Owen Press Releases

Vanderbilt takes 2nd place in 2013 Executive Leadership Forum Business Case Competition

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:01:29 +0000

Students 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.

Vanderbilt team wins inaugural CQA Investment Challenge

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:16:06 +0000

Student teams created market neutral portfolios designed to outperform the S&P 500 without taking market exposure.

Commencement 2013

Fri, 10 May 2013 22:43:51 +0000

W. 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.

Americas MBA wraps-up inaugural session at Vanderbilt University

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:55:38 +0000

Partner schools based in Brazil, Canada, Mexico and the U.S.

M. Eric Johnson named dean of Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:20:53 +0000

Appointment effective July 1, 2013.

Search committee for next Owen School dean announced

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 18:11:07 +0000

Vanderbilt Law School Dean Chris Guthrie will lead the search committee to find the next dean of the Owen Graduate School of Management.

Vanderbilt partners with Nightly Business Report to provide research and expertise

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 18:16:25 +0000

Research articles and pieces on business trends and issues written by Vanderbilt and the other universities will be available daily on the NBR-U site.

Bradford stepping down as dean of Vanderbilt’s Owen Graduate School of Management

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:49:00 +0000

Plans for a search to replace Bradford will be announced early in 2013.

Vanderbilt business students host conference: Post-election health care in the United States

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:51:00 +0000

Register now for the 2012 Vanderbilt Health Care Conference and Career Fair, Nov. 16 at Nashville's Schermerhorn Symphony Center.

Vanderbilt’s Owen Graduate School of Management appoints new Admissions Director

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 22:00:00 +0000

Christie St-John returns to Vanderbilt University, where she previously served as Director of International Relations for Owen’s Admissions Department.

Vanderbilt’s incoming management students maintain academic strength

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 21:14:40 +0000

This year’s class includes the first group of Master of Accountancy (MAcc) students enrolled in a new Valuation track.

Get motivated and stay motivated! Eight keys for pursuing long-term goals

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:57:30 +0000

New Vanderbilt study examines sustained motivation

Vanderbilt business boot camp helps survivors of prostitution, trafficking and addiction launch new café

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 19:28:57 +0000

Vanderbilt Accelerator Summer Business Institute to work with Thistle Farms

Vanderbilt Accelerator and Captain D's look for the perfect hook

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 15:45:53 +0000

Restaurant chain turns to college students for ideas on building the customer experience

Vanderbilt Accelerator and Keb’Mo’ team up to keep the blues alive

Thu, 31 May 2012 16:28:43 +0000

Grammy-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.

Executive MBA program awards full tuition to non-profit leader

Mon, 21 May 2012 20:37:46 +0000

Karin Weaver, who created and runs a program bringing children’s playrooms to homeless shelters, wins annual non-profit scholarship.

Commencement 2012

Fri, 11 May 2012 17:50:39 +0000

Norman 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.

From the '87 stock market crash to today: Are markets more volatile or more efficient today than 25 years ago?

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:59:43 +0000

Donald Kohn and other economic leaders to speak at Vanderbilt

2012 Alumni Weekend

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 21:03:20 +0000

Eight 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.

Vanderbilt takes 2nd place in national case competition

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:19:53 +0000

A cross-disciplinary team of MBA candidates and Peabody graduate students propose strategy recommendations for San Francisco’s school district

Vanderbilt forum to explore outlook for Tennessee auto industry

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 23:05:20 +0000

Sen. Lamar Alexander among the panelists

Economist Arthur Laffer proposes taxing pollution instead of income

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:44:49 +0000

Former Reagan adviser to speak at Vanderbilt University Feb. 23

For a winning ad at the Super Bowl: Less shock and more sophisticated storyline

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:08:12 +0000

Vanderbilt research shows why ads like Volkswagen’s Star Wars-themed spot succeed

