Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship

From start to finish, watching Crawford Hall take shape has been an exciting process! View a time lapse video of Crawford Hall construction: https://ow.ly/yerN50T4glM

Crawford Hall at is officially open for business! Read more about the building's modern learning environment and see highlights from the first day of class:

Crawford Hall Is Open For Business | Kent State University Crawford Hall Is Open For Business | Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, Crawford Hall University News, Nationally Distinctive, Students First | Kent State University's new Crawford Hall officially opened its doors this week, welcoming students, faculty and staff to a cutti...

A statue of Ambassador Edward F. Crawford, former U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Ireland, who provided the largest single gift in Kent State history to enable the construction of Crawford Hall, was installed on Thursday. Read more:

Kent State Honors Ambassador Crawford with New Statue on Campus | Kent State University Kent State Honors Ambassador Crawford with New Statue on Campus | Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship University News, Nationally Distinctive, Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship | As students prepare for the start of the Fall 2024 Semester at Kent S...

Construction is nearing completion on our new home, Crawford Hall! Read below for the latest updates!

Crawford Hall Nears Completion Exciting new features are taking shape inside the new home of Kent State's Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship

Lecturer of finance David Pelleg was recently interviewed on WAKR on how is preparing students with skills for jobs of the future. Listen to the full interview here: https://ow.ly/Ugu350SiQkQ

"Stayin' Alive" On Wall Street, In the Age of AI Although Wall Street Analysts, Stockbrokers, and Traders already use sophisticated computer programming to help them make what is in some cases, dizzyingly vast sums of money; rapidly developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools could soon help them make even more. On the other hand; AI could also....

Congratulations to Kathryn Wilson, Ph.D., professor of economics at Kent State’s Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, who was recognized for exemplary teaching with numerous awards during the 2023-24 academic year! Read more: https://ow.ly/meZt50RTaVb

Kathryn Wilson, Ph.D. Receives Numerous Teaching Honors in 2023-24 | Kent State University Kathryn Wilson, Ph.D. Receives Numerous Teaching Honors in 2023-24 | Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship Distinguished Teaching Award, Professor, Department of Economics, Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, business | Kathryn Wilson, Ph.D., professo...

Congratulations to student Daniel Andrade who was named the 2024 Global Bilingual Sales Champion at the Global Bilingual Sales Competition.

In addition, student Maria Torres secured a finalist position in the Spanish event, finishing third overall. Daniel and Maria competed against students from Spain, Peru and Venezuela as well as from universities across the country. This marked Kent State University’s first time participating in this competition. 🏆

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Kent State Sales Students Celebrate Success at 2024 Global Bilingual Sales Competition | Kent State University Kent State Sales Students Celebrate Success at 2024 Global Bilingual Sales Competition | Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship | Kent State student Daniel Andrade was named the 2024 Global Bilingual Sales Champion at the Global Bilingual Sales Competition. In addition, student...

The John S. and Marlene J. Brinzo Center for Entrepreneurship hosted its annual Spring Pitch Competition in April, during which seven student businesses competed “Shark-Tank” style in front of a panel of executive judges for $20,000 in cash prizes. Learn more about the winners: https://ow.ly/nU5j50RIr2m

John S. and Marlene J. Brinzo Center for Entrepreneurship Announces Spring Pitch Winners | Kent State University John S. and Marlene J. Brinzo Center for Entrepreneurship Announces Spring Pitch Winners | Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship | KENT, Ohio -The John S. and Marlene J. Brinzo Center for Entrepreneurship hosted its annual Spring Pitch Competition in April, during which seven....

Congratulations to the Chapter of Pi Sigma Epsilon (PSE) for another successful year at the National Convention in St. Louis earning numerous awards! Nine students represented the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship from Kent State University’s Zeta Xi chapter. Read more about their achievements:

Kent Chapter of PSE Earns Prestigious Awards at National Convention | Kent State University Kent Chapter of PSE Earns Prestigious Awards at National Convention | Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship | KENT, Ohio -The Kent Chapter of Pi Sigma Epsilon (PSE) returned from another successful year at the National Convention in St. Louis earning numerous awards. Nine stud...

Learn more about entrepreneurship major Meg Gidley and how she turned her passion for softball into an entrepreneurial venture!

Student Thrown Curveball Hits It Out of the Park | Kent State University Student Thrown Curveball Hits It Out of the Park | Kent State Today Student Life, Profiles, Students First | Senior entrepreneurship major Meg Gidley has loved softball since she was three years old. It was in her blood. Then, injuries sidelined her playing career. So she started a coaching business...

