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PhD Students & Faculty Present at Advances in Business Management Conference

Posted on November 3, 2025 by

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The 2025 Advances in Business Management Conference provided Mitchell College of Business PhD students and alumni with a unique opportunity to network with fellow academics, present research and receive valuable feedback. 

Additionally, Dr. Joe Hair, Distinguished Professor of Marketing and director of Mitchell College PhD program, provided the conference's Keynote Speech on advanced research methods.

Research awards included:

Award for Distinguished Conceptual Contribution 

  • Kristen Keating, “Conserving Resources Across Roles in a Remote Work Environment: Can Conscientiousness Negatively Impact the Remote Work – Work-Life Balance Relationship”
  • Andrya Allen & Dr. Robyn Brouer, “Evolving Sage: How Multi-Archetypes Can Strengthen or Deteriorate Sage Brands
  • Alli Forrester, “Workplace Families and the Power of Toxic Positivity”

Award for Distinguished Empirical Paper

Award for Distinguished Abstract

  • Dr. April Mondy (Delta State University) & Dr. Christina Wassenaar, “The Entanglement Dilemma in Servant Leadership: Exploring the Tipping Point in Leader Depletion”

The Mitchell College of Business PhD program committed to supporting professionals who are ready to advance their careers by applying cutting edge research approaches and academic excellence to solve challenging business problems and pursue emerging opportunities.

Individuals interested in pursuing a PhD in Business Administration are encouraged to contact the Department of Graduate Programs at the Mitchell College of Business to learn more about future enrollment opportunities.

Phone: (251) 460-6418
Email: mcobgraduate@southalabama.edu

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