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Student Entrepreneurs Incubate Their Startups

Student Entrepreneurs Incubate Their Startups

Entrepreneurism begins in the mind, but entrepreneurs also need a place to work, design, discuss, strategize, and mine the experience of mentors. The Tiger Cage Accelerator and Incubator provides student entrepreneurs with office and meeting space, as well as...
Entrepreneurship  Runs in the Family

Entrepreneurship Runs in the Family

Benny LaRussa is a leading backer of entrepreneurship efforts at Harbert. It’s a subject close to his heart; in fact, you could say entrepreneurship runs in his veins. His father and grandfather were successful entrepreneurs. So is he. And his daughters are continuing...
Internships: On Ramps  to the Future

Internships: On Ramps to the Future

If you want a degree from the No. 3-ranked supply chain management program in North America, then you must complete an internship. It’s as simple as that. Since 2013, more than 840 Auburn supply chain management majors have gained practical experience at more than 250...
Brokering a Research Partnership

Brokering a Research Partnership

Like many international doctoral candidates in the Harbert College, Yanfei Sun rarely sees family, hasn’t been home in years, and wanted to fit in on the Plains. But Sun, from greater Shanghai, China, wanted more than a PhD with a concentration in finance—she wanted...
Dean’s Last Word – Building on our strong foundation

Dean’s Last Word – Building on our strong foundation

What a great time to be joining Auburn University and the Harbert College of Business. Thanks to all of you who have warmly welcomed me into the Auburn family since I arrived on campus in August. The Harbert College of Business is on a very positive trajectory. I am...
An Intrepid Journey of Fortune

An Intrepid Journey of Fortune

You could make an argument that an entrepreneur is something of a hero. If we look at heroes across time and culture, we find they all confront similar trials. First, powered by a vision or forced by necessity, they leave the familiar and venture into the lonely...