Alumni

Shaun Cole, BBA ’25, is somewhat of an anomaly amongst their peers at Temple University’s Fox School of Business. At the age of 42, Cole is returning to academia to continue an education that they walked away from almost two decades ago. Cole attended Delta State University in the late 90s, pursuing a degree in […]

In 2017, David Larsen, BBA ‘17, was in his final year as a finance student when he met up with Jason Jiang, assistant professor in the Department of Finance, and asked to pick his professor’s brain. This conversation led to a partnership with Professor Jiang and a published paper in a good academic journal — […]

With the release of his single, “Un1ty: An Anthem for Humanity,” Rushil Vishwanathan, Class of 2023, draws from the music that has surrounded him since he was a child. He comes from a musical family, but early on, he only saw music as a hobby. It was not until he started to sing, become more […]

It’s a common misconception that empathy is lacking in many business people’s ideologies. According to Michael Zuckerman, an associate professor of instruction in the Department of Risk, Insurance and Healthcare Management at Temple University’s Fox School of Business, that is not the case. “You can’t ask someone to do something or help an organization unless […]

As a business school, we want to continuously provide our community with the best options for small business shopping, whether you’re looking for books, makeup, sweet treats, art or cleaning services. Here are some of our favorite Black-owned businesses, comprised of Temple alumni, students, North Philly neighbors and more. Amalgam Comics & Coffee  Pound Cake […]

Madison Cole, a junior International Business (IB) honors student at the Fox School, emphasizes how both confidence and self-advocacy are integral to her success. Cole attributes her growth as a student and professional to the leadership roles she’s pursued on campus. She has also laid the foundation for Black students to find a voice and […]

In the current state of the world, it’s been tough for everyone to find comfort in trying to remember that they are not alone. It’s been even tougher to find motivation to make the most out of the situation.  A student professional organization at the Fox School of Business has sought to help students make […]

New book from Temple faculty member Cory Ng and alumnus John Alarcon illustrates practical applications for AI in accounting and offers a look at what the future may hold PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 13, 2021 — Just as Hollywood speculated for years, artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize just about every aspect of our lives. […]

At the Fox School, we’re committed to supporting the important work done by so many local and national non-profit organizations. We want to support our neighbors as well as the wider community by amplifying the resources of civic-minded organizations and charities. That’s a bit more difficult to accomplish in a virtual world, but that has […]

Through the Institute for Business and Information Technology, students create free digital storefronts for small businesses and organizations affected by COVID-19 PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 17, 2020 — According to NBC News, small businesses who pivoted to e-commerce saw record sales during Black Friday weekend. Count Philadelphia’s Urban Princess Boutique among those businesses. A big reason for […]

Members of the Professional Sales Organization (PSO) are used to going their own way. Professor Tony Petrucci acts as a faculty advisor for the group, but day-to-day, the group functions independently. Led by an executive board of upperclassmen, the organization provides members with comprehensive sales and negotiation training—skills that anyone could develop and use in […]

We spoke with members of the Fox Community to hear about their remote experiences, challenges they faced and the lessons learned that they will carry into the future.

Maura Shenker is the director of Temple University’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Maura is a creative thinker, serial entrepreneur, coach and consultant who brings a wealth of professional experience and entrepreneurial excellence to her role in directing Temple’s SBDC. Before joining Temple University, Maura served as director of Saint Joseph’s University’s Centers for Professional […]

Influencers dominate today’s social media landscape. Consumers turn to their favorite bloggers, vloggers and online personalities to influence their purchasing decisions on everything from beauty products to streaming services. In the business-to-consumer (B2C) space, almost every major company has an influencer marketing strategy to capitalize on this phenomenon. But what about business-to-business (B2B)?  “Consumers are […]

We are in the final months of 2020, but as we consider our resolutions for 2021, it is also precious time to reflect, plan, and act! Instead of another set of job search resolutions, this year, why not be your own Santa and offer yourself the gift of reaching your career goal? Believe it or not, January […]