College News Archives
Fall 2023
Congratulations, Class of 2023!
Dec. 16, 2023 | We are proud to celebrate the 293 graduating students from the John B. and Lillian E. Neff College of Business and Innovation at 淫妻社鈥檚 Fall 2023 Commencement. Congratulations on your achievements and go Rockets!
Dec. 15, 2023 | The Neff College of Business and Innovation is proud to celebrate Mehrdad Jalali Sepehr (middle), a second-year Ph.D. student, for securing second place in the Best Chapter Paper Competition at the 2023 Decision Science Institute Annual Conference in Atlanta.
Dec. 15, 2023 | Congratulations to Narges Nejad (left), Marcelo J Alvarado-Vargas (middle) and Mehrdad Jalali Sepehr for being awarded the Second runner-up Best Impact Paper at the 2023 Academy of International Business Conference 鈥� Middle East & North Africa Chapter (AIBMENA), in Rabat, Morocco.
Dec. 15, 2023 | Happy holidays to the Young Executive Scholars! The Y.E.S. Program hosted its holiday celebration at the Jones Leadership Academy of Business. Students received custom 鈥榊oung Executive Scholars鈥� backpacks, symbolizing achievement and responsibility. Distinguished guests from 淫妻社, including Dr. Dilip Das and Ms. Valerie Walston, attended, along with 淫妻社 alumnus Brent Cousino.
Dec. 14, 2023 | 淫妻社, responding to Ohio's legalization of recreational marijuana, offers innovative online cannabis management certificate programs through the John B. and Lillian E. Neff College of Business and Innovation and the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. The Neff College's Dr. Brandon Cohen is a key figure in this initiative and a senior lecturer in the management department. He imparts crucial knowledge through his courses in Cannabis Law and Cannabis Entrepreneurship, equipping students with a comprehensive understanding of the complex legal landscape and diverse business opportunities within the cannabis industry.
Dec. 13, 2023 | Saige Warren, soon-to-be graduate of the Neff College of Business and Innovation at 淫妻社, is set to start his career as an outside sales representative at International Paper in Dallas, TX. His journey at 淫妻社, marked by leadership and personal growth, led to this opportunity after a successful internship, facilitated by Deirdre Jones. Warren's transformation from a laid-back high school student to a driven professional highlights the impact of his education and experiences at the university.
Dec. 8, 2023 | The Neff College of Business and Innovation hosted its third annual Innovathon Competition this fall, focusing on real-world business challenges.
The event spotlighted Complete Converting, Inc., a local, female-led custom cut and sew facility. Students engaged deeply with the business, analyzing its challenges in areas like marketing and supply chain, and proposed innovative solutions via a written report. The competition culminated on December 1, with finalists presenting their ideas, followed by a Q&A session.
Dec. 7, 2023 | Dr.听Kainan Wang, department chair and professor of finance, was recently featured in an article by McGill discussing his academic transition from medical research to finance. "It's a journey close to my heart, reflecting the diverse paths we can take in our careers," said Dr. Wang.
Nov. 30, 2023 | 淫妻社 recently received over听$1 million from Ohio's Choose Ohio First scholarship program, reinforcing its commitment to STEM education. This funding will bolster key programs, particularly听Information Systems听and听Operations and Supply Chain Management, among others.
Nov. 29, 2023 | Congratulations to Dr. Tyler Hancock for his team's work being published in the European Journal of Marketing.
Nov. 28, 2023 | For insight into financial issues relating to the military, WalletHub turned to a panel of experts including our very own Shawn Tysiak, senior lecturer of finance.
Nov. 27, 2023 |听Dr.听Jennifer Stevens, assistant professor of marketing, was joined by WGTE's Kristi Hoffman on the campus of 淫妻社 to discuss questions such as "are you seeing a lot of implications of the negativity of social media for college students?" and "how can social media benefit businesses to help them thrive?"
Nov. 21, 2023 | We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic and skilled Graduate Programs Admissions Coordinator to join our graduate programs team at John B. and Lillian E. Neff College of Business and Innovation! Be part of our mission to provide top-notch education and nurture future business leaders. Apply by Dec 6!