Congratulations to faculty, staff and students honored at the Honors Banquet this week! Among those recognized were Professor of Economics Kathy Wilson, Ph.D., was was presented with both the Distinguished Teaching Award and The Mid-American Conference Outstanding Faculty Award for Student Success; and senior marketing major Juliana Buonaiuto who received the Kent State Impact Award.

Read More: https://ow.ly/Jq2o50Rp78B

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Local entrepreneur and business owner Evan Schumann, a 2017 entrepreneurship graduate, has big plans for the future of beer in Ohio. As the newly appointed CEO of The Brew Kettle, Schuman is working alongside The Brew Kettle President and majority owner Bryan Weber to rejuvenate the 28-year-old business, according to a two-part article from Crain’s Cleveland Business.

Read updates about Evan's new business endeavor and more on how he and his wife Marisa Sergi-Schumann run L'uva Bella Winery: https://ow.ly/MrQK50R3pQn

Brewing up His Master Plan | Kent State University Brewing up His Master Plan | Kent State Today Community and Society, Nationally Distinctive | Local entrepreneur and business owner Evan Schumann has big plans for the future of beer in Ohio. He credits his academic experiences at Kent State for helping him prepare for his high-growth career.

Student Body President and marketing major Juliana Buonaiuto has held many leadership roles during her undergraduate career.

Originally from Long Island, New York, Buonaiuto came to Kent State to study marketing because of her love for the industry.

“I love the business world, but I have a very creative side that marketing allows me to explore,” Buonaiuto said.

Learn more about Juliana's experience at Kent State: https://ow.ly/Q9lC50R1w0w

Flash Friday: Juliana Buonaiuto | Kent State University Flash Friday: Juliana Buonaiuto | Kent State Today Profiles, Student Life | This Friday, meet senior marketing major and Kent State University Student Body President, Juliana Buonaiuto. Originally from Long Island, New York, Buonaiuto came to Kent State to study marketing because of her love for the...

Kristin Williams, director of Career Services at the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship and a certified instructor through the American Association of University Women, led a workshop and discussion on salary negotiation and the gender wage gap at the Women's Center recently. Read some tips Williams provided students regarding salary negotiations: https://ow.ly/w22Y50QY8zG

Fighting the Salary Gap With Confidence | Kent State University Fighting the Salary Gap With Confidence | Kent State Today, Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship Students First, Student Life, Community & Society | Students filed into the conference room in the Williamson House on Friday, March 15, to learn about how to negotiate pay and co...

Amy Grincewicz, Ph.D., Director of Instructional Design at the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, has been named Senior Research Colleague for Quality Matters (QM). This title recognizes the outstanding effort and quality of work performed by Grincewicz in her years of research collaboration with Quality Matters.

Read more about this achievement: https://ow.ly/1TJY50QXblh

Dr. Amy Grincewicz Named Senior Research Colleague for Quality Matters The Kent State educator has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to the field of quality online education at the higher education level

Eight months since the beam topping off ceremony for Crawford Hall on Kent State’s front campus, remarkable progress has been made on the building.

students will be welcomed to the new building in August for the start of the fall semester. Read about recent construction updates: https://ow.ly/7rwl50QVO8e

Kent State’s Crawford Hall Set to Welcome Students in August | Kent State University Kent State’s Crawford Hall Set to Welcome Students in August | Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship | Eight months since the beam topping off ceremony for Crawford Hall on Kent State’s front campus, remarkable progress has been made on the building. Earlier this month, bl...

The John S. and Marlene J. Brinzo Center for Entrepreneurship announces the finalists for the 2024 Spring Pitch Competition!

Congratulations to the following:

Mark Virgil Jamer; Gabi Spigelmire; Carter Kline; Ajeet Kumar Sandela, Nisha Chaurasia, Shefali Gupta, Lokesh Jetangi, Sofiya Ibrayeva; Brandon Melin; Audrey Ernst, Vaunden Brunn and Kaitlyn Phillips.

The Spring Pitch Competition will take place from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, April 30 in the Oscar Ritchie Auditorium with a reception and showcase to follow from 6 - 7 p.m. RSVP to secure your spot to cheer on the finalists! https://accbekent.com/SpringPitch2024

Kent State’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is proving beneficial for accounting students and those in need of tax assistance this tax season.

