MIB course creates a plan for affordable housing
Nov. 18, 2022
A group of students in an international consulting and design thinking course tackled an important social issue — affordable housing.
When they don’t love you back…
Posted on: May 29, 2026
By Rhodri Williams
Since the Second World War, the transatlantic alliance has been shaped and sustained by public opinion on both sides of the Atlantic. The U.S. and Europe have remained deeply interconnected by their economies as well as by NATO, but recent opinion polls – especially during the second Trump presidency – have shown a growing divergence in public perceptions. While Europeans have an increasingly negative view of the U.S., Americans remain generally favourable to Europe and the transatlantic alliance. Read the full story.
Japan's Prime Minister is Leading Change in Policy and Perception
Posted on: May 29, 2026
By Christina Ahmadjian
All eyes have been on Japan’s first female prime minister. Sanae Takaichi has defied norms in many ways. Unlike many Japanese politicians, she is not from a political dynasty. She clawed her way to the top through hard work, strong social skills, and a firm belief that her views were right for Japan. She was not seen as a front-runner in the usual “take-your-turn” order for leadership of the Liberal Democratic Party; there were male candidates ahead of her. But perhaps the biggest difference is her popularity. She has a huge following among younger people, who were thought to be largely disengaged from politics. She brought voters out in the snap election she called in February and won by a large margin. Read the full story.
Critical minerals: the new geopolitical chessboard
Posted on: October 29, 2025
By Ellen Lenny-Pessagno
Critical minerals form the building blocks of the technological innovations that will define this century and the next. From artificial intelligence hardware and humanoid robotics to next-generation transportation systems such as eVTOLs — flying taxis that will initiate service in 2026 in various global locations — these elements are indispensable. Yet, as U.S. politicians and society debate whether they even like electric vehicles (EVs), the larger issue remains overlooked: without reliable access to critical minerals and the ability to produce components such as lithium-ion batteries domestically, the United States will become increasingly dependent on China — not just for cars, but for the technologies that underpin its economic and national security future. Read the full story.
The U.S.-China trade war
Posted on: August 27, 2025
Phillip Chritton, former UPS deputy general counsel – international (retired), Sonoco Visiting Fellow and mentor for the international business program, shares his insight on the U.S.-China trade war.
Sometimes obscured by the U.S. president’s frequent tariff headlines looms the global trade war between the U.S. and China. Even if the world’s two largest economies — and prime military rivals — reach a trade deal, it’s likely to represent a mere pause or repositioning in their global competition rather than a stable, long-term reconciliation. For the world, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Read the full story.
Fighting the war from afar
Posted on: May 15, 2023
Ukrainian MIB candidate bolsters multinational knowledge to someday “rebuild Ukraine”
Master of International Business December ‘23 candidate Andrii Shovkovyi has more
stress than the typical international graduate student. While he’s balancing classwork
and acclimating to life in the U.S., Shovkovyi closely watches the Ukrainian and Russian
conflict since most of his family are still living in Ukraine — some even actively
fighting on the frontlines. Read the full story.
Russian oligarchs are targets for economic sanctions to end Putin’s Ukraine war
Posted on: April 20, 2022
International Business Associate Professor Stanislav Markus discusses the Russian
oligarchs' role in Ukraine conflict
U.S. President Joe Biden and other world leaders are setting their sights on Russia’s oligarchsas they seek new ways topunish Russian President Vladimir Putin — and those who have enabled him and profited from his reign — for waging war in
Ukraine. Read the full story.
MIB students consult with global manufacturer
April 8, 2022
International business professor Wolfgang Messner and Tom Duncan, Folks Center global advisory board member, discuss the corporate consulting project conducted by Master of International Business students for Positec.
Innovative insights on leadership challenges
Feb. 22, 2022
Visiting professors and authors Roberto Vassolo and Natalia Weisz recently taught a course at the Moore School.
UPS Design Thinking project spurs business innovation
Feb. 10, 2022
A recent student project with UPS involved Design Thinking, a structured approach to creativity and problem-solving.
Continued support for UPS Global Scholars Program
Nov. 29, 2021
The UPS Foundation continues to fund undergraduate student scholarships and graduate student fellowships.
MIB alumnus holds position at multinational company
Nov. 16, 2021
Alumnus finding success after Moore School MIB Double-Degree program.
Skill sets for the next generation of business leaders
Nov. 16, 2021
What skills should International Business graduates have for the next phase of globalization?
Remaking America’s Geopolitical and Business Leadership
Nov. 16, 2021
Recent Folks Center forum featured two former U.S. ambassadors from South Carolina.
UPS International vice president of HR speaks about transforming business
Nov. 12, 2021
Keynote Speaker Jochen Mueller, vice president, human resources, UPS International, at the 2021 McNair Entrepreneurship Showcase.
Sustaining prominence in international business
Sept. 16, 2021
Randy Folks and Kendall Roth share their insights about how the Sonoco International Business Department came to fruition.
Finding solutions for international strategy in an era of uncertainty
Sept. 9, 2021
This is a time of disruption — be it from global pandemics, trade and supply chain uncertainty or the rise of the digital economy.
Investing in international business
Sept. 9, 2021
For the past four years, UPS and The UPS Foundation have invested in the Folks Center for International Business.
Expanding global business
Sept. 9, 2021
Alumnus knows that the hallmark of the No. 1 international business program is the ability to travel the world.
The difficulties of making sustainability affordable
Sept. 9, 2021
Virtually all the top multinational firms and especially multinational retailers declare support for sustainability policies around the world. But few can actually deliver on this.
UPS president imparts vast knowledge of international business
April 12, 2021
Romaine Seguin has had a storied career with the multinational shipping conglomerate and wants to share what she’s learned over her almost 40-year career.
Students receive prestigious language scholarship
March 15, 2021
Two students at the Darla Moore School of Business have received the U.S. State Department’s prestigious Critical Language Scholarships for summer 2021.
First-generation student is UPS Global Scholar
Oct. 14, 2020
First-generation college student is one of the students to be awarded funding from the UPS Global Scholars program at the Moore School.
A New Plan for Supply Chain Innovation
Oct. 7, 2020
Professor of international business at the Darla Moore School of Business, was featured in “A Panel Discussion in Supply Chain Updates: A Solutions Approach series.”
The Impact of International Trade and Investment on South Carolina
June 17, 2020
Gerald McDermott led a discussion on the impact of international trade and investment on South Carolina as part of the COVID-19 Managerial Insights radio series.
Rebuilding institutional capacity
May 12, 2020
International business professor Gerald McDermott and his colleague from the Emory University political science department have suggestions for how the United States can begin to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Conversation with Christina Ahmadjian
Feb. 20, 2020
Christina Ahmadjian, an expert on corporate governance and professor of management at Hitotsubashi University in Tokyo, shares her business insights as a board member in Japan.