Bearcats Mean Business

University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business
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Bearcats Mean Business

Bearcats Mean Business chronicles and explains the University of Cincinnati’s Carl H. Lindner College of Business’ mission of empowering business problem solvers through interviews with current students, faculty, staff, alumni and college supporters. Topics include co-op (paid, professional work experiences) and experiential learning; the admissions and application process; students' everyday college experience; and more! Listen to Bearcats Mean Business to find out why students from range of backgrounds thrive at Lindner.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Student Mental Health Resources, Stigmas and Barriers to Treatment with LaSondra Wayne, Lindner’s Embedded Clinician

    With fall semester exam week fast approaching, LaSondra Wayne, PsyD, Lindner’s embedded clinician, joined Bearcats Mean Business to relay mental health resources available to students, common stigmas and barriers to treatment, supporting the international student population, and more.  To schedule an appointment with LaSondra or another member of UC Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS), call 513-556-0648. 0:56 – What does an embedded clinician do?  135 – LaSondra's experience professionally and working with students. 3:31 – Physical, emotional and mental indicators of students stressing about exams.  5:00 – Common words and phrases used by stressed-out students.  5:46 – Support for international students. 8:03 – Why our mental wellness is “on a continuum.”  9:16 – Common stigmas and barriers to treatment. 11:26 – Resources available to Lindner and UC students, faculty and staff.  14:48: How to schedule an appointment with LaSondra. 15:57: Implications of Ohio Department of Higher Education grant.

    17 min

  2. NOV 26

    Admissions Questions Answered for Students, Parents & Guardians Ahead of Key December 1 Deadline

    Two members of Lindner’s undergraduate admissions team answer the questions weighing on the minds of high school students and their parents/guardians as they fill out the Common App.  Assistant Director Kendra Byrd and Associate Director Ashley McFarland discuss: How Lindner’s admissions team reviews student applications  Why Lindner is “test optional” and what that means for submitting test scores  Scholarship opportunities  Lindner’s math requirement  Essential co-op facts  Why it’s OK to be business undecided as a first year   Advice for navigating the admissions process.  The early-action deadline for prospective college students to apply for scholarships and certain programs is December 1.  1:22 – How does Lindner’s admission team review applications?  2:19 – What does “test optional” mean?  3:10 – Common questions from students and parents/guardians  4:02 – Scholarships and programs with December 1 deadlines  5:39 – Lindner's math requirement  6:42 – Essential co-op info to know  8:26 – Pathways for students unsure of their major  9:37 – Tips and advice for navigating the admissions process

    12 min

  3. NOV 19

    Thy Loyal Lindner Children: Josh Kramer’s Path to Producing ESPN Shows + Cory Sims on Turning Hoop Dreams into a Successful Investment Management Practice

    Josh Kramer, Bus ’12, and Cory Sims Bus ’11, joined Bearcats Mean Business to talk about their pay-it-forward, authentic approaches to networking, how Lindner prepared them to lead meetings with Stephen A. Smith (Kramer) and clients twice his age (Sims), and much more.  Kramer, an accounting major, outlined his journey to ESPN and eventual career climb from entry-level production assistant to producing the network’s flagship programs. Sims, managing member, investment adviser representative at Sims Investment Management, originally wanted to be a college basketball coach.  Kramer and Sims are both alumni of Lindner Business Honors and recently spoke at the program’s annual Homecoming celebration at Lindner Hall. Sims was honored as the recipient of the 2024 Norman R. Baker Outstanding Alumni Award.  0:50: How Josh wound up at ESPN as an accounting major  5:22: Cory on growing his investment and wealth planning business + the influence of co-op  7:41: Cory on coming to UC wanting to be a basketball coach  10:29: Josh on his college selection process + path to Lindner  14:47: Lindner preparing them for their professional career  21:18: The importance of authentic networking  25:24: Fondest Lindner/UC memories  33:46: Why they give their time and resources back to Lindner/UC

    40 min

  4. NOV 4

    Lindner is Hosting the Project Management Institute’s AI-Themed Summit — Here’s What to Know

    On November 16, the Carl H. Lindner College of Business will host the Project Management Institute’s annual summit for the organization’s Southwest Ohio and Dayton/Miami Valley chapters. “Navigating Tomorrow: Employing Virtual, AI & Remote Project Management Approaches” is the theme of this year’s summit.  Chanda Monroe-Willams, adjunct instructor, and executive director of urban impact and project learning at Lindner, and Steven Jones, an assistant professor of operations, business analytics and information systems, and director of the operations and industrial management programs at Lindner, joined Bearcats Mean Business to preview the summit and its learning opportunities, their personal journeys in the project management industry, and more.  1:12: Why project management professionals should attend PMI’s annual summit  2:57: The significance of professional development units (PDUs)  4:30: Explaining PMI’s Talent Triangle and Pulse of the Profession  9:00: Dive into the summit’s theme, keynote and breakout sessions  11:00: Skills project managers can add at the summit  11:57: More on Chanda’s session, “Future Proofing Project Management: Leveraging Virtual Teams, AI Teams and Tools”  14:40: More on Steven’s session, “CI+AI. The New Formula Leveraging AI to Continuous Improvement.”  16:14: For Steven, the project management industry was a “treasure” he never knew existed.  17:27: Chanda on starting GE’s first project management office + no limitations on how students solve problems