The program, which was introduced at Kent State in 2011, pairs accounting students – who receive course credit and hands-on experience – with students and community members needing assistance filing taxes. Learn more: https://ow.ly/3Lrq50QRATr

Kent State VITA Program Benefits Accounting Students, Community Members | Kent State University Kent State VITA Program Benefits Accounting Students, Community Members | Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship | Kent State’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is proving beneficial for accounting students and those in need of tax assistance this tax season. Th...

In celebration of International Women's Day, the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship held the Spirit of Women in Business Conference last week. Attendees enjoyed a keynote presentation, "The Future is Human: Creating People-First Work Cultures" by author and business consultant Hannah Ubl.

The event also featured networking, lunch and breakout sessions featuring timely topics such as Artificial Intelligence, The Human Elements of Human Resources, Caregiving in the Pandemic World and The Entrepreneurial Journey. Thanks to all who presented and attended and we look forward to sharing the date for next year's event soon!

Professor of Economics Deepraj Mukherjee, Ph.D. shares tips on ensuring a safe online shopping experience in this article: https://www.kent.edu/today/news/online-marketplaces-shop-or-drop

Online Marketplaces: Shop or Drop? | Kent State University Online Marketplaces: Shop or Drop? | Kent State Today Student Life | What do students think of online marketplaces like Temu, Shein, Wish and Amazon? Kent State Today asked students. Many had mixed feelings about the trustworthiness of the platforms.

The Meonske Professional Development Conference, held annually at Kent State University, provides an opportunity for attendees to network and pursue professional development in accounting right in northeast Ohio. Watch some conference highlights and book your spot for this year's event May 16-17: https://ow.ly/65nN50QGST0

Meonske Professional Development Conference: A Reputation for Dialogue and Hospitality The Meonske Professional Development Conference, held annually at Kent State University, provides an opportunity for attendees to network and pursue professi...

Get FREE tax help from the VITA program offered at . Appointments are held on the third floor of the Business Building Wednesdays and Saturdays starting Feb. 28. Remember your ID and printed tax forms 📁. Learn more and make an appointment: https://ow.ly/loIt50QFVT1

Looking to continue your education at ? Attend Graduate Programs Week webinars Feb. 19 - 24 to learn more about graduate business programs offered by the college and find which one is right for you. Options include Online M.S. in Accounting, Full-time MBA, Online MBA, M.S. in Business Analytics (in-person and online), M.A. in Economics, Ph.D. in Business Administration and Digital Transformation Workshops. Register here: https://ow.ly/CAOA50Qy6hH

Five Master of Business in Analytics students used their ingenuity to develop a winning idea during the 2023 Idea Pitch competition hosted by the John S. and Marlene J. Brinzo Center for Entrepreneurship this fall.

Read more about their mobile app idea, Mark & Park, where users can discover available parking spaces in the area in real time, compare pricing and receive step-by-step navigation to a preferable spot. https://ow.ly/WXsg50Qym24

Solving Parking Problems is Winning Idea | Kent State University Solving Parking Problems is Winning Idea | Kent State Today, Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship Student Life, Diverse Kent State, Community & Society | Have you ever experienced frustration while trying to find a parking spot on campus? Five business school students did, an...

Michael Crawford, Chairman of the Board and President and CEO of the Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company, will be the featured Global Management speaker this semester. The event will take place at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, February 7 in the Kent State Student Center Kiva. During the event, Crawford will discuss his career in international hospitality and his new book, "From the Mouse's House to the Penthouse."

The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/5iYW50Qw50m

Mark Whitmore, Ph.D., associate professor of Management, will present a virtual Townhall for HR Leadership Group at 8 a.m. on February 15. During the presentation, Whitmore will discuss the causes of underrepresentation, including recruitment, selection, and retention, of women in the high tech field, as well as potential solutions to the problem. The event is free of charge and open to the public but registration is requested: https://ow.ly/VuJN50QuRi8

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently made the decision to allow Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). In this interview with WAKR, Lecturer of Finance David Pelleg explains what that could mean for individuals interested in investing in Bitcoin. 🏦 Listen here: https://ow.ly/V7Mi50Qtiub

Investing in Bitcoin Just Got A Whole Lot Easier While millions of people all over the world have eagerly embraced buying Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for years now, it has always been a bit of a hassle and pretty risky. Now, that has changed—at least to some degree— thanks to recent action from the US Securities and Exchange Commission ...

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