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Volunteering at her daughters\u2019 school inspired Wendy York to reimagine her career<\/h2>\n

By Kathryn Dill<\/em><\/a>
\nOct. 11, 2020 3:00 p.m. ET<\/p>\n

For two decades, Wendy York helped internet and tech startups find their footing and grow. She founded a database marketing company and sold it to a national advertising agency. Eventually, she moved into venture capital, managing a private portfolio valued at $100 million.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

She says that across her many jobs she has had \u201csix distinct careers\u201d but her skill set remains consistent. \u201cWhat I usually bring to the situation is the ability to see a way to get to where they want to go, or to create a new process and to build the teams around it,\u201d Ms. York says. \u201cI\u2019m very much a general manager.\u201d<\/p>\n

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In 2008, she found herself without a job after the tech company where she was working downsized. Exit package in hand and in her early 50s, Ms. York paused to take stock. She had always balanced work and parenthood: While pregnant with triplets and on bed rest, she managed the sale of a company over the phone. But now her older daughter was in high school and her triplets were in third grade. \u201cI realized that time was going to fly by,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

She volunteered at her younger daughters\u2019 school, treating the responsibility like a part-time job, until they were in fifth grade. The experience transformed her professional outlook.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was the first time in my adult life I had seen how much of an impact I could make that was measured in non-monetary means,\u201d Ms. York says.<\/p>\n

She began exploring a shift to nonprofit management, but earning money was still essential. As her savings dwindled and she interviewed for jobs, she repeatedly heard that she was overqualified. She applied for unemployment benefits for the first time.<\/p>\n

In 2012, she spotted an opening for a managing director to oversee executive education at Stanford Business School and saw a chance to use her experience as a springboard into higher education. She took a $100,000 pay cut from her most recent tech job and began work two weeks before her children\u2019s health insurance ran out.<\/p>\n

\u201cThose are the times you put your big-girl shoes on, you put your pride in your purse and you get to work,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

In six and a half years at Stanford, she led a reorganization of several parts of the business school and built an enterprise linking faculty members with programmers who do statistical legwork for their academic research. Occasionally, she was contacted about jobs at other universities but she didn\u2019t want to make her children switch schools. Also, none of the positions were enough to lure her away from Stanford\u2019s employee tuition assistance program as her triplets approached college.<\/p>\n

However, in the spring of 2018, a recruiter called about becoming dean of the business school at Clemson University in South Carolina. Ms. York was intrigued\u2014and the timing seemed right.<\/p>\n

Her younger daughters were headed to college that fall, at schools closer to Clemson than San Francisco. Her offer letter was dated May 22\u2014her triplets\u2019 birthdays. She took that as a sign. In 2018, after more than 20 years in the Bay Area, she packed up and moved to South Carolina.<\/p>\n

Bringing in a nonacademic to lead the business school was a risk for Clemson, says Ms. York, who is also the first woman to hold the role. \u201cThey were brave to make that choice,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

After years of helping organizations envision the future, Ms. York says she has identified the key to navigating her own. \u201cKnowing that I can make a difference is critically important to me,\u201d she says. \u201cIf I\u2019m not making a difference in something, it\u2019s time for me to find the next thing.<\/p>\n

Reboot Update<\/h6>\n

Name:<\/strong> Wendy York<\/p>\n

Age:<\/strong> 62<\/p>\n

Location: <\/strong>Clemson, S.C.<\/p>\n

Education:<\/strong> B.A., Stanford University; M.B.A., Harvard Business School<\/p>\n

Former Job:<\/strong> Executive at early-stage internet and tech companies; venture capital<\/p>\n

New Job:<\/strong> Dean, College of Business at Clemson University<\/p>\n

Aha moment:<\/strong> Volunteering at her daughters\u2019 school<\/p>\n

Most important piece of advice for changing jobs:<\/strong> \u201cPivot is one of my favorite words….It\u2019s this ability to assess the situation and see what options you do or don\u2019t have, and then pivot to the next opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Write to <\/strong>Kathryn Dill at Kathryn.Dill@wsj.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Copyright \u00a92020 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8<\/p>\n

