Q & A with Christie St-John
From the Spring 2013 edition of Vanderbilt Business
Christie St-John returns to Owen as director of admissions. Hear her plans for recruiting and outreach…and how alumni are key.
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Honoring Three of Our Best
From the Spring 2013 edition of Vanderbilt Business
The Vanderbilt University Board of Trust has bestowed emeritus status on three of Owen’s most acclaimed faculty. Germain Böer, Richard Daft and Hans Stoll were honored during Commencement as the school’s newest faculty emeriti. Böer, who was professor of accounting, … Continued
When Is Cheap Not Cheap?
From the Spring 2013 edition of Vanderbilt Business
We’ve all been exposed to them—the marketing strategies promising bargains or high value. Yet as alluring as those pitches can be, consumers draw very different—and sometimes contradictory— conclusions when it comes to sale prices or value.
Vanderbilt’s $8.6 Billion Impact on State
From the Spring 2013 edition of Vanderbilt Business
A recent independent economic analysis has found that Vanderbilt University had an $8.6 billion impact on the Tennessee state economy during fiscal year 2011-12. Among the factors measured were Vanderbilt’s direct spending on operations and construction, spending by students and … Continued
Global Acclaim
From the Spring 2013 edition of Vanderbilt Business
In the 2013 global MBA survey by the Financial Times, Owen climbed five spots to No. 25 among U.S. MBA programs and eight spots to No. 53 globally. In addition, Financial Times ranked Owen No. 35 globally for job placement … Continued
Newly Tenured
From the Spring 2013 edition of Vanderbilt Business
Timothy J. Vogus has been promoted to associate professor of management and organization studies, with tenure, effective fall 2013. Vogus, who joined Owen in 2004, teaches in the MBA core curriculum on leading teams and organizations as well as an … Continued
M. Eric Johnson Named New Dean
M. Eric Johnson, current associate dean at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College and former Owen faculty member, has been named dean of the Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management effective July 1. He succeeds Dean Jim Bradford, who announced his retirement in December.
Transitions
From the Spring 2013 edition of Vanderbilt Business
The Grand Ole Opry is entertainment unlike any other. It broadcasts as a radio show, so the live audience sees artist and equipment changes. Seeing transitions is part of the experience.
Global Element
From the Spring 2013 edition of Vanderbilt Business
You never know where a blind ad will lead you. It led Tim Murray from Knoxville, Tenn., to the Kingdom of Bahrain in the Middle East. Murray is CEO of Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), one of the world’s top 10 aluminium producers.
Vanderbilt Business Staff for Fall 2012
From the Fall 2012 edition of Vanderbilt Business
Dean Jim Bradford Editor Seth Robertson Contributors Nelson Bryan (BA’73), Sherie Edwards (EMBA’12), Jennifer Johnston, Sandy Smith, Cindy Thomsen, Ryan Underwood (BA’96), Brett Wade (EMBA’12), Amy Wolf Photography Daniel Dubois, Lauren Owens, Anne Rayner, John Russell Designer Michael T. Smeltzer … Continued
Hands On – Photo Essay
From the Spring 2012 edition of Vanderbilt Business
This past October’s Immersion Week encompassed health care, finance, marketing and global education, all of which are highlighted in a photo essay.
From the Dean
From the Spring 2012 edition of Vanderbilt Business
I’m pleased to report that Owen—as many of you already know—placed 25th