$25,000 Sohr Grants awarded to Vanderbilt student business plans

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:42:07 +0000

AIM Healthcare co-founder and Vanderbilt alumnus Jim Sohr endows grants program to promote entrepreneurship at the Owen Graduate School of Management

Achieve innovation success by mastering your constraints

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:24:54 +0000

Vanderbilt business professor says navigating creative limitations across six categories will lead to innovative breakthroughs

Breakthrough Vanderbilt business research shows why customer loyalty doesn’t always pay

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:07:36 +0000

Researchers create a new tool to help companies beat rivals

Obama’s deputy chief of staff and former director of the White House Office of Health Reform to headline Vanderbilt Health Care Conference

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 22:29:11 +0000

Business, government and academic leaders to tackle biggest health care issues

Boost your career: Vanderbilt hosts executive programs open house

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:00:33 +0000

Sample a class and discuss education goals with admissions experts

Clarcor Awards Honor Owen Student Leaders

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:56:57 +0000

Five MBA candidates from the class of 2012 were selected

Vanderbilt’s Business School registers strong gains with Class of 2013

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 21:47:06 +0000

Incoming class marked by higher GMAT scores and greater diversity

Vanderbilt launches new accounting program focused on valuation

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:14:50 +0000

Specialized field has seen double-digit job growth

Nashville Predators hope college students can stir up fan frenzy

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:44:37 +0000

Vanderbilt Accelerator Summer Business Institute finds a creative way to attract fans

Sweet taste of success

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 19:30:19 +0000

Yazoo Brewery turns to college students for ideas over possible expansion

Vanderbilt’s Executive MBA program awards full tuition to Dispensary of Hope’s Julie Chupp

Mon, 23 May 2011 16:10:31 +0000

Grant given annually to an employee at a Middle Tennessee non-profit organization

Vanderbilt professor named chief economist of the Securities and Exchange Commission

Fri, 20 May 2011 16:48:34 +0000

Craig Lewis will be director of SEC's Division of Risk, Strategy, and Financial Innovation

Commencement 2011

Fri, 13 May 2011 20:42:14 +0000

Chairman and CEO of DaVita, Inc. delivers remarks to the Class of 2011

Vanderbilt team places third in health services case competition

Wed, 04 May 2011 13:50:06 +0000

Alliance of business schools focused on health care management launches inaugural event

Experts to discuss biggest financial reform law since Great Depression

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:53:59 +0000

Vanderbilt's Financial Markets Research Center announces its 24th annual conference

Vanderbilt finance professors open NASDAQ stock exchange

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:50:31 +0000

Bob Whaley and Jacob Sagi honored for the creation of Alpha Indexes

Top business schools launch Americas MBA program

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:49:51 +0000

Vanderbilt University partners with business schools in Brazil, Mexico and Canada for new executive program focused on the Americas

Vanderbilt business school climbs to #28 in latest U.S. News rankings

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:23:14 +0000

Owen highlighted as one of this year's biggest movers, rising eight places over last year

Owen hosts social entrepreneurs for panel discussion

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 16:34:56 +0000

Businesses talk about making money and a positive impact

Vanderbilt MBA team wins Avnet Supply Chain Challenge

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 22:05:54 +0000

Owen student also on a winning team at UNC Marketing Case Challenge

Tipsheet: Vanderbilt experts discuss health care controversy

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 22:11:10 +0000

Vanderbilt experts weigh in on legal & business controversies of health care law

What fourth down decisions in pro-football tell us about deadlines and risky decision making

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 19:47:57 +0000

Vanderbilt researcher analyzes 22,000 NFL fourth-down decisions

Vanderbilt business school ranks No. 25 in U.S., according to Financial Times

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 16:14:03 +0000

Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management also ranks high in job placement and faculty research

Getting the Best MBA Intern for Your Business

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 15:47:13 +0000

In 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.

Owen professors host "Educating Executives" forums throughout Southeast

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 16:07:27 +0000

Experience Vanderbilt Executive programs for working professionals. Sample the executive classroom experience. Connect with Owen faculty, students and alumni.

