Dr. William E. Spangler serves as the Department Chair of Accounting, Information Systems and Technology, and Supply Chain Management at Duquesne University's Palumbo-Donahue School of Business, where he is also a Professor of Information Systems and Technology. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh, an M.B.A. from the University of Hawaii, and a B.A. from the University of South Florida. His teaching focuses on information systems auditing, control, and security, alongside international programs involving study abroad trips across multiple continents. Dr. Spangler's research interests span computational modeling for decision support in complex systems, machine learning, data mining, and the ethical implications of technology in healthcare, sustainability, and privacy. Notable areas include surgical scheduling optimization, RFID privacy, and cross-cultural adoption of online social networks. His work has been published in top journals like Management Science and IEEE Transactions on Knowledge and Data Engineering. He has received several accolades, including the Creative Teaching Award, Apple Polishing Award, and Kurt Rethwisch Outstanding Teaching Award. Beyond academia, his industry experience includes roles at Fortune 500 companies like Unisys and Westinghouse, as well as teaching at West Virginia University. Dr. Spangler actively explores the intersection of technology and societal impact, emphasizing sustainability, ethical data practices, and global collaboration. His current projects investigate the role of online social networks in charitable behavior and technology-driven corporate sustainability strategies.