    21 min

  5. OCT 23

    Analytics Without Borders + Why Cincinnati Sits at the Intersection of Business and Analytics

    What is the Center for Business Analytics’ series Analytics Without Borders? Why is data the common ground that unites disciplines? And why is Cincinnati an ideal location for the convergence of business and analytics?  These questions and more are answered on the latest episode of Bearcats Mean Business with Dungang Liu, PhD, Professor of Business Analytics and Academic Director for the Center for Business Analytics, and Matthew Dowling, Divisional Assistant Vice President, Business Data & Analytics, Great American Insurance Group. Register for the next Analytics Without Borders, a virtual event slated for 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 6! 1:22: Dungang and Matthew’s backgrounds  4:50: What is Analytics Without Borders? + 3 pillars of analytics  9:40: The diversity of interests present at Analytics Without Borders  13:46: Matthew’s role with Great American + Great American’s relationship with analytics  16:17: Cincinnati as a hub for analytics and business

    22 min

  6. OCT 14

    Student Stories: Instagram’s Role in a College Search, Thoughtful Faculty and Transferring to Lindner/UC

    Two third-year Lindner students, Annabella Black and Liana Gabrelcik, joined Bearcats Mean Business to chat about balancing day-to-day college life with studying and involvement, transferring to Lindner/UC, thoughtful Lindner faculty, and how Instagram helped one of them select Lindner/UC. Please subscribe, rate and review Bearcats mean business wherever you listen to your podcasts. Timestamps 0:30: Annabella & Liana’s respective journeys to Lindner/UC  1:55: Why Annabella transferred to Lindner/UC  4:21: Instagram’s key role in Liana’s college search  5:30: Advice for prospective students and their parents/guardians  7:02: Determining the right student organization fit  10:00: Balancing day-to-day life with studying, involvement, etc.  13:00: How Lindner has prepared them for professional life  16:00: Impactful Lindner instructors  18:30: Tips for current and prospective Lindner students

    21 min

  7. OCT 3

    Demystifying Study Abroad at Lindner

    How I secure a study abroad experience? How do I acquire housing? What’s it like to study at one of Lindner/UC’s exchange partner universities overseas? Do I need to learn the language?   Lindner students Jenna Liette and Matthew Telscher, and Lee Armstrong, Director of International Programs at Lindner, answer these frequently asked questions and more on the latest episode of Bearcats Mean Business. Also, Juan Jose Cabrera of Tecnológico de Monterrey explains why international business experience is so meaningful for students. Remember: Study abroad applications are due October 15! 1:04 – Lindner study abroad facts and information to know  2:10 – Selecting a study abroad experience  4:20 – Taking classes abroad  9:00 – Living abroad, and how Matthew & Jenna afforded it  12:10 – Do you need to speak the language?  15:00 – Culture abroad: what surprised you, and what do you miss?  18:15 – Lasting memories  20:15 – Advice for students considering studying abroad  22:00 – Dr. Juan Jose Cabrera on why Lindner students should consider studying abroad in Querétaro and advice for students wanting international business experience.

    28 min

  8. SEP 25

    Lindner Professional Programs, Introducing LevelUp & Shifts in Non-Degree Offerings with Scott Dust

    Scott Dust, PhD, Kirk and Jacki Perry Professor in Leadership and the senior director of Lindner Professional Programs, joined Bearcats Mean Business to discuss why professional programs, micro-credentials and non-degree offerings are in demand, the launch of Lindner’s LevelUp Leadership Development program, and the college’s breadth of open-enrollment and custom, direct-to-employer programs. 0:40 – What are professional programs/non-degree offerings?  2:58 – 3 reasons why Lindner is embracing professional programs  7:30 – Pandemic-influenced changes to learning + consumer desire for in-person learning  12:00 – How shifts in non-degree offerings correlate to Scott’s research in leadership and team development  15:30 – Great American and Valvoline are examples of Lindner’s custom offerings  20:20 – LevelUp + Lindner's open-enrollment professional program options

    24 min
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Bearcats Mean Business chronicles and explains the University of Cincinnati’s Carl H. Lindner College of Business’ mission of empowering business problem solvers through interviews with current students, faculty, staff, alumni and college supporters. Topics include co-op (paid, professional work experiences) and experiential learning; the admissions and application process; students' everyday college experience; and more! Listen to Bearcats Mean Business to find out why students from range of backgrounds thrive at Lindner.

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