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For anyone considering - or already knee-deep in - a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program, you’re probably wondering how people manage the workload while juggling careers, families, and everything in between. Having navigated this j…

We’re back! (Well, almost!)Just missing the Halloween festivities but giving a great 1980s movie earworm (See Poltergeist for those of you confused right now) for our guests, we are almost back.  Valrie and I have been overwhelmed by th…

Guest Blogger: Vimal Bava, CPADBA Candidate, Florida International University Instructor, Accounting and BusinessIt was 11:48 p.m. on a Thursday when I finally shut my laptop. My eyes burned, my mind was fogged, and I’d just spent …

My time with DBA Chronicles has come to a close.Over these past few weeks, I’ve had a chance to reflect on what started as a simple idea between three determined DBA students has become something much more than any of us expected.DBA Chron…

In May 2023, I joined the 7th cohort of UNC Charlotte’s Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) program. My plan was straightforward: complete two years of coursework, spend my third year on a dissertation, and graduate in 2026 alongside my…

Guest Blogger:  Dr. Robert C. Meyers, DBA, FACHDMIn 2023, U.S. healthcare spending surged by 7.5% to $4.9 trillion, outpacing the 4.6% growth recorded in 2022 (Martin, Hartman, Washington, Catlin, 2025). Projections indicate that by 2030, ann…

Crossing the finish line of a doctoral program is a monumental achievement—equal parts exhilarating and exhausting. After the final dissertation defense, a new question inevitably arises: 👉 Now what?For many of us, research wasn’t just…

So, you’ve just been accepted into a DBA program? Congratulations — you’re officially entering rare territory! Did you know that fewer than 1.2% of the U.S. population holds a doctoral degree? This means that you are joining an eli…

Guest Blogger: Stacy SoutièreFor 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…

By: Dr. Kelly Burich & Dr. Valrie GrantIn 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 …

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…

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

Guest Blogger: Phil StuczynskiPenn State UniversityFor 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…

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

Guest Blogger:Ali ChaariFor 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…

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

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 …

Guest Blogger: Dr. Alex KleinSenior Manager, North American Supply Chain Solutions, APL LogisticsAs 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…

Guest Blogger: Jennifer M. L. AdelhardtDBA 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…

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

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…

Guest Bloggers: Dr. Mollie Bryde-Evens and Emily WhartonBefore 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 …

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…

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…