Married Couple to Receive Master's Degrees from Turner College at May Graduation

Congratulations are due to Kenyon Lockhart and his wife, Talisha Lockart, on their upcoming graduation from the Turner College. Kenyon will be receiving an M.S. in organizational leadership (human resources track), while Talisha will be receiving an M.S. in cybersecurity management. Talisha, also a member of Sigma Alpha Pi chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success, is currently employed as the Student Success Manager in the Turner College. Making their forthcoming graduation even more impressive is the fact that each of them has previously earned a master's degree, making these their second. In preparing for an eventful month ahead, the Lockharts offered words of encouragement to other members of the Turner College Class of 2024, stating, "As we both receive our second master’s degrees, we are filled with immense pride in our shared accomplishments and the journey we have embarked upon together. From late-night study sessions to navigating the complexities of balancing work and academics, we have faced every challenge hand in hand, supporting and encouraging each other every step of the way. Our journey to this point has been a testament to our unwavering dedication, resilience, and love for learning Today, as we celebrate the culmination of years of hard work and perseverance, I am reminded of the countless sacrifices we have made to reach this moment. From juggling responsibilities to overcoming obstacles, we have demonstrated our commitment to achieving our goals and realizing our fullest potential. As we embark on this new chapter together, I am filled with excitement for the adventures that lie ahead. With our master’s degrees in hand, we are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make a meaningful impact in our respective fields and communities. Cheers to the Class of 2024!"

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Grant Hits Ground Running as New Turner College Marketing Intern

The Turner College's new marketing intern Lizzy Grant , a senior marketing major from Newnan who previously attended Gordon State College, where she played varsity soccer, and is scheduled to graduate from the Turner College in May of 2024, has hit the ground running in her new position. She recently played a large role in the creation of a video tour of the Synovus Center, the main campus home of the Turner College. The video helps to guide new students on where to go in the building and who they can talk to if they help. The video showcases the Student Services Center, the main lobby, and more. The video is played as part of a loop on video screens placed throughout the Synovus Center. Lizzy's list of activities at CSU is impressive. She is the Treasurer of the Turner College's Marketing Club, the President of Marketing for the Turner College's chapter of the Financial Management Association, and an Ambassador for the Turner College. She is also the Treasurer of her s

Jung Exploring Influence of Confucianism on Luxury Brand Performance in China, Japan and South Korea

In a recent chat with Turner Business , Turner College professor of marketing Sungwoo Jung made the point that luxury brands are gaining the degree of influence in many developing countries that they enjoy now in developed countries. He has been pondering this issue as part of his international marketing research program, which typically focuses on advertising, pioneering advantages and multi-cultural analysis. Currently, Jung is concentrating his energies on a cross-cultural analysis of brand equity that highlights luxury brands’ performance. His research finds that China, Japan and South Korea have each seen an increase in market share for luxury brands in recent years. As Jung explained to Turner Business , “These three countries share a common philosophical background – Confucianism.” With that point in mind, Jung and his coauthors are currently engaged in an investigation of how Confucianism influences consumer behavior in these three Asian countries, and how that behavior im

Turner College Grad Publishes Academic Study on Corporate Culture and Strategy

Former Turner College student Tamara Todorova , now an associate professor of economics at American University in Bulgaria (AUB), recently published a study on corporate culture and strategy. Todorova earned an MBA from the Turner College in 1996 and then went on to earn a doctorate in international economics from the University of Economics - Varna in 2001. She has been on the faculty at AUB since August of 2000. Todorova's study, which appears in the current issue of the International Journal of Business Performance Management , investigates how corporate culture helps to economize on the transaction costs of internal organization. As she explains, the dimensions of corporate culture that assist in this task include increasing trust and reducing intrafirm opportunism. Todorova's study demonstrates that setting common goals and a common direction reduces the sizeable costs of internal organization. Tamara's prior research appears in Economics of Transition , International

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