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Released: 22-May-2019 8:05 AM EDT
Graduating to The Next Level: 5 Leadership Lessons for New Graduates (And Anyone Else)
University of Virginia Darden School of Business

Darden Ideas to Action offers words of wisdom from six experts for graduates (and anyone else) on how real people with a real sense of purpose can make the workplace more productive, responsible and, well, happy.

   
Released: 22-May-2019 8:05 AM EDT
Penn State partners with IISE on award to recognize innovation in service systems engineering
Penn State College of Engineering

At its May 18-21 conference and expo in Orlando, Florida, the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) partnered with Penn State to recognize the innovative techniques organizations are using to improve the performance of service industries.

   
Released: 21-May-2019 12:00 PM EDT
Stephen Piscotty of the Oakland Athletics wins 54th Annual Hutch Award
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

Right fielder honored for overcoming personal tragedy, demonstrating a commitment to scientific research and exemplifying the spirit of Fred Hutchinson

   
Released: 21-May-2019 9:00 AM EDT
Fearful customers sensitive to size and scope of a data breach while angry customers are not, research finds
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Customers who feel afraid in the wake of a data breach care more about the size and scope of the breach than do angry customers, according to research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.

     
Released: 21-May-2019 8:05 AM EDT
Concerns often not offered or accepted in close employee-manager relationships, study shows
University of Notre Dame

New research from the University of Notre Dame shows that employees may not want to sacrifice social capital with their leader by voicing concerns.

   
Released: 20-May-2019 3:05 PM EDT
Study finds government contracting decreases employee diversity
University of Georgia

A new study by researchers at the University of Georgia revealed that when governments contract work out to private companies, fewer African American, Hispanic and female employees are hired.

Released: 20-May-2019 2:05 PM EDT
Good leadership and values key to staff satisfaction, study finds
University of East Anglia

Tourism and hospitality firms that score highly for leadership and cultural values see higher staff satisfaction, according to a new study by the University of East Anglia (UEA).

   
Released: 20-May-2019 12:00 PM EDT
Economics Professor Explores Relationship Between Walmart and Food Insecurity
University of Kentucky

Whether the proliferation of Walmart supercenters is a help or a hindrance to the U.S. economy has long been a topic of debate. But according to new research from Charles Courtemanche, associate professor of economics in University of Kentucky’s Gatton College of Business and Economics, the mega-retailer seems to play a role in helping lower-income families struggling with food insecurity.

Released: 20-May-2019 9:00 AM EDT
Win-Win
Oregon State University, College of Engineering

The Oregon State University College of Engineering has long held a deep connection with Hewlett Packard (HP), one of the most innovative technology companies in the world, that has benefited both institutions on multiple levels.

   
14-May-2019 6:05 AM EDT
Economists Find Net Benefit in Soda Tax
New York University

A team of economists has concluded that soda taxes serve as a “net good,” an assessment based on an analysis of health benefits and consumer behavior.

Released: 17-May-2019 3:45 PM EDT
Finding the ‘Goldilocks’ Level of Enthusiasm for Business Pitches
Georgia Institute of Technology

Georgia Institute of Technology researchers found how long an entrepreneur displays the highest level of excitement during a pitch plays a major role in predicting success in receiving funding.

   
Released: 16-May-2019 3:05 PM EDT
Nationally regarded engineer and academic leader chosen for chancellor at Missouri S&T
Missouri University of Science and Technology

University of Missouri System President Mun Choi today announced the appointment of Dr. Mohammad Dehghani, vice provost for research, innovation and entrepreneurship at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey, as the next chancellor of Missouri University of Science and Technology. He will begin serving as chancellor on Aug.

   
Released: 15-May-2019 2:05 PM EDT
Expert can discuss impact of tariffs on supply chains.
North Carolina State University

Rob Handfield, Bank of America University Distinguished Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management at North Carolina State University’s Poole College of Management

   
Released: 15-May-2019 2:05 PM EDT
UGA startup gateway generates $531M in economic value
University of Georgia

The University of Georgia’s startup program generates economic value of more than half a billion dollars annually, according to a new analysis.

Released: 15-May-2019 11:45 AM EDT
BERC report: Tenn. exports drop $500M in Q4, ‘one of worst quarters in recent memory’
Middle Tennessee State University

Tennessee’s exports dropped by almost $500 million in “a poor fourth quarter” of 2018, according to the latest “Global Commerce”

Released: 14-May-2019 10:05 AM EDT
Machine learning reduces language barriers in global trade, research shows
Washington University in St. Louis

Using data from eBay, which managed more than $14 billion in trade across more than 200 countries in 2014, two Washington University in St. Louis researchers demonstrated that a moderate improvement in the quality of language translation increased trade between countries on eBay 10.9%.