Nov. 18, 2023 | Brandon Cohen, a senior lecturer in the Department of Management, explains the timeline for establishing legal recreational marijuana retailers in Ohio following passage of the Nov. 7 ballot initiative.
Nov. 17, 2023 | On Friday, Nov. 17, the Neff College hosted a Thanksgiving luncheon for all international undergraduate and graduate business students.
"Wear What You Eat: A New Era in Sustainable Fashion鈥� 鈥� Marketing Professor Addresses
Sustainable Solutions
Nov. 16, 2023 | On November 16, Dr.听Elizabeth Napier, an assistant professor in the Neff College of Business and Innovation, delivered a compelling presentation to the 淫妻社's American Marketing Association chapter. Focusing on sustainable fashion, Dr. Napier emphasized the urgent need to address the harmful practices prevalent in the fashion industry, such as environmental damage, worker exploitation and promoting unrealistic beauty standards.
Nov. 15, 2023 | The Accounting Department was thrilled to host its "Meet, Greet & Eat" event on Wednesday, Nov. 15 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Attendees engaged with a panel of esteemed accounting professionals who shared valuable insights into the field, discussing career paths and what employers are looking for. Following the discussion, visitors joined a complimentary reception. It was a perfect opportunity for accounting students to network, forge professional relationships and learn more about the industry.
Nov. 13, 2023 | Xavier Gallo, a 淫妻社 cross country athlete, turned a 2021 stress fracture into a photography opportunity, capturing significant moments for Toledo Athletics. His talent earned him a marketing internship, leading to video production work and a return to competition in 2022. Gallo also revitalized the Launchpad Student Section, balancing his roles as an athlete, student, and creative talent.
Nov. 9, 2023 | Dr. Paul Hong, Distinguished University Professor and chair of the Department of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management, talks about how Toledo鈥檚 economy weathered the UAW strike.
Nov. 8, 2023 | Larry Stephens, a senior wide receiver on the Rocket football team, overcame initial challenges with his cochlear implant to excel in football and academics. Born with a condition leading to deafness, he adapted to the implant, thriving in sports with a specialized helmet and becoming a role model, especially for the deaf community. Balancing his football ambitions with serious academic goals, Stephens is set to graduate in marketing and potentially pursue an M.B.A., embodying the spirit and resilience of a typical Toledo Football player.
Nov. 7, 2023 | Congratulations to faculty members, Dr. Collin Gilstrap and Dr. Katy Johnson, on the birth of their first child!
Nov. 6, 2023 | We're taking the famous rivalry off the field to support student scholarships, athletics, essential programs and more. Support at the link below!
Nov. 6, 2023 | Kristi K. Hoffman, a member of the Neff College's Dean's Advisory Board, stands out as a beacon of female empowerment and community service in the Toledo region. With a career that spans TV hosting, media production and authorship, she remains dedicated to fostering confidence and leadership in the next generation.
Oct. 31, 2023 | Congratulations to 2012 MBA alumnus, Dan Dower, for being named to Toledo's '20 Under 40' List. Dower currently serves as the Market President for KeyBank.
Oct. 28, 2023 | Congratulations to our Internal Sales Competition (ISC) 2023 winners: Alex Lewis,听Grace Kim,听Luke Andrews,听Andrew Paule听and听Greg Dressel.
Oct. 26, 2023 | The Neff College of Business and Innovation hosted its Fall Etiquette Dinner from 6-8 p.m. in the 淫妻社 Student Union. The Etiquette Dinner event is a formal dining experience for business students to help them develop their fine-dining business skills. The event is designed to provide students with a hands-on learning experience in a formal dining setting, where they can practice proper etiquette and networking skills.
The Edwin Dodd Distinguished Lecture Series Features Dr. Kelly Richmond Pope
Oct. 26, 2023 | The Neff College hosted Dr.听Kelly Richmond Pope, CPA, for its Edwin Dodd Distinguished Lecture Series. Dr. Richmond Pope, a renowned educator, forensic accountant, author and filmmaker, explored the intriguing connection between ethical lapses and financial fraud. Drawing from her extensive research and her latest book, "Fool Me Once: Scams, Stories, and Secrets from the Trillion Dollar Fraud Industry," she offered personal insights gleaned from in-depth conversations with white-collar offenders, whistleblowers and victims of fraud.
