J. Mack Robinson College of Business, Georgia State University

ICYMI: MIT RAISE and Georgia State University announced an initiative to connect universities, community colleges, industry, and government to expand industry-aligned training and career pathways. https://t.gsu.edu/4g1BVXg

Marketing doctoral student Davon Holmes' coauthored paper, "The Marketplace Happiness Framework for Transformative Consumer Research: Managing the Hedonic-Eudaimonic Happiness Tension," has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Public Policy & Marketing. Congratulations!💼💙🐾
Prof. Naveen Donthu is Holmes’ dissertation chair.

Dean Richard Phillips of Georgia State University's Robinson College of Business chats with 11Alive on the launch of a new AI Business Master's Program: https://news.gsu.edu/2026/06/16/11alive-gsu-launched-ai-business-masters-program/

We’re proud to announce that CEOWORLD Magazine has ranked The School of Hospitality, Georgia State University among the top global programs! 🌎✨ This recognition highlights our commitment to excellence, innovation, and preparing future leaders in hospitality.

Discover what sets us apart: https://news.gsu.edu/2026/06/12/ceoworld-ranks-georgia-states-school-of-hospitality-administration-among-top-global-programs/

What happens when local news shutters? Not just lack of community enrichment, civic engagement, and voter participation. New research from lead author and Georgia State University Prof. Alok Saboo (Dept. of Marketing) finds a surprising correlation affecting small local businesses. https://t.gsu.edu/4eITZnV

We're excited to officially announce the release date of Prof. Nate Bennett's book, "Riding Shotgun: The Role of the COO," co-authored with The Miles Group CEO Stephen Miles. Updated research and practical frameworks explore how COOs create value and help drive enterprise outcomes through relationships in the C-suite. Pre-order now! https://t.gsu.edu/4ojGgXS

We’re proud to celebrate two outstanding EMBA graduates who are taking their next bold step as members of Cohort 6 in Georgia State University's award-winning Main Street Foundry business accelerator at the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Institute. Congratulations to Cartez Dewberry (2025) and Christine Simpson (2026) for transforming vision into action and leading the way for entrepreneurial excellence. Your drive and determination inspire our Robinson community!

Georgia is at the center of a growing debate over whether data center incentives are still worth the cost. Bloomberg Law interviewed Lynn McKee, Director of the Master's of Commercial Real Estate at Robinson about the brewing data center debate in Georgia. https://t.gsu.edu/3Q4Vm71

Is a college degree truly the great equalizer? 📚 New research co-authored by Prof. Songqi Liu (Dept. of Management) shows that family background influences not only job outcomes, but also the salary expectations graduates carry with them. Learn more: https://t.gsu.edu/46n5rRy