Benjamin Akande

A little over a year ago, Benjamin Akande was tasked with a big job: strengthening and expanding Washington University’s efforts in Africa. He was…

In April, Washington University appointed Nigerian-born Benjamin Ola Akande as senior adviser to the chancellor and director of the Africa initiative. He…

Benjamin Akande, dean of the business school at Webster University for the past 15 years, will become the 21st president of Westminster College in Fulton,…

Last week, the Nigerian military rescued hundreds of kidnapped women and children from extremist group BokoHaram. Some of the rescued girls are from the…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Aug. 26, 2013 - While fast food workers continue their push for a $15 hourly wage, polls find that a…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Aug. 2, 2011 - After weeks of speeches, posturing and negotiations, Congress has finally raised the…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Jan. 8, 2010 - As the U.S. economy heals from the worst recession since the Great Depression, the St.…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Dec. 14, 2009 - Despite its current economic woes, don't count Dubai out in its goal to become the…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, May 4, 2009 - So much has been said and written about managing young people in the workplace that…