Girard School of Business News & Events
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News

Merrimack Professor Explores Health Implications of Fandom
Thanks in part to a START program grant from Merrimack College, Aaron Mansfield, Ph.D., an assistant professor of sports management, will expand his ongoing research into how supporting your favorite sports teams impacts your physical health.

Merrimack College Professor Pivots From Technology Patents to VC Financing Research
Roberto Santos leverages his dual career in engineering and business as an assistant professor of practice and graduate program director in Merrimack College’s Girard School of Business.

Merrimack Student Team Named Top 10 Globally in Bloomberg Trading Competition
The student traders, named Team Bloomburgers, ranked high in the 2022 Bloomberg Global Trading Challenge.

Swapping for Sustainability: Merrimack Students’ Clothes Get a Second Life
Merrimack’s Entrepreneurial Lab sparks inspiration from fashion-forward, environmentally-focused students

Merrimack College Launches Student-Managed Fund Focused on Blockchain, Crypto
With a generous donation provided by donors Paul and Joyce Mucci P’07, the third student-managed fund at the College will open opportunities in digital currency.

Kenneth S. Rhee, Ph.D. Named Dean of the Girard School of Business
Dr. Rhee will join Merrimack College in July 2022.
Notable & Quotable
“Reputational damage and name changes: Impact of financial crimes” is an article published by Dr. Omer Unsal, associate professor of finance. This study examines the relationship between reputational issues and name-change decisions among U.S. financial firms.
Associate Professor Joseph Stasio was recently interviewed by MoneyGeek for his expert views on Business Credit Cards and Startup Funding Studies. Stasio teaches in the marketing department at Merrimack’s Girard School of Business.
Associate Professor Joseph Stasio was featured in WalletHub’s piece about Credit Card promotions. Stasio teaches in the marketing department at Merrimack’s Girard School of Business.
Dr. Omer Unsal, assistant professor of finance at the Girard School of Business, recently published an article titled Corporate crimes and innovation: Evidence from US financial firms. By utilizing a large sample of financial firms located within the United States between 2002 and 2019, Unsal found that fraudulent financial firms innovate fewer new products, services, and patents. The article can be found in the Journal of Economic Modelling.
Associate Professor Joseph Stasio was featured in WalletHub’s piece about Cheap Car Insurance in Massachusetts. Stasio teaches in the marketing department at Merrimack’s Girard School of Business.
Associate Professor Joseph Stasio was featured in WalletHub’s Best Barclays Credit Cards article. Stasio teaches in the marketing department at Merrimack’s Girard School of Business.
Events

Graduate Info Session & Tour
Explore the Merrimack College community, gain tips on what makes a strong application, hear about our fellowship opportunities, take a tour and more!

Double Warrior Fair
Dive into the benefits of becoming a Double Warrior - fast-track application, two free classes, and at least 25% off tuition!

Undergraduate Open House
Learn more about our schools and programs, tour campus and residence halls, check out our student clubs/organizations and meet members of our community!

Undergraduate Open House
Learn more about our schools and programs, tour campus and residence halls, check out our student clubs/organizations and meet members of our community!

Graduate Programs Open House
Our Graduate Programs Open House is a great chance to talk directly with program representatives and learn more about our career-focused curriculum, field experience opportunities and more!

Coffee w/ a Graduate Admission Counselor
Enjoy a cup of coffee and chat with a Graduate Admission counselor about Merrimack's graduate programs!

Graduate Programs Virtual Information Session
Learn about the Merrimack College community, application process, financial aid, your program's curriculum, professional opportunities, fellowships and more!

Coffee w/ a Graduate Admission Counselor
Enjoy a cup of coffee and chat with a Graduate Admission counselor about Merrimack's graduate programs!

Graduate Programs Virtual Information Session
Learn about the Merrimack College community, application process, financial aid, your program's curriculum, professional opportunities, fellowships and more!

Double Warrior Fair
Dive into the benefits of becoming a Double Warrior - fast-track application, two free classes, and at least 25% off tuition!

Graduate Info Session & Tour
Explore the Merrimack College community, gain tips on what makes a strong application, hear about our fellowship opportunities, take a tour and more!

Graduate Programs Virtual Information Session
Learn about the Merrimack College community, application process, financial aid, your program's curriculum, professional opportunities, fellowships and more!

Graduate Student Celebration
Graduate Student Celebration is an exciting event where prospective and accepted students can get a glimpse into becoming a warrior through information sessions, campus tours, and opportunities to connect with faculty, staff, and peers!