In this tech-saturated society of iPhones and TiVo, the latest technology is the hottest commodity. That’s why students at Texas A&M University are focusing on innovation through the annual Ideas Challenge event, hosted by the Center for New Ventures and Entrepreneurship (CNVE) at Mays Business School.
Excited cries were heard as students from the Business Student Council passed out new knapsacks filled with school supplies to 601 young scholars at Anson Jones Elementary in Bryan. Mays students orchestrated the entire event, from the corporate and individual fundraising, to the collection and distribution of materials. In all, the group collected $15,815 in monetary donations and supplies.
Improving the quality of education at Mays Business School at Texas A&M University is the goal of the differential tuition proposal, which will take effect in the fall 2008 semester. The plan involves a $610 increase for juniors and seniors in the business school each semester in addition to their university tuition.
There is a severe shortage of minority representation among U.S. business school faculty. Research indicates that this in turn leads to fewer minority students choosing to pursue business studies at all levels of education. And as a result, corporate America continues to be dominated by a bland racial majority.
Mays doctoral graduates are counting down the final days of their extended education this spring, preparing themselves to share their business acumen with the nation’s brightest minds. With Mays’ placement among the top U.S. business schools, it is only fitting that many of its doctoral graduates have been offered teaching positions at acclaimed institutions with high-ranking business programs.
Ring Day is a rite of passage for every Aggie and a time of celebration for every Aggie family. For the Easterwoods, the Ring Day held on April 4 had special significance: As Jeff Easterwood ’07 accepted his ring and looked forward to finishing his degree at Mays Business School in a few weeks, his father, Terry ’80, was celebrating the start of his studies there.
Want to know what’s on the minds of today’s Mays students? Check out the student blogs (link to main blog site) posted each week to read about classes, relationships, and “the other education,” from the perspectives of four outstanding business students.
Spring break was a busy time for the Mays bloggers. From a service trip to Mexico, to a visit at the nation’s capital, to a relaxing week at home, they’ve chronicled their adventures for you to enjoy!
Inspired by TED, the annual conference for the world’s preeminent thinkers and entertainers, Mays student Bill Erickson and his colleagues set out to create a gathering just as important, but sans the $6K admission ticket. Hence BIL, the “unconference” with the tag line “minds set free” debuted in March in Monterey, California - in the same neighborhood and following close on the heels of TED to encourage participation in both.
With the motto “a head for business, a heart for the world,” one of Texas A&M University’s most unique business-minded organizations encourages Aggies of all majors to stretch their creativity and better the community. Since its inception in late fall 2002, the A&M chapter of Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) has promoted community/university interaction through a variety of service projects.
Is child labor down the supply chain more cost than benefit? What’s the best advice in such a case? This was the challenge presented during the second annual Aggie Case Competition hosted by Mays Business School at Texas A&M University.
