“Leading companies are looking beyond profit maximizing and to doing right by employees and customers. These moves are a step in the right direction.”—Daniel Korschun, PhD, associate professor of marketing at Drexel University. “Retailers like […]
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.
What the Presidential Candidates Can Learn From Market Basket
By Daniel Korschun, PhD It’s been over a year since New Englanders got their favorite supermarket back. On Aug. 27, 2014, Arthur T. Demoulas, and others on his side of the family, reached the deal […]
Quick Take: When Social Responsibility Goes Wrong
“Social and environmental responsibility should not be a competitive sport. Not every company can have the smallest carbon footprint or donate the most to charity.” —Daniel Korschun, PhD A recent New York Times article focused […]
Sex, Lies and Their Impact on a Corporate Reputation
New research shows that when arrests, lies or extramarital affairs of CEOs and other top executives are disclosed, their companies will lose lots of money in the short- and long-term. The study—by Ralph Walkling, a […]
Quick Take: How Scrapping the $45 Billion Merger with Time Warner Will Benefit Comcast
Comcast formally withdrew from its pending $45 billion merger with Time Warner Cable on April 24 after the two companies failed to convince regulators the deal would be good for consumers. “Scrapping the merger at […]
Drexel Snapshot: Saxbys and Drexel Celebrate the Opening of Student-Run Café
While many students find jobs as baristas during college, Drexel University students—through a new partnership with Saxbys—will have the opportunity to manage a student-run Saxbys Coffee shop. On April 13, Saxbys Chief Executive Officer and […]
Drexel’s Newest Vending Machine Dispenses iPads
After successfully introducing a vending machine that dispensed MacBooks for 24-hour student use, Drexel University in collaboration with the Free Library of Philadelphia is introducing an iPad vending machine. Located in the University’s Dana and […]
Certificate Programs: The “New Black” in Professional Development
By Susan Aldridge, PhD In today’s ever-evolving workforce, lifelong learning is the key to gainful and fulfilling employment—which is why successful professionals are always on the lookout for quality continuing education, designed to drive career […]
Drexel’s Million-Dollar Scholar Gets Sharks to Bite on ABC’s “Shark Tank”
Drexel University’s “million-dollar scholar” Christopher Gray—who secured $1.3 million from 34 scholarships and created the Scholly app to help other students apply for scholarships—made a pitch to investors on ABC’s “Shark Tank” on Feb. 20. […]
Greece’s Anti-Austerity Government and the Future of the Eurozone
With the recent election in Greece, the country’s radical left Syriza party became the first anti-austerity party to win elections in Europe. The victory of Syriza prime minister candidate Alexis Tsipras has already cast doubts […]