Alumni

On May 15, 2015, the Third International Student Research Conference (ISRC) took place was held at Dům Národnostních Menšin. The participants had a chance to present their own work as well as learn about a number of studies that have been conducted by those presenting. Moreover, the conference hosted guest presenters from countries such as Germany, […]

This year, UNYP placed third in the regional round for the L’Oréal Brandstorm Challenge. Created in 1992, this challenge gives students all over the world the opportunity to design innovative marketing promotions for realistic situations. In addition to global recognition, L’Oréal uses the competition to recruit young, talented contestants, offering the group of winners an internship […]

Andreas Antonopoulos, Rector of the University of New York in Prague, spoke to the Management Faculty at the University of Salvador (USAL), on the personal, cyclical, financial and business conditions that must be taken into account when undertaking business ventures. Argentina is one of the top 10 entrepreneurial countries in the world, implementing quality and innovative projects despite […]

Are you dissatisfied with your experience at your current university?  A couple of years ago, the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center found out that one-third of all students switched institutions at least once before earning a degree. You may want to follow their example and consider transferring to a university that better fits your needs. Czech education […]

Sotiris Karagiannis, BSc, MEd, MBA Managing Partner, Senior Trainer and Business Consultan at MDI South East Europe Professor of Organizational Behavior & Leadership at UNYP Most of us believe that the best way to motivate ourselves and others is with external rewards like money – the carrot – and – stick approach.  That’s a mistake, […]

Jeff Medeiros, MBA Business Administration Faculty Ever since I was a kid, I wanted to start my own business.  At 16 I sold plants and flowers by the side of the road in Houston, Texas with a Huck-Finnesque painted sign: “$7.50/each, 3 for $15.”  Then in college, I started a swim school to help pay […]

Evelyn Hall Wells, Professor Emeritus, Social Policy Director of Academic Programs, Empire State College, State University of New York    As some of you already know, I will be retiring as of the end of the 2014-15 academic year after 14 memorable years of teaching and administration with International Programs, Empire State College, State University […]

It’s finals week and students are buckling down and hitting the books.  This week is incredibly stressful for many students, and oftentimes, they neglect to care for their well-being.  Understandably so, studying might seem to be the quintessence of importance during this week, however, it is just as vital to nurture the body and mind in […]

Students from the Introduction to Chinese Calligraphy course, taught by Natasha Sutta, held an exhibition on May 12th to display their work and teach others about it. Students and visitors enjoyed authentic Chinese dumplings and green tea while exchanging ideas and knowledge gained from the experience.

Jakub Guziur Communication and Mass Media Faculty It is answers that are wanted. Realizing I know only a little more than nothing, I offer my uncertainties and doubts instead.  We came here for the answers, students insist, looking somehow confused and frustrated. Sure, but: Would you trade a feeble, short-lived answer for a solid question […]