Poole Business: Fall 2023

A publication of innovation, engagement and impact across the Poole College of Management

Professors of Practice Drive Learning and Innovation

The Poole College of Management creates high-impact learning opportunities for students that prepare them for success, wherever they land. The real-world experience of Poole’s professors of practice helps make it happen.

Education building with fall foliage seeds

From the Dean: A Potential New Space

As Poole College continues to experience tremendous growth, Dean Buckless explains how a new building will enable the college to more fully live our mission.

Stats and Strengths

From climbing in state and national rankings to increasing the reach of faculty research, Poole continues to serve North Carolina and beyond.

Poole Thought Leadership In Review

Explore articles that resonated most with the community and see our faculty comments in the mainstream media.

Embedded Counseling: Creating a Culture of Long-term Success at Poole College

Brittney Yetter is readily available to talk with students about pressing concerns or simply to help them get acquainted with therapy.

group of new Poole College faculty members

Poole College Welcomes New Faculty

Poole College's eight new faculty members are highly regarded in their fields, with experience in academic research, teaching and industry.

Poole College Dean Frank Buckless with students at Packapalooza 2023

Meet Poole’s New Undergraduate Class

Over 1,000 incoming undergraduate students walked through Nelson Hall on Aug. 21 to kick off the fall semester.

Get to Know the Newest Graduate Students at Poole College

Hailing from diverse backgrounds, from Ghana to Arizona, these students bring a breadth of personal and professional experience to the college

Kotiya Scholarship Honors a Life Full of Love and Friendship

The new endowment will provide need-based scholarships for students pursuing an undergraduate degree in the Poole College of Management.

Jenkins MBA Alum Receives Prestigious James Beard Award

Black Farmer Fund co-founder Olivia Watkins is recognized for the tremendous positive impact of her work on marginalized communities.

First Group of Marketing Analytics Graduates Crosses the Stage

Julia Zachgo and Noor Bokhari, who were among the first MMA students to complete the new program, share about their experiences.

Poole student team at spring 2023 USPS Direct Effect Innovation Challenge

Poole Undergraduate Team Makes a ‘Perfect Proposal’ in USPS Innovation Challenge

Competing against undergraduate and MBA student teams from universities across the state, the Poole College team places second with its unique approach to the challenge.

MAC Community Embraces Student and Canine Companion

On-campus MAC student Cody Ellison talks about why enrolling in the program has been the “best education decision I’ve made” — and how his seeing-eye dog, Nate, has made a name for himself in the MAC community.

Carl Messere Leaves a Legacy for Poole College

The founding father of Poole's Department of Accounting, Carl Messere passed away in September.