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Using online referrals? Shoppers look for a fair share

What works best when you’re constructing an online referral program to attract new customers? One thing to watch is fairness, says Professor of Information Systems Yili (Kevin) Hong.

Preparing our children for the digital society

Information Systems Department Chair Raghu Santanam delivers his message.

Students volunteer in Millennium Girls event

Increasing the percentage of women in technology — including leadership positions — is one of the challenges schools and companies face today.

MSIM adds big data to curriculum

A new cohort of the Online MSIM starts next week with on-campus orientation, and students in the Evening MSIM will begin August 20. When the students graduate, they will find plentiful career opportunities.

A love of learning leads IS student to become DISC president

If a photographer takes 1,000 pictures, perhaps five will turn out. However, the photographer got 995 lessons on how to take a better picture. That’s the philosophy of Shashank Rajani: photographer, technology whiz, and the 2017-2018 Department of Information Systems Club president.

Alum on women in technology: I was once taken for a stagehand

Alum Rebecca Brown sealed her female legacy the moment she earned her master’s degree in information management and accepted a leadership position within her company — overseeing IT programs.

Gray-market sales: They’re not a black-or-white bane

Legal or not, companies often view third-party sellers as serious threats to revenue and profits. Associate Professor of Information Systems John Zhang's research shows that’s not always the case.

Business ecosystems grow into a digital future

Chair and Professor of Information Systems Raghu Santanam will provide a basic understanding of the foundations and daily life applications of digital platforms and innovations, including artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, and mobile and e-commerce platforms at a one-day workshop,

Education eliminates career obstacles for alumnus

W. P. Carey graduate Jason Bortness landed his dream job, thanks to going back to school.

‘Gig’ health,’ new faces, and the SCOB round out department news

As you settle into the fall 2017 semester, learn about a new grant that’s helping two of our IS professors study how the gig economy affects health. Meet the six new faculty members. And get the volunteers’ guide to The Secret Code of Business workshop.