James M. Hull College of Business, Augusta University

05/22/2020

We are #PROWLD of our spring graduates. Congratulations to those who received their Bachelor of Business Administration with concentrations in Financial Services, Digital Marketing and Healthcare Management. #TheHullExperience #InvestEngageAdvance

05/22/2020

We are #PROWLD of our spring graduates. In recognition of those that received degrees, we are honoring them over social media. Congratulations to those who received their Bachelor of Business Administration. #TheHullExperience #InvestEngageAdvance

05/21/2020

We are #PROWLD of our spring graduates. In recognition of those that received degrees, we are honoring them over social media. Congratulations to those who received their Master of Business Administration. #TheHullExperience #InvestEngageAdvance

05/21/2020

We are #PROWLD of our spring graduates. In recognition of those that received degrees, we are honoring them over social media. Congratulations to those who received their Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Finance or MIS. #TheHullExperience #InvestEngageAdvance

05/20/2020

We are #PROWLD of our spring graduates. In recognition of those that received degrees, we are honoring them over social media. Congratulations to those who received their Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Management. #TheHullExperience #InvestEngageAdvance

05/20/2020

We are #PROWLD of our spring graduates. In recognition of those that received degrees, we are honoring them over social media. Congratulations to those who received their Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Marketing. #TheHullExperience #InvestEngageAdvance

05/19/2020

We are #PROWLD of all of our @AUG_Hull 2020 spring graduates. In recognition of those that received degrees, we are honoring them over social media this week. Congratulations to the 22 graduates who received accounting degrees. #TheHullExperience #InvestEngageAdvance

05/15/2020

To all 2020 @AUG_Hull graduates, we are #PROWLD of your accomplishments. We want to see how you’re celebrating our first virtual commencement. Help us celebrate by tagging us in your graduation photos with #AUGGRADAtHome

05/12/2020

Congratulations to Team OsteoMEwear, comprised of LaTreece Watson, Jennifer Nail, Morasa Safi, Jenna Eden and Ben Brown, with Hull College of Business faculty advisor Roger Duke, for placing third in Augusta University’s first Innovation Challenge Competition.

Five teams of students from a vast range of disciplines competed in a design challenge to improve the experience of patients prescribed to wear colostomy bags.

The competition first was prototyped in Prof. Catherine Slade’s business and healthcare management course with success.

05/12/2020

Returning to every day life safely after COVID-19

In case you missed it: Hull College of Business professor Roger Duke appeared on Monday's Means Report on WJBF to discuss the risks of returning to everyday life after COVID-19. See his conversation here: https://www.wjbf.com/csra-news/returning-to-every-day-life-safely-after-covid-19/

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Means Report takes a look at life beyond the COVID-19 pandemic and the transition that we will all make as we return to our former lives. It’s going to involve a lot…

05/06/2020

It is not too late to register. The Hull College of Business will hold a virtual information session on its MBA program, campus and online, tomorrow at noon. To register: email [email protected]

05/06/2020

Blood filter may calm the cytokine storm of COVID-19

Hull student success: Read about Hull College MBA student Dr. Sandeep Padala, a nephrologist at AU Health System, who is one of the experts who may have found the key to keep COVID-19 patients' bodies from turning on them. https://jagwire.augusta.edu/blood-filter-may-calm-the-cytokine-storm-of-covid-19/

And see the local TV version: https://www.wrdw.com/content/news/Augusta-University-experts-cytokine-storm--570205881.html

Cytokine storms created by COVID-19 are causing major organ destruction and death, and for the first time in the United States, when patients begin to show signs of trouble, physicians are replacing the usual filter in a kidney dialysis machine with a filter known to trap these tiny proteins, with t

05/01/2020

COVID-19 Small Business Town Hall Webinar - Augusta, GA

Hull College's dean Dr. Richard Franza was featured in local news coverage of Thursday's COVID-19 virtual town hall meeting for small businesses.

See the news coverage here: https://lnkd.in/ePcqcF4

Watch the replay of the virtual town hall here: https://lnkd.in/eY2pMcb

Replay of the COVID-19 Small Business Town Hall Webinar that took place on April 30, 2020 at 3pm.

04/29/2020

Please join this webinar Thursday at 3 pm for updates on federal and local response to COVID-19 and vital information for small businesses about economic recovery as Georgia’s economy reopens.

Hull College Dean Dr. Richard Franza is one of the panelists.

Here’s the link to access the meeting tomorrow: https://zoom.us/j/99469263074

04/28/2020

If you've thought about getting your MBA, this virtual information session is for you. Augusta University now has an online MBA as well as campus degree. 40 minutes of your time on May 7 could change your life. To register: email [email protected]

04/23/2020

The Hull College of Business is seeking 10-15 career-focused undergraduate women to learn, lead, and achieve by participating in the 2020-2021 Hull College Women’s Leadership Academy. The Leadership Academy is open to undergraduate junior and senior women interested in business or entrepreneurship.

