Women, Minorities Sample Tepper In Separate Events

10/21/2009

Through concurrent events aimed at potential MBA applicants, the Tepper School introduces women and underrepresented minorities to the school’s unique way of thinking.

A Man Who Is Also The Kobold Watch Maker

10/13/2009

Conquering industry or climbing Everest, Michael Kobold (BS '01) moves mountains. This is the text of a story that ran in the Tepper School Alumni Magazine Summer '09 edition.

Nobel Prize in Economics Awarded to Oliver Williamson

10/12/2009

Oliver Williamson, GSIA/Tepper School of Business Ph.D. Alumnus, 1963, is recognized for Analysis of Economic Governance.

Research Helps Consumers Rediscover Old Favorites

10/7/2009

Jeff Galak, assistant professor of marketing, is the co-author of new research that helps identify strategies for getting consumers re-interested in “old favorite” products.

Cornuejols Awarded Prestigious Dantzig Prize

9/29/2009

Professor Gérard Cornuéjols , is recognized for his original, deep, and wide-ranging contributions to mathematical programming. The Dantzig Prize is awarded every three years to recognize original work having a major impact on the field of mathematical programming.

Defending A Profession: Economists Speak About Crisis

9/18/2009

What does the current financial crisis say about economics as a profession? A panel of experts from the Tepper School deconstructed the problem in a roundtable that included an analysis of economic models, possible solutions, and how the Federal Reserve can possibly escape the concept of "too big to fail."

MBA, MSCF Students Get Down And Dirty

9/11/2009

Tepper School graduate students bond with each other and get a different look at Pittsburgh in what has become an annual rite of passage: Cleaning up neighborhoods around Pittsburgh in a series of hands-on projects in partnership with community groups.

Bringing Clean Energy & Biotechnology to Market

8/20/2009

Story about how researchers at the Donald Jones Center for Entrepreneurship at the Tepper School encounter unique challenges in bringing emerging technologies to the marketplace.

FPL chief paves the way for profit, renewable energy

8/5/2009

Report from the W.L. Mellon Speaker series presentation by Lew Hay, chairman and chief executive officer of FPL group, and Tepper School MSIA 1982.

‘Serial entrepreneur’ offers health care reform advice

7/16/2009

Bennett, MSIA 1970, Ph.D. 1971, is a self-described “serial entrepreneur” who founded Symmetrix, Inc., Braxton Associates, and co-founded Bain & Company, Inc., before co-founding Health Dialog in 1997. His goal was simple: to help address rising costs, poor quality and variations in health care, a task he terms “filling the void.”

ESPN The Magazine Recognizes Synergy of Soccer and Business

6/18/2009

Jon Hall’s passion for both soccer and academics led him to Carnegie Mellon University. His performance has earned him the title of Academic All-American of the Year from ESPN the Magazine.

BNY Mellon CEO Address Graduates

5/22/2009

Robert Kelly, chairman and chief executive officer of Bank of New York Mellon, gave the keynote address at Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School of Business diploma ceremony for MBA Ph.D. recipients. The ceremony, at which 429 degrees were conferred, was held Saturday, May 16, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall in Pittsburgh.

Strickland implores: ‘Don’t give up on the poor kids’

5/4/2009

If you’re a bright, entrepreneurial-minded MBA student with a social conscience, Bill Strickland has a message for you: Come see me about a job. As the chief executive officer of the Manchester Bidwell Corp., Strickland has made a career by following a simple premise: Treat people with respect, and you’ll reap remarkable results.

New York State Board of Regents Tap Cofield as Vice-Chancellor

4/17/2009

Milton Cofield, Tepper School of Business Undergraduate Program Executive Director, Finds Synergy between his mission at Carnegie Mellon University and his leadership role in support of statewide education in New York State.

Panel Offers Insight for U.S. Economic Recovery

4/16/2009

The U.S. economy will recover from its current crisis, according to a panel of experts assembled at Carnegie Mellon University. But, as is often the case, the devil is in the details. The panel, assembled as part of Impact Weekend and moderated by University Provost Mark S. Kamlet, was titled “The Global Economy: Policies and Strategies for Recovery.”

Alum climbs Everest to benefit Navy SEALs

4/2/2009

Michael Kobold, BS 2001, climbs Mt. Everest to raise funds and awareness of Navy SEALs Warrior Fund.

MBA project course creates new marketing strategy for Africa’s Train of Hope

2/26/2009

For 14 years, the Train of Hope has traveled across South Africa, delivering an array of health care services ranging from primary care to meeting dental, eye, and pharmaceutical needs for people at 37 stops across the rural landscape. When organizers sought sponsorship to help pay for the charity’s services, they ran into roadblocks. So they turned to MBA students at the Tepper School of Business for fresh ideas to keep the mission on track.