Appeared in the October 12, 2020, print edition as ‘Update Reboot.’<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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The Wall Street Journal article can be found here<\/a>. Clemson students and employees can access the Wall Street Journal for free by visiting: wsj.com\/clemson<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Dear College of Business Students:<\/p>\n

Welcome back from Spring break.\u00a0 We are all looking at a world very different from what we expected when the break started. I hope your first days of classes online went well. Give yourself and your faculty a little grace as we all settle into online delivery of a wide array of academic topics.<\/p>\n

Of course, our number one goal is the health and wellness of our students, staff and faculty, and all decisions start with that goal as most important.\u00a0 Our second goal is to call upon our academic continuity plan to ensure we finish the semester so all students who put in the effort can continue to make progress toward their degrees.<\/p>\n

Just like in business, each of us will face unexpected events as individuals in our lives. I recognize you all have disappointments over cancellation or postponement of events, trips, competitions, ceremonies and large celebrations you had planned for this semester. You miss gathering with your friends and playing on the sports fields, hanging out at meals and even studying together. I, too, am adjusting to a new way of being at the College of Business. I\u2019m missing speaking with your students\u2019 groups, Dinners with the Dean, giving many of you hugs when we meet or high fiving over your latest accomplishments. These days challenge us and test our resiliency to look adversity in the eye and move forward. I ask you to be fully committed to putting forth the effort it will take to finish the semester strong.<\/p>\n

The Clemson Family has had a reputation for taking care of its own for more than 100 years. No matter where you find yourself, local or elsewhere, we will find solutions to ensure the continuation and successful completion of your course work this semester.<\/p>\n

Thank you for your flexibility as we work through extraordinary circumstances. I urge you to continue checking for COVID-19 updates and adhere to the recommendations and directives on the University\u2019s comprehensive COVID-19 web site<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On a personal note, some of you know I have a set of triplets in their sophomore years of college. I\u2019m experiencing the COVID-19 health crisis as both a dean and a mom. It\u2019s a worrisome time for us parents. Stay in touch with your family and ensure they are on the distribution lists for official Clemson parent communications. Remember you each individually have a role to play in limiting the spread of this virus by observing social distancing and remaining in your home as much as possible, even as you feel healthy and well. This disruption won\u2019t last forever, and we can contribute to how quickly the situation is brought under control.<\/p>\n

I hope each of you and your families are safe and well. It is heart-warming to see the way the Clemson Family is pulling together to weather this storm. As I frequently say, \u201cTogether, we will go far.\u201d Now is the time to augment that by saying, \u201cTogether, we will get through this.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sincerely,
\nDean Wendy York<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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\"Dean<\/a>December is a month I associate with family, giving, reflection \u2013 and what lies ahead.<\/p>\n

As I reflect on all we\u2019ve achieved in 2019, there\u2019s no better place to give credit where it\u2019s due, than to the Clemson Family \u2014 our students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends who are connected to us through their love of being a Tiger.<\/p>\n

Our dedicated faculty and staff have created an outstanding learning environment for the college\u2019s growing student population. Undergraduate applications increased 11 percent in 2019 from a year ago, leading all colleges at the university. And, our enrollment grew by nearly 7 percent from 2018. These positive numbers are indications the college is growing in the right direction as we work toward raising awareness of the quality of business education at Clemson.<\/p>\n

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New business school building currently under construction is set to open for classes in fall 2020.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Fundraising has been another bright spot as we look toward 2020 and beyond. With our new business school state-of-the-art building<\/a> opening for classes in fall 2020, generous donors have given at record levels, providing funds for the building and support of business education\u2019s top priorities. It is a testament to the power of the Clemson Family that 2018-19 fundraising exceeded $21.7 million. In fact, Clemson’s first four Academic Cornerstone Partners have generously given to the College of Business \u2014 the Chapmans<\/a>, Erwins<\/a>, Garrisons<\/a>, and Phyfers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The college\u2019s top educational priorities are moving forward, including Leadership, Business Analytics and the Sales Innovation<\/a> Program, led by Dr. Ryan Mullins<\/a> in our Department of Marketing. Students are actively engaged in the program\u2019s expanded curriculum and are taking advantage of the research<\/a> and activities<\/a> that generous donors are helping to fund. The Thomas F. Chapman Leadership Scholars Program<\/a> expanded and welcomed its first group of university-wide scholars, highlighting the importance of a business acumen and leadership in all disciplines.<\/p>\n

