The Ph.D. experience: Graduates of IS doctoral program form a network of knowledge

At universities across the country, graduates of the information systems doctoral program at the W. P. Carey School challenge their students to think creatively and independently.

Shared values help companies connect with consumers

Online retailers looking to connect with customers and increase sales and profits would be wise to demonstrate values that appeal to those customers, according to researchers in the Department of Information Systems.

Your own personalized shopper

While shopping online for a computer a few years ago, Fred Riggins noted that three Compaq models offered the FireWire feature he wanted. The three were priced on a low, medium and high range, corresponding to which processor they used.

Barbara Hoffnagle: Transforming IT at SRP

Barbara Hoffnagle had not contemplated becoming the first Chief Information Executive (CIE) at Salt River Project (SRP), the country's third-largest public power utility.

Outstanding Senior brings global perspective to IS

The rapidly globalizing world of business and information systems doesn't scare Nadine Yassine -- in fact, she welcomes it.

Student team competes at CaseIT 2011

A team of students from the Department of Information Systems was one of 16 chosen from across Canada and the U.S. to compete in the CaseIT 2011 competition Vancouver in last month.

Podcast: Grand challenges call for a new polymath

"Polymath" is the Greek word for Renaissance man — one who excels at many things. But if, centuries ago, society needed a (Leonardo) da Vinci or a (Benjamin) Franklin, the grand challenges of today call for teams of experts.

Through an IT lens: Professor Raghu Santanam

The mile markers in an academic career include the first post -- as assistant professor -- when scholars prove their research and teaching mettle. If successful, they are awarded tenure and the accompanying "associate professor" title.

Spotlight on information systems

Spring is the time to celebrate the achievements of the academic year!

Innovators: Marcus Rothenberger sees the practical side of research

Marcus Rothenberger (W. P. Carey MBA '94, Ph.D.