Oct. 25, 2023 | The Neff Finance Department hosted an event for students keen on diving into the world of banking. The evening kicked off at 5:30 p.m. with a dinner buffet, and shortly after, a panel of finance professionals provided insights into their career journeys and what life in the banking industry looks like. Bill Life, Fifth Third Bank's Senior VP of Commercial Banking and John Skibski, CFO of Waterford Bank, broke down various aspects of banking and provided guidance and insight to these ambitious students striving to begin their careers in finance.
Oct. 25, 2023 | Dr.听Terribeth Rae Gordon-Moore,听Craig Turner听and听John Anderson III from the Neff College attended the Toledo Early College Fair last week to speak to prospective high school students about opportunities in business. This team also attended the 淫妻社 Junior Preview Day at the Student Union, as well as the Student-Athlete Major Symposium hosted by the Athletic Department.
Oct. 24, 2023 | Congratulations to Dr.听Collin Gilstrap听and Dr.听Diana Franz听for their recent article publication in the Journal of Accounting, Auditing & Finance. The study, entitled 鈥淭he Effects of Changes in Tick Size and Tax Rates on the Tax-Timing Option and the Market Response to Stock Distributions,鈥� examines how changes in tick size and the differential between short-term and long-term capital gain tax rates affect the market response to the announcement of stock distributions.
Oct. 20, 2023 | When accounting student,听Aaron Dickman, moved to Toledo after his family relocated, he found more than a convenient commute at 淫妻社. Transferring to 淫妻社 catapulted him into an enriching academic and social journey, especially within the Neff College of Business and Innovation.
Oct. 18, 2023 | Congratulations to a faculty team of researchers from the Neff College on having a study published in the Journal of Business & Industrial Marketing! The team is comprised of Dr.听Tyler Hancock听(lead author), Dr.听Ellen Pullins, Dr.听Catherine (Katy) Johnson听Johnson and Dr.听Michael Mallin.
Oct. 16, 2023 | Ra'Shada Bruce's journey at the John B. and Lillian E. Neff College of Business and Innovation exemplifies the profound impact the college continues to make on its students. After starting with an associate's degree and a full-time job, Ra'Shada's determination led her to pursue a bachelor's degree in accounting at 淫妻社.
Supply Chain Research Team Shines with Best Conference Paper
Oct. 16, 2023 | A research team comprised of the Neff College's Mehrdad Jalali Sepehr, a Ph.D. student (middle), along with Dr.听Benjamin George听(right), Assistant Professor of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management and Dr.听Paul Hong, Distinguished University Professor of Operations Management and Asian Studies Program, has been honored with the Stan Hardy Best Conference Paper Award at the 2023 Midwest Decision Science Institute Conference.
Oct. 13, 2023 | Eight 淫妻社 student-athletes recently joined our Dean听Anne L. Balazs, for a casual meal and idea exchange at Calvinos on Central Avenue. Organized by the Athletic Department, this "Dining With the Deans" event aimed to connect student-athletes with university leaders.
Oct. 6, 2023 | The Neff College continued its guest lecture series with Dr. Carolyn Stefanco of Baret Leadership Consulting and Simon Glossner, an economist at the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. Dr. Stefanco shared insights into building and maintaining effective college and university advisory councils.
SHRM Chapter awarded Superior Merit designation
Oct. 5, 2023 | The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has awarded a 2022-2023 Superior Merit designation to 淫妻社 SHRM student chapter for providing superior growth and development opportunities to its student members.
Management Professor Appointed appointment Co-editor for the International Journal of Emerging Markets
Oct. 1, 2023 | Congratulations to Dr. Marcelo Alvarado-Vargas for his appointment as a Co-editor for the International Journal of Emerging Marketings.
Sept. 30, 2023 | What an exciting Homecoming weekend it was! It brought together community members, old and new, and was filled with amazing events and moments at the Neff College of Business and Innovation. Business Student, Ella Moscinski (above), was even crowned Homecoming Queen!
