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Released: 14-Apr-2011 10:15 AM EDT
“Through the Kitchen” at the Four Seasons
Cancer Research Institute

Through The Kitchen is a themed benefit for the Irvington Institute Fellowship Program of the Cancer Research Institute, which supports young scientists in immunology and tumor immunology.

Released: 13-Apr-2011 8:00 AM EDT
Nail-Biters Are the Most Deadly for Winning Sports Fans
University of South Carolina

A Darla Moore School of Business study found that closely contested sports games result in more traffic fatalities among fans of the winning team.

Released: 13-Apr-2011 8:00 AM EDT
Compassion, Not Sanctions, Is Best Response to Workplace Anger
Temple University

Challenging traditional views of workplace anger, a new article by a Temple University Fox School of Business professor suggests that even intense emotional outbursts can prove beneficial if responded to with compassion.

   
Released: 12-Apr-2011 4:00 PM EDT
Rowan University Business Students Help Camden County Share Services, Save Money
Rowan University

University business students are working to help a bustling county in a cash-strapped state save money as they share services.

Released: 12-Apr-2011 8:00 AM EDT
Angel Investor Market Rebounds in 2010, UNH Center for Venture Research Finds
University of New Hampshire

The 2010 angel investor market saw a robust increase in investment dollars following a considerable contraction in investment dollars in 2008 and 2009, according to the 2010 Angel Market Analysis released by the Center for Venture Research at the University of New Hampshire.

Released: 11-Apr-2011 3:00 PM EDT
Playing Hardball in Negotiations: Home Field Provides Advantage
Washington University in St. Louis

Planning to negotiate a raise? Try not to discuss it with the boss in his or her office, suggests a new study by an organizational behavior expert at Washington University in St. Louis.

Released: 11-Apr-2011 11:40 AM EDT
A Success Story! Program Deals with Incivility with Positive Results
Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP)

VHA creates civility intervention that leads to greater collegiality among employees and an improved workplace environment.

   
Released: 8-Apr-2011 11:30 AM EDT
Babson College Hosts Global Entrepreneurship & Innovation Forum In China
Babson College

Babson College, the top-ranked college for the study of entrepreneurship, is hosting the Babson Global Forum in Shanghai, China on April 9-11, bringing its world-renowned leadership in entrepreneurship education to China.

Released: 8-Apr-2011 8:00 AM EDT
Darden School Adds Concentrations to its Curriculum
University of Virginia Darden School of Business

For the first time, the Darden School of Business has created formal concentrations within its full-time MBA program.

Released: 8-Apr-2011 8:00 AM EDT
Georgia Tech Expert Gives Tips on Safeguarding Against Data Theft
Georgia Institute of Technology

Nick Feamster, assistant professor at Georgia Tech's College of Computing and researcher at the Georgia Tech Information Security Center offers his expertise on the Epsilon data breach and what users and custodians can do to protect their data.

Released: 7-Apr-2011 1:00 PM EDT
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Names New Senior Vice President of Public Relations
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Kimberly Ovitt has been appointed senior vice president of public relations at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Ovitt will oversee public relations and communication strategies for the hospital, an institution renowned for its research and treatment of childhood cancer and other catastrophic diseases.

Released: 7-Apr-2011 9:00 AM EDT
News Release Effectiveness Study Shows 93% of Research Gets Covered
Newswise

The first of its kind, an effectiveness study by Newswise has shown that 93% of research news releases and 77% of feature news releases get at least 5 news clips in major media outlets. The study also explored the reach and relevance of web search results duplicating the original news release.

       
Released: 6-Apr-2011 2:45 PM EDT
Off the Hook! Who Gets Phished and Why
University at Buffalo

Communication researchers have found that if you receive a lot of email, habitually respond to a good portion of it, maintain a lot of online relationships and conduct a large number of transactions online, you are more susceptible to email phishing.

   
Released: 6-Apr-2011 1:10 PM EDT
Survey Commends 12 Cities for Online Financials
University of Illinois Chicago

Escalating fiscal challenges facing cities make municipal financial information increasingly important to taxpayers and investors, yet only 22 of the 75 largest American cities post any information beyond annual financial reports, according to a survey conducted by a professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Released: 5-Apr-2011 10:45 AM EDT
Science-Based Hiring Assessments Can Help Ensure Productive Appointments
Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP)

Industrial-organizational psychologists are the experts at knowing what goes into making effective hiring decisions. In fact, they have developed scientifically proven methods for choosing the best candidates and avoiding the pitfalls of making the wrong choices.

Released: 5-Apr-2011 9:00 AM EDT
How So-Called Healthy Foods Can Fool You
Saint Joseph's University

As America’s collective waistline continues to expand, so does the number of food products parading themselves as healthy options. In light of growing concern over the nutritional value of the foods we put into our bodies, many food marketers have stepped up their advertising in an effort to stand out against their competitors.

Released: 5-Apr-2011 6:00 AM EDT
A Case for Network Neutrality: Charging For Fast Content Only Slows It Down
University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business

As the battle over “network neutrality” continues between supporters and Internet service providers (ISPs), a new study reveals compelling reasons to preserve a free and open world wide web. Economics Professor Benjamin Hermalin, University of California, Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, found that the purported benefits of tiered Internet service don’t materialize because over time, a tiered system slows down overall delivery speed.

Released: 4-Apr-2011 3:00 PM EDT
Got Up on The Wrong Side of the Bed? Your Work Will Show It
Ohio State University

A new study of telephone customer service representatives shows just how important it is for employees to start the workday in a good mood.

   
Released: 1-Apr-2011 1:45 PM EDT
Darden School Hosts 10th Annual International Finance Conference
University of Virginia Darden School of Business

Academics and finance practionersgathered at the Darden School of Business to explore the flow of capital around the world.

Released: 1-Apr-2011 9:00 AM EDT
Six Start-Ups Compete In The Babson College $100,000+ Business Plan Competitions
Babson College

Six Babson student businesses including: 1) two waste renewable companies; 2) a medical counseling website; 3) a fast-serve crepe franchise; 4) a social networking site and; 4) a business intelligence technology firm will participate in the final round of the Babson College Business Plan Competitions during the school’s Celebrating Student Venturing day Thursday, April 14, 2011.



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