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Despite uncertain times, U.S. Steel CEO has faith
12/9/2008
John Surma, chairman and chief executive officer, visits Tepper MBAs to discuss leadership and the global aspects of running U.S. Steel.
12/9/2008
John Surma, chairman and chief executive officer, visits Tepper MBAs to discuss leadership and the global aspects of running U.S. Steel.
Eaton CEO emphasizes ethics
11/5/2008
Alexander Cutler, CEO of Eaton Corp., visits Tepper MBA students to discuss ethics and effective management styles.
11/5/2008
Alexander Cutler, CEO of Eaton Corp., visits Tepper MBA students to discuss ethics and effective management styles.
Pennies to billions: Doctoral thesis reveals how price rounding adds up in muni markets
10/14/2008
When broker-dealers add pennies to create rounded prices on thousands of transactions that small change tends to add up. In fact, one Tepper School doctoral student put a price tag on the collective annual effect of price rounding: approximately $1 billion. Dan Li, who now works as an economist for the Federal Reserve’s division of statistics and research in Washington, D.C., analyzed price-rounding practices for her doctoral thesis under the direction of Rick Green, Richard M. and Margaret S. Cyert Chair; Professor of Financial Economics; Associate Dean, Research.
10/14/2008
When broker-dealers add pennies to create rounded prices on thousands of transactions that small change tends to add up. In fact, one Tepper School doctoral student put a price tag on the collective annual effect of price rounding: approximately $1 billion. Dan Li, who now works as an economist for the Federal Reserve’s division of statistics and research in Washington, D.C., analyzed price-rounding practices for her doctoral thesis under the direction of Rick Green, Richard M. and Margaret S. Cyert Chair; Professor of Financial Economics; Associate Dean, Research.
Business Basics Are Hallmark Of Retail Exec's Tenure
9/29/2008
Susan McGalla, president and chief merchandising officer, for American Eagle speaks to MBA students and share shares lessons on succeeding in leadership positions.
9/29/2008
Susan McGalla, president and chief merchandising officer, for American Eagle speaks to MBA students and share shares lessons on succeeding in leadership positions.
Achieving Global Consensus
9/23/2008
Marvin Goodfriend, professor of economics, provides a persepctive on how worldwide consensus on economic matters can be achieved in this paper titled, "How the World Acheived Consensus on Monetary Policy."
9/23/2008
Marvin Goodfriend, professor of economics, provides a persepctive on how worldwide consensus on economic matters can be achieved in this paper titled, "How the World Acheived Consensus on Monetary Policy."
Marketing Club Outfits MBAs With Career Tools
9/19/2008
The Tepper Marketing Club is one of 30+ professional and social clubs available to graduate students, providing career preparation, professional development and networking opportunities in the field of marketing.
9/19/2008
The Tepper Marketing Club is one of 30+ professional and social clubs available to graduate students, providing career preparation, professional development and networking opportunities in the field of marketing.
Orientation Week Proves Teamwork Trumps All
9/2/2008
The 2008 Tepper Team Day is among the highlights of the MBA orientation, providing team-building and networking among the incoming class.
9/2/2008
The 2008 Tepper Team Day is among the highlights of the MBA orientation, providing team-building and networking among the incoming class.
Tepper Community Day Program Connects Students to Local Community Projects
8/26/2008
Eight community enhancement projects in the East Liberty neighborhood of Pittsburgh got a boost from more than 250 MBA’s from the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon as part of the annual Tepper Community Day Program. The project, which is in its second year coinciding with Carnegie Mellon’s fall orientation schedule, was joined this year by Alcoa as a prime sponsor.
8/26/2008
Eight community enhancement projects in the East Liberty neighborhood of Pittsburgh got a boost from more than 250 MBA’s from the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon as part of the annual Tepper Community Day Program. The project, which is in its second year coinciding with Carnegie Mellon’s fall orientation schedule, was joined this year by Alcoa as a prime sponsor.
