Press Releases
May 15, 2013 |
Vanderbilt takes 2nd place in 2013 Executive Leadership Forum Business Case CompetitionStudents were tasked with developing strategies to prepare women and minorities for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers in national MBA competition sponsored by Exxon Mobil Corp. |
May 15, 2013 |
Vanderbilt team wins inaugural CQA Investment ChallengeStudent teams created market neutral portfolios designed to outperform the S&P 500 without taking market exposure. |
May 10, 2013 |
Commencement 2013W. Douglas Parker (MBA ’86), Chairman and CEO of US Airways, delivers remarks to the Owen Graduate School of Management’s Class of 2013 and members of the EMBA and MMHC Classes of 2012. |
May 6, 2013 |
Americas MBA wraps-up inaugural session at Vanderbilt UniversityPartner schools based in Brazil, Canada, Mexico and the U.S. |
Apr 22, 2013 |
M. Eric Johnson named dean of Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of ManagementAppointment effective July 1, 2013. |
Jan 9, 2013 |
Search committee for next Owen School dean announcedVanderbilt Law School Dean Chris Guthrie will lead the search committee to find the next dean of the Owen Graduate School of Management. |
Jan 8, 2013 |
Vanderbilt partners with Nightly Business Report to provide research and expertiseResearch articles and pieces on business trends and issues written by Vanderbilt and the other universities will be available daily on the NBR-U site. |
Dec 13, 2012 |
Bradford stepping down as dean of Vanderbilt’s Owen Graduate School of ManagementPlans for a search to replace Bradford will be announced early in 2013. |
Nov 13, 2012 |
Vanderbilt business students host conference: Post-election health care in the United StatesRegister now for the 2012 Vanderbilt Health Care Conference and Career Fair, Nov. 16 at Nashville's Schermerhorn Symphony Center. |
Sep 10, 2012 |
Vanderbilt’s Owen Graduate School of Management appoints new Admissions DirectorChristie St-John returns to Vanderbilt University, where she previously served as Director of International Relations for Owen’s Admissions Department. |
Aug 21, 2012 |
Vanderbilt’s incoming management students maintain academic strengthThis year’s class includes the first group of Master of Accountancy (MAcc) students enrolled in a new Valuation track. |
Aug 16, 2012 |
Get motivated and stay motivated! Eight keys for pursuing long-term goalsNew Vanderbilt study examines sustained motivation |
Jun 7, 2012 |
Vanderbilt business boot camp helps survivors of prostitution, trafficking and addiction launch new caféVanderbilt Accelerator Summer Business Institute to work with Thistle Farms |
Jun 6, 2012 |
Vanderbilt Accelerator and Captain D's look for the perfect hookRestaurant chain turns to college students for ideas on building the customer experience |
May 31, 2012 |
Vanderbilt Accelerator and Keb’Mo’ team up to keep the blues aliveGrammy-winning blues artist Kevin Moore, known better as Keb’Mo, is teaming up with the Vanderbilt Accelerator Summer Business Institute to take the blues forward into the next decade. |
May 21, 2012 |
Executive MBA program awards full tuition to non-profit leaderKarin Weaver, who created and runs a program bringing children’s playrooms to homeless shelters, wins annual non-profit scholarship. |
May 11, 2012 |
Commencement 2012Norman Johnson, Chairman of CLARCOR Inc., delivers remarks to the Owen Graduate School of Management’s Class of 2012 and members of the EMBA and MMHC Classes of 2011. |
Apr 26, 2012 |
From the '87 stock market crash to today: Are markets more volatile or more efficient today than 25 years ago?Donald Kohn and other economic leaders to speak at Vanderbilt |
Apr 21, 2012 |
2012 Alumni WeekendEight classes from the Owen Graduate School of Management (1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002 and 2007) returned to campus for reunion weekend April 20-21. |
Mar 15, 2012 |
Vanderbilt takes 2nd place in national case competitionA cross-disciplinary team of MBA candidates and Peabody graduate students propose strategy recommendations for San Francisco’s school district |
Feb 23, 2012 |
Vanderbilt forum to explore outlook for Tennessee auto industrySen. Lamar Alexander among the panelists |
Feb 20, 2012 |