Y.E.S. Program Kicks off 2023 Curriculum
Sept. 22, 2023 | The Neff College's Young Executive Scholars (Y.E.S.) Program launched the new school year. The event, attended by both returning and new students, set the stage for an exciting year ahead. With a diverse group of 33 students spanning grades 9 to 12 from Toledo Public School District's Jones Leadership Academy of Business, the Y.E.S. Program aims to open doors and shape the future for the next generation of business leaders.
Sept. 22, 2023 | The Neff College's Dean听Anne L. Balazs听(right) and听John Anderson III,听marketing specialist, participated in the听EPIC Toledo听Golf Outing on Friday, Sept. 22 at Belmont Country Club. The College was also a proud sponsor of the event.
Sept. 22, 2023 | More than 100 companies are participating in the John B. and Lillian E. Neff College of Business and Innovation鈥檚 Fall 2023 Job Fair on Thursday, Sept. 28, in Savage Arena.
Sept. 15, 2023 | The Information Systems and Supply Chain Management (ISSCM) Department hosted its fall semester Meet, Greet and Eat event on Friday, Sept. 15 from noon to 2 p.m.
Sept. 8, 2023 | The Neff College hosted its new international graduate students with a welcome event on Friday, Sept. 8. Attendees were given an official 淫妻社 welcome bag filled with College swag to help them feel like part of the community, and two lucky winners even received suite tickets to the opening 淫妻社 home football game against Texas Southern.
Virtual Graduate Programs Informational Sessions
Sept. 1, 2023 | The Neff College is thrilled to announce exclusive Virtual Graduate Business Informational Sessions, specially tailored for working professionals. These virtual sessions will take place throughout the fall semester.
Commemorating the Jeen Su Lim Lounge
Aug. 31, 2023 | The Neff College听 is proud to name the third-floor student lounge of the Savage & Associates Business Learning Complex the 'Jeen Su Lim Innovative Student Lounge,' in honor of longtime 淫妻社 business professor, Dr. Jeen Su Lim's, retirement.
Aug. 28, 2023 | Welcome to the Fall 2023 semester at the John B. and Lillian E.听 Neff College of Business and Innovation! Let's make this semester the best one yet!
Spring 2023
May 5, 2023 | Congratulations to听Craig Turner, Director of the Young Executive Scholars (Y.E.S.) Program for receiving the Champion Award from the 淫妻社 Office of Community Engagement and Strategic Partnerships!
May 5, 2023 | Congratulations to Dr.听Gary Insch, a professor in the Department of Management, for being honored with a University of Toledo 2022-23 Outstanding Teacher Award.
May 4, 2023 | Amy O'Donnell, Distinguished University Lecturer, is retiring from The University of Toledo and the Neff College of Business and Innovation. Thank you for your years of service and for inspiring countless students along the way. Best wishes for a happy and fulfilling retirement, Amy!
April 28, 2023 | Congratulations to the Neff College of Business and Innovation's 2022-23 Faculty and Staff Award recipients. The winners include John Anderson III, Tyler Hancock, Keith Walker, Benjamin George and Alison DeVolder.
April 26, 2023 | Congratulations to the 淫妻社听Beta Gamma Sigma Chapter for earning recognition as an Honors Chapter.
April 25, 2023 | The Neff College of Business and Innovation's Part-time M.B.A. Program has moved up 37 ranks on U.S. News & World Report's 2023-24 list of Best Programs.
Eberly Center Honors Influential 淫妻社 Women
April 21, 2023 | Congratulations to the influential women from the Neff College of Business and Innovation community that were honored by the 淫妻社 Catharine S. Eberly Center for Women!
April 20, 2023 | Congratulations to Ambrea and Kevin Mikolajczyk, co-owners of ARK Restoration and Construction, on receiving the 2023 Business Pacemaker Award. Together they are transforming neighborhoods and restoring historic architecture in Toledo.
April 17, 2023 | Since the end of her final season wearing the Midnight Blue and Gold last fall, Brooke Stonehouse has added a lot to her plate. She is interning in the marketing office in the 淫妻社 Athletic Department and with Buckeye Broadband writing business disclaimers and updating their website. She also works part time for The Bottom Line, a local CPA firm, and for Data Ongoing, a NetSuite company.
