University News
A look at unemployment in Rhode Island
In this New York Times video, Edinaldo Tebaldi, associate professor of economics, discusses how a shift in the construction sector affected Rhode Island's unemployment rate.
11.05.12
What it takes to lead during a crisis
General Treasurer Gina Raimondo, Providence Mayor Angel Taveras and Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian describe what they learned about leadership while dealing with crises and natural disasters. Their panel session was part of the Hassenfeld Institute for Public Leadership's Oct. 23 conference.
10.24.12
$1 million gift supports Institute for Public Leadership
President Machtley, Bryant’s faculty and the Institute’s founding director are praised for creating "a world-class program that can make a tremendous difference in Rhode Island’s future.”
10.23.12
Accounting, healthcare, IT experts meeting at Bryant to explore models for healthcare information standardization
Professor of Accounting Saeed J. Roohani, who helped introduce XBRL to the international accounting community, believes its development and adoption might serve as a roadmap for the healthcare industry.
10.21.12
Retailers push aggressive deals to lure stingy holiday shoppers
Teresa McCarthy, associate professor of marketing and director of Bryant's Global Supply Chain Management program, offers the Washington Post her perspective on what's behind holiday season deals already being offered by retailers.
10.19.12
Bryant MBA is featured in Princeton Review’s “Best 296 Business Schools”
Bryant MBA students consider the faculty very accessible and praised them for their ability to bring real-world experiences into the coursework. Also highly praised was the MBA program’s distinctive cohort approach.
10.09.12
New study abroad program includes three-month internships in Salamanca
The specialized program, under way with an inaugural group of 14 IB students, is a partnership among Bryant, the University of Salamanca and the city's chamber of commerce.
10.04.12
The last house in Randolph
Lecturer Thom Bassett’s latest contribution to “Disunion,” the New York Times’ series examining the Civil War, focuses on General Sherman’s orders to destroy Randolph, Tenn., in the fall of 1862.
10.04.12
Seven leadership skills that can come to the rescue
Collaborate and channel optimism. Those are just two of the key skills that leaders can use to manage during a crisis, Management Prof. Mike Roberto says in this article.
10.04.12
What's behind the candidates' courting of female voters?
Prof. Richard Holtzman is among the political analysts quoted in the Providence Journal regarding why the Cicilline and Doherty campaigns are courting the female vote.
10.04.12
College of Arts and Sciences announces new master's degrees in communication, global environmental studies
The additions bring to six the number of new advanced degree programs launched by the University in just over a year. The CAS also will launch two new concentrations in 2013: Social Entrepreneurship and Forensic Science.
10.02.12
Simulated Everest climb teaches leadership, team dynamics
Companies such as FedEx, The Hartford, and Union Pacific offer some of their leaders the opportunity to climb Mt. Everest. But the trek does not require specialized gear: It's a virtual exercise co-created by Professor of Management Michael Roberto.
09.28.12