West Coast trek offers networking, learning opportunities for MBAs

2/26/2009

20 first- and second-year students made the Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Club’s second annual trek to Silicon Valley in January, 2008 to learn where the market is headed and how trends are affected by the economic climate.

Infosys CEO stresses accountability, agility as keys to survival

2/6/2009

Kris Gopalakrishnan stresses accountability, and agility as keys to survival in his speech to Carnegie Mellon University students.

Tepper MBAs Win Alpha Challenge Stock Pitch

1/21/2009

A team of Tepper MBAs win the 2009 Alpha Stock Pitch Challenge that was hosted by the UNC Kenan Flagler business school. The Tepper MBA team was one of 14 schools that competed in this prestigious finance case competition.

Survival Tips For Future Entrepreneurs

1/19/2009

Alumni panel titled "Launching and Building Entrepreneurial Ventures" featuring Tepper alumni.

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.

Eaton CEO emphasizes ethics

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

Aspiring Entrepreneurs Gather At Qatar Campus

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.

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

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.

The Non-Profit Paradox

6/10/2008

Highlights from the 2008 MBA Consulting Club competition focusing on non-profit consulting.

CO2 Pricing Study Reveals Consumption Efficiencies

5/28/2008

Establishing a Price for Carbon Emissions in the U.S. Would Spur Immediate Reductions in Energy Consumption and More Efficient Use of Power Generators, Study by Carnegie Mellon Researchers Shows. Simulation of Short-Term Effects of $35 Cost Per Metric Ton of CO2 Indicates Up To Ten Percent Cut in Emissions Possible.

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.

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.

Undergrads Pitch Tasteful Ideas To Dozen Cupcakes Bakery

4/30/2008

Highlights from the 2008 Undergrad Marketing Case Competition for the Dozen Cupcakes business case.

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.

PPG CEO Says Innovate or Die

4/16/2008

Charles Bunch, chairman and chief executive officer of PPG, spoke as part of the W.L. Mellon CEO Speakers Series regarding the attributes of global leadership upon business practice and personal performance.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

China Trek Reveals "Beer Necessities"

1/31/2008

Winter 2007-09 MBA student trek to China provides students with immersion in case competition with Tsingtao Beer brand marketing challenge.

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.

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.

BNY Mellon Charts Healthcare Crystal Ball

12/19/2007

Visit by Ron O'Hanley of Bank of New York Mellon to Tepper MBA students in November 2007 to discuss the financial/market implications of nation's demographic trends.

GE Chairman Stresses Globalization

12/14/2007

GE Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Immelt shares a perspective on careers and competition during a visit to the Carnegie Mellon campus (December 2007).

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.

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.

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.

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.

A Picture Of Success

11/5/2007

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Launching A Pipe Dream

10/4/2007

The MBA Track, Management of Product Innovation, provides a unique opportunity for students interested in marketing, business development and entrepreneurship. The Track provides a real-world corporate product development marketing entry plan.

Tepper Talks: David Tepper kicks off academic year

10/4/2007

Tepper School undergraduate and graduate students enjoyed a visit from the B-school's benefactor, hedge fund founder and manager, David Tepper during the kick-off of the fall 2007 academic year.

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.

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.

'Active Access' - New York City Alumni Chapter

9/4/2007

Profile of the New York City alumni chapter activities and events.

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.

Ethics & Service: Graduate students at work in the community

8/17/2007

Graduate students take ethical lessons into community activism.

Bridging The Gulf

8/14/2007

The Carnegie Mellon Qatar campus (CMQ) provides study for students in the Gulf studying business. The undergraduate business program has been available in the region for nearly four years.

Making Money (and a difference)

8/13/2007

The Tepper School's Net Impact chapter provides an opportunity for ethics, environmental and corporate governance involvement among the MBA students clubs.

U.S. Senate World Bank Testimony

8/2/2007

Dr. Adam Lerrick's Senate testimony, delivered Aug. 2.

Why Understand Cultures?

8/1/2007

Op Ed by Professor John Hooker, T. Jerome Holleran Professor of Business Ethics and Social Responsibility; Professor of Operations Research

Prioritizing The Role Of Rigor Vs. Relevance

8/1/2007

In assessing the importance of rigor (the academic strength of a program) versus relevance (the practical experience gained during studies), it is not a question of either-or, but rather when and how that are most important to address.

Charles Evans Named President of Chicago Fed

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.

"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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.