At the turn of the 20th century, the master of business administration (MBA) degree was developed to encourage the use of scientific approaches to management as the industrial revolution hit its zenith and demanded these new approaches to business. Now, a century later, institutions are responding to market demands by developing “Mini-MBA” programs that allow students to gain critical business knowledge without the time commitment of pursuing a full MBA degree. One such institution launching a program is Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.

Beyond Recognition: Faculty Awards as Catalysts for Professional Growth and Institutional Success
Faculty awards are more than acknowledgments of past success; they are strategic tools for advancing both individual careers and institutional priorities and can catalyze professional development and institutional advancement. Building