J. Mack Robinson College of Business, Georgia State University

Congratulations to The School of Hospitality, Georgia State University alumnus, Fares Kargar! 🎉

Fares Kargar has been recognized in the prestigious Atlanta Business Chronicle's 40 under 40 award! 👏

Fares, now a culinary trailblazer and the creative mind behind Delbar Middle Eastern and Bibi Eatery continues to make waves in the restaurant industry. His innovative approach and dedication to his craft have earned him a well-deserved spot among the industry’s standout leaders.

We're excited to see you bringing people together with new flavors, and we couldn't be more proud of your success! 💼💙🐾

Vikas Agarwal's (Distinguished University Professor of the University System of Georgia,
Bank of America Distinguished Chair and Professor of Finance) paper titled, “The Real Effect of Sociopolitical Racial/Ethnic Animus: Mutual Fund Manager Performance During AAPI Hate” was recently chosen for the best paper award at the Asian Finance Association 2024 Annual Meetings! https://t.gsu.edu/4dF97Qp

Ready to explore the world?

Curious about study abroad opportunities? The countdown is on—just ONE week until the RCB Study Abroad Fair! Discover the magic of different countries, gain a global mindset, and prepare for an unforgettable .

These programs are open to all GSU grad and undergrad students. Don’t miss out—register now and take the first step toward becoming a true citizen!



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Frank Lee, Clinical Associate Professor in Robinson's Dept. of Management, earned the Teaching for Social Justice & Democracy Award this year! Among his achievements, he was commended for efforts to develop data sets for classroom use that better reflect a broader range of backgrounds, in addition to strategies which have students examine ethical considerations and impact in dissemination of research and findings.

Master’s in Finance Student Vidit Kanoi was recognized with the "All Rounder" award from his academic department for maintaining a 4.0 GPA while also managing a $1 million stock portfolio alongside a group of peers, sustaining an internship, and volunteering at Robinson. He's determined to "live the American dream."
https://t.gsu.edu/4gu486I

Join Hollywood veteran Tina Lifford and Robinson RISE on campus for a 90-minute Inner Fitness EQ Workout. Learn to harness that quiet moment before the noise to live well and thrive. Seats are limited. Register on Handshake ASAP!
https://t.gsu.edu/4eobMOa

✨ Meet Isaac Ugan - 2022 Graduate ✨
{B.B.A. in Risk Management & Insurance}

❤️ GSRS program: What I loved most about the Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Science (GSRS) program under the J. Mack Robinson College of Business, Georgia State University was the intentionality of those involved to bring students to understand what industry they were facing after college, and how they can be more involved in that industry prior to graduation. It was truly a great honor to have been cared for so well by the staff and have been given so many opportunities to set myself ahead in my career.

👩‍🏫 Favorite Professor: Professor Ryan Grelecki, Harold Weston, and Jim Presmanes are the three professors that immediately come to mind. They were so passionate about what they taught. Despite having vastly different styles, they all made insurance something that could be truly fascinating on a daily basis.

😁 Scholarships Received: AXA XL scholarship

🎓 Current Role: I am a Technical Assistant at Amwins Insurance Brokerage.

📑 Message to Current Students: JOIN THIS PROGRAM. If you are interested in ANY form or Risk Management and Insurance form of industry – actuary, insurance agent, broker, underwriter, anything – JOIN THIS PROGRAM. They will absolutely take care of you and most importantly you get what you give. If I could go back and do it all over again I would’ve joined day one and tried my best to be on the board and as involved as I could possibly be.

🗯 Final Thoughts: HUGE thank you to Grelecki, Weston, and Presmanes for their enthusiasm, kindness, and genuine care throughout my college career. Also, a huge thank you to AXA XL for their scholarship! I could not be more grateful for the opportunities afforded to me because of these people.

Risk management is the critical piece that enables businesses to function, leap over hurdles, and adeptly handle roadblocks. Risk management professionals are extremely well-paid, heavily recruited, and often times the coolest people in meetings and boardrooms. Allow the Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Science under the J. Mack Robinson College of Business, Georgia State University to be the perfect place for you to pursue an undergraduate degree in risk, we prepare students from all backgrounds for successful careers in risk-related fields.

👗👔Career Opportunities:
Risk Analyst
Broker
Claims Specialist
Risk Manager
Underwriter

Learn More: https://t.gsu.edu/3AUbsZh

Meet five alumni selected by Georgia State University's Alumni Association to join its Board of Directors! They'll support the association’s mission of engaging and enriching the lives of Georgia State alumni and students through meaningful connections. https://t.gsu.edu/4gmsEGR

Finding the transition to life in Atlanta exciting, Cote d'Ivoire native Serin Silue earned 'Best Engaging Finance Student' within his Master of Finance cohort - not just for academic excellence, but for the lasting positive impact he's had. https://t.gsu.edu/47bqPsp

Leadership can be learned. But what if it began as early as gradeschool? Prof. Nate Bennett (Executive MBA) explains the influence resilience has on building a leader - and how riding the bus to school can begin a child's study in overcoming adversity.
https://t.gsu.edu/3XxUc4K

Dr. Thao Le (Dept. of Commercial Real Estate) helps review top moving companies and discusses other financial considerations when making a big move in this article from USA Today: https://t.gsu.edu/4g4llU5

Huge congratulations to our amazing faculty members, Edward Wang and S. Tamer Cavusgil! We're thrilled to share that their article, "A Review of the Evolving Conceptualization of Internationalization from a Global Value Chain Perspective," published in the Review of International Business and Strategy, has been honored with the Outstanding Paper Award at the 2024 Emerald Literati Awards by Emerald Publishing! We're so proud of their impactful research that is shaping the global community.



