Parsing Proxy Statements in the Decarbonization Era Washington College of Law student Jaclyn Bell delves into issues of sustainability in the aviation industry and existing actions taken by major airlines.

What comes next in the presidential election?
In the wake of the recent assassination attempt that sent shockwaves through every segment of American life, the political landscape has drastically changed. Kogod, in partnership with the AU School of Public Affairs, AU Sine Institute of Policy & Politics, and AU's Polarization and Extremism Research and Innovation Lab, is hosting an online panel of experts to dive into the most pressing issues at the forefront of this year's presidential election.

Register now for this timely event:
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