Aspiring Entrepreneurs Gather At Qatar Campus
8/19/2008
New certificate program, directed by the Don Jones Center for Entrepreneurship, is underway in Qatar.
8/19/2008
New certificate program, directed by the Don Jones Center for Entrepreneurship, is underway in Qatar.
‘Boot Camp’ Delivers Crash Course in Entrepreneurship
7/25/2008
Soon-to-be first-year Tepper students will be spend the final days of summer in a no-holds-barred, four-day crash course in entrepreneurship featuring nearly 30 industry veterans.
7/25/2008
Soon-to-be first-year Tepper students will be spend the final days of summer in a no-holds-barred, four-day crash course in entrepreneurship featuring nearly 30 industry veterans.
Academics Help Guide Tepper MBA's Consulting Book
7/7/2008
Tim Darling, MBA 2008, publishes his first book How To Get Into Top Consulting Firms: A Surefire Case Interview Methods
7/7/2008
Tim Darling, MBA 2008, publishes his first book How To Get Into Top Consulting Firms: A Surefire Case Interview Methods
Sharing The Wealth In Nicaragua
6/23/2008
Highlights of the 2008 undergraduate business global trek to Nicaragua to assist with capital projects and entrepreneurship/business plan consulting.
6/23/2008
Highlights of the 2008 undergraduate business global trek to Nicaragua to assist with capital projects and entrepreneurship/business plan consulting.
The Non-Profit Paradox
6/10/2008
Highlights from the 2008 MBA Consulting Club competition focusing on non-profit consulting.
6/10/2008
Highlights from the 2008 MBA Consulting Club competition focusing on non-profit consulting.
Eli Lilly CFO Says "Answers Are Within."
5/13/2008
Derica Rice, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Eli Lilly, shares advice for students as part of the W.L. Mellon Speaker Series.
5/13/2008
Derica Rice, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Eli Lilly, shares advice for students as part of the W.L. Mellon Speaker Series.
Tepper Reputation Opens Doors In India For MBAs
4/30/2008
Highlights from the spring break trip to India coordinated by the MBA student club, Asian Business Association.
4/30/2008
Highlights from the spring break trip to India coordinated by the MBA student club, Asian Business Association.
Tepper MBAs Mentor Inner City Youth
4/16/2008
Tepper MBA students introduce local Pittsburgh high schoolers to case competition concept as part of college preparation.
4/16/2008
Tepper MBA students introduce local Pittsburgh high schoolers to case competition concept as part of college preparation.
Egon Balas Awarded Honorary Doctorate
4/14/2008
Egon Balas, University Professor of Industrial Administration and Applied Mathematics and The Thomas Lord Professor of Operations Research, was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Liege in Belgium.
4/14/2008
Egon Balas, University Professor of Industrial Administration and Applied Mathematics and The Thomas Lord Professor of Operations Research, was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Liege in Belgium.
Student Ingenuity Fuels South Africa Trek
3/28/2008
The March 2008 spring trek to South Africa included important corporate visit and alumni networking for Tepper MBA students.
3/28/2008
The March 2008 spring trek to South Africa included important corporate visit and alumni networking for Tepper MBA students.
Allan Meltzer Cautions against over-regulation
3/27/2008
Writing in the Wall Street Journal, Allan Meltzer cautions against over-regulating the financial markets in response to the current market turmoil.
3/27/2008
Writing in the Wall Street Journal, Allan Meltzer cautions against over-regulating the financial markets in response to the current market turmoil.
International Business Plans Attract Venture Capitalists At 2008 McGinnis Venture Competition
3/20/2008
The 2008 McGinnis Venture Competition included winning teams from the Tepper School of Business, Yale and Manitoba University, all competing amidst 25 international B-schools for venture capital for new business plans.