Participants complete a 2-day mini conference in August and monthly follow-up sessions scheduled September through March. Participants receive a $1000 scholarship and “ADP Scholar” designation.

The application deadline is May 4. To apply, log into the AU Scholarship Portal, augusta.academicworks.com. Applicants will be required to complete the AU general scholarship application, the Hull College scholarship application, and the Women’s Leadership Academy application which requires an updated version of your resume.

Questions? Contact Dr. Melissa Furman, [email protected].

04/20/2020

Congratulations to Dr. Dinesh Hasija for winning the Hull College of Business Outstanding Faculty of the Year Award for 2020.

“Dr. Hasija’s immediate impact has been substantial! He is a superior teacher and an outstanding scholar," said Hull College Dean Dr. Richard Franza. "We are fortunate to have him here at Hull!”

He is also this year's recipient of the Research Award as well as the High Impact Award.

04/17/2020

Congratulations to Dr. Marsha Loda for winning the Innovation and Engagement Award for 2020.

The Innovation and Engagement Award acknowledges Hull College of Business faculty having a great impact on students and/or the professional business or non-profit community.

“Through Dr. Loda’s enthusiasm, innovation, mentoring, and contacts with the local community, a simple class project has grown to become a major public/private partnership,” said colleague Dr. Susan Murray. “Her Event Planning and Production class resulted in students presenting in front of the Augusta City Commission and local news outlets. The Commission unanimously approved their proposal of a bridge dinner fundraiser and sent the plan to the Parks & Recreation Department for implementation to benefit the homeless in our community. While we all hope our teaching impacts and engages our students to ‘eventually’ make the world better, but Dr. Loda gets that eventuality sped up to real-time. Congratulations on a spectacular result from your exceptional teaching. We are proud to have you as our winner of the Innovation and Engagement Award.”

Dr. Loda is an Associate Professor in the Hull College of Business, instructing marketing and hospitality.

04/16/2020

Congratulations to Dr. Dinesh Hasija for winning the Hull College of Business Research Award as well as the High Impact Award.

The Research Award acknowledges faculty whose scholarship has greatly influenced the entire academic community, while the High Impact Award acknowledges the impact that such effort had on students, the business community, and/or academia.

“For most research faculty, having an article published in a top tier, highly prestigious scholarly journal — what we call an A+ hit — is a career goal. Dr. Hasija not only managed to achieve this career highlight in 2019, but he did it twice,” said colleague Dr. Susan Murray. “His peer-reviewed research on international business strategies will have a lasting impact on the business field. We are proud to have Dr. Hasija representing Augusta University’s Hull College of Business. Congratulations on your achievements. We are pleased to have you as our winner of both the 2020 Research Award and the High Impact Award.”

Dr. Hasija is an assistant professor teaching strategic management.

04/15/2020

Congratulations to Augustus Bruker for receiving the 2020 Marketing Award.

“Gus is a hard worker, smart thinker, and good presenter. He also has great teamwork skills. In short, he is the new graduate businesses will be lucky to hire,” said faculty award presenter Dr. Marsha Loda.

The Hull College of Business Honor awards are chosen by the faculty and recognize the outstanding student based on GPA, as well as engagement in the classroom, respect from peers, and extracurricular activities related to their discipline, the college and the university.

04/15/2020

Congratulations to Garrett Collins for receiving the 2020 Master of Business Administration Award.

“He was an outstanding student who had a strong aptitude for accounting and always contributed very nicely to class discussions. I was honored to write a strong recommendation for him for an accounting position for which he was subsequently hired,” said faculty award presenter Dr. Mike Dugan.

The Hull College of Business Honor awards are chosen by the faculty and recognize the outstanding student based on GPA, as well as engagement in the classroom, respect from peers, and extracurricular activities related to their discipline, the college and the university.

04/14/2020

Need internship help? Join us Friday at noon for a virtual meeting on internships. Register through Handshake. Direct questions to Career Advisor Jennifer Mansell at [email protected].

04/13/2020

Congratulations to Megan Tychsen for receiving the 2020 Bachelor of Business Administration Award. The Hull College of Business Honor awards are chosen by the faculty and recognize the outstanding student based on GPA, as well as engagement in the classroom, respect from peers, and extracurricular activities related to their discipline, the college and the university.

“Megan is an internally motivated, determined, passionate student who is committed to her studies and multiple leadership roles. Megan’s drive and ambition are contagious and her kindhearted nature drives her to help other succeed as well,” said Dr. Melissa Furman, faculty award presenter.

04/10/2020

Congratulations to Gaspard Mathieu for receiving the 2020 Management Information Systems Award. The Hull College of Business Honor awards are chosen by the faculty and recognize the outstanding student based on GPA, as well as engagement in the classroom, respect from peers, and extracurricular activities related to their discipline, the college and the university.

