Students have two minutes to sell great idea
February 24, 2009 | Uncategorized
Undergraduate and MBA students competing in the Babcock School’s 10th annual Elevator Contest in March will have just two minutes to pitch their ideas for a new business to venture capitalists for the chance to win up to a $10,000 cash prize.
Wellman named to NCAA committee
February 21, 2009 | Uncategorized
Director of Athletics Ron Wellman has been named to the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee, which is responsible for selecting and seeding teams in the NCAA basketball tournament.
Prestigious journal recognizes Meredith’s work
February 19, 2009 | Uncategorized
The Journal of Operations Management has recognized Jack Meredith, professor of management and Broyhill Distinguished Scholar and Chair in Operations at the Babcock School, for his scholarly contributions.
From the bakery to IS: ‘Little Miss Muffin’
February 19, 2009 | Uncategorized
Rebecca Griffin Jones, an administrative coordinator in the Information Systems Department, had to leave the bakery business after she developed an allergy to gluten, a protein found in wheat. But now she’s self-published some of her most popular recipes in “Recipes From Little Miss Muffin Bakery and more.”
Oscar’s choice?
February 18, 2009 | Uncategorized
The surprise hit “Slumdog Millionaire” may take home an Oscar at the Academy Awards Sunday night, but don’t confuse it with the real India, says Professor and Chair of Communication Ananda Mitra.
Student entrepreneurs compete in contest
February 17, 2009 | Uncategorized
MBA student Kevin Cain and undergraduates Ben Comer and Brett Apter will compete against student entrepreneurs from other schools for $85,000 in cash and prizes during the Babcock School’s annual Elevator Competition in March.
Serving the community
February 17, 2009 | Uncategorized
The School of Law has opened a new Community Law and Business Clinic to provide experience for students and free legal aid for small-business owners and nonprofits. The clinic, directed by Steve Virgil, will host its first “Ask A Lawyer” day on Wednesday.
Jefferson Davis as President of the Confederacy
February 12, 2009 | Uncategorized
Paul Escott delivered this essay at the N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh on Feb. 12, 2009, the 200th anniversary of the birthday of Abraham Lincoln. He is the author of numerous books on the Civil War, Reconstruction and the South, including most recently, “‘
Deacon comeback falls short
February 10, 2009 | Uncategorized
Wake Forest stormed back from 20 points down against N.C. State to pull within two late in the game, but the Wolfpack held on for the win, 82-76, Wednesday night in Raleigh.
Gergen: Major challenges await Obama
February 10, 2009 | Uncategorized
The Obama administration’s biggest challenge this year is implementing the stimulus package to create jobs, get credit flowing and solve the mortgage crisis, political commentator David Gergen said Tuesday night in a speech in Wait Chapel.
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