James M. Hull College of Business, Augusta University

08/07/2020

Welcome back Jaguars! Fall semester classes get underway on Monday. To understand virus protocols and mask requirements, visit the reopening resources at www.augusta.edu/reopening
#jagscomeback

08/05/2020

The first session of the semester to help Hull College students find an internship is coming up the afternoon of Wednesday, August 19. The internship information session will be conducted virtually using WebEx from 2 to 3 p.m.

The link to register is: http://ow.ly/FTtH50AQlu5

The information sessions focus on finding the internships, using Handshake, getting course credit, designing a resume and cover letter.

08/04/2020

Applications are being taken for the ADP Study Abroad and Hull College of Business Study Abroad Scholarships. The window to apply is open until December 11.

To find information and apply, visit the Hull College scholarship page, www.augusta.edu/hull/student-resources/scholarships.php, and go to the portal link at the bottom of the page.

07/24/2020

Students can find plenty of resources for return to campus

Hull students, here's how you can stay informed on what to expect when returning to campus. #campusreopening
https://jagwire.augusta.edu/students-can-find-plenty-of-resources-for-return-to-campus/

As Augusta University prepares for return to campus, many resources have been created to help students understand what to expect in Fall 2020.

07/23/2020

Congratulations to Hull College students Rafael Monteiro, Troy Cracknell and Jerod Carrier for the academic honor of being named to the 2019-2020 NABC Honors Court by the National Association of Basketball Coaches.

Read about their honor here: https://augustajags.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20200715o0jmyn

Augusta University Men's Basketball Head Coach Dip Metress said he was proud of his student athletes.

"We had 3 players selected for this great honor and it is a testament to Jerod, Troy and Rafael's hard work. They are all students in the prestigious Hull School of Business," Metress said. "Only four Peach Belt players met the criteria and we had three of them on a team that made the NCAA tournament for the second year in a row."

07/23/2020

JagNation's Karleigh King: 'Hands down, the students' are her favorite thing at AU

Check out this week's JagNation: Behind the Spots profile on Karleigh King, MBA program manager at the Hull College of Business.
https://jagwire.augusta.edu/jagnations-karleigh-king-hands-down-the-students-are-her-favorite-thing-at-au/

A closer look at JagNation's Karleigh King.

07/16/2020

Hull College of Business experts will participate in the Startup Sharp series for the Augusta library, a 4-week online event to help those interested in starting a home-based small business. The webinars cover marketing, finance and branding. The first is Monday at 5:30 pm.

07/09/2020

Guest Column: Business shutdowns carry dire long-term consequences

Business shutdowns carry dire long-term consequences. Read Hull College professor Susan Murray’s guest column in the Augusta Chronicle on state shutdowns because of Covid-19: https://www.augustachronicle.com/opinion/20200705/guest-column-business-shutdowns-carry-dire-long-term-consequences

Many states’ governors are pausing or even reversing plans to reopen their states during the COVID-19 health emergency. Here in Georgia, we were not

06/23/2020

Randall named ADA facilities specialist for Augusta University

Congratulations to recent Hull MBA grad Colette Randall on her new position.

https://jagwire.augusta.edu/randall-named-ada-facilities-specialist-for-augusta-university/

Colette Randall is working to make the Augusta University campus more welcoming and accessible for everyone, regardless of their abilities.

06/08/2020

The fall application deadline is July 1.
To apply for an online experience, get information here on the Georgia WebMBA at Augusta University: http://ow.ly/djtF50A1L4B
To apply for the campus option, get information here on the MBA at the Hull College: http://ow.ly/Qz6I50A1L4A

06/04/2020

Hull College of Business students assist Augusta non-profit with digital marketing plan – Hull College of Business News

Hull College of Business students assisted Augusta non-profit Jud C. Hickey Center with a new marketing plan as part of experiential learning in their digital marketing class. Read how they helped and got class credit as well: https://hullnews.augusta.edu/2020/06/04/hull-college-of-business-students-assist-augusta-non-profit-with-digital-marketing-plan/ #InvestEngageAdvance

News • Partnerships Hull College of Business students assist Augusta non-profit with digital marketing plan 54 mins ago Students in a Hull College of Business marketing class this spring assisted a non-profit program that helps those afflicted with Alzheimer’s Disease. The Jud C. Hickey Center o...

06/02/2020

Why did governors shut down their states? Experts share their insight

Augusta University Hull College of Business Professor Dr. Susan Murray and her husband, Political Science Professor Dr. Gregg Murray, studied the scientific, political and economic factors behind governors’ decisions to issue stay-at-home orders to fight the spread of coronavirus.

Read their findings: https://jagwire.augusta.edu/why-did-governors-shut-down-their-states-experts-share-their-insight/

Augusta University experts share insight behind lockdown mandates.

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.