3/20/2008
The 2008 McGinnis Venture Competition included winning teams from the Tepper School of Business, Yale and Manitoba University, all competing amidst 25 international B-schools for venture capital for new business plans.
Financial Engineering Grads In High Demand
3/12/2008
The strong 2007 job placement success for Carnegie Mellon financial engineering grads has MSCF students assuming high-level jobs on Wall Street.
3/12/2008
The strong 2007 job placement success for Carnegie Mellon financial engineering grads has MSCF students assuming high-level jobs on Wall Street.
Bill Gates Moves Onto Business Of Charity
2/22/2008
On the eve of his retirement, Microsoft Founder Bill Gates concluded his national farewell tour, speaking to thousands of Carnegie Mellon students on topics ranging from global poverty to innovation to career advice.
2/22/2008
On the eve of his retirement, Microsoft Founder Bill Gates concluded his national farewell tour, speaking to thousands of Carnegie Mellon students on topics ranging from global poverty to innovation to career advice.
Heinz CEO Defines Leadership Amidst Turnaround
2/19/2008
David Moran, president and CEO of Heinz North America, spoke to Tepper School students in February 2007 regarding leadership attributes necessary during the food manufacturer's industry turnaround.
2/19/2008
David Moran, president and CEO of Heinz North America, spoke to Tepper School students in February 2007 regarding leadership attributes necessary during the food manufacturer's industry turnaround.
Smith Barney chief tells students: ‘Find your passion’
2/7/2008
Smith Barney chief tells Tepper Students: ‘Find your passion’ Charles Johnston, President and CEO of Smith Barney, Citi Global Wealth Management spoke to Tepper students on Feb. 1, 2008.
2/7/2008
Smith Barney chief tells Tepper Students: ‘Find your passion’ Charles Johnston, President and CEO of Smith Barney, Citi Global Wealth Management spoke to Tepper students on Feb. 1, 2008.
United State of Microsoft and Tepper MBAs
12/28/2007
The power of the Tepper alumni network is highlighted in this article regarding the Microsoft / Tepper MBA case competition.
12/28/2007
The power of the Tepper alumni network is highlighted in this article regarding the Microsoft / Tepper MBA case competition.
Greener GE
12/20/2007
GE Chief Executive Jeff Immelt talked about environmental technology as a driver of growth for 2008 in a recent appearance at Carnegie Mellon. Immelt appeared as part of USA TODAY's CEO Forum, sponsored on campus by the Tepper School of Business.
12/20/2007
GE Chief Executive Jeff Immelt talked about environmental technology as a driver of growth for 2008 in a recent appearance at Carnegie Mellon. Immelt appeared as part of USA TODAY's CEO Forum, sponsored on campus by the Tepper School of Business.
Jared Itkowitz as the catalyst for CEO Forum
12/13/2007
Tepper School undergrad Jared Itkowitz started the process that led USA TODAY to bring its CEO Forum to Carnegie Mellon. The forum featured GE CEO Jeff Immelt.
12/13/2007
Tepper School undergrad Jared Itkowitz started the process that led USA TODAY to bring its CEO Forum to Carnegie Mellon. The forum featured GE CEO Jeff Immelt.
Ronald O'Hanley - W.L. Mellon Speaker
11/26/2007
Ronald P. O'Hanley, CEO of BNY Mellon Asset Management, speaks to Tepper School MBAs as part of the school's W.L. Mellon Speaker Series.
11/26/2007
Ronald P. O'Hanley, CEO of BNY Mellon Asset Management, speaks to Tepper School MBAs as part of the school's W.L. Mellon Speaker Series.
Reward is fine wine
11/22/2007
The Tepper School's Ray Reagans, associate professor of Organizational Behavior & Theory, and a co-researcher win a bottle of fine Bordeaux for research on wine buying.
11/22/2007
The Tepper School's Ray Reagans, associate professor of Organizational Behavior & Theory, and a co-researcher win a bottle of fine Bordeaux for research on wine buying.