Released: 14-May-2019 9:45 AM EDT
Babson College To Award Eight Honorary Degrees At Centennial Commencement
Babson College

Eight visionary entrepreneurs will receive honorary degrees at Babson College’s Centennial Commencement ceremonies on May 18, 2019.

Released: 14-May-2019 9:40 AM EDT
It’s All Goodio: Is Business Transparency Delicious?
University of Virginia Darden School of Business

Artisanal chocolatier Goodio’s tagline, “It’s all good,” represents its drive to succeed economically and in a socially responsible manner. The company serves as a case in point on how to embrace “radical transparency” in its efforts toward sustainability, nutrient preservation, and economic stability for farmers and employees.

Released: 14-May-2019 9:00 AM EDT
Wells Fargo Funded Innovation Incubator Selects First Cohort of Agtech Startups Focused on Sustainable Solutions
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

The Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2), a technology incubator and platform funded by the Wells Fargo Foundation and co-administered by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), today announced it has selected five early-stage companies for the program’s first agtech cohort.

   
Released: 13-May-2019 12:05 PM EDT
Startups, VCs and Corporate Boards: Practical Insights from UVA Darden Alumni
University of Virginia Darden School of Business

Insights from the founders panel hosted by the Batten Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and moderated by Techstars Farm to Fork Accelerator Managing Director Brett Brohl (MBA ’09)

   
Released: 13-May-2019 12:05 PM EDT
Low Integrity CEOs Cost Firms Money
University of Virginia Darden School of Business

New Research Quantifies Elusive Attribute, Demonstrates Real-World Consequences of Low-Integrity Leaders

Released: 13-May-2019 10:05 AM EDT
Device to improve basketball shot wins student business competition
Wichita State University

Boosted Ideas Lab, a team of four Wichita State University students, is the winner of the 2019 Shocker New Venture Competition at Wichita State University. The team's product, the Boost Hoop, is a shot-arc developer and confidence booster for developing basketball players.

Released: 9-May-2019 3:05 PM EDT
Opposites attract and, together, they can make surprisingly gratifying decisions
Boston College

Opposites may attract and drive each other a little crazy, but, together, they can make satisfactory decisions despite their divergent attitudes

   
Released: 9-May-2019 2:05 PM EDT
Experts Provide Realistic Prices for 2018 Bordeaux Wine Futures
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)

In a report published by the London International Vintners Exchange (Liv-ex), researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Syracuse University provide realistic prices for 2018 Bordeaux wines.

Released: 9-May-2019 12:05 PM EDT
The economics of opioids: Fentanyl has a steep price tag in lives, lab costs and resources
West Virginia University

Researchers at West Virginia University have studied the overwhelming, detrimental effects of opioid abuse on this state and the nation, and a new wave of the epidemic may be the most daunting yet.

   
Released: 9-May-2019 11:05 AM EDT
National security, science collaboration bolstered by new agreement
Sandia National Laboratories

Sandia National Laboratories and the University of New Mexico have signed an umbrella Cooperative Research and Development Agreement to bolster national security and advance science and engineering. The CRADA allows the labs and university to explore research collaborations among scientists, faculty and students in several areas, including ongoing projects. The agreement will immediately launch two projects focusing on radiation testing and developing particle detector designs for the European particle physics laboratory CERN.

Released: 9-May-2019 10:05 AM EDT
Why some rules are meant to be broken
Vanderbilt University

Most research into compliance looks at how organizations follow regulations. Researchers at Vanderbilt and University of Virginia are among the first to examine whether the rules themselves could be contributing to violations.

   
Released: 8-May-2019 11:05 AM EDT
Babson To Host 39th Annual Babson College Entrepreneurship Research Conference (BCERC) June 5-8, 2019
Babson College

The 39th annual Babson College Entrepreneurship Research Conference (BCERC) takes place at the Babson College Wellesley MA campus June 5-8, 2019.

Released: 8-May-2019 10:30 AM EDT
Wireless Access For Health Initiative: A Public-Private Partnership
University of Virginia Darden School of Business

The Wireless Access for Health initiative uses computing and mobile technology to improve public health care delivery for millions of people in the Philippines. It’s an example of a public-private partnership that makes strategic use of business’ ability to innovate and scale with the public sector’s understanding of the underserved.

