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.

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.

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

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

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.

"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.

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.

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

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