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Tapping into the Customer Experience
While some might not think there is much of a connection between the luxury industry and technology industry, Amanda Solomon found the knowledge she gained by participating in Poole College of Management’s Global Luxury and Management (GLAM) Program has helped her tremendously […]
Following the Trends
In a $1.4 trillion global industry, getting a foot in the door is no small feat. But with the Global Luxury and Management (GLAM) program, a dual master’s degree program through the Poole College of Management and the Skema Business […]
Luxury Goes Global
Carrie Sherron first heard about NC State’s Global Luxury and Management Program, a dual master’s degree program through the Poole College of Management and the Skema Business School, while working as an assistant manager for a local contemporary women’s clothing boutique in […]
Everyday Luxury
Lauren Ginsberg's love for the luxury industry swayed her decision to join the GLAM program and to excel in her current position with Athleta.
Making Waves
When Tia Taylor was searching for graduate programs, she wanted to find one that would build upon her bachelor’s degree in finance – but set her apart, as well. She found that through the Global Luxury and Management (GLAM) program in Poole College.
Peter Millar offers GLAM Students Luxury Experience in the Heart of Raleigh
When people think about luxury brands, they often think of Paris and New York, but luxury apparel brand Peter Millar has put Raleigh on the map. The company was founded in Raleigh in 2001. It was acquired by Richemont, a Swiss-based luxury holding group with many prestigious luxury brands in its portfolio, in 2012, but…
Sky’s the Limit
While pursuing her undergraduate degree in fashion textile management at NC State, Kimberly Pantuso worked as a design intern for a local interior design team where she was first exposed to an industry that grabbed her attention: the global luxury industry. The opportunity to work with luxury furniture and fabric brands piqued her interest – and eventually…
In Pursuit of a Dream
Mike Micheli was headed down the path of international politics before a semester in Cuba gave him the courage to pursue his real dream: a career in the fashion industry. With the help of Poole College’s Global Luxury and Management (GLAM) Program, a dual master’s degree program through the Poole College of Management and the Skema…
GLAM Alumna Brings E-Commerce Experience to NC Luxury Brand
When Macie Flynn was a Global Luxury and Management (GLAM) graduate student, she met GLAM advisory board member Lyn Conger at a networking event in New York City. They talked about their mutual ties to Charlotte and how Instagram can be an effective marketing tool for a business. Conger admired the use of Instagram by…
Diversity in Higher Education – A GLAMourous Approach
Students enrolled in Poole College of Management’s Global Luxury and Management (GLAM) Graduate Program recently engaged in two days of workshops focused on diversity and inclusion. Stephanie Helms Pickett, associate vice provost of Inclusive Excellence and Strategic Practice, led the sessions, entitled, Diversity in Higher Education – A GLAMourous Approach.