VU professors develop new Nasdaq indexes that guard against market gyrations

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 19:20:01 +0000

Alpha indexes could help investors even when the market is down

FedEx Chief HR Officer to speak at Owen

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 16:14:15 +0000

Shannon Brown kicks off Distinguished Speaker Series

Vanderbilt’s Executive MBA program ranked in Financial Times survey

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 16:05:50 +0000

Faculty research cited as a key strength

Vanderbilt EMBA program ranks No. 18 among alumni in WSJ rankings

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 21:36:35 +0000

New Saturday schedule helps accommodate working professionals ⎯ especially women

What should BP’s new CEO do now?

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 19:43:30 +0000

Owen experts discuss the causes and consequences of this summer's oil spill

Vanderbilt hosts Health Care Business Alliance

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 18:29:43 +0000

Health care business leaders discuss big issues in health care

How controlling your ‘inner elephant’ will make you a stellar executive

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:58:48 +0000

Vanderbilt management professor gives practical steps to fix leadership flaws

Nashville Area Habitat Hosts Owen Graduate School of Management Orientation Service Project

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:04:19 +0000

A student orientation community service project for incoming class of MBA, MSF (masters of finance) and MAcc (master of accountancy program)

Accelerating business success in Music City

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 20:41:54 +0000

Vanderbilt Accelerator Summer Business Institute teams up with the Nashville Entrepreneur Center to create a business boot camp for music entrepreneurs

Leaders to brainstorm the future of ‘medical banking’

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 17:42:28 +0000

Vanderbilt Accelerator Summer Business Institute teams up with HIMSS Medical Banking Project to promote the G7 Roundtable

Why Bridgestone is partnering with the best in sports

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 18:17:20 +0000

Vanderbilt Accelerator Summer Business Institute finds a creative way to promote Bridgestone’s sports partnerships

Cracking the Code: How Managers Can Drive Profits by Leveraging Principles of Consumer Psychology

Fri, 21 May 2010 18:17:39 +0000

The 2010 Advertising and Consumer Psychology Conference was held on May 21, 2010 at Owen this year.

McNamara Named Executive Director of Career Management Center

Mon, 17 May 2010 18:21:00 +0000

Read McNamara has been appointed Executive Director of the Career Management Center for the Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management.

Commencement 2010

Fri, 14 May 2010 18:23:16 +0000

Congratulations to the Class of 2010

Study Supports SEC Approach to Detecting Hedge Fund Fraud

Thu, 13 May 2010 18:35:06 +0000

Vanderbilt B-school research shows risk-based performance flags allow for accurate, cost-effective financial regulation

Financial experts & banking leaders discuss how to prevent another credit crisis

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:36:00 +0000

Financial Markets Research Center to host conference on regulatory change

Annual reports in post-SOX era provide more disclosure about stock price risk

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 18:38:58 +0000

Vanderbilt study shows reduced information gap between executives and investors

Owen Students Take First Place at Tulane Case Competition

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 18:40:22 +0000

Vanderbilt MBAs competed against Emory, University of Texas, University of North Carolina, Rice, Washington University, University of South Carolina and Tulane

Cross-disciplinary team builds on existing projects to tackle problems of poverty

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:07:55 +0000

“You need all perspectives when approaching the problems of poverty,” agreed Emily Bowden, a second-year MBA student and the Project Pyramid marketing director.

Medical Residents’ Safety Reporting Remains Low, But Simple Steps by Medical Schools and Hospitals Could Help Increase Rates

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:47:33 +0000

B-school study explores factors affecting residents’ safety communication; proposes academic and operational solutions

No ethical breach when companies target and hire competitor’s employees

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:35:16 +0000

Employees should decide whether to respond to poaching efforts

Advanced Accounting now in fourth edition

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:38:06 +0000

Two Vanderbilt professors have issued the fourth edition of their iconic textbook, Advanced Accounting (John Wiley and Sons)