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The Minority Business Student Association continues to grow since its founding in 2017. Antonio Harrison, now an operations management graduate, along with Ebony Aiken, an MPAcc graduate, founded MBSA to provide a sense of belonging for minority business students.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I am so proud of what our students have accomplished this year. From the winners of our 2019 Student Awards<\/a>, to the leadership of our active Student Advisory Board<\/a> and student groups such as the Minority Business Student Association<\/a> and Women in Business<\/a>, our students are the best example of our bright future.<\/p>\n

Two of our stellar undergraduate students in Accounting and Finance brought home a national title this fall by flexing their collective muscles in Business Analytics. Emma Lee and Chris Breemen<\/a> beat out 40 other teams nationwide to win Cisco\u2019s Leaders in Finance and Technology Case Competition. Their analytical solution to a merger and acquisition case study was recognized as the best among all other competing universities.<\/p>\n

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Chris Breemen and Emma Lee won Cisco\u2019s Leaders in Finance and Technology Case Competition, beating out 40 other teams nationwide.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Faculty accolades are far too many to list, but a number of accomplishments stand out. In the last year, faculty publications in research journals increased, as did citations. Management\u2019s Phil Roth<\/a> received the coveted Schmidt-Hunter Award for his meta-analysis research. Zeki Simsek,<\/a> also representing our management faculty, was recently named a senior associate editor in a premier publication, the Journal of Management.<\/p>\n

Graphic Communications\u2019 Erica Walker<\/a> was one of seven university scholars to receive a Clemson University Research Foundation grant for research on producing color-correct images for Jumbotrons. And, Patrick Warren\u2019s<\/a> collaborative research involving Russian trolling on social media networks continues to receive worldwide press coverage. Many additional faculty achievements<\/a> were recognized in 2019.<\/p>\n

Our MBA program continues to lead growth in the College\u2019s advanced degree programs. The debut of a completely online MBA<\/a> degree helped boost the program\u2019s enrollment by 9 percent this year. And the Phyfers\u2019 Cornerstone Partner gift added to the program\u2019s resources through an Innovation Hub<\/a> and the MBA\u2019s new Pawdcasts<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The College\u2019s centers and institutes also had banner years, topped off by the Erwin Center for Brand Communications<\/a>\u2019 inaugural CMO Summit<\/a>, which drew rave reviews from attendees. The Hayek Center for the Business of Prosperity<\/a> debuted a couple of innovative<\/a> and collaborative<\/a> workshops, and the Clemson Institute for the Study of Capitalism\u2019s Lyceum Scholars Program<\/a> continues to draw record applicants.<\/p>\n

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Dean Wendy York, right, presents video package to Library of Congress\u2019 Karen Lloyd.
Image Credit: Erin Tetterton<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Clemson\u2019s rich military history was front and center in the nation\u2019s capital earlier this year when I had the honor of presenting videos of veterans\u2019 military service remembrances to the Library of Congress\u2019 Veterans History Project<\/a>, where they will forever be preserved.<\/p>\n

These many achievements merely touch the surface of all that we accomplished in 2019. But they are all great examples of the strong foundation from which our future strategic initiatives will grow and elevate business education at Clemson and the university\u2019s national brand.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s done, and what is to come, is only possible because of your commitment and dedication. With your help, the College of Business will go far in achieving a standard of excellence befitting this hallowed institution. I am blessed and privileged to be on this journey with you, and anxiously look forward to all we have yet to accomplish.<\/p>\n

I sincerely hope the holidays bring you peace and happiness and that you return in 2020 energized and ready to experience another exciting year.<\/p>\n

Go, Tigers!<\/p>\n

Wendy York
\nDean, College of Business<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

