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Newswise: Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan Partners with Financial Times on Economic Poll Ahead of 2024 Presidential Election
Released: 24-Oct-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan Partners with Financial Times on Economic Poll Ahead of 2024 Presidential Election
University of Michigan Ross School of Business

The Financial Times and Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan are partnering on a new monthly poll to track how American voters perceive financial and economic issues in the lead up to the 2024 U.S. presidential election.

Newswise: Michigan Ross Professor Challenges White-Collar Crime Enforcement
Released: 23-Oct-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Michigan Ross Professor Challenges White-Collar Crime Enforcement
University of Michigan Ross School of Business

In a recent MSNBC News op-ed, Will Thomas, assistant professor of business law at the Ross School of Business, explores the flaws in white-collar crime enforcement. Thomas challenges the representation of white-collar crime through the lens of former President Donald Trump’s recent civil fraud case, particularly the perception that business misconduct crimes such as bribery, money laundering, insider trading, tax fraud, etc., are less harmful or victimless.

Released: 23-Oct-2023 6:05 AM EDT
Female board members help improve firms’ corporate sustainability reporting
University of Portsmouth

New research has revealed that firms with female directors on the board, regardless of how many, improves the quality of corporate sustainability disclosures than those with no board representation.

Released: 22-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
UMD Smith, Montgomery College Initiate Pathway to a Business Analytics Masters
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

The University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business is collaborating with a regional community college for a unique pathway to a business analytics master’s degree to help meet a growing demand for professionals in that field.

   
Released: 19-Oct-2023 5:05 PM EDT
Q&A: UW expert on rise of younger, less experienced bosses in the workplace
University of Washington

Supervisors are traditionally associated with higher status markers such as age, education and tenure than their subordinates. But it’s increasingly common to see those dynamics reversed, which is the focus of a new study from Jessica Huisi Li, University of Washington assistant professor of management and organization.

Released: 19-Oct-2023 4:05 PM EDT
Research repository arXiv receives $10M for upgrades
Cornell University

Cornell Tech has announced a total of more than $10 million in gifts and grants from the Simons Foundation and the National Science Foundation, respectively, to support arXiv, a free distribution service and open-access archive for scholarly articles.

Newswise: Scientists Help Fish Harvesters Implement Adaptive Strategies to Climate Change
Released: 19-Oct-2023 3:05 PM EDT
Scientists Help Fish Harvesters Implement Adaptive Strategies to Climate Change
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

For hundreds of years, business owners engaged in New Jersey’s commercial fisheries industry have weathered adversity, from coastal storms to species shifts. Recognizing this resilience, and acknowledging the challenges posed by global climate change, Rutgers scientists have come to their assistance. One of the results of recent efforts is a guide that researchers have developed for marine businesses, A Resilience Checklist for New Jersey’s Commercial Fishing Industry.

Released: 19-Oct-2023 2:05 PM EDT
The fortunes of a company that's been sued
University of Iowa Tippie College of Business

A new study from the University of Iowa used the results of Fortune magazine’s annual list of Most Admired Companies to find fraud lawsuits that are dismissed as lacking merit or settle quickly do not cause any long-term reputational damage to the defendant firm.

Released: 18-Oct-2023 5:05 PM EDT
CHIPS and Science Act spurs NanoFab cleanroom ribbon cutting at NYU Tandon School of Engineering
NYU Tandon School of Engineering

NYU leadership - including recently inaugurated President Linda Mills and NYU Tandon School of Engineering Dean Jelena Kovačević - joined University faculty and partners on October 18th to cut the ribbon at the newly-minted NYU Nanofabrication (NanoFab) Cleanroom.

Released: 17-Oct-2023 5:05 PM EDT
The biggest barrier to getting fossil fuel workers green jobs isn’t skills — it’s location
University of Pittsburgh

Between the Inflation Reduction Act and the EU’s Just Transition Mechanism, both the United States and Europe are poised to put tens of billions of dollars toward creating green jobs.

Newswise: Indiana University Kelley School to present Futurecast 2024 in 11 Indiana cities
Released: 17-Oct-2023 4:05 PM EDT
Indiana University Kelley School to present Futurecast 2024 in 11 Indiana cities
Indiana University

The Indiana University Kelley School of Business will begin its Futurecast 2024 economic outlook tour on Nov. 1 at the downtown Indianapolis Artsgarden, presenting forecasts for the nation, Indiana and communities across the state beginning with an event in Indianapolis.

