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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.

Strategic Publishing Partnership Announced by Prominent Science Societies

Thu, 03 May 2012 14:00:00 EST

Alliance of Crop, Soil, and Environmental Science Societies to provide publication management and marketing.

Undergraduate Business Jacox-Hilton Corporation Receives Student Business of the Year Award from Babson College Alumni Association

Babson College — Thu, 03 May 2012 12:25:00 EST

Babson College undergraduate student business Jacox-Hilton Corporation has received the Student Business of the Year Award from Babson College Alumni Association.

Easier Credit for Small and Medium Enterprises Would Spur Job Creation

Cornell University — Thu, 03 May 2012 08:55:00 EST

Louis Hyman, expert in economic history and professor in Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations, discusses the ongoing debate about wealth inequality -- and where the "one percent" tend to invest.

Warm Winter, Frosty Spring Spell Trouble for Grapes and Fruit Trees

Cornell University — Wed, 02 May 2012 16:15:00 EST

The combination of an unusually warm March and sub-freezing temperatures in late April in the Northeast, has led to potentially devastating damage to apples, cherries, grapes and other of the region's vital agricultural crops. Cornell University researchers and Extension specialists can comment on what this might mean for producers and consumers.

Little Sisterhood Among Women Executives

Washington University in St. Louis — Wed, 02 May 2012 15:20:00 EST

Women serve as CEOs of just 17 of the Fortune 500 top companies in the United States. PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi has been quoted as saying, "The glass ceiling will go away when women help other women break through that ceiling." However, that may not necessarily be happening. Research from Washington University in St. Louis finds that women often do not support qualified female candidates as potential high-prestige work group peers.

Enrollment for ACR's Radiology Leadership Institute(tm) Now Open

American College of Radiology (ACR) — Wed, 02 May 2012 14:45:00 EST

The American College of Radiology's (ACR) Radiology Leadership Institute(tm) (RLI) -- radiology's most comprehensive professional development and leadership academy -- is now open for enrollment. RLI enrollment is free and open to all of those interested in participating in RLI's one-of-a-kind, premier leadership training created specifically for the field of radiology. Participants must be enrolled in order to register for RLI courses, track their credits and earn leadership certificates through RLI's multi-level curriculum.

Butler University to Join the Atlantic 10 Conference

Butler University — Wed, 02 May 2012 12:00:00 EST

Move will occur in time for the 2013-2014 season.

Paul Ellenbogen, MD, Elected Chair of the American College of Radiology Board of Chancellors

American College of Radiology (ACR) — Wed, 02 May 2012 10:55:00 EST

Paul Ellenbogen, MD, FACR, of Dallas, was elected chair of the American College of Radiology (ACR) Board of Chancellors. Ellenbogen is a senior attending radiologist at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, and a partner in Radiology Associates of North Texas. He is also a clinical professor of radiology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas.

Research Parks Accelerate Job Creation: University of Wisconsin-Madison to Host 2012 International Conference

Association of University Research Parks (AURP) — Tue, 01 May 2012 22:00:00 EST

The University Research Park at the University of Wisconsin-Madison will host executives from research, science and tech parks around the world this September for the Association of University Research Parks (AURP) International Conference.