April 14, 2023 | Meet听Caden Coy, the 淫妻社 freshman who is taking the business world by storm. With his exceptional drive to succeed, Caden established his own LLC before he even took his first college class. In just his second semester at 淫妻社, he has already secured top-level internships in sales and financing, usually reserved for juniors and seniors.
April 10, 2023 | The Research Seminar Series: Junior Faculty Research Spotlight event will take place on Friday, April 21 from noon-2 p.m. in SB 1200 A/B. The junior faculty presenters include Hao-Wei Chen, Tyler Hancock, Keith Walker, Jue Wang and Courtney Williams.
Family Business Center to host KeyBank Global Leaders Forum: "Writing and Rewriting My Playbook" featuring Brendan Hunt
April 3, 2023 | You're invited to the KeyBank Global Leaders Forum in partnership with the 淫妻社 Family Business Center and YPO on April 17. Join us for an evening of laughs, leadership and life lessons as Kristi Hoffman facilitates a fireside chat with Brendan Hunt. Brendan Hunt is an actor, writer, playwright and Emmy winner based in Los Angeles. You may recognize him as Coach Beard from the Apple TV+ series, Ted Lasso, which he also co-created with Jason Sudeikis, Bill Lawrence and Joe Kelly. Brendan will be sharing his experiences and lessons learned as creator, writer and actor on Ted Lasso and how he incorporates leadership and family business lessons into the script. The event will be begin with cocktail hour and appetizers at 5:15 p.m. followed by the program at 6:00 p.m.
March 31, 2023 | Congratulations听to Neff Advisory Board Member,听Kristi K. Hoffman, on receiving the YWCA Milestone 2023 Volunteerism Award. Hoffman, left, was joined by Dean Anne L. Balazs, Ph.D. to celebrate her award. Kristi has made a significant impact on the Neff College of Business and Innovation, the Girl Scouts and the Toledo business community. Her Total Package Girl brand is a program built on a healthy lifestyle and positive values.
March 31, 2023 | Congratulations to听Ambrea Mikolajczyk, Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce board member and 淫妻社 Alumni Association board member, on receiving the YWCA Milestone 2023 Business Award. Ambrea (and her husband Kevin) own Ark Restoration & Construction. Together they are rebuilding and restoring Toledo properties, preserving history and increasing property values. Toledo and the University are fortunate to have such a remarkable business owner and leader. Thank you, Ambrea, for all that you do!
March 31, 2023 | Congratulations to Dr.听Jennifer Stevens, assistant professor of marketing, on being appointed the first Social Media Editor of the听Journal of Marketing Theory & Practice!
March 30, 2023 | Rocket alumni, faculty, staff, students and other supporters helped set a campaign fundraising record during 淫妻社's sixth annual Day of Giving.
March 24, 2023 | The Department of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management (IOTM) hosted its spring Meet, Greet & Eat event on Friday, March 24.听 Faculty, industry experts and fellow students networked and reminsced over a buffet lunch from noon-2 p.m. in the Savage Arena Grogan Room.
March 17, 2023 | The John B. and Lillian E. Neff College of Business and Innovation welcomed Dr.听Sayan Chatterjee听from Case Western University for a talk on innovative business models. The title of the seminar was 鈥淪imple Rules to build a Hub Business Model: Lessons from Walmart, Dell and Vizio.鈥�
March 15, 2023 | We are thrilled to announce that Kripke Enterprises, Inc. has been inducted into the Dean's Gold Leadership Circle at the John B. and Lillian E. Neff College of Business and Innovation. This prestigious honor recognizes donors who give at or above the $100,000 level, and Kripke's tremendous gift will help support the 淫妻社 Family Business Center.
March 14, 2023 | "I think my undergraduate students could probably run a bank balance sheet a little bit better than they did," said Dr.听Collin Gilstrap, associate professor of finance at 淫妻社, as he discusses bank management.
March 8, 2023 | Members of the Neff College of Business and Innovation's recruitment team had the pleasure of attending the Toledo Area West College Fair from 6:30-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7 in the 淫妻社 Student Union Auditorium.
Roughly 400 local high school students and their families were provided with the chance to gain further insight into our academic programs, extracurricular activities and available college resources.
