Centers & Institutes
Exciting things are happening within our centers, institutes, and special program initiatives. Here’s a collection of recent stories and updates.

Center for Hospitality Research Hosts Panel on Reimagining Travel
Recovery from the impact of Covid-19 on the hospitality industry is unpredictable and may take longer than we would like, but we have an opportunity to redesign.

The Internship: Smart. Driven. Googley.
Two-Year MBA student Taylor Nguyen writes about her summer internship at Google and the intersection of Google and sustainability.

Fintech Trends: The Year Ahead
Scholars at the SC Johnson College of Business were joined by industry experts in a discussion that highlights current and upcoming fintech trends.

Innovative Tech Platforms Facilitate Better Communication
New tech platforms hope to facilitate communication between employer and employee.

19th Annual Labor & Employment Law Roundtable: Session 1
This invitation only roundtable discusses the current state of the hospitality industry from the management perspective.

Research Recap: Customer engagement is the key to long-term loyalty and impact
Professor Anderson’s series of studies examine the long-term impacts of guest engagement upon guest satisfaction, loyalty, and booking channel selection.

Empty hotel rooms have become private dining rooms and office spaces
Steven Carvell, professor of finance and director of the Center for Real Estate and Finance, discusses how hotels have become flexible amid the pandemic.

Moving the needle: the increasing role of sustainability in business
GreenBiz Group’s Joel Makower spoke to students about the steps firms are taking to integrate sustainability into core business.

Globalization—a growth perspective
Leaders in Emerging Markets speakers shed light on the advantages and challenges of investing in and expanding their companies to emerging markets.