Menlo College professors Sean Pradhan and Lan Jiang were recently featured in WalletHub articles, offering expert insights on topics ranging from professional hockey to premium credit cards. It’s always great to see Menlo faculty lending their voices to timely conversations in the broader world of business.
Dr. Sean Pradhan, Associate Professor of Sports Management and Business Analytics in the School of Business Administration, shared his expertise on professional hockey and fan engagement in WalletHub’s feature on the Best Cities for Hockey Fans. Dr. Pradhan addressed current challenges facing the NHL, particularly declining viewership, and highlighted ways the league could build stronger connections with younger audiences through better marketing of its athletes and increased access to games. He also provided practical tips for hockey fans looking to enjoy the sport affordably, from choosing weekday games to exploring minor league and college-level matchups.
Dr. Lan Jiang, Professor of Marketing, contributed insights to WalletHub’s coverage of The Platinum Card® from American Express. Dr. Jiang discussed the considerations consumers should weigh before choosing a credit card with a high annual fee, emphasizing the importance of aligning card benefits with personal spending habits. She also noted how a well-targeted rewards system can deliver value to cardholders while benefiting both the card issuer and affiliated partners like Uber.
These interviews underscore the depth of expertise housed within Menlo College’s faculty and the College’s commitment to preparing students for careers that are not only informed by academic rigor but also shaped by industry relevance. Both Dr. Pradhan and Dr. Jiang actively integrate real-world trends and data into their teaching, ensuring that Menlo students are equipped to think critically and act decisively in today’s innovation-driven economy.
Menlo College congratulates both professors on being featured and appreciates their continued efforts to share their expertise beyond the classroom.
Read the full Wallethub articles here:
https://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-cities-for-hockey-fans/13283#expert=Sean_Pradhan
https://wallethub.com/d/american-express-platinum-219c#expert=lan_jiang
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About Menlo College
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Menlo College is a small, private, nonprofit institution founded in 1927 with a mission to “ignite potential and educate students to make meaningful contributions in the innovation economy.” Menlo offers undergraduate degrees in business and psychology, as well as graduate programs, including a Master of Science in Information Systems, a Master of Arts in Sport and Performance Psychology, and a newly launched Master of Science in Financial Technology. With a student body that includes many first-generation college students, Menlo emphasizes experiential learning, requiring internships as part of the curriculum to ensure students graduate career-ready. The College is also proud to be designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI).