March 1, 2023 | Dr.听Elizabeth Napier, assistant professor of marketing and international business, discusses how fashion companies dispose of unsold products.
"The fashion waste crisis is a significant contributing factor to climate change and
environmental degradation evident throughout the entire global value chain. About
$500b of value is lost every year due to overproduction and unsold merchandise that
are then irresponsibly discarded into landfills and oceans," she said.
Feb. 28, 2023 | Competing against professional sales students from 36 universities nationwide, Brendyn Pyles, fourth from left, a 淫妻社 junior double majoring in professional sales and finance, was the Junior Division Gold Bracket Champion at the eighth annual 淫妻社 Invitational Sales Competition.
Feb. 21, 2023 | Approximately 120 professional sales students from 36 universities nationwide will compete in the eighth annual 淫妻社 Invitational Sales Competition (UTISC), hosted by the Edward H. Schmidt School of Professional Sales in the John B. and Lillian E. Neff College of Business and Innovation.
Feb. 20, 2023 | The John B. and Lillian E. Neff College of Business and Innovation will host its upcoming Spring Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, in Savage Arena.
Feb. 15, 2023 | The Princeton Review has named The 淫妻社 Neff College of Business and Innovation as one of its best on-campus M.B.A. programs in the country.
Feb. 14, 2023 | Lolita Gukasyan, a freshman studying business and finance, and Tracy Mauntler, head women鈥檚 tennis coach, discuss Gukasyan鈥檚 journey to Toledo after escaping the war in Ukraine.
Feb. 2, 2023 | Congratulations to Dr. Katy Johnson and Dr. Iryna Pentina for receiving URFO Small Grant Support Awards. The URFO Small Awards Program provides a one time grant up to $1,000 per academic year to tenured and tenure-track faculty members to support research and scholarship activities. The Program provides limited funds when other sources of funds, such as faculty start-up funds, departmental funds and grant funds, are not available. A total of $20,000 is expected to support this program for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Feb. 8, 2023 | Volunteers and donations are needed for 淫妻社鈥檚 annual hunger-relief, food-packing event Friday and Saturday, Feb. 10 and 11, in the Health Education Building on Main Campus. The event is hosted by 淫妻社鈥檚 Klar Leadership Academy, a student organization led by the John B. and Lillian E. Neff College of Business and Innovation, in partnership with Feed My Starving Children, a Minnesota-based nonpro铿乼 organization dedicated to providing nutritious meals to听children听in need around the world.
Jan. 24, 2023 | In its first opportunity, the new online M.B.A. program in the John B. and Lillian E. Neff College of Business and Innovation placed 185 out of 366 on U.S. News & World Report's list, ranking higher than about half of the other online M.B.A. programs across the country. The Online Bachelor of Business Program also climbed to No. 58, placing in the top 30%.
Welcome to the new Year!
Jan. 17, 2023 | Dean Anne L. Balazs, Ph.D. welcomes current and new Business Rockets to the Spring '23 semester.
FALL 2022
Congratulations, Class of 2022!
Dec. 17, 2022 | We鈥檙e proud to celebrate the 364 graduating students from the John B. and Lillian E. Neff College of Business and Innovation at 淫妻社鈥檚 Fall 2022 Commencement. Congratulations on your achievements and go Rockets!
Y.E.S. Donor Joins Students to Share Life Lessons, Enjoy a Meal
Dec. 12, 2022 | The Young Executive Scholars (Y.E.S.) Program culminated its 2022 curriculum with a breakfast sendoff at the Jones Leadership Academy of Business (JLAB) on Monday, Dec. 12. Here, roughly 30 student participants had the opportunity to meet and hear from alumnus, donor and supporter of the program, Chuck Knabusch and his wife Maryann, as well as enjoy breakfast catered by Chick-fil-A.
'Hope is not a Business Strategy' Author to be celebrated at book signing event on Dec. 6
Dec. 2, 2022 | On December 6 from 4-6 p.m., 淫妻社 Family Business Center and John B. and Lillian E. Neff College of Business and Innovation Alumni Affiliate will host a book signing and celebration for "Hope is Not a Business Strategy," and its author, Chuck Knabusch.
