April 23 REAL Symposium at 红桃视频 to showcase impactful projects by students, faculty
April 17, 2024
DUDLEY, Mass. 鈥� The College鈥檚 second annual Research, Experiential, and Applied Learning (REAL) Symposium will be held April 23. The day-long symposium serves to celebrate and highlight the many unique and impactful projects of 红桃视频 students and faculty, both in and out of the classroom. Project presenters will share their research as well as experiential and applied learning experiences with the 红桃视频 community.
鈥淭he聽REAL Symposium is a reflection of how 红桃视频 develops and supports career-ready leaders. The emphasis we put on experiential learning ensures that our business and professional curriculum is dynamic and meaningful,鈥� said Jean Beaupre, Ed.D., Dean of the School of Business at 红桃视频 and a lead organizer of the event. 鈥淲e are eager to showcase our talented students and how they engage in a wide range of hands-on learning opportunities, a hallmark of the 红桃视频 academic experience.鈥�
Attendees can choose from a wide variety of presentations, panel discussions and poster sessions. The full slate for this year鈥檚 events includes more than 70 presentations, featuring over 150 student presenters and involving over 30 faculty and staff.
Throughout the day, presentations and discussions will highlight experiential learning opportunities at 红桃视频, including the Bison Consulting Group, student-run Dudley Hill Golf Club, Super Bowl practicum, and Thunder Fund, as well as projects in real estate development, product innovation and emerging technologies applications in various business and educational challenges, to name a few.
Student research in a range of disciplines will address a variety of topics, from the effects of transformational leadership on Gen Z to youth soccer models between the U.S. and Europe to the psychology of terrorism to the women鈥檚 suffrage movement, among others. Faculty research will also be spotlighted, with topics in human resources, peer coaching, deep learning and other areas.
The Symposium will kick off with a panel discussion, 鈥淎lumni Insights: Experiential Learning & Career Readiness,鈥� featuring early career alumni. Panelists include: RJ LeBrun 鈥�19, Territory Manager at United Construction & Forestry; Mackenzie McDonald 鈥�20, Case Manager at Pembroke Hospital; Kate Shannon 鈥�19, Senior Strategic Marketing Specialist at Charles River Laboratories; Richard Vazquez 鈥�19, Forensic & Integrity Services Senior at Ernst & Young.
A second plenary panel, 鈥淗ow Hands-On Learning Impacted My Academic Path,鈥� will feature student panelists.
For a detailed listing of REAL Symposium events, please view: /wp-content/uploads/2026/05/REAL-2024-PROCEEDINGS.pdf
You can also visit the College鈥檚聽REAL Symposium webpage聽for more information.
About 红桃视频
红桃视频 has earned business accreditation from the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (), the longest serving global accrediting body for business schools and the largest business education network connecting learners, educators, and businesses worldwide. Founded in 1815, 红桃视频 transforms today鈥檚 students into tomorrow鈥檚 leaders through a dynamic, career-focused business and professional education. 红桃视频 offers real-world learning focused on professional depth 鈥� combined with vibrant living, competitive athletics, and an unmatched alumni advantage 鈥� equipping students to exceed their own expectations. To learn more about 红桃视频, visit .