December is a month I associate with family, giving, reflection \u2013 and what lies ahead. As I reflect on all we\u2019ve achieved in 2019, there\u2019s no better place to give credit where it\u2019s due, than to the Clemson Family \u2014 our students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends who are connected to us through their love […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3599,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[30860],"tags":[],"coauthors":[],"class_list":["post-285","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-from-the-dean"],"fimg_url":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/business\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/285","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/business\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/business\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/business\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3599"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/business\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=285"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/business\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/285\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/business\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=285"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/business\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=285"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/business\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=285"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/business\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=285"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":281,"date":"2019-07-12T20:59:40","date_gmt":"2019-07-12T20:59:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/business\/?p=281"},"modified":"2019-07-15T13:08:10","modified_gmt":"2019-07-15T13:08:10","slug":"together-we-will-move-the-needle-on-clemson-business-education","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/business\/2019\/07\/12\/together-we-will-move-the-needle-on-clemson-business-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Together, we will elevate Clemson business education to new levels"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Dean York with members of the College of Business Student Advisory Board<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As I close in on my first year as dean of the College of Business, I have many fond memories of what makes Clemson University the special place we all know it to be.<\/p>\n

But no memory is more important to me than how warmly I was accepted into the Clemson Family by so many generous alumni who have committed to giving their time and resources to better the future of business education at Clemson.<\/p>\n

Last summer and fall, much of my time and energy was spent on a nationwide listening and learning tour. I met face-to-face with alumni, corporate partners, board members and potential employers of our graduates. I learned plenty about Clemson\u2019s culture, impressions of the business school and the unwavering loyalty our alumni have to their alma mater.<\/p>\n

Many of my encounters resulted in generous new gifts for the college, a restructuring of the college\u2019s Senior Advisory Board, offers of internships and the development of long-term relationships with existing and future corporate business partners.<\/p>\n

A debt of gratitude is owed to so many of our donors who have propelled fundraising for the first part of 2019 to record levels. You\u2019ve provided funding for the new state-of-the-art home to business education currently under construction, exciting new program development, student scholarships, faculty fellowships and support for business education\u2019s other top priorities.<\/p>\n

As a result of this outpouring of support, the College\u2019s future is bright. With your continued support, we are embarking on an energetic, strategic path forward that will raise the national stature of business education at Clemson.<\/p>\n

When speaking with students, I emphasize the importance of teamwork and collaboration. And there\u2019s a proverb I use to drive home that point: \u201cIf you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.\u201d<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve witnessed the spirit of that proverb in my first year on the job here. Building a business-relevant program cannot be done by a few. It will take the power and passion of the Clemson community to elevate educational excellence in business. Together, we will go far.<\/p>\n

Onward!<\/em><\/p>\n

Sincerely,
\nWendy York
\nDean, College of Business<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Business students wanting to walk into the Business Career Fair feeling confident had the opportunity to attend a prelude to the event. The Career Fair Symposium was a primer that prepared students on several levels for the Career Fair and for this spring\u2019s recruiting season.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Business students are benefiting from a career fair prep session.
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\u201cThe Career Fair Symposium was a great warm-up for students who wanted to put their best foot forward to employers who were interviewing at the career fair,\u201d said Leah Hughes, the College of Business\u2019 assistant director for career and professional development. \u201cThere were breakout sessions by about a half-dozen employers, and mini-mock interviews followed by critique sessions, that helped students position themselves to employers in the best possible light.\u201d<\/p>\n

The business school\u2019s Student Enrichment Office sponsored the event, with an assist from several student groups, including the Student Advisory Board, and two other newly formed groups \u2013 the Minority Business Student Association (MBSA) and Women in Business.<\/p>\n

Parker Tilley, Student Advisory Board chair, and a catalyst behind the college\u2019s first Career Fair Symposium, said helping students prepare for this exposure to employers has been on his radar for a couple of years.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Career Fair is such an important day for students. The symposium helped students focus on the qualities and competencies employers are seeking in the recruitment process,\u201d he said. \u201cHelping students feel prepared for what can be a stressful day, can go a long way toward sending the right message to a potential employer.\u201d<\/p>\n