Student Trek Fall 2007
11/22/2007
Tepper School students hit tech and finance capitals on both coasts (and Texas) during fall trek, networking, lining up internship opportunities, and engaging in a bit of R&R.
11/22/2007
Tepper School students hit tech and finance capitals on both coasts (and Texas) during fall trek, networking, lining up internship opportunities, and engaging in a bit of R&R.
MBA Treks Fall 2007
10/22/2007
A preview of Tepper School students fall trek between minis, with plans to visit Boston, New York, Austin and San Francisco.
10/22/2007
A preview of Tepper School students fall trek between minis, with plans to visit Boston, New York, Austin and San Francisco.
Bettina Sherick, 20th Century Fox
10/16/2007
Bettina Sherick, vice president of international digital marketing for 20th Century Fox, speaks at the Tepper School as part of the BBA Diverse Perspectives Speaker Series
10/16/2007
Bettina Sherick, vice president of international digital marketing for 20th Century Fox, speaks at the Tepper School as part of the BBA Diverse Perspectives Speaker Series
Fred Festa - Global Leader
10/16/2007
Fred Festa, CEO of W.R. Grace & Co., kicks of 2007-2008 W.L. Mellon Speaker Series with talk on global leadership.
10/16/2007
Fred Festa, CEO of W.R. Grace & Co., kicks of 2007-2008 W.L. Mellon Speaker Series with talk on global leadership.
Q&A: Hurdles to e-Business
10/10/2007
Q & A with Dr. R. Ravi, organizer of "Hurdles to eBusiness" conference, sponsored by Carnegie Bosch Institute for Applied Studies in International Management at the Tepper School of Business. The conference included top researchers from eBay, Google and Yahoo! to Carnegie Mellon.
10/10/2007
Q & A with Dr. R. Ravi, organizer of "Hurdles to eBusiness" conference, sponsored by Carnegie Bosch Institute for Applied Studies in International Management at the Tepper School of Business. The conference included top researchers from eBay, Google and Yahoo! to Carnegie Mellon.
Big Weekend: 2007 Alumni Reunion, Connections Weekend and Women and the MBA Meeting at Same Time
10/9/2007
2007 Tepper School alumni renuion is joined by the popular Connections Weekend and Women and the MBA for a power-packed weekend of special activities.
10/9/2007
2007 Tepper School alumni renuion is joined by the popular Connections Weekend and Women and the MBA for a power-packed weekend of special activities.
Fred Festa - W.L. Mellon Speaker
10/4/2007
Fred Festa, CEO of W.R. Grace & Co., speaks at the Tepper School of Business as part of the W.L. Mellon Speaker Series.
10/4/2007
Fred Festa, CEO of W.R. Grace & Co., speaks at the Tepper School of Business as part of the W.L. Mellon Speaker Series.
2007 Wall Street Journal Rankings
9/19/2007
The 2007 Wall Street Journal rankings of MBA programs ranked the Tepper School of Business No. 5 in the U.S.
9/19/2007
The 2007 Wall Street Journal rankings of MBA programs ranked the Tepper School of Business No. 5 in the U.S.
Tepper School Rises in New U.S. News Rankings
8/30/2007
Tepper School rises in U.S. News & World Report rankings of business school programs.
8/30/2007
Tepper School rises in U.S. News & World Report rankings of business school programs.
Ethics & Service: Graduate students at work in the community
8/17/2007
Graduate students take ethical lessons into community activism.
8/17/2007
Graduate students take ethical lessons into community activism.
Charles Evans Named President of Chicago Fed
7/31/2007
Charles Evans named president of Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
7/31/2007
Charles Evans named president of Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Chester Spatt Completes SEC Term
7/24/2007
Chester Spatt completes a three-year term at the SEC at the end of July and returns to Tepper School of Business.
7/24/2007
Chester Spatt completes a three-year term at the SEC at the end of July and returns to Tepper School of Business.
