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June 5, 2025

Keeping DBA Graduates Connected to Research: Rethinking University Engagement

Guest Blogger: Stacy Soutière For many Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) graduates, the diploma is just the beginning of a new chapter, not in academia but in the fast-paced world of industry. These graduates are often found leading te…

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May 22, 2025

Two Perspectives from the Finish Line

By: Dr. Kelly Burich & Dr. Valrie Grant In December 2023, DBA Chronicles published the blog titled “Halfway There,” a reflection at the midpoint of her UNC Charlotte DBA journey, which was written by Valrie Grant. It was honest and …

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May 8, 2025

DBA: A Transformative Journey

Earning a Doctor of Business Administration is an academic achievement forged through a deep, introspective, and sometimes grueling journey. The intensity is high. This process can demand sacrifice, inspire self-reflection, and stand on the foundati…

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April 24, 2025

Bridging Two Worlds: The Scholar-Practitioner Shift of the DBA Balancing Academic Rigor with Practical Application

Guest Blogger: Phil Stuczynski, Assistant Teaching Professor of Finance at Penn State UniversityDoctor of Business Administration (DBA) candidate The world is timely. We have 24-hour news networks pushing constant narratives, a lack of common …

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April 10, 2025

Running the Gauntlet – Balancing Timelines in a DBA Program

Guest Blogger: Phil StuczynskiPenn State University For most of my life, when I had a question, I knew exactly who to ask. Whether it was a tough decision, career advice, or just trying to understand how the world worked, there were always people i…

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March 27, 2025

30 Days of Ultimate Optimism: Finding Focus in the DBA Journey

Guest Blogger: Dr. Carolyn Adkerson, DBA The Overwhelming Reality of the DBA Journey Pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) isn’t just about research—it’s about endurance. There are deadlines, revisions, approvals,…

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March 13, 2025

My Journey to Pursuing a DBA: A Path Shaped by Experience, Entrepreneurship, and Maturity

Guest Blogger:Ali Chaari For many professionals, returning to school after years or even decades in the workforce may feel like a distant dream or even impossible. However, I now realize that professional experience isn’t a barrier to continu…

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Jan. 16, 2025

Tried and True AI Tools for Conducting DBA Research: The AI Whisperer

Guest Blogger: Yvonne Mosley, MBA CSSBB CPHQ CPPSUNC Charlotte DBA Candidate, May 2025www.linkedin.com/in/yvonnemosley In the evolving landscape of doctoral research, leveraging advanced AI tools has become indispensable for maximizing productivity…

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Oct. 17, 2024

Generative AI: Bridging Academia and Industry for Transformative Innovation

Guest Blogger:Pawan Anand, Engagment PartnerAscendion   Generative AI (GenAI) is reshaping industries and driving groundbreaking research. The true value of this technology emerges when academia and industry collaborate. A notable example is …

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Sept. 19, 2024

Exploring the Intersection of DBA and Nonprofit Board Effectiveness

Guest Blogger: Dr. Alex KleinSenior Manager, North American Supply Chain Solutions, APL Logistics As an educator and as a College Board member and recent past Chairman, I recognize the value of higher education and cherish the ability to participat…

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Aug. 22, 2024

From Corporate Credentials to Inspiring a Greater Mission: How the DBA Journey Inspires Me

Guest Blogger: Jennifer M. L. Adelhardt DBA Scholar, Adjunct Professor   In the movies, the stereotypical 40s-something dude going through a midlife crisis will drop 100 grand on a shiny new sportscar. I opted to drop $100k on a piece of pa…

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Aug. 8, 2024

Bridging Academic Research and Practical Application in Marketing

Guest Blogger: Dr. Brenda Turner Founder and Principal Consultant of BrandIvy Marketing, LLC.Board Member of the Executive DBA Council Research is a vital component of marketing, offering insights into consumer behavior, market dynamics, and the e…

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July 11, 2024

My DBA Journey

Guest Blogger: Barry Leffew, Vice President, Government Platform Accelerator In-Q-Tel (IQT) My DBA Journey  As the saying goes, success is a journey, not a destination, but it’s important to celebrate and reflect on the milest…

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June 27, 2024

Stupid Genius: The PhD Podcast

Guest Bloggers: Dr. Mollie Bryde-Evens and Emily Wharton Before we delve into the story behind Stupid Genius, you might be wondering, "What even is Stupid Genius?". Well, let us give you the shorthand. Stupid Genius is a PhD and academia podcast …

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June 13, 2024

DBA: Continuous Learning from a PhD

Guest Blogger: Dr. Emmanuel Tachu, PhD DBA Candidate, University of North Carolina, Charlotte   After completing a PhD in Information Technology, my decision to pursue a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) was driven by a strategic v…

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May 30, 2024

Resilience Developed Through the DBA – A Journey from Suffering to Hope

Guest Blogger: Dr. Heather Grooms Long, PhD, MBA, ACC, BCC3 Sees, LLC, FounderAdvisor / Coach / Adjunct ProfessorWeatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University · Resilience is the ability to recover quickly from difficul…

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May 16, 2024

The Evolution of Doctor of Business Administrations (DBA) Programs: Continuing to Bridge Business Management Theory and Practice

Guest Blogger: Philip A. Cola, PhDCase Western Reserve University  The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree is a well-recognized credential designed for experienced professionals in Business Management.  The core idea behind the…

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May 2, 2024

My Journey to Dr. Katie

Guest Blogger: Dr. Katie O'Dell,Adjunct Professor, Wilmington University I always wanted to be a doctor; I just never knew it would be a “business doctor”. I started college as a pre-med/biology major. After a few months, I realized th…

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April 18, 2024

What is the Future of the DBA?

Guest Blogger: Prof. Michel Kalika President, Business Science Institute Honorary Professor, University of Lyon  I have the privilege of regularly engaging with DBA students and professors. Through these interactions, I have witnesse…

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April 4, 2024

From Idea to Launch: The DBA Chronicles Origin Story

DBA Chronicles Blogger: Amy C. Horner, CPA, MBA Confession: I am an extrovert! Okay, maybe that is less of a confession than an obvious statement. However, as an extrovert and the lead on communications and outreach for DBA Chronicles, I am fortun…

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March 21, 2024

The Transformational Experience of DBA

Guest Blogger: Lynne Andersson, Associate Director of Enrollment for the Executive DBA Program at the Fox School of Business at Temple University in Philadelphia. She teaches ‘Problem Solving Using Qualitative Research Methods’ to first-…

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March 7, 2024

Harvesting Planted Seeds

Guest Blogger: KerriLaine PrunellaManagement Executive and Advisor My accomplishments in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors have shaped the first 23 years of my career. The majority of my career in the public sector stems from an early conn…

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Feb. 22, 2024

Not Always a Straight Line

Guest Blogger: Melisa Galasso, CPA, CSP, CPTD Galasso Learning Solutions I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t teaching. Thinking way back to third grade, I remember playing school and always insisting on being the teacher (the ben…

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Feb. 7, 2024

If I Knew Then What I Know Now

Halfway point.  My colleague Amy wrote about our journey this week and reminded me that we are halfway through this DBA journey.  That doesn’t seem possible.  Four more months of classes, and then one year to complete our dis…

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