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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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