Eight MBA students at Coastal Carolina University will present their research projects at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 23 in Wall Auditorium. The presentations are open to the public. Each student presenter focuses on an area of personal business interest; presenters each have a professor mentor guiding appropriate research methodologies and analysis. A reception will follow the presentations.

Friday, April 23

Ryan Boehm and Rusty Elvington, "Bridging the Gap: Selection Criteria for the Student Athlete"

Kristin Wolf, "The Benefits of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) for People Under 30 Years of Age"

Eric Linneman and Rick Zook, "Impairment and Write-Down of Intangible Assets and Securities"

Adam Thornton, "The Relationship between Leader Influence and Employee Behavior"

Nic Flanagan, "The Global Financial Crisis and the Impacts on GM"

Brittney Harris, "Feasibility Assessment for a Young Alumni Program at CCU"

Oana Ciobanu and Olga Shabeka,"Differences in Communication between Male and Female Managers during the Selection Interview"

Lucas Herman,"CEO Compensation ... TARP Performance"