Neff College of Business and Innovation Hosts 2nd Annual Innovathon Competition, Features Cake in a Cup
Dec. 2, 2022 | The John B. and Lillian E. Neff College of Business and Innovation hosted its second annual Innovathon Competition over the course of the fall 2022 semester. The competition culminated on Friday, Dec. 2 with the student participants presenting their solutions to real-world issues facing a local small business, Cake in a Cup. The winner of the 2022 Neff Innovathon competition is solo participant, Allison McDaniel.
Dec. 1, 2022 | As Elena Nassif鈥檚 time as a Rocket ends with Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 17, there鈥檚 the main theme that summarizes her time as a student: Don鈥檛 be afraid to seek out those who can help you.
Y.E.S. Program Explores the World of Accounting, 淫妻社s Local Firm
Nov. 15, 2022 | The Young Executive Scholars (Y.E.S.) from The听Jones Leadership Academy听of Business visited a Toledo accounting firm,听Gilmore Jasion Mahler, LTD (GJM), on Tuesday, Nov. 15. The Y.E.S. students鈥� time at GJM was spent learning about the firm, various career paths in the accounting field and how accountants investigate fraud and solve problems.
Nov. 23, 2022 | Congratulations to information systems major,听Pawit Sornlaksup, for earning Mid-American Conference Player of the Year honors in his first season as a Rocket.
Introducing the 2022 Business Student Ambassadors
Nov. 21, 2022 | The John B. and Lillian E. Neff College of Business and Innovation's听Student Ambassador Program features a select group of involved, driven and passionate ambassadors to provide prospective 淫妻社 students with feedback and guidance.
Nov. 14, 2022 | 淫妻社 Family Business Center will celebrate its 30-year milestone Monday, Nov. 14, at Stranahan Theater and Great Hall.
Nov. 11, 2022 | 听The Neff College of Business and Innovation had the privilege of sponsoring the happy hour at the听EPIC Toledo听Leadership Summit. We are so proud to partner with the local business community to continue to help build leaders in the region. We even had a raffle where听Tyler Martin听won two suite tickets to the Rockets vs. BGSU football game.
Nov. 9, 2022 | Crystal Camden, who graduated from 淫妻社 in 2019 with degrees in marketing and professional sales, has mapped her way to a new career path through the M.B.A. program. She is now a graduate assistant and learning more than ever.
Business Students Compete in Internal Sales Competition
Oct. 14, 2022 | The Edward H. Schmidt School of Professional Sales (ESSPS) hosted its inaugural Sales Connection and 12th听annual听Internal Sales Competition (ISC)听on Friday, October 14, 2022.
Relay for Life partners with Business Student Organization
Oct. 11, 2022 | On Sunday, October 9, Relay For Life partnered up with Pi Sigma Epsilon, 淫妻社's Sales and Marketing Professional Fraternity, to host a Bubble Run 5K. The Bubble Run is a 5K run/walk, starting and finishing in the Flatlands, by the Glass Bowl, at The 淫妻社.
Oct. 5, 2022 | Proceeds from this store will go to the ESSPS Operating Fund to help the Sales School with the Sales Competition Team (SCT), student organization support, role play technology, events, faculty development, staffing and more.听听
Oct. 4, 2022 |听Keith Nelson Jr., a senior studying supply chain management with a minor in entrepreneurship, has been crowned the 2022 Homecoming King. It is the first time in the University鈥檚 history both the Homecoming King and Homecoming Queen are African American students.
Sept. 28, 2022 | 淫妻社鈥檚 John B. and Lillian E. Neff College of Business and Innovation will host its Fall Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29, in Savage Arena.
Sept. 26, 2022 | Danielle Lutman, '15, '17, has been awarded the The Edward H. Schmidt Outstanding Young Alum award. The听 award is presented to a University graduate who is 40 years of age or younger in recognition of outstanding achievement in their career while providing leadership and noteworthy service to the Alumni Association, University or community. This award is named in memory of Ed Schmidt, a 1942 alumnus and a longtime supporter of The University of Toledo's Neff College of Business and Innovation.