Released: 6-May-2019 1:05 PM EDT
Apple CEO, Emmy winner, Pulitzer winner, civil rights leader to be honored by Tulane
Tulane University

Apple CEO Tim Cook, Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times Executive Editor Dean Baquet, Emmy and Tony-winning actress Blythe Danner and civil rights leader U.S. Rep. John Lewis will receive honorary degrees at Tulane University’s 2019 Commencement on May 18.

Released: 6-May-2019 12:05 PM EDT
Program's student diversity strengthens its impact and reach
Penn State College of Engineering

Members of the Green Briq venture, a Humanitarian Engineering and Social Entrepreneurship (HESE) program venture, work with locals in Kisumu, Kenya, to create fuel briquettes from dried hyacinth, an invasive plant species found in the waters of East Africa.05/02/19By Courtney AllenUNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Through its unique opportunities focused on social entrepreneurship and humanitarian technology development, the Humanitarian Engineering and Social Entrepreneurship (HESE) program attracts a diverse group of Penn State students wanting to inspire change.

   
Released: 6-May-2019 10:05 AM EDT
UT Dallas Climbs Forbes’ List of Best Value Colleges in U.S.
University of Texas at Dallas

The University, ranked No. 1 among all Texas public universities, was recognized for its quality, price, alumni earnings, timely graduation and access for low-income students.

   
Released: 6-May-2019 9:00 AM EDT
Index that tracks impact of pharmaceuticals worldwide to relaunch, focus on more diseases
Binghamton University, State University of New York

The Global Health Impact Index, developed by faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York to rank pharmaceutical companies based on their drugs’ impact on global health, is launching a new, more-robust model that addresses even more diseases worldwide.

     
Released: 3-May-2019 1:05 PM EDT
Mount Sinai Health System Celebrates Its 34th Annual Crystal Party and Honors Peter W. May
Mount Sinai Health System

Mount Sinai Health System celebrated its 34th annual Crystal Ball party by honoring Peter W. May, Chairman of Mount Sinai’s Boards of Trustees since 2002.

Released: 3-May-2019 8:05 AM EDT
Babson College Celebrates Accomplishments of Butler Launch Pad’s Fast Track Cohort
Babson College

Building a business while juggling academics and life is no easy task – but there are Babson College entrepreneurs who are doing it. For them, there is the Butler Launch Pad’s Fast Track Cohort. The 2018-2019 cohort, a group of undergraduate and graduate student and alumni entrepreneurs, met weekly through the academic year to get feedback, support each other, hold each other accountable, and work on their business playbooks.

Released: 3-May-2019 8:00 AM EDT
Mount Sinai Health System and Holy NameMedical Center Announce Cooperative Partnership
Mount Sinai Health System

Alliance to focus value-based community care for northern New Jersey

Released: 2-May-2019 4:05 PM EDT
Nine Small Businesses Awarded $10M to Advance Homeland Security Research Projects
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

DHS S&T has awarded $10 million across nine small businesses for ten Phase II contracts through the DHS Small Business Innovation Research program.

Released: 2-May-2019 1:05 PM EDT
Bringing the Workplace to Life
University of Virginia Darden School of Business

Which question are you more inclined to ask as a manager: How can I create a workplace where people thrive? How can I get people to ensure my organization thrives and its goals are met? The distinction between these two questions may signal whether you’re viewing your organization more as a living organism or as a bureaucratic machine.

   
Released: 1-May-2019 12:00 PM EDT
Behavioral Science Initiative at Darden Seeks to Solve Real-World Challenges in Diversity, Sustainability and Human Well-Being
University of Virginia Darden School of Business

A deep dive into entrepreneurship among black women in resource-constrained environments in Detroit. The power of oral traditions in intergenerational decision-making. Overcoming barriers between behavioral science and engineering with an eye toward sustainable construction. All three of these radically different areas of research are being led by the University of Virginia’s new Convergent Behavioral Science Initiative.

   
Released: 1-May-2019 10:05 AM EDT
Red Cross CEO Gail McGovern’s 5 Tips for Effective Leadership
University of Virginia Darden School of Business

Red Cross CEO Gail McGovern said there were two themes running through her professional career: a love of learning and a love of working. Speaking at Darden as part of a Leadership Speaker Series event, McGovern said both themes were present early in her life.

   
Released: 1-May-2019 9:00 AM EDT
Asheen Phansey Named Babson College Director Of Sustainability
Babson College

Babson College Adjunct Professor and corporate sustainability professional Asheen Phansey MBA’08 plans to bridge numerous initiatives into a systematic strategy and vision in his new role as Babson’s Director of Sustainability.



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