NWU College of Business Education

Congratulations, Dr. Eric S. Parilla!

The College of Business Education proudly extends its warmest congratulations to Prof. Eric Santos Parilla, MSCM, MABA, DBA, for completing his Master’s in Applied Business Analytics at the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P), Batch 2026, with Distinction!

As a Dean of the College of Business Education, your leadership, dedication, and commitment to academic excellence have inspired faculty, staff, and students alike. Your achievement is a testament to the value of lifelong learning, perseverance, and continuous professional growth.

From leading COBE with vision and purpose to reaching another remarkable milestone in your academic journey, you continue to demonstrate that great leaders never stop learning.

Congratulations again, Dr. Eric!

COBE Celebrates Another International Research Publication

The College of Business Education (COBE) of Northwestern University (NWU) continues to strengthen its research excellence with another international publication by Prof. Eric S. Parilla, further demonstrating the college’s commitment to producing impactful and globally relevant scholarly work.

Prof. Parilla’s latest study, “Green Campus, Bright Future: How Carbon Footprint Disclosure Practices Shape Students’ Views on Northwestern University,” has been published in the International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Studies (IJEASS), Volume 6, Issue 1 (July 2026). The peer-reviewed journal publishes international research on entrepreneurship, sustainability, business, accounting, finance, and related disciplines.

The research examined how carbon footprint disclosure practices, sustainability initiatives, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices influence students’ perceptions and enrollment decisions at Northwestern University. Drawing data from 2,195 students across different colleges, the study found that while students recognize NWU as an environmentally responsible institution, strengthening sustainability communication and carbon disclosure practices can further enhance the university’s green institutional image. The findings also revealed that a positive green institutional image significantly mediates the relationship between sustainability initiatives and students’ enrollment decisions.

This publication underscores COBE’s growing contribution to evidence-based research that addresses contemporary issues in sustainability, higher education, ESG, and institutional development. It also reflects the college’s dedication to generating research that supports informed decision-making and advances sustainable practices within educational institutions.

The achievement aligns with Northwestern University’s vision of fostering a vibrant research culture and expanding its international scholarly presence through quality publications. It likewise highlights COBE’s continuing efforts to produce research that not only contributes to academic discourse but also creates meaningful impact for universities, policymakers, and communities.

Northwestern University congratulates Prof. Eric S. Parilla and the College of Business Education for this significant milestone and looks forward to more internationally recognized research outputs that elevate the University’s reputation in the global academic community

𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 • 𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔–𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕

Today is more than just the first day of classes, it’s the moment you turned your choice into action.

👋 To our new freshmen: Welcome to your new home! You didn’t just pick a school, you chose a strong foundation, quality education, and a path to become future business leaders. This is your Right Start to greatness.

👋 To our returning scholars: Welcome back! You’ve already proven your choice, and now it’s time to reach even higher. Keep leading, keep growing, and keep shining as proud COBEans.

Let’s make this academic year filled with learning, success, and meaningful achievements.
Together, we build competence, live integrity, and achieve excellence.

𝟝 𝔻𝕒𝕪𝕤 𝕃𝕖𝕗𝕥!
Get ready for the NWU First Day Blast! Prepare your essentials, bring your enthusiasm, and get ready to begin another exciting academic year filled with new opportunities, meaningful experiences, and the true CHAMPS spirit.

See you on July 27!

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