Newswise: Dean Stoios Joins The Wistar Institute as Chief Financial Officer
Released: 17-Oct-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Dean Stoios Joins The Wistar Institute as Chief Financial Officer
Wistar Institute

The Wistar Institute announces the appointment of Dean Stoios as Chief Financial Officer. 

Released: 17-Oct-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Accounting is facing a labor crisis. Could fraud be part of the solution?
University of Florida

New research from the University of Florida finds that financial fraud plays a unique role in attracting students to the field of accounting and other business disciplines.

Newswise: RUDN Economists Propose Algorithm For Flexible Management of Innovative Enterprise for Sustainable Development
Released: 17-Oct-2023 5:05 AM EDT
RUDN Economists Propose Algorithm For Flexible Management of Innovative Enterprise for Sustainable Development
Scientific Project Lomonosov

Economists from RUDN University have created a methodology based on mathematical modeling to manage production effectively with rapidly emerging innovations.

Released: 16-Oct-2023 6:05 PM EDT
How to tell if your boss is a ‘corporate psychopath’
Anglia Ruskin University

Findings from research to help the business world identify destructive ‘corporate psychopaths’ will be presented at the Chelmsford Science Festival on Monday, 23 October.

   
Newswise: Michigan Ross Professor Tom Lyon Awarded for Sustainability Contributions
Released: 16-Oct-2023 6:05 PM EDT
Michigan Ross Professor Tom Lyon Awarded for Sustainability Contributions
University of Michigan Ross School of Business

Tom Lyon, Dow Professor of Sustainable Science, Technology, and Commerce, was recently awarded the World Sustainability Award from the MDPI Sustainability Foundation. The award, totaling $100,000 between him and his co-awardees, recognizes Lyon’s contribution to corporate sustainability.

Newswise: No FOMO here - study finds social media photos may drive new customers away
Released: 16-Oct-2023 5:05 PM EDT
No FOMO here - study finds social media photos may drive new customers away
Tulane University

Social media marketers sharing photos of people vacationing in exotic locales or attending events at exclusive venues may actually be driving new customers away, according to a recently published Tulane University study.

Newswise: Deep tech is coming
Released: 16-Oct-2023 4:05 PM EDT
Deep tech is coming
University of Utah

Two major investments in technology research and development were announced Thursday, Oct. 12, by University of Utah President Taylor Randall, marking the U’s expanding partnerships with industry and government players in the areas of artificial intelligence and semiconductors.

Released: 14-Oct-2023 1:05 PM EDT
AI researchers expose critical vulnerabilities within major LLMs
Lancaster University

Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT and Bard have taken the world by storm this year, with companies investing millions to develop these AI tools, and some leading AI chatbots being valued in the billions.

Newswise:Video Embedded pacific-northwest-set-to-launch-hydrogen-energy-hub
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Released: 13-Oct-2023 7:05 PM EDT
Pacific Northwest Set to Launch Hydrogen Energy Hub
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Clean hydrogen energy infrastructure is coming to the Pacific Northwest with a newly announced hydrogen hub, and PNNL experts are advising the work to come.

Newswise: The Urban Future Prize Competition Awards 2 Prizes to Cadence OneFive and Carbon Collective to Accelerate Market Ready Climate Tech Solutions
Released: 13-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
The Urban Future Prize Competition Awards 2 Prizes to Cadence OneFive and Carbon Collective to Accelerate Market Ready Climate Tech Solutions
NYU Tandon School of Engineering

The Urban Future Summit, now in its 7th year, is hosted by the Urban Future Lab (UFL) at NYU Tandon School of Engineering and sponsored by The New York Community Trust, MUFG Bank, and Keyframe Capital. It was held on October 12, 2023 at Dock 72. After an afternoon of pitches and panel discussions, the jury, comprised of industry experts from Fifth Wall, Energy Impact Partners, RA Capital Management, Aligned Climate Capital, and UFL, chose two winners that were awarded a $50,000 cash prize each and admission into the ACRE incubator.

Released: 13-Oct-2023 9:05 AM EDT
The Urban Future Prize Competition Awards 2 Prizes to Cadence OneFive and Carbon Collective to Accelerate Market Ready Climate Tech Solutions
NYU Tandon School of Engineering

The Urban Future Summit, now in its 7th year, is hosted by the Urban Future Lab (UFL) at NYU Tandon School of Engineering and sponsored by The New York Community Trust, MUFG Bank, and Keyframe Capital. It was held on October 12, 2023 at Dock 72. After an afternoon of pitches and panel discussions, the jury, comprised of industry experts from Fifth Wall, Energy Impact Partners, RA Capital Management, Aligned Climate Capital, and UFL, chose two winners that were awarded a $50,000 cash prize each and admission into the ACRE incubator.

Newswise: RUDN Economist Developed a Modern Typology of Innovation Research
Released: 13-Oct-2023 5:05 AM EDT
RUDN Economist Developed a Modern Typology of Innovation Research
Scientific Project Lomonosov

The RUDN University economist has developed a new typology of theoretical approaches to innovations study. It expands theoretical knowledge in this field of science. Based on the new typology, the scientists named the most promising areas for further research on innovation.

   
Released: 12-Oct-2023 6:05 PM EDT
The advantage of digital-native brands setting up physical brand stores—and the challenge of preventing sales losses in existing channels
American Marketing Association (AMA)

Researchers from Erasmus School of Economics at Erasmus University Rotterdam, KU Leuven, Universität zu Lübeck, Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel, and FoodLabs published a new Journal of Marketing article that investigates the multichannel impact of brand stores by digital-native FMCG brands.

Released: 12-Oct-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Advertising rental housing in Spanish puts off many potential renters
University of Wisconsin–Madison

Publishing an ad for an apartment or rental home in Spanish may seem like it would broaden the pool of potential renters, but new research shows it can harm rental-seekers’ perception of the property and its neighborhood.Finding a new apartment or home to rent can be nerve-wracking and tedious. It is increasingly digital and there are thousands of websites and Facebook groups for prospective renters to peruse.

   
Newswise:Video Embedded episode-201-the-state-of-banking
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Released: 12-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Business and Society Podcast: The State of Banking
University of Michigan Ross School of Business

On this episode of the Business and Society podcast, faculty from the Ross School of Business and Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan discuss the state of banking from an economic, policy, and consumer perspective. They explore mergers, rising inflation, consumer trust in banks, the 2023 bank failures, and more.

Released: 12-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT
American Society of Anesthesiologists Announces New Industry Supporter Pacira BioSciences, Inc.
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) today announced Pacira BioSciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCRX) has joined ASA’s Industry Supporter Program to support the Society’s more than 56,000 physician anesthesiologist members to improve patient care and reduce reliance on opioids for the treatment of postsurgical or chronic pain.

Released: 11-Oct-2023 4:40 PM EDT
Is Less More? Or Is Less Sometimes Less? Examining the Consumer Trend Toward Minimalist Packaging in Consumable Products
American Marketing Association (AMA)

Researchers from Texas Christian University, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and University of Georgia published a new Journal of Marketing article that examines the consumer trend towards minimalist packaging in consumable products.

   
Newswise: CSEP and ACSM Reach Historic Partnership
Released: 11-Oct-2023 7:05 AM EDT
CSEP and ACSM Reach Historic Partnership
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

Indianapolis, IN, October 11, 2023 - Two of the world leaders in exercise science, sports medicine and personal training have established a new collaborative partnership.

Newswise: FDA Establishes New Medical Device Category: FDA Authorization Now Required to Market UV Robots to Healthcare Facilities
Released: 10-Oct-2023 11:00 AM EDT
FDA Establishes New Medical Device Category: FDA Authorization Now Required to Market UV Robots to Healthcare Facilities
Xenex Disinfection Services

The FDA has announced a new medical device product classification “whole room microbial reduction device” which establishes FDA regulation of UV robots intended to reduce the number of pathogens in unoccupied patient rooms, operating rooms and other areas in healthcare facilities where non-critical medical devices are present.

     
Newswise: Michigan Ross Professor Explores Warning Signs in Banking Industry
Released: 9-Oct-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Michigan Ross Professor Explores Warning Signs in Banking Industry
University of Michigan Ross School of Business

Banks reporting high profits in good times could be taking greater risks with their portfolios that lead to bigger trouble in a future downturn, according to a study co-authored by Amiyatosh Purnanandam, professor of finance at the Ross School of Business.

Released: 9-Oct-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Prescription opioid companies increased marketing after Purdue Pharma lawsuit, UW study shows
University of Washington

Public scrutiny of Purdue Pharma’s role in the opioid crisis increased sharply in the years after the state of Kentucky filed a lawsuit against the company. New research from David Tan, University of Washington associate professor of management, examines the ensuing behavior of competing prescription opioid companies.

Newswise: Potential Recession and Job Security Worries Are Keeping Americans Up at Night, Survey Shows
Released: 9-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Potential Recession and Job Security Worries Are Keeping Americans Up at Night, Survey Shows
American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)

Nearly 7 in 10 U.S. adults report they have lost sleep due to worries about a recession or job security, according to a new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

   
Newswise: When Rentals Go Wrong: Study Explores Sharing Economy and Ways to Boost Good Customer Behavior
Released: 9-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
When Rentals Go Wrong: Study Explores Sharing Economy and Ways to Boost Good Customer Behavior
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)

The study is based on an extensive investigation of Rent the Runway and data from nearly 2,000 social media posts, 1,168 news media articles, Rent the Runway marketing materials, and interviews with bloggers and consumers.

   
Released: 6-Oct-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Sam Bankman-Fried trial shines light on the rise and fall of cryptocurrency and concerns about its use in white-collar crime
Virginia Tech

The trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, is underway in New York. Some are calling his crimes one of the biggest financial frauds in decades. The 31-year-old former crypto mogul is charged with orchestrating a conspiracy to use $10 billion that FTX’s customers had entrusted to him for venture capital investments, political donations and luxury real estate purchases.

Released: 6-Oct-2023 4:05 AM EDT
How much are you willing to pay for a product or service? It depends on your other options and the given context
American Marketing Association (AMA)

Researchers from Concordia University and Northwestern University published a new Journal of Marketing study that presents the Comparative Method of Valuation as a more accurate way to measure customers’ willingness to pay for a product or service.

Newswise: UAlbany Chemist Receives $1 Million in Federal Support to Commercialize Forensic Investigation Tool
Released: 5-Oct-2023 11:55 AM EDT
UAlbany Chemist Receives $1 Million in Federal Support to Commercialize Forensic Investigation Tool
University at Albany, State University of New York

The funding will be used to advance a novel technology, which combines Raman spectroscopy and machine learning to identify body fluid traces at crime scenes.

   
Newswise: Mount Sinai Launches Discovery and Innovation Center in Midtown West
Released: 4-Oct-2023 7:05 PM EDT
Mount Sinai Launches Discovery and Innovation Center in Midtown West
Mount Sinai Health System

Today, the Mount Sinai Health System, New York City’s largest academic medical system, announced the opening of its new Discovery and Innovation Center with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. This state-of-the-art research lab will expand research capabilities in collaboration with clinical neuroscience and neurosurgery centers of excellence at Mount Sinai West.

   
Newswise:Video Embedded stop-the-digital-criminals-with-basic-cyber-hygiene-practices
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Released: 4-Oct-2023 6:05 PM EDT
Stop the digital criminals with basic cyber hygiene practices
University of South Australia

Amid an escalating global cybercrime bill – now estimated at US$ 8 trillion a year – cybersecurity experts are calling for a new, more transparent, and collective approach to address cyberattacks.

Released: 4-Oct-2023 5:05 PM EDT
Tips for setting, reaching financial goals
Texas A&M AgriLife

Everyone has financial dreams for the future — from buying a home or taking a luxury vacation to paying for a child’s college education — but fulfilling those dreams takes money.

Newswise: Fair and sustainable futures beyond mining
Released: 4-Oct-2023 8:05 AM EDT
Fair and sustainable futures beyond mining
University of Göttingen

Mining brings huge social and environmental change to communities: landscapes, livelihoods and the social fabric evolve alongside the industry. But what happens when the mines close? What problems face communities that lose their main employer and the very core of their identity and social networks?

Released: 3-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
UMD Smith Ramping up MSIS Student-Company Engagement to Spur Technology-Based Business Solutions
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

The Robert H. Smith School of Business has launched a push to engage companies with its information systems graduate students to spur technology-based business solutions

   
Newswise: Maritel Dasco Named the Chief Financial Officer of ADLM
Released: 3-Oct-2023 10:45 AM EDT
Maritel Dasco Named the Chief Financial Officer of ADLM
Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM)

The Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM) is pleased to announce that Maritel Dasco assumed the position of chief financial officer (CFO) for the association on September 25.

Released: 2-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Wall Street Journal Ranks CSUF No. 7 ‘Best Value’ College in the U.S.
California State University, Fullerton

As the cost of attendance and employment opportunities become increasingly critical factors for future students, Cal State Fullerton tops a new ranking of best value colleges that graduate students with low debt and strong employment prospects.



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