When Business Sustainability Education Leads to a Career of Social Impact

Although I was familiar with businesses taking the path towards sustainability, in the past I believed that it was mainly to meet regulations set by the government or certifying organizations like the ISO. In the last couple of decades, I …

By Patina Robinson
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New Case Study Focused on Driving Conversations around Race, Brands, and Corporate Social Responsibility

“When Professors Stanko and Miller reached out about the case, I could immediately feel the weight of importance in what they were trying to put forth into business classrooms around the world. As an MBA student who’s no stranger to …

By Patina Robinson
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Haven Ventures Becomes Certified B Corp After Partnering with the B Corp Clinic

This fall, the B Corp Clinic, kicks off its 11th semester, connecting NC State students with local and global companies to work on projects designed to drive social and environmental impact. This semester’s B Corp Clinic is only open to …

By Patina Robinson
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How to Diversify Your Professional Network (Because Your Connections Shouldn’t All Be Just Like You)

Be honest: Do all of your professional contacts look and sound the same? Did your boss and all your work friends go to the same kind of school as you? Did everyone in your network take similar paths to get …

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How To Put Your Best Foot Forward During A Video Interview

As the quality and reliability of affordable video conferencing software and hardware increases by the day, video interviews have become commonplace for candidates and recruiting companies alike.

The Coronavirus pandemic has taken something that was viewed as more niche and …

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Springboard Featured on Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies

We’re excited to announce that Springboard has ranked no. 1334 on the Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of America’s fastest-growing private companies. 

The annual list represents a unique look at the most successful companies in the independent …

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Feeling Distracted By Current Events? How to Stay Focused and Productive at Work

Between the COVID-19 pandemic and the national unrest of the past couple of months, many people are feeling overwhelmed and distracted by the news cycle.  And with your news feed vying for your attention at all times, it can feel …

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Change, Community, And Career Acceleration: Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Approach To Fostering Diversity

If you’re like most people coming out of school right now—aka 77 percent of Gen Z students and recent grads—then you’re looking for a company that values diversity and inclusion (D&I). But what does that really mean? Is it as …

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NC State’s New Venture Studio Gives Students Entrepreneurship Experience

This article was added to NC State’s newsletter July 8, 2020 and was written by  

NC State’s new program, Venture Studio, provides Poole College of Management students with valuable hands-on entrepreneurship experience.

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By Connie Fowler
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How to Volunteer at Food Banks Safely During COVID-19

Food insecurity is one of many problems the COVID-19 crisis has exacerbated, and food banks need your help. Donating money or nonperishable food items is one of the best and most direct ways to get involved. But if you’re willing …

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