J. Mack Robinson College of Business, Georgia State University

Yes, Chef! 👨‍🍳

The School of Hospitality and GRO at GSU came out to the Taste of Georgia Event where we promoted our academic program to local restaurant leaders and Georgia state legislators. 🍽️ Restaurants and government officials came together to celebrate Georgia's restaurant industry and this year's honorees of the Georgia Grown Executive Chef Program, a statewide program to cultivate relationships between chefs and the state's farming industry. 🥬 We are so glad to experience this amazing opportunity of community!

Alejandro del Valle (Associate Prof., Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Science) has been appointed to the New York Life Associate Professorship at Georgia State University! His research investigates how markets and policies can better address disaster risks in a changing climate. https://t.gsu.edu/41z9vvW

Meet a trailblazer of media, Ms. Xernona Clayton, former corporate executive of Turner Broadcasting. Join us on March 12 for a Legacy & Leadership lunch featuring lessons from her pioneering efforts in business, advocacy, and community development. https://t.gsu.edu/4kfNl9l

Meet marketing major Anish Narendrakumar and discover how he landed a coveted internship with one of the world’s best-known brands based in Atlanta. https://t.gsu.edu/41cg9Hc

Regents' Prof. Arun Rai (Dept. of CIS) comments on the fashion industry's clever use of artificial intelligence that could help them optimize supply chain adjustments before tariff hikes affect their margins. https://t.gsu.edu/3QutxBG

Since 1987, Truist and Georgia State University's Robinson College of Business have supported students to impact their communities, enhancing their college-to-career journey and fostering innovation in data analytics. Today, that partnership is stronger than ever. https://t.gsu.edu/41mFJL4

Alum Nimai Jain wanted to take a different road than a family legacy in the stock market. But an unexpected turn caused him to seek a Master's in Finance at Robinson, and his knowledge has helped him drive results for clients around the world. https://t.gsu.edu/3QcukHi

Master of International Business alum Rageh Aden was destined for supply chain logistics with family roots in the industry. A master’s from Robinson aligned his career goals with generational knowledge, leading him to long-term success. https://t.gsu.edu/41jazUQ

✨ Faculty Spotlight ✨

Ivy White, JD, MBA is a clinical assistant professor in the Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Science at Georgia State University under the J. Mack Robinson College of Business, Georgia State University.

🌍 Hometown: I was born in Atlanta, but moved around growing up. I moved between Atlanta, Southwest Michigan, and South Florida.

👨‍🏫 Teaching: I primarily teach the Legal and Ethical Analysis of Business (LGLS 3610).

🌟 Actuarial Science or Risk Management & Insurance Professor: I teach in the Legal Studies Program, which is housed under Risk Management & Insurance (RMI).

💖 Love of Teaching: I absolutely LOVE teaching. I really enjoy being able to break complex topics down so that they are relatable and understandable by students. I enjoy watching the gears lock in place when they realize they get it! Students often begin the class feeling intimidated. I am able to watch them build so much confidence throughout the semester as they realize they are capable of doing real legal analysis! I love building relationships with my students and sharing my passion of law with them. On a personal level it is very special to me, I am a Georgia State University alum through and through, from undergrad to Georgia State University College of Law to J. Mack Robinson College of Business, Georgia State University. I took the class that I now teach in Aderhold over 15 years ago and I never imagined that I would accomplish my dream of becoming a lawyer. And now, I am a professor here. I see so much of myself in my students. I want them to see themselves in me. I want them to understand that no matter where they come from or their circumstances, their wildest dreams are within reach. I truly believe this my gift and life's work. I am honored to be a part of students' journeys.

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Brand experimentation with in has already seen generative nostalgia by Coca-Cola and the mass market testing grounds of the Super Bowl. Human ingenuity remains the deciding factor for a truly creative - and resonant - result. https://t.gsu.edu/40MWoWn

Finalists for the Georgia State University have been announced! Will a marketing campaign for a once-in-a-221-year event win? The coolest Atlanta S'Auntie? Or maybe even your Side Chik? Join us on February 28 at the Georgia Aquarium to find out! https://t.gsu.edu/3CEtyjh

World-renown international business scholar Tamer Cavusgil (Regents’ Professor, Fuller E. Callaway Professorial Chair, and executive director of the Center for International Business Education and Research) has been awarded an honorary doctorate by Hong Kong Metropolitan University! https://t.gsu.edu/4htKcRP

Marietta native Graham Winch (MBA, Marketing) and his wife Julie took their Georgia culinary traditions to Napa Valley, opening the award-winning Southern Stoke BBQ; but the path to pitmastery might not have been possible without Robinson. https://t.gsu.edu/40Q8ApE

We're excited to share that Assistant Prof. Benjamin Ampel (Dept. of CIS) has been awarded the ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) SIGMIS Doctoral Dissertation Award for his doctoral research in and cybersecurity. https://t.gsu.edu/41bI6Am

The Robinson College of Business Case Competition team, under the guidance of faculty advisor Ashok Vairavan, has achieved 2nd place at the MBA Exclusive Business Conference Case Competition sponsored by the Noble Reach Foundation and Howard University MBA in Washington, D.C.!

Competing against 11 universities, the team delivered an outstanding project on AI in supply chains for global impact after weeks of dedicated preparation.

Congratulations, Julianna Johnson (MBA), Alexis Mathis (MBA), Lashell Lee (MSMK), Ayanna Patton (MSMK)! Thank you for representing Georgia State University and Robinson College at this event!

The Georgia State University Future of Marketing Conference is coming up!

Connect with industry leaders, innovators, and visionaries shaping the future with us on 🗓 February 28, 2025 |📍 Georgia Aquarium - Oceans Ballroom

Meet Our Esteemed Speakers & Panelists:
Brian Solis- Head of Global Innovation, ServiceNow
J. Walker Smith- Chief Knowledge Officer, Kantar
Neil Hoyne- Chief Strategist, Google
Brian Blake- President, Georgia State University Jennifer Dorian- President & CEO, WABE Atlanta
Katie Kirkpatrick- President & CEO, Metro Atlanta Chamber
William Pate - President & CEO, Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau

🎤 Dynamic panel on "Innovation in Downtown Atlanta"-plus an exciting lineup of discussions, programs, and networking opportunities

🎟 Secure your spot today - tables and seats are going fast! Don't miss out! https://t.gsu.edu/48fCKEM