If technology has made our lives easier, why can’t it make ordering at food trucks more convenient? Drexel University LeBow College of Business students Nick Nanakos and Cam Hansen kept this in mind when they […]
Author: Niki Gianakaris
Niki Gianakaris: Niki is the vice president of Strategic Communications in Drexel University's Office of University Communications, overseeing various communications functions including a team of news managers, and handling media communications for many central university administrative areas, including community engagement programs, international programs, university libraries, and more. She also works with the Close School of Entrepreneurship. She has worked at Drexel for 15+ years. When not writing about Drexel, she enjoys reading books and learning about other cultures. Follow her at @DrexelNiki. Contact Niki at ngianakaris@drexel.edu or 215.895.6741.
When Applying for Jobs, Millennials Care About Company Politics
From immigration, to gun control, to the environment, companies are increasingly taking positions on political issues. While recent studies by experts, including Drexel University’s Daniel Korschun, PhD, an associate professor in the LeBow College of […]
Spillover Effect: Lawsuits Affect Joint Venture Partners Too
It comes as no surprise that a firm facing a class-action lawsuit experiences reputational and financial consequences. But what happens to companies that do business with those companies? A new study led by Drexel University’s […]
Media Watch: Consumers Use Purchasing Power to Influence Policy
Companies have been taking positions on social and political issues for a number of years, but within the last year — with major policy changes being addressed in Washington — companies are more frequently getting […]
For the Jobs of the Future, Where Students Learn Will Be Pivotal
Written by Randall Deike, senior vice president of enrollment management and student success at Drexel University, and published in Inside Sources, this piece focuses on the importance of experiential learning in preparing students to meet the […]
Can the Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway And JPMorgan Chase Health Initiative Work?
Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase have announced a plan to establish a separate company that will focus on offering health care to their employees “free from profit-making incentives and constraints.” This has left many […]
Sex, Lies and Indiscretions by Executives Can Cost Their Firms Millions
After the revelations of sexual misconduct allegations involving film producer Harvey Weinstein, the widespread #MeToo sexual abuse awareness movement has brought to light many more allegations of sexual assault and harassment in the workplace. When […]
Q&A: ‘Tis the Season for Shopping, But Which Ads Are Most Effective?
The holidays are almost here, leaving consumers with only a week to find the perfect gift for each person on their list. Finding a parking spot at a mall can be a daunting task, and […]
Simple Steps to ‘Bake Up’ the Perfect Business Plan
One of the first things any entrepreneur needs is a business plan, but coming up with a successful plan can be an intimidating process. According to experts at Drexel University’s Close School of Entrepreneurship, it’s […]
Project One, TeamRate and TruckBux Win Big at Drexel Startup Fest
Startups that can improve how students solve math problems, work better together in a group and even simplify grabbing lunch at the nearest food truck were the top winners at the 2017 Startup Fest hosted […]