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Expert Addresses International Business Topics

Boise State University — Thu, 24 May 2012 18:00:00 EST

Boise State University professor discusses international business, trade.

Albert R. Taxin Golf & Bridge Classic Celebrates 17th Anniversary

Wistar Institute — Thu, 24 May 2012 16:00:00 EST

Fundraiser supports brain tumor research at the Wistar Institute.

Environmental Protection Agency Names All Three Colleges in Wellesley - Babson College, Massachusetts Bay Community College/Wellesley Campus and Wellesley College - Green Power Partners

Babson College — Thu, 24 May 2012 08:45:00 EST

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named all three of the colleges located in Wellesley, MA - Babson College, Massachusetts Bay Community College/Wellesley Campus and Wellesley College - Green Power Partners. This makes Wellesley one of the first communities in the nation with all of its institutions of higher education named Green Power Partners.

Analytical Informatics, Inc. Latest University of Maryland Healthcare "Spinoff"

University of Maryland — Wed, 23 May 2012 11:10:00 EST

The new company is poised to make a broad impact on health care by creating and streamlining software-based solutions at hospitals.

Deal Website Discretion: A Deal a Day Can Keep the Consumer Away

Kansas State University — Tue, 22 May 2012 11:25:00 EST

While daily deal websites and flash sale websites offer a service or product at a discount to bring in new consumers and incentivize them to return, consumers are not coming back after the initial use, a marketing and technology researcher says.

Renters Feel Financial Squeeze After Recession

University of New Hampshire — Tue, 22 May 2012 08:00:00 EST

More people who rent their homes are feeling the financial squeeze following the recession, with younger renters and people in the West feeling the most "cost burdened," according to new research from the Carsey Institute at the University of New Hampshire.

Marketing Is More Effective When Targeted to Personality Profiles

Association for Psychological Science — Mon, 21 May 2012 11:15:00 EST

Advertisers spend enormous amounts of time and money attempting to tailor their advertising campaigns to the needs of different demographic groups. After all, the concerns of first-year college students are going to be different from those of retired professionals. Even within a given demographic category, however, there are many individual differences, such as personality, that shape consumer behavior. A new study in Psychological Science, a publication of the Association for Psychological Science, suggests that advertisements can be more effective when they are tailored to the unique personality profiles of potential consumers.

Marty Anderson Named Lewis Family Distinguished Senior Lecturer in Social Innovation at Babson College

Babson College — Mon, 21 May 2012 07:00:00 EST

Marty Anderson has been named the Lewis Family Distinguished Senior Lecturer in Social Innovation at Babson College.

U of S Team Wins Award of Innovation for iUSask Mobile App

University of Saskatchewan — Fri, 18 May 2012 06:00:00 EST

A team of University of Saskatchewan computer scientists has been awarded the 2012 Award of Innovation for creating an iPhone application (app) - the first in Canada to offer university students broader, exceptionally secure access to confidential information such as grades.

Analysis of Student from the McIntire School of Commerce at UVA Moved Stock Price of Multibillion-Dollar Company

University of Virginia, McIntire School of Commerce — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:00:00 EST

While other students were relaxing over spring break last year, University of Virginia student Tyler Matuella buried himself in research about upstart electric carmaker Tesla.

Facebook IPO Won't Change Lives, but It Should Change US Markets

Cornell University — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:30:00 EST

From its significance for global markets to its potential impact on our daily lives, two leading Cornell University researchers reflect on Facebook's record-setting initial public offering this week. Both welcome media interviews.

Peace Corps Partners with Babson College

Babson College — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:05:00 EST

New partnership with Babson's F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business offers financial assistance to returned Peace Corps volunteers.

Financial Times Ranks Darden Executive Education a Top Five Global Provider for the Ninth Consecutive Year

University of Virginia's Darden School of Business — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:00:00 EST

Financial Times rankings of Darden executive education programs

Villanova University Appoints Patrick G. Maggitti, PhD, as The Helen and William O'Toole Dean of the Villanova University School of Business

Villanova University — Mon, 14 May 2012 11:55:00 EST

Villanova University President the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, today (May 14) announced the appointment of Patrick G. Maggitti, PhD, as The Helen and William O'Toole Dean of the Villanova University School of Business (VSB), effective June 1, 2012. Widely recognized for his scholarship and teaching ability, Maggitti brings to his new role a breadth of experience both in the academic and corporate arenas. This appointment is the result of a rigorous national search led by a committee of faculty, administrators and students, with trustee participation.

TMS Releases "Orlando Materials Innovation Principles" to Guide Collaborative Efforts in Driving Manufacturing Growth

TMS (The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society) — Mon, 14 May 2012 09:20:00 EST

TMS releases Orlando Materials Innovation Principles to address challenges presented by the U.S. Materials Genome Initiative.

Mayo Clinic Trustees Welcome New Member

Mayo Clinic — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:20:00 EST

The Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees welcomed Linda Alvarado as a new member during a meeting today.

Andy Geiger Named Athletic Director at UW-Milwaukee

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee — Thu, 10 May 2012 15:00:00 EST

Andy Geiger, former athletic director for five NCAA Division I programs including Ohio State and Stanford University, has been named athletic director at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM).

New Members Appointed to Darden School Foundation Board

University of Virginia's Darden School of Business — Thu, 10 May 2012 14:45:00 EST

Announcement of two new board members of Darden School Foundation.

IU Kelley School of Business and Indian Institute of Management-Lucknow Announce Several New Initiatives

Indiana University — Tue, 08 May 2012 08:00:00 EST

Indiana University's Kelley School of Business and the Indian Institute of Management-Lucknow today will announce several teaching and research initiatives efforts resulting from an agreement signed by President Michael McRobbie last year. McRobbie signed memorandums of understanding with two IIM locations, including the one at Lucknow, during his historic trip to India with an IU delegation last August. Today, another signing ceremony will be held at the Kelley School, of an agreement that will enable the prestigious business school to make its first significant foray into the Indian market.

Greece Could Be Broke by June, Economist Says

Washington University in St. Louis — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:00:00 EST

If international lenders refuse to renegotiate substantial reductions in Greek public debt, chances are that whatever government emerges in Greece in the next few weeks will run out of cash by the end of June, says an economist at Washington University in St. Louis.

Researcher Finds Multi-State Insurance Regulation Drives Up Premiums 31 Percent

University of Iowa — Mon, 07 May 2012 14:35:00 EST

Consumers pay as much as 31 percent more for insurance because companies have to comply with regulations from many states instead of a single regulator, according to research by a University of Iowa insurance and finance expert.

American University and Sony Join Forces with the Sony Digital Media Academy

American University — Mon, 07 May 2012 11:05:00 EST

AU is one of only nine universities chosen to receive Sony's digital media technology.

Serial Entrepreneur and Strategy Specialist Michael Cummings Named Faculty Director Of Babson College's Fast Track MBA Program

Babson College — Mon, 07 May 2012 09:15:00 EST

Serial entrepreneur and Strategy Lecturer Michael Cummings has been named Faculty Director of the Babson College Fast Track MBA program.

Cost of Hiring New Workers a Bargain Despite Sluggish Employment Gains

Cornell University — Fri, 04 May 2012 10:20:00 EST

Linda Barrington, labor economist and managing director of the Institute for Compensation Studies at Cornell's ILR School, comments on today's release of federal employment numbers for the month of April.

Cancer Research Institute Receives Highest Score from Charity Ratings Service

Cancer Research Institute — Thu, 03 May 2012 16:30:00 EST

Cancer Research Institute awarded top score from charity ratings service Charity Navigator.