Sept. 23, 2022 | The focus of the study abroad class is on the economic, political and cultural aspects of the countries the students visit. And as part of the trip, students have guided tours to various companies and tourist sites. The class is a 10-day trip, including travel days, that provides three credit hours to undergraduate and graduate students. A group of 25-30 students normally participate each year, and while the class is part of the Neff College of Business and Innovation, it is open to all students in the University.
Sept. 23, 2022 | Roughly 100 students, alumni, recruiters, industry professionals and information systems and supply chain management faculty gathered in the Savage Arena Grogan Room to network, reconnect and of course, eat!听
Sept. 22, 2022 | Steven Klar, 1969, has been named the College's 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient. Mr. Klar is the president of The Klar Organization, a diversified real estate development firm centralized in New York City. Klar has a long list of charities and humanitarian efforts he supports, including the endowment of the Klar Leadership Academy at 淫妻社 in 2014.
Sept. 13, 2022 | 淫妻社 John B. and Lillian E. Neff College of Business and Innovation has been recognized amongst the best undergraduate programs in business in the country, both on-campus and online, in the听2022-2023 U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges听rankings.
Sept. 8, 2022 | Congratulations to Savannah Wagener (left) and Christina Norman (right) on being selected as the recipients of the 2022 Sierah Joughin Memorial Scholarship presented by Justice for Sierah.
Sept. 2, 2022 | Dean Anne L. Balazs, Ph.D. and associate dean of graduate programs and research, Dr. Bashar Gammoh, visited Kripke Enterprises, Inc for a tour with 淫妻社 Family Business Center member, Matt Kripke. There, they also met Carley Mercer, senior human resources major and intern at the company.
Sept. 1, 2022 | Ricardo Flores Jr, a senior majoring in marketing, came to 淫妻社 as a first-generation college student. Through campus involvement, hard work in the classroom and giving back to the community, Ricardo continues to embody what it means to be a successful Business Rocket despite a lack of guidance early in his collegiate career.
Sept. 1, 2022 | The 淫妻社 chapter received national SHRM鈥榮 highest honors, the Outstanding Chapter Award, for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Welcome back, Business Rockets!
Aug. 29, 2022 | Dean Anne Balazs, Ph.D. welcomes back Neff College of Business and Innovation students to the fall semester.
Aug. 25, 2022 | From Sunday, Aug. 21 to Wednesday, Aug. 24, a select group of incoming freshmen launched their 淫妻社 career with the help of the JumpStart Program.
Stories From Past Semesters
- From Wearing Nike on the Field to Working There, Rocket Wide Receiver Launches Career After Completing M.B.A.
- College of Business and Innovation Honors its Inaugural Class of Neff Scholars
- Accounting Student Selected as a PCAOB Scholar, Will Receive $10,000 Scholarship
- Students Share What They Love About听the听Neff College听of听Business听and听Innovation
- 2021 Pacemaker Awards Honor Local Business Leader, Outstanding 淫妻社 Business Students
Faculty Research
Events
- 2022 Pacemaker Awards Honor Local Businesswoman, Exceptional 淫妻社 Business Students
- 淫妻社 Graduate Students Partner with ProMedica to Build Leadership Skills
- Spring Job Fair Brings Students' Careers to Life
- Pi Sigma Epsilon Hosts its Internal Professional Development Competition
- Schmidt School of Professional Sales Hosts its 2021 Internal Sales Competition
- Neff College of Business and Innovation to Host Fall '21 Job Fair In-Person and Online
- Hold My Beer: Local Experts Discuss the Economic Impact of the Craft Beer Boom
- 淫妻社 to Co-Host Accounting Camp for Underrepresented High School Students
- Cannabis Bootcamp: Legal, Ethical and Medical Inquiry Into Cannabis Will Occur in April '22
- Pi Sigma Epsilon Chapter Excels in National Competitions
- Neff College of Business and Innovation Hosts Inaugural Innovathon Competition
- Neff College of Business and Innovation Hosts Business Professionals of America on
Jan. 19
Alumni Spotlights
- '85 Alumnus Pens Book Highlighting How to Successfully Transition from the Military to the Civilian Work World
- Celebrating 100 Years | Virginia Saylor