"New Ordure" business plan
7/17/2007
This story reports on the success of Tepper School MBA student Alix Bowman at the 2007 Tulane Business Plan Competition
7/17/2007
This story reports on the success of Tepper School MBA student Alix Bowman at the 2007 Tulane Business Plan Competition
Executive Women's Council of Pittsburgh At Tepper School
7/17/2007
Story describes a networking event at the Tepper School of Business in March 2007 featuring the Executive Women's Council of Pittsburgh.
7/17/2007
Story describes a networking event at the Tepper School of Business in March 2007 featuring the Executive Women's Council of Pittsburgh.
Sridhar Tayur Wins 2007 Carnegie Science Center Award for Excellence
7/17/2007
Tepper School of Business Professor Sridhar Tayur won the 2007 Carnegie Science Center Award for Excellence in Information Technology. The award recognized SmartOps Corporation, a company Tayur founded that is a leading provider of Enterprise-Class Inventory Optimization software and other supply chain consulting services.
7/17/2007
Tepper School of Business Professor Sridhar Tayur won the 2007 Carnegie Science Center Award for Excellence in Information Technology. The award recognized SmartOps Corporation, a company Tayur founded that is a leading provider of Enterprise-Class Inventory Optimization software and other supply chain consulting services.
Provost’s Memo: Kenneth Dunn Reappointed Tepper School Dean
7/17/2007
Memo from Carnegie Mellon University Provost Mark Kamlet announcing the reappointment in May 2007 of Kenneth B. Dunn as Dean of the Tepper School of Business.
7/17/2007
Memo from Carnegie Mellon University Provost Mark Kamlet announcing the reappointment in May 2007 of Kenneth B. Dunn as Dean of the Tepper School of Business.
Don Moore Wins Prestigious Cummings Scholar Award
7/17/2007
This story reports on Dr. Don Moore's winning the prestigious Cummings Scholar Award for 2007, recognizing significant scholarly achievement of an early- to mid-career scholar, no more than seven years post-PhD.
7/17/2007
This story reports on Dr. Don Moore's winning the prestigious Cummings Scholar Award for 2007, recognizing significant scholarly achievement of an early- to mid-career scholar, no more than seven years post-PhD.
Off The Blocks
7/16/2007
Tepper Prepper is a mentoring program in which second-year MBA students tutor first-years to help them polish their interviewing and networking techniques before internship interviews.
7/16/2007
Tepper Prepper is a mentoring program in which second-year MBA students tutor first-years to help them polish their interviewing and networking techniques before internship interviews.
Buggies & Bagpipes
7/16/2007
Although education is a serious matter at Carnegie Mellon, the decades of university and business school traditions stand in stark contrast to a legacy that boasts a record number of Nobel laureates. Students from undergrads to Ph.D.s have been carrying on the institution’s many off-beat rituals since the 1920s.
7/16/2007
Although education is a serious matter at Carnegie Mellon, the decades of university and business school traditions stand in stark contrast to a legacy that boasts a record number of Nobel laureates. Students from undergrads to Ph.D.s have been carrying on the institution’s many off-beat rituals since the 1920s.
Futures in Financial Engineering
7/16/2007
Tepper’s Masters in Computational Finance program has catapulted graduates into top spots at the world’s most prestigious financial services firms from New York to London.
7/16/2007
Tepper’s Masters in Computational Finance program has catapulted graduates into top spots at the world’s most prestigious financial services firms from New York to London.
Swartz Fellows: Start-Ups In The Boardroom
7/16/2007
The Swartz Fellows Program is designed for MBA students studying in the MBA Entrepreneurship in Organizations Track. A cornerstone of the program is a mentorship-specific summer internship program.
7/16/2007
The Swartz Fellows Program is designed for MBA students studying in the MBA Entrepreneurship in Organizations Track. A cornerstone of the program is a mentorship-specific summer internship program.
