VCU School of Business news
VCU business paper on how music can make us more productive wins national award
Wednesday, September 22The article, recognized with the Best Article Award from the Academy of Management Review, sheds light on how music selection can affect mood and productivity in the workplace.
Long line of VCU connections turns entrepreneur's dream into reality
Thursday, September 9Whereas the name LipLoveLine is meant to identify Williams’ new line of lip products, it could just as easily denote the long line of VCU connections that helped her bring that dream to reality.
Alum crowned ‘Clash of the Cones’ winner on Food Network
Tuesday, September 7Rabia Kamara, founder of Ruby Scoops ice cream parlor, dazzled the judges throughout the season.
Ex-Fed official Lacker warns Powell in ‘tough spot’ on inflation
Monday, August 30Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell risks inflation getting out of control and his assurance that the central bank can keep it in check neglects to mention this would require traumatic surgery, said former Richmond Fed President Jeffrey Lacker.
Band of brothers creates a memorial scholarship for inspirational friend
Tuesday, August 24Will Sheffey faced challenges with incredible positivity. After he died, his fraternity vowed to keep his legacy alive.
Rabia Kamara vies for ice cream glory on Ben & Jerry’s-inspired Food Network show
Wednesday, August 18The VCU School of Business grad and Ruby Scoops owner is one of six ice cream innovators competing on “Clash of the Cones” to create a new flavor for the iconic brand.
What we learned about sports and athletes — and ourselves — at the Tokyo Summer Olympics
Wednesday, August 11As the Games close, VCU’s Brendan Dwyer says sports fans need to re-humanize our athletes, who represent our triumphs, failures and everything in between.
Getting to know: Garret Westlake with the VCU da Vinci Center for Innovation
Saturday, August 7Richmond Times Dispatch article on getting to know Garret Westlake, Executive director of the VCU da Vinci Center for Innovation, a collaboration of Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Arts, School of Business and the colleges of Engineering
Kornblau Institute Industry Talk Examines the Richmond Office Market
Friday, July 30“If Richmond were a breed of dog, which breed would it be?” This is not the question you might expect in an industry talk about “Commercial Real Estate and the Future of the Office Market.”
The Cleveland Indians will become the Guardians. Does the name change hit it out of the ballpark?
Thursday, July 29VCU Brandcenter copywriting professor Holly Hessler discusses the change and why choosing a new team name “is one of the hardest jobs out there.”