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February Research Successes

February Research Successes

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Our roundup of Chambers College research publications, media appearances, awards, achievements and other noteworthy tidbits.


Economics:

Rising sports betting trend in the DMV prompts concerns over support for gambling addicts

Brad Humphreys, Professor of Economics, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Research


Management:

WVU researcher determines ADHD gives entrepreneurs an edge

Nancy McIntyre, Associate Professor of Management


WVU research looks at how experiences at previous jobs motivate start-up operators

Hyeonsuh Lee, Assistant Professor of Management


"Neurodiversity and HRM: a practice-based review and research agenda"

Published in Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: An International Journal

Kayla Follmer, Associate Professor of Management


"Interpersonal Supports for Basic Psychological Needs and Their Relations with Motivation, Well-Being, and Performance: A Meta-Analysis"

Published in The Journal of Personality and Social Psychology

James Field, Associate Professor of Management


Finance:

2023 Best Paper Winner: The effect of investor service costs on mutual fund performance

Gulnara Zaynutdinova, Associate Professor of Finance


Traders Are Betting More Aggressively Ahead of Economic Data

Stock indexes are breaking records and crossing milestones – making many investors feel wealthier

Alexander Kurov, Professor of Finance, Fred. T. Tattersall Research Chair in Finance


The Art of Giving

In times of looking for that special gift, lean on Julian Givi for sound advice. Givi, assistant professor of marketing, is an expert on gifting.

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Feminine Appeal

After graduating magna cum laude in finance and economics in 2008, Nesha Sanghavi launched UG Apparel, collegiate sports fashions for women. As a varsity cheerleader for the WVU football and basketball teams, Sanghavi noticed the lack of feminine appeal in WVU clothing. So she did something about it. How successful has she been? Enough to donate $100,000 to establish an endowed scholarship and student enrichment fund in her name. She was named to the Roll of Distinguished Alumni in 2019.

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Ignite!

The Encova Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship continues to empower budding entrepreneurs across the Mountain State with the tools needed to flourish. The Encova Center is launching IgniteWV, thanks to $200,000 in grant funding from the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation.

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When Life Hands You Lemons

In September 2019, our CEO Club donated the money from its Lemonade Day, which was held spring 2019, to WVU Medicine Children’s. Not only did local Morgantown kids learn how to run a profitable lemonade stand, but they were also able to support a great cause that will go on to help other children in our community.

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In Service to the State

Brad Price, associate professor of management information systems, was named to the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business' 2024 Class of Influential Leaders. This distinction honors “AACSB-accredited business school faculty demonstrating impact through their research.” The AACSB is the Chambers College’s accrediting body. 

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