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Marketing doctoral student Davon Holmes has been selected to be the VP for the Ph.D. Project Marketing Doctoral Student Association (MDSA). In 2025, he will assume the role of President. His duties include leadership, strategic planning, logistics management, advocacy, and more! Congratulations!

In this latest Robinson's Take, Dr. Ben Lawrence, Aziz Hashim Professor of Franchise Entrepreneurship, explains how the franchise-based business model of fast-food chains makes value pricing strategies in a high inflation market far more complicated. https://t.gsu.edu/4cGDsMU

Have a safe and restful Labor Day holiday, . Our offices will re-open tomorrow for normal operations.

The Undergraduate Business Research Experience fellowship, headed up by Jen Bailey, associate dean for undergraduate programs at Robinson College, isn't just prepping students for innovative thinking and leadership - but to challenge the status quo.
https://t.gsu.edu/3AMck23

To be eligible, applicants must be undergraduate students studying business and hold at least a 3.0 GPA. Students of any grade level are able to participate. Visit to learn about eligibility requirements, application submission, and contact information: https://robinson.gsu.edu/undergraduate-business-research-experience/

Are you ready to turn your ideas into reality? Join us on September 5 for our in-person workshop, "How Do I Develop an Idea for a Startup/Side Hustle?"

Led by the inspiring Recha Reid from ENI, this hands-on session will equip you with state-of-the-art ideation techniques to spark and -solving. Whether you're looking to launch a startup, enhance your side hustle, or tackle a project, this workshop is for you!

https://t.gsu.edu/4cxfPqa

Meet Frank Lee, Clinical Associate Professor of Management, who earned the Teaching for Social Justice & Democracy Award this year. Among his achievements, he was commended for efforts to develop data sets for classroom use that better reflect a broader range of backgrounds, in addition to strategies which have students examine ethical considerations and impact in dissemination of research and findings.

He will be recognized alongside fellow outstanding faculty during the Celebrating Faculty Excellence event in late September. Learn more about Dr. Lee here: https://t.gsu.edu/4dEd4EX

Dept. of Management Prof. Kyungsoo Kim’s paper, titled “Who Gets Redeployed? Inventor Characteristics and Resource Redeployment Decisions,” has been accepted by Strategic Management Journal (SMJ), a premier journal in management. This is Prof. Kim's first academic paper as a member of Robinson's Faculty. Congratulations!

According to Rajeev Dhawan, director of the Economic Forecasting Center at Georgia State University’s Robinson College of Business, the Federal Reserve will begin a series of “practically aggressive” rate cuts in September. Major highlights for , , and the from his most recent Quarterly Economic Forecast: https://t.gsu.edu/4dDUnkB

Maybe you missed it, but after Max Graves took a step out of his comfort zone by joining Georgia State University, the rising senior majoring in risk management and insurance quickly found his footing by helping fellow students prep for successful careers. https://t.gsu.edu/4cMRQDs

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✨ Meet Norma Maldonado - 2023 Graduate ✨
{B.B.A. in Actuarial Science}

❤️ GSRS program: The sense of community is a simple way to encompass the opportunities presented to me, whether it was through scholarships or internships opportunities, there was the constant support from the program. It was also the involvement from faculty and staff that made my experience more than memorable, the student community such as the organization was a community that helped me with my professional and personal growth.

👩‍🏫 Favorite Professor: Yes! Ryan C. Grelecki, J.D. was and still is my favorite professor at Georgia State University in the J. Mack Robinson College of Business, Georgia State University. He was my favorite professor because of his deep passion towards student and their progression. I had never seen a professor as involve and committed to students support as well as development as he is. He is not committed only during the undergrad program but his work as the faculty advisor for Gamma Iota Sigma, Zeta Chapter allows him to continue to be involved post grad and that is a level of passion and commitment that I have not seen before. Now that he is the director of external relations for GSRS, I want to continue to be involve with the program as an alumnus and continue the relationship that GSRS has with my company.

😁 Scholarships Received: I received the State Farm Enrollment scholarship, AXA XL scholarship, and the WSIA (Wholesale & Specialty Insurance Association) scholarship.

🎓 Current Role: Currently, I work as a casualty associate underwriter at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance.

Learn more about Norma, you can visit our LinkedIn page.

We're proud that Robinson College of Business has contributed to the second-highest earned grant total in university history! As an R1 designated institution, Georgia State University has earned more than $185M in grants in FY ’24. https://t.gsu.edu/477y6tg