School of Business Administration Represents Widener at Philadelphia Phillies Business Analytics Night
A group of 23 students, faculty and staff from the School of Business Administration attended the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. The event provides a real-world learning experience focused on the growing role of data and analytics in professional sports.
The event featured a moderated Q&A will members of the Phillies鈥 Business Analytics staff, as well as other industry professionals. The conversation covered topics including how analytics drives decision-making across the organization, along with reflections on their career journeys and preparations for the upcoming 2026 All-Star Game. Following the panel event, students stayed to enjoy a game between the Phillies and the Washington Nationals.
鈥淭his event reflects Widener鈥檚 commitment to connecting classroom learning with real-world applications and providing students with direct access to industry leaders in business analytics,鈥 said Clinical Assistant Professor Vaughn Hopkins, who attended the event alongside students.