Breakout sessions by employers touched on a variety of career-oriented topics, including how to stand out at the career fair, strategies underrepresented students can use in job searches, negotiation and networking skills and a session on incorporating one\u2019s international learning experiences into resumes and interviews.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn addition to the group breakout sessions, students could sign up for mini-mock interviews the day of the symposium,\u201d Hughes said. \u201cRecruiters conducted short interviews with students who signed up, then provided them with feedback on their strengths, and how they can improve.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Career Fair Symposium is funded through financial support from First Citizen\u2019s Bank\u2019s CU Business EDGE (Engage Students in Development and Global Experiences) program. The new business school program aims to complement students\u2019 educational experience through a variety of engaging activities that will sharpen their soft skills and help differentiate them in the job market.<\/p>\n

Recruiters from scores of businesses returned to campus in late January for the spring Career Fair-Business Day, which included recruiters in the business, health care and communications fields. After the career fair, students participated in the College of Business Employer Connections Recruiter Reception at the Madren Center. It allowed students a chance to reconnect with recruiters in a more relaxed, social setting.<\/p>\n

At the reception, accounting firms were also seeking accounting sophomores to participate in their summer leadership conferences, which are precursors to summer internships.<\/p>\n

Parker, a senior finance major, said the symposium aligns with the Student Advisory Board\u2019s goals this year.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis year, we\u2019ve been focusing on making events like this possible. By partnering with Student Enrichment and the other organizations, we are helping students make themselves, and their Clemson business degrees, more marketable.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Business students wanting to walk into the Business Career Fair feeling confident had the opportunity to attend a prelude to the event. The Career Fair Symposium was a primer that prepared students on several levels for the Career Fair and for this spring\u2019s recruiting season. Business students are benefiting from a career fair prep session. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3599,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[22095],"tags":[],"coauthors":[],"class_list":["post-279","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-student-enrichment"],"fimg_url":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/business\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/279","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/business\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/business\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/business\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3599"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/business\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=279"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/business\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/279\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/business\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=279"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/business\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=279"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/business\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=279"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/business\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=279"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":271,"date":"2018-12-17T19:58:55","date_gmt":"2018-12-17T19:58:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/business\/?p=271"},"modified":"2018-12-20T18:46:29","modified_gmt":"2018-12-20T18:46:29","slug":"tis-the-season-to-be-inspired-about-what-lies-ahead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/business\/2018\/12\/17\/tis-the-season-to-be-inspired-about-what-lies-ahead\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Tis the season to be inspired about what lies ahead"},"content":{"rendered":"

As the door closes on the fall semester \u2013 and 2018 \u2013 it\u2019s a great time to reflect on our many accomplishments and those who helped us achieve them.<\/p>\n

\"Construction<\/a>
The final steel beam was hoisted into place this month as the College of Business, DPR and LS3P celebrated a building milestone with the Topping Out Ceremony thanking the steel workers of Schuff Steel.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\"Group<\/a>In my first six months as the College of Business dean, I\u2019ve benefited greatly by listening and learning from many within the Clemson family. My interactions with alumni, students, faculty and staff have reinforced my belief in the opportunities that exist for us in 2019, and beyond.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve been given the privilege to unlock the potential in the College of Business, and eagerly look forward to the next semester of that journey.<\/p>\n

My enthusiasm and optimism for our future is borne out of the \u201call-in\u201d attitude I\u2019ve experienced from every branch of the Clemson family tree. Though, there\u2019s plenty of work to be done, it\u2019s become clear to me that going from very good to great is achievable due in large part to the caliber of people we have in place.<\/p>\n

Some of those noteworthy assets, and their accomplishments in research, innovation and inclusiveness, are featured in the college\u2019s December Monthly Exchange.<\/p>\n

Marten Risius<\/strong><\/a>, an assistant professor in management, recently received an international grant to conduct research on blockchain, a buzzword many of us associate with digital currencies. But Marten and his German colleague will be exploring the many uses blockchain can bring to businesses.<\/p>\n

