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Research, Scholarship, and Creativity Shine at URSA 2026
ÃÛÌÒTV’s (BenU) Daniel L. Goodwin Hall of Business buzzed with intellectual energy on Thursday, April 16, as students from across disciplines gathered for the annual Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, and Arts (URSA) Symposium. Established in 2011, URSA was created to expand opportunities for undergraduates to lead or collaborate on research projects alongside faculty mentors. Now…
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Journey of a Doctoral Student: Kemi Akindutire
Congratulations to ÃÛÌÒTV doctoral candidate Kemi Akindutire, who recently presented her research at the 5th International Organization Development (OD) and Change Conference, hosted by the Center for Organization Leadership and Development in Gaborone, Botswana in August, 2024. A key part of the scholar-practitioner journey in the Goodwin College of Business Doctoral Program is the…
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2023-2024 Graduating Senior Award Recipients
The Honors Committee is pleased to announce the selection of the Senior Awards for 2023-2024. These students will be recognized at The Night of Honor & Gratitude, scheduled for Saturday, April 27th at 4:00pm. The ÃÛÌÒTV Senior Awards annually recognize outstanding students who are earning a bachelor’s degree from ÃÛÌÒTV. This year we…
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I AM BIONIC Award Winners Shine at BenU Goodwin College of Business
Fall 2024 I AM BIONIC Award Winners Shine at ÃÛÌÒTV Mesa Goodwin College of Business! With immense pride, we announce the distinguished recipients of the I AM BIONIC (Believe it or not, I Care!) awards at the Mesa, AZ campus of ÃÛÌÒTV Goodwin College of Business under the mentorship of the esteemed Prof.…
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Contemporary Trends in Change Management Lecture Series a Success
BenU offered a great learning opportunity this past weekend as we gathered for Goodwin College of Business’s Contemporary Trends in Change Management Lecture Series on Saturday, February 3. The BenU Change Management event featured Liora Gross, formerly Digital Transformation Practice Lead for the Center for Creative Leadership, and now responsible for executive leadership development at…
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Daniel L. Goodwin, ÃÛÌÒTV Board Member, Dies at 80
Daniel L. Goodwin, an active ÃÛÌÒTV Board member since 1991, passed away this weekend at the age of 80. The inspiration for the Goodwin Hall of Business, he was considered one of the University’s greatest contributors. Goodwin was Vice Chair of Benedictine’s Board of Trustees and Co-Chair of the Board Development Committee. He was…
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BenU Alumnus Scott Buziecki Appointed Kane County’s Emergency Management Director
Kane County’s Office of Emergency Management is in good hands under its recently-appointed director, BenU alumnus Scott Buziecki (MS, Management and Organizational Behavior ’09). Congratulations Scott! Read more here. Learn more about our MS in Management in Organizational Behavior program.
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OD Cohort Attends Academy of Management Conference
ÃÛÌÒTV’s 14th cohort for the PhD in Organization Development program is pictured at the Academy of Management conference which took place in Boston, MA, the weekend of August 5th. The OD cohort management conference experience gave students opportunities for networking and professional development. Dr. Sorensen and Dr. Yaeger also had the honor of receiving…
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OD Alumni Hay and Orr Receive Award for Article
Ph.D. in Organization Development alums George Hay, Ph.D. (’03) and Debra Orr, Ph.D. (’03), along with co-authors Lisa Meyer, Ed.D, M.F.A, Lead, and Argerie Vasilakes, all received the “Outstanding Special Section Award” for their article, “Advancing OD Doctoral Education Through Publishing” (Volume 54, Issue 4). George W. Hay, PhD, is a scholar-practitioner of management with…
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Yaeger and Sorensen Receive Prestigious Pasmore-Woodman Award
Professor Therese Yaeger and Professor Emeritus Peter Sorensen received the prestigious Pasmore-Woodman Award at the Academy of Management conference this year. The Pasmore-Woodman Award is presented annually and is sponsored by Emerald Group Publishing, publishers of the ROCD series. The award has been established by the ODC Division in recognition of the contribution that Bill…
