News and Events

Stay up to date with the latest activities, achievements, and events from the Twilley Academy of Sales Leadership. This section highlights student success stories, upcoming networking events, sales competitions, conferences, and industry partnerships that showcase the vitality of our sales community.

Twilley Academy of Sales Leadership announces new board
March 2, 2026

Twilley Academy of Sales Leadership announces new board

A variety of backgrounds highlight the newly finalized executive board of directors for East Carolina...
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Twilley Sales Academy director brings real-world experience into research and teaching
January 6, 2026

Twilley Sales Academy director brings real-world experience into research and teaching

Experience and innovative action have helped prepare Dr. Michael Rodriguez to become the director of...
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COB professor leads study on AI impact on B2B sales
December 3, 2025

COB professor leads study on AI impact on B2B sales

Sales professionals who integrated generative AI (GenAI) into their sales processes reported higher sales effectiveness, administrative efficiency and sales performance, according to...
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The Twilley Academy of Sales Announces Strategic Partnership with Celonis
October 20, 2025

The Twilley Academy of Sales Announces Strategic Partnership with Celonis

The Twilley Academy of Sales at East Carolina University (ECU) is excited to welcome Celonis,...
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Twilley Academy Becomes Associate Member of University Sales Center Alliance
October 7, 2025

Twilley Academy Becomes Associate Member of University Sales Center Alliance

The Twilley Academy of Sales Leadership has officially been accepted as an associate member of...
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Networking competition allows students to make connections
September 30, 2025

Networking competition allows students to make connections

It may seem like neuroscience and sales have nothing in common. Sophomore Diya Thaker dispelled...
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Dr. Michael Rodriguez Named Top 3 Finalist for Teaching Innovation at Marketing Management Association Conference
September 26, 2025

Dr. Michael Rodriguez Named Top 3 Finalist for Teaching Innovation at Marketing Management Association Conference

Dr. Michael Rodriguez, Assistant Professor of Marketing at East Carolina University, was recognized as a Top...
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Professor Represents ECU at LSU Professional Sales Symposium
May 5, 2025

Professor Represents ECU at LSU Professional Sales Symposium

Dr. Michael Rodriguez, a faculty member of the College of Business at East Carolina University...
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ECU Pirate Sales Club takes top honors at inaugural National Tech-Sales Competition
April 16, 2025

ECU Pirate Sales Club takes top honors at inaugural National Tech-Sales Competition

East Carolina University’s Pirate Sales Club made a standout impression at the inaugural National Tech-Sales...
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COB faculty research highlights how generative AI is transforming sales performance
March 25, 2025

COB faculty research highlights how generative AI is transforming sales performance

March 21, 2025 – Dr. Michael Rodriguez, a faculty member at East Carolina University’s College of Business,...
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College of Business hosts inaugural Twilley Sales Challenge
March 5, 2025

College of Business hosts inaugural Twilley Sales Challenge

What convinces a consumer to purchase a product or service? Students in East Carolina University’s...
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Twilley Sales Academy students compete in national sales competition
March 3, 2025

Twilley Sales Academy students compete in national sales competition

GREENVILLE, N.C. – Four students from the College of Business Twilley Sales Academy recently competed in Selling with...
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Twilley Academy students hit the road for competitions
October 22, 2024

Twilley Academy students hit the road for competitions

Two teams from the Pirate Sales Club out of the Twilley Academy of Sales Leadership...
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Twilley students represent, reap awards at sales competition
February 20, 2024

Twilley students represent, reap awards at sales competition

Students from the Twilley Sales Academy have strong showing (and place) a national sales competition...
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Making the Sale
February 8, 2024

Making the Sale

Richard Twilley invests in ECU to educate sales leaders Richard Twilley ’89 is sold on...
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Current Partners Showcase

Arthrex websitePolymerShapes website

Celonis websiteSpectrum Business website

Enterprise Rent-A-Car websiteSystel website

Hendrick Automotive Group websiteTEKsystems website

Hyster-Yale Group websiteUniversity Sales Center Alliance website

Nucor Corporation website