Jeremy Losak<\/a>,<\/strong> a third-year Ph.D. student in economics, has conducted some interesting research on daily fantasy sports contests and has presented that research at several academic conferences.<\/p>\n

Studies by two other business school researchers have drawn significant media attention. Marketing\u2019s Oriana Aragon <\/strong><\/a>has been very busy addressing inquiries on her cutting-edge \u201ccute aggression\u201d research. It\u2019s caught the interest of the likes of NPR, The Atlantic<\/em> and The New York Times<\/em>, among others. And, Minxing Sun<\/strong><\/a> from the Department of Finance, is cited in a Fortune<\/em> magazine story about research she collaborated on regarding the likelihood of female CEOs being fired.<\/p>\n

We recently elevated our participation in the PhD Project<\/strong><\/a>, a program that helps universities recruit doctoral students from traditionally underrepresented groups, and in the process, attracts future faculty members.<\/p>\n

We have several College of Business faculty who came to Clemson by way of their involvement in the PhD Project elsewhere. Through our partnership in initiatives like this, we can achieve inclusive excellence by drawing more doctoral candidates to Clemson\u2019s management and economics programs. Representing and recruiting talent for the College of Business at the program\u2019s Chicago event were Helen Diamond Steele, Janis Miller, Delancy Bennett and Phebe Davis.<\/strong><\/p>\n

December brings our last graduation ceremony of the year, with nearly 280 undergraduate and 80 graduate business students ready to walk across the stage and ring in the New Year as Clemson alumni.<\/p>\n

One of our best and brightest December marketing graduates was introduced to the PhD Project this year. Chris Norman<\/strong><\/a> is a remarkable young man who is weighing career choices \u2013 whether to pursue an advanced degree or embark on a career in medical sales. I think you\u2019ll find his prerequisite for a career choice interesting. It is clear that Chris and his fellow graduating business students have bright futures ahead of them.<\/p>\n

In the spirit of bringing creative and innovative ideas to fruition, the college\u2019s Arthur M. Spiro Institute for Entrepreneurial Learning<\/strong><\/a> recently held its Pitch Smackdown competition. Open to all students from every major, twenty young entrepreneurs within the Clemson community competed for $30,000 in prize money at the 5th<\/sup> annual competition.<\/p>\n

Our MBA program<\/strong><\/a> shined brightly in the event with current and former MBA students being recognized for presenting many of the most creative and viable business ideas.<\/p>\n

Last, but certainly not least, are our storied ROTC programs<\/strong><\/a>. Sixteen officers are being commissioned into the Army and Air Force ranks. The second lieutenants will begin their service to our country following graduation.<\/p>\n

It is my sincere hope that the holidays bring you and yours comfort and happiness, and that in the New Year you return inspired to experience all that lies ahead.<\/p>\n

Wendy York
\nDean, College of Business<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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\"Photo<\/a>
Wendy York, dean of Clemson University\u2019s College of Business, speaks at a Student Veterans Association event before the Clemson Tigers took on the Duke Blue Devils on a cool fall evening in their 2018 Military Appreciation Game, Nov. 11, 2018. The Tigers won 35 – 6. (Photo by Ken Scar)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

November is a month many associate with thankfulness. And those of us in the College of Business had plenty to be thankful for this month as we expressed appreciation for and celebrated the accomplishments by many within our family.<\/p>\n

The university\u2019s rich military history didn\u2019t go unrecognized by the College of Business on Military Appreciation Day as we paid tribute to the brave men and women who defend our freedom.<\/p>\n

I had the privilege of meeting a number of them at the Clemson Corps\u2019 Military Appreciation Tailgate on Nov. 17. In addition to our proud Air Force and Army ROTC programs<\/strong>, and their many supporters, several highly decorated current and retired, high-ranking military officers were in attendance.<\/p>\n

I was humbled and honored to meet our brave men and women who have served, are serving and of course, our cadets, who are beginning their service.<\/p>\n

As dean of the business school, November was also a month for me to appreciate the many accomplishments of our students and faculty. And, in this month\u2019s Monthly Exchange we duly recognize a number of those achievements.<\/p>\n