“Gaspard is truly deserving of this award for his high academic performance undertaken in a foreign language while also representing with accomplishment, the university and college on the tennis court. As with many student athletes at AU he demonstrates great motivation, commitment, and time management to excel in all he does,” said Dr. Simon Medcalfe, award presenter.

04/09/2020

Congratulations to Aaron Walker for receiving the 2020 Management Award. The Hull College of Business Honor awards are chosen by the faculty and recognize the outstanding student based on GPA, as well as engagement in the classroom, respect from peers, and extracurricular activities related to their discipline, the college and the university.

“I have had Aaron in three classes and he has shown attributes that make him an outstanding student in each,” said Dr. Simon Medcalfe, award presenter. “In one class, it was obvious that he had the respect of his peers, and he likewise respected them, as they worked together to solve economics problems. In pursuing a research project he is always trying to better himself and improve his work. He takes the difficult path rather than the easy option because he knows he will learn more that way.”

04/08/2020

Congratulations to Marie Amelie Cantenot for receiving the 2020 Finance Award. The Hull College of Business Honor awards are chosen by the faculty and recognize the outstanding student based on GPA, as well as engagement in the classroom, respect from peers, and extracurricular activities related to their discipline, the college and the university.

“She strives for excellence in everything she does. She is an outstanding student, and not only in finance. She is well rounded and balanced. As a member of Augusta University’s women’s tennis team, she is reliable and always prepared. As an international traveler, she is brave and curious. As a global citizen, she is environmentally conscious and socially responsible. Congratulations to the extraordinary Ms. Marie-Amelie Cantenot for being this year’s recipient of HCB’s Financial Services Student Award,” said Dr. Wendy Habegger, award presenter.

04/07/2020

Congratulations to Jordan Birdsong for receiving the 2020 Accounting Award. The Hull College of Business Honor awards are chosen by the faculty and recognize the outstanding student based on GPA, as well as engagement in the classroom, respect from peers, and extracurricular activities related to their discipline, the college and the university.

“Jordan Birdsong is an excellent student, but what sets him apart from his peers is that he is involved with activities and opportunities outside of the classroom as well,” said Dr. Susan Murray, award presenter. “He has gone to functions such as Georgia Society of CPA luncheons, Accounting Nights, and Jaguars United Nights. He has tried different career paths through internships. As an alumnus and future leader, Jordan will reflect well on Hull COB.”

04/06/2020

The Beta Gamma Sigma chapter at the Hull College of Business inducted 23 undergraduate students and 12 graduate students in 2020.

The honorary society was founded in 1913. Beta Gamma Sigma is the scholastic honor society dedicated to principles and ideals essential to a worthy life as well as to a commendable business career.

The chapter at Hull was established in 2006. More than 400 have been inducted into the society so far. Membership in the society is based off grade point average and invitation is made to those in the top 10% of their class.

04/03/2020

The Hull College of Business chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma named Dr. Qihua Qiu as its faculty inductee for 2020. She is an assistant professor of economics for the college focusing her instruction and research on health economics, healthcare finance, public policy, applied econometrics, and environmental economics.

“Dr. Qiu is a well-deserving honoree!” said Dean Dr. Richard Franza. “In her first year at the Hull College, she has already made a significant impact with high quality published research, excellent teaching, and enhancing the increasingly strong connection between the Hull College and AU’s Health Sciences to improve the business of health care and public health.”

Qiu obtained her Ph.D. in Economics from Georgia State University in 2017.

04/02/2020

This year's honorary inductee into the Hull College of Business chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma is Alan Griffin, president of Augusta healthcare management firm MCBS.

"Mr. Griffin's selection for this honor is long overdue. As an AU/Hull alumnus, Mr. Griffin has been both a successful businessman as a CEO and a stalwart of the Augusta community," said Dean Richard Franza. "His impact is felt throughout the CSRA, but particularly at AU and the Hull College through his consistently strong commitment and support."

Griffin has been in the healthcare business for over 32 years. He was raised in Augusta and received his BBA and MBA from Augusta College in the 1980s.

04/01/2020

Congratulations to Dr. Jim Grayson for being named Professor of the Year for 2020 by the Hull College of Business chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma. The honored professor is chosen by Beta Gamma Sigma inductees. The award honors a faculty member who is passionate about the success of Hull students and their future careers.

Dean Richard Franza: "It does not surprise me that our best students (Beta Gamma Sigma inductees) selected Dr. Grayson as our Professor of the Year. Dr. Grayson embodies the Hull College goal of providing an excellent mix of business theory with practical application. He provides his students a great learning environment where they get to tackle real-world applications in Supply Chain Management and Analytics. We are lucky to have Dr. Grayson at the Hull College!"