Economist Arthur Laffer proposes taxing pollution instead of incomeFormer Reagan adviser to speak at Vanderbilt University Feb. 23 |
Jan 30, 2012 |
For a winning ad at the Super Bowl: Less shock and more sophisticated storylineVanderbilt research shows why ads like Volkswagen’s Star Wars-themed spot succeed |
Jan 17, 2012 |
$25,000 Sohr Grants awarded to Vanderbilt student business plansAIM Healthcare co-founder and Vanderbilt alumnus Jim Sohr endows grants program to promote entrepreneurship at the Owen Graduate School of Management |
Nov 28, 2011 |
Achieve innovation success by mastering your constraintsVanderbilt business professor says navigating creative limitations across six categories will lead to innovative breakthroughs |
Oct 17, 2011 |
Breakthrough Vanderbilt business research shows why customer loyalty doesn’t always payResearchers create a new tool to help companies beat rivals |
Oct 3, 2011 |
Obama’s deputy chief of staff and former director of the White House Office of Health Reform to headline Vanderbilt Health Care ConferenceBusiness, government and academic leaders to tackle biggest health care issues |
Sep 14, 2011 |
Boost your career: Vanderbilt hosts executive programs open houseSample a class and discuss education goals with admissions experts |
Sep 2, 2011 |
Clarcor Awards Honor Owen Student LeadersFive MBA candidates from the class of 2012 were selected |
Sep 1, 2011 |
Vanderbilt’s Business School registers strong gains with Class of 2013Incoming class marked by higher GMAT scores and greater diversity |
Aug 31, 2011 |
Vanderbilt launches new accounting program focused on valuationSpecialized field has seen double-digit job growth |
Jun 21, 2011 |
Nashville Predators hope college students can stir up fan frenzyVanderbilt Accelerator Summer Business Institute finds a creative way to attract fans |
Jun 14, 2011 |
Sweet taste of successYazoo Brewery turns to college students for ideas over possible expansion |
May 23, 2011 |
Vanderbilt’s Executive MBA program awards full tuition to Dispensary of Hope’s Julie ChuppGrant given annually to an employee at a Middle Tennessee non-profit organization |
May 20, 2011 |
Vanderbilt professor named chief economist of the Securities and Exchange CommissionCraig Lewis will be director of SEC's Division of Risk, Strategy, and Financial Innovation |
May 13, 2011 |
Commencement 2011Chairman and CEO of DaVita, Inc. delivers remarks to the Class of 2011 |
May 4, 2011 |
Vanderbilt team places third in health services case competitionAlliance of business schools focused on health care management launches inaugural event |
Apr 26, 2011 |
Experts to discuss biggest financial reform law since Great DepressionVanderbilt's Financial Markets Research Center announces its 24th annual conference |
Apr 20, 2011 |
Vanderbilt finance professors open NASDAQ stock exchangeBob Whaley and Jacob Sagi honored for the creation of Alpha Indexes |
Mar 16, 2011 |
Top business schools launch Americas MBA programVanderbilt University partners with business schools in Brazil, Mexico and Canada for new executive program focused on the Americas |
Mar 15, 2011 |
Vanderbilt business school climbs to #28 in latest U.S. News rankingsOwen highlighted as one of this year's biggest movers, rising eight places over last year |
Feb 22, 2011 |
Owen hosts social entrepreneurs for panel discussionBusinesses talk about making money and a positive impact |
Feb 16, 2011 |
Vanderbilt MBA team wins Avnet Supply Chain ChallengeOwen student also on a winning team at UNC Marketing Case Challenge |
Feb 3, 2011 |
Tipsheet: Vanderbilt experts discuss health care controversyVanderbilt experts weigh in on legal & business controversies of health care law |
Feb 2, 2011 |
What fourth down decisions in pro-football tell us about deadlines and risky decision makingVanderbilt researcher analyzes 22,000 NFL fourth-down decisions |
Jan 31, 2011 |
Vanderbilt business school ranks No. 25 in U.S., according to Financial TimesVanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management also ranks high in job placement and faculty research |
Jan 11, 2011 |
Getting the Best MBA Intern for Your BusinessIn this economic climate, a creative and motivated MBA intern may be the smartest investment for a company trying to complete projects in strategy, market analysis, marketing, finance, operations, human resources and more – without a long-term commitment. |
Jan 10, 2011 |
Owen professors host "Educating Executives" forums throughout SoutheastExperience Vanderbilt Executive programs for working professionals. Sample the executive classroom experience. Connect with Owen faculty, students and alumni. |
Nov 1, 2010 |
VU professors develop new Nasdaq indexes that guard against market gyrationsAlpha indexes could help investors even when the market is down |
Oct 27, 2010 |
FedEx Chief HR Officer to speak at OwenShannon Brown kicks off Distinguished Speaker Series |
Oct 26, 2010 |
Vanderbilt’s Executive MBA program ranked in Financial Times surveyFaculty research cited as a key strength |
Sep 30, 2010 |
Vanderbilt EMBA program ranks No. 18 among alumni in WSJ rankingsNew Saturday schedule helps accommodate working professionals ⎯ especially women |
Sep 28, 2010 |
What should BP’s new CEO do now?Owen experts discuss the causes and consequences of this summer's oil spill |
Sep 16, 2010 |
Vanderbilt hosts Health Care Business AllianceHealth care business leaders discuss big issues in health care |
Aug 26, 2010 |
How controlling your ‘inner elephant’ will make you a stellar executiveVanderbilt management professor gives practical steps to fix leadership flaws |
Aug 16, 2010 |
Nashville Area Habitat Hosts Owen Graduate School of Management Orientation Service ProjectA student orientation community service project for incoming class of MBA, MSF (masters of finance) and MAcc (master of accountancy program) |
Jun 17, 2010 |
Accelerating business success in Music CityVanderbilt Accelerator Summer Business Institute teams up with the Nashville Entrepreneur Center to create a business boot camp for music entrepreneurs |
Jun 15, 2010 |
Leaders to brainstorm the future of ‘medical banking’Vanderbilt Accelerator Summer Business Institute teams up with HIMSS Medical Banking Project to promote the G7 Roundtable |
Jun 14, 2010 |
Why Bridgestone is partnering with the best in sportsVanderbilt Accelerator Summer Business Institute finds a creative way to promote Bridgestone’s sports partnerships |
May 21, 2010 |
Cracking the Code: How Managers Can Drive Profits by Leveraging Principles of Consumer PsychologyThe 2010 Advertising and Consumer Psychology Conference was held on May 21, 2010 at Owen this year. |
May 17, 2010 |
McNamara Named Executive Director of Career Management CenterRead McNamara has been appointed Executive Director of the Career Management Center for the Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management. |
May 14, 2010 |
Commencement 2010Congratulations to the Class of 2010 |
May 13, 2010 |
Study Supports SEC Approach to Detecting Hedge Fund FraudVanderbilt B-school research shows risk-based performance flags allow for accurate, cost-effective financial regulation |
Apr 15, 2010 |
Financial experts & banking leaders discuss how to prevent another credit crisisFinancial Markets Research Center to host conference on regulatory change |
Apr 6, 2010 |
Annual reports in post-SOX era provide more disclosure about stock price riskVanderbilt study shows reduced information gap between executives and investors |
Mar 22, 2010 |
Owen Students Take First Place at Tulane Case CompetitionVanderbilt MBAs competed against Emory, University of Texas, University of North Carolina, Rice, Washington University, University of South Carolina and Tulane |
Mar 3, 2010 |
Cross-disciplinary team builds on existing projects to tackle problems of poverty“You need all perspectives when approaching the problems of poverty,” agreed Emily Bowden, a second-year MBA student and the Project Pyramid marketing director. |
Feb 1, 2010 |
Medical Residents’ Safety Reporting Remains Low, But Simple Steps by Medical Schools and Hospitals Could Help Increase RatesB-school study explores factors affecting residents’ safety communication; proposes academic and operational solutions |
Feb 1, 2010 |
No ethical breach when companies target and hire competitor’s employeesEmployees should decide whether to respond to poaching efforts |
Jan 6, 2010 |
Advanced Accounting now in fourth editionTwo Vanderbilt professors have issued the fourth edition of their iconic textbook, Advanced Accounting (John Wiley and Sons) |
