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Recent Center for Business Analytics News
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Pamplin students leverage data analytics to improve the undergraduate experience , articleA team of undergraduate alumni now studying in the Master of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in business analytics program completed a capstone project to provide insight into how the college can better serve students. The research is helping shape Pamplin’s future curriculum, student engagement opportunities, and overall student experience.
Date: Aug 04, 2025 - -
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Pamplin's MSBA-BA Program ranked Top 25 in the U.S. by TechGuide , articleTechGuide ranks Pamplin’s Master of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Business Analytics (MSBA-BA) program Top 25 nationwide for 2025, highlighting its rigorous curriculum and real‑world capstone projects that prepare students for analytics leadership roles.
Date: Jul 28, 2025 - -
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Graduate students deliver data-driven solutions for industry partners , articleThe capstone experience for graduate students in Pamplin's Master of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in business analytics program culminated in presentations to sponsors and a showcase of student innovation.
Date: Jul 16, 2025 - -
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Class of 2025: Sally Steppling named Outstanding Master's Student for Pamplin College of Business , articleSteppling credits the master's degree in business administration with a concentration in business analytics program with sharpening her technical tool kit — gaining experience coding, creating data visualizations, and developing machine‑learning models — without tempering her love of creative writing.
Date: Apr 24, 2025 - -
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From classrooms to boardrooms, Virginia Tech graduate students embark on a capstone tour , articleStudents in the Master of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in business analytics program embarked on a 15-day, 11-city summer tour, where they presented their capstone projects to sponsoring companies.
Date: Jun 27, 2024 - -
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Navigating mission-driven entrepreneurship with Arun Gupta and Sonu Singh , articleArun Gupta, CEO of NobleReach Foundation, and Sonu Singh ’91, CEO and founder of 1901 Group, were joined by Pamplin College of Business Dean Saonee Sarker to discuss Gupta's national bestselling book, “Venture Meets Mission: Aligning People, Purpose, and Profit to Innovate and Transform Society.”
Date: May 16, 2024 - -
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Interns gain executive experiences in the Office of the President , articleThree students who worked in the president's office — one an intern and the other two graduates assistants, talk about how their work supports their educational experience.
Date: May 09, 2024 - -
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Cliff Ragsdale honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community since 1990, Ragsdale made significant contributions in the fields of management science and operations management.
Date: May 07, 2024 - -
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Class of 2024: Master’s Student Ayden Cohn: presenting a better future for nuclear reactors , articleAyden Cohn has excelled in the field of nuclear engineering, and his efforts have earned him the title of Outstanding Master's Student in the College of Engineering.
Date: Apr 18, 2024 - -
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CBA’s Havens draws upon professional experiences for new book , articleJennifer Havens, director of the Center for Business Analytics, recently contributed her expertise to the book, “Proving the Value of Leadership Development: Case Studies from Top Leadership Development Programs.”
Date: Jan 26, 2024 - -
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Capstone project helps company employees, graduate students see their potential , articleA partnership with the Center for Business Analytics helped Christiansburg-based Inorganic Ventures' employees see their impact on the company’s growth.
Date: Oct 27, 2023 - -
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Generative AI and data analytics on the agenda for Pamplin’s Day for Data symposium , articleOn Friday, Sept. 8, the second annual Day for Data symposium will gather industry leaders and academia together for a practical exploration of business analytics. The event is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. EDT in Owens Ballroom on Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus.
Date: Aug 25, 2023 - -
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The Center for Business Analytics announces a partnership with Informs for the aCAP credential , articleThe Center for Business Analytics announces a partnership with INFORMS to provide MSBA-BA students with a streamlined route to industry certification. Virginia Tech is one of only seven universities worldwide participating in this pilot program.
Date: Aug 21, 2023 - -
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Jennifer Havens named director of Pamplin's Center for Business Analytics , articleA seasoned entrepreneur, executive leader, and professional coach, Havens carries a breadth of experience spanning industries from health care and biotech to manufacturing and tech startups.
Date: Jun 20, 2023 - -
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Cliff Ragsdale to retire after 33 years of service to Virginia Tech , articleRagsdale, the Virginia Tech Bank of America Professor of Business Information Technology and academic director of the Master of Science in Business Administration-Business Analytics program, will retire at the end of this academic year.
Date: May 04, 2023 - -
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Virginia Tech Pamplin alumnus Jay Ives included in Forbes’ 30 under 30 , articleIves, founder and CEO of marketing agency Jives Media and Pamplin marketing and specialized MBA in business analytics alumnus, continues to make waves in Silicon Valley in leveraging data analytics to empower businesses of all sizes.
Date: Jan 19, 2023 -