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.
Episodes
Meet Charlie Breidenbach, a Lindner student entrepreneur who’s paving his own way—literally.
Charlie shares lessons learned from the asphalt business, faculty that have encouraged him along the way, and getting involved with the Center for Entrepreneurship – particularly with the Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Conference on May 8. Plus, hear his advice for students looking to get involved in entrepreneurship and startups.
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In this episode of Bearcats Mean Business, seasoned C-suite technology executive Todd James offers a deep dive into how companies are leveraging AI-driven analytics for a competitive edge — and what’s holding others back.
From building a strategic AI roadmap and overcoming data quality challenges to exploring ethical considerations and emerging trends, Todd shares actionable insights for executives, data leaders and anyone looking ...
Graduation is right around the corner!
Soon-to-be Lindner grads Sophia Schwerin & Adam Al-Nammari joined Bearcats Mean Business to share their favorite Lindner memories, how they balanced academics and involvement, and what they wish they knew as first-years.
Plus, hear about their co-op experiences, study abroad adventures, and advice for future Bearcats.
0:44 – Sophia & Adam’s backgrounds
2:04 – Feelings on graduating
3:56...
From first-generation college student to earning three degrees at Lindner, Ryan Gaffney, BBA ’16, MS ’17, PhD ’21, shares how his passion for marketing and consumer behavior shaped his academic and professional journey.
Episode highlights:
- How Consumer Behavior with Frank Kardes changed his career path
- Study abroad adventures in China & Dubai
- Why he graduated early to pursue an MS in Marketing
Jennifer Barlow, the Grau Center for Professional Selling’s Executive Director, and Sophie Legue, a fourth-year Lindner student, provide an inside look at Lindner’s sales ecosystem.
From hands-on learning experiences inside and outside the classroom to first-rate training opportunities, Jennifer and Sophie break down how Lindner prepares students for successful sales careers.
Get the scoop on the coming Spring Sales Expo (March 5), ...
MS Accounting student Lucas Lodato and MS Finance + Real Estate Graduate Certificate student Bob Clark joinedBearcats Mean Business to shed light on thegraduate student experience at Lindner, why they selected Lindner for the next phase of their academic journeys, why they both enjoy living in Cincinnati, and much more.
0:59 – Bob’s transition from the working world back to graduate school
2:25 – Lucas’s 'why' for entering t...
Assistant Management Professor Dan Peat and Senior Instructional Designer Vicki Buckley peel back the layers of the scholarship of teaching in learning (SoTL) — the study of teaching practices and student learning in higher education — and explain how SoTL can positively affect Lindner students, faculty — and even the college’s employer partners.
Among the discussion points:
*Examples of students co-creating with faculty via SoTL...
Master of information systems students Vaishnovi Palaparthy and Megha Pawar joined Bearcats Mean Business to take listeners through their journeys from India to Cincinnati/Lindner, why Cincinnati feels like home to them (one of them loves snow!), and how the volume of experiential learning opportunities supplied by the MS IS program is preparing them for their careers.
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Attention UC undergrads! If you are interested in learning ...
Lindner dean Marianne Lewis reviews the recent fall semester through the lens of partner-powered education on the latest episode of Bearcats Mean Business.
Topics include year two of Lindner’s universal co-op program + co-op accomplishments; the feedback loop of program innovation + Applied AI; and Lindner graduate programs’ recent achievements, including the full-time, cohort MBA program being ranked third in the country for retu...
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...
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 opportuniti...
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 progra...
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 Stev...
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 D...
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.
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Timestamps
0:30: Annabella & Liana’s respecti...
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 Tecn...
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/n...
Fourth-year student Francis Christian (from Columbus, Ohio) and third-year student Miller Anderson (from Birmingham, Alabama) offer application advice for prospective students; walk listeners through life at Lindner; share how they landed co-ops; talk student engagement opportunities; and much more!
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0:30 – Francis & Miller’s backgrounds, areas of study and how they ended up at Lindner/UC
4:08 – Tips for prospective studen...
The mission of UC’s Center for Business Analytics is to connect, teach and promote the application of business analytics and AI through a community of industry and academic experts.
On this episode of Bearcats Mean Business, Center for Business Analytics Executive Director Tim Cholvat is joined by Jeff Shaffer, an assistant professor educator in Lindner’s department of operations, business analytics, and information systems, to cha...
Lindner dean Marianne Lewis, PhD, joins Bearcats Mean Business to welcome and supply advice to first-year students, preview the new edition of Portfolio, Lindner's annual alumni magazine, and discuss the breadth and depth of the college’s experiential learning offerings.
Timestamps
0:40 – New academic year excitement
1:27 – Welcoming first-year Lindner students
2:27 – Student organizations & engagement
4:18 – Previewing ...
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