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The University of Rhode Island's Student Voice Since 1971

The Good 5¢ Cigar

The University of Rhode Island's Student Voice Since 1971

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Experiential learning with high stakes

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Photo by Lianna Blakeman | They Sherman Trading Room classroom features live updates of the current stock markets so students can make real time decisions. In 2001, the University of Rhode Island’s Alumni Association put forth $100,000 for a mid-cap hedge fund, allowing a select group of students in the College of Business to trade…

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URI business professor receives National Award for Innovative Excellence

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An associate professor of business at the University of Rhode Island received a 2018 National Award for Innovative Excellence in marketing education. To engage students and give them real-life experiences, Professor Christy Ashley came up with a project called “Fantasy Brands League.” Ashley found that the students in her strategic marketing management class, filled with…

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