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Jan 16, 2024

NC State Launches Innovative Business Sustainability Certificate

The online, flexible certificate program will bring together students with a passion for social and environmental issues and train them to become tomorrow’s sustainability leaders. 

Jun 24, 2021

Jessica Yinka Thomas Introduces Incoming NC State Students to Business Sustainability

Jessica Yinka Thomas, director of the Business Sustainability Collaborative, is among the 50 NC State faculty and experts contributing to the five-week course beginning June 28.

Feb 17, 2021

How B Corps Offer Real-World Lessons for Future Business Leaders

Jessica Thomas, director of the Business Sustainability Collaborative, on incorporating real-world experiences with B Corps in the classroom.

Feb 12, 2021

Jessica Thomas Teaches Stakeholder Capitalism Through B Corp Clinic

Jessica Thomas, director of the Business Sustainability Collaborative and co-founder of B Academics, has seen students and companies mutually benefit from collaborations at the NC State University B Corp Clinic.

Jun 1, 2020

In an Economy Ravaged By COVID-19, B Corps Open a Door for Change

Jessica Yinka Thomas, director of the Business Sustainability Collaborative (BSC) and president of B Academics, explains how B Corps are better positioned to withstand economic downturns.

Apr 16, 2020

Jessica Thomas Among Duke’s Fuqua Alumni Award Winners

Jessica Thomas was recently honored with the Duke University Fuqua School of Business Alumni Award.

Feb 13, 2020

Jessica Thomas Explains Her Journey From Toy Designer to Business Sustainability Collaborative Director

Jessica Thomas was recently featured on WUNC detailing her personal life, career and passion for B Corporations.

Jan 24, 2020

Jessica Thomas Featured As World-Changing Woman in Business

Jessica Thomas was recognized by Conscious Company for her work to bridge academic study and business experiences.

Dec 18, 2019

Home Depot’s Jarvis Pushes Practicality in MBA 582 Guest Lecture

Home Depot Chief Sustainability Officer Ron Jarvis gave a no-frills lecture about accomplishing corporate sustainability objectives in Jessica Thomas’ MBA 582: Sustainability and Business course Oct. 30 at Nelson Hall.…

Dec 3, 2019

Why Do B Corps Matter?

Poole's Jessica Thomas, lecturer and director of the Business Sustainability Collaborative, breaks down what a B Corp is and how they are changing the future of business.