Nicolette Tolitano – Vanderbilt Business Review

20

Nov

All Posts, Finance, Technology

The Nuts and Bolts of Crypto

asbe via iStockPhoto Crypto moves faster than you can say crypto. But what is actually behind this revolutionizing digital currency? According to Pew Research, roughly 63% of Americans say they are not confident in cryptocurrency as an investment—but most can’t even explain how it actually works. 60% of Americans say…

03

Oct

By Nicolette Tolitano

All Posts, Careers, On Campus

The What, Why, and How of Consulting

courtneyk via iStockPhoto Right around this recruitment season, there’s lots of talk circulating about consulting. Recruiters coming to campus, Summer 2026 internships being posted on LinkedIn, but what even is consulting? To answer that question, I've compiled student testimony, general information, and consulting resources at Vanderbilt for those considering starting…

Is a Master’s Degree Worth it? We Asked Owen Graduate Students

11

Aug

By Nicolette Tolitano

All Posts, Careers, On Campus

Is a Master’s Degree Worth it? We Asked Owen Graduate Students

nirat via iStockPhoto Deciding whether or not you should pursue your master’s degree can be difficult. Typically, people don’t pursue further education because they love sitting in classrooms. Frankly, master’s degrees are impressive on résumés. But most times, people are enthralled by the idea of more time—another year or two…

Bringing the WNBA to Nashville: Potential Economic Impact

11

Apr

By Nicolette Tolitano

All Posts, Economy, Nashvilleeconomy, jobs, nashville, sports, tolitano

Bringing the WNBA to Nashville: Potential Economic Impact

Yobro10 via iStockPhoto Buckle up, because there’s a chance the WNBA could be coming straight to the Music City, forming Tennessee’s fourth major league sports team. Last month, Bill Haslam, chairman of the NHL’s Nashville Predators, and his wife, Crissy, placed a bid for a WNBA team based in Nashville.…

21

Jan

By Nicolette Tolitano

All Posts, Economy, Features, Industries, Nashvilleeconomy, fashion, nashville, retail, tolitano

Luxury Brands Race to Nashville

helloabc via iStockPhoto Nashville is one of the fastest growing cities in the country—a status that offers countless market opportunities for luxury brands. With rising tourism and a growing real-estate market, companies such as Hermès and Dolce & Gabbana have identified it as an ideal avenue to achieving higher sales.…

Coke vs. Pepsi: The Battle for University Soda Machines

18

Nov

By Nicolette Tolitano

All Posts, Analysis, Finance and Business Insight, Industries, On Campusbusiness, industry, tolitano, vanderbilt

Coke vs. Pepsi: The Battle for University Soda Machines

Nutthaseth Vanchaichana via iStockPhoto The age-old rivalry that has long divided the nation: Coke vs. Pepsi. Some claim they taste the same, while others say they are incomparable. Those with a strong preference for one of the two find themselves in unfortunate situations when the waiter replies, “sorry, we don’t…

Vanderbilt’s On Campus Living from a Branding Perspective

29

Sep

By Nicolette Tolitano

All Posts, On Campus, Opinioncampus, housing, marketing, tolitano, vanderbilt

Vanderbilt’s On Campus Living from a Branding Perspective

Photo taken by Nicolette Tolitano The opening of Carmichael completes the family of residential colleges in the West End neighborhood and marks the end of a 12 year long construction period. The transformation of the once dull West End neighborhood is a part of Vanderbilt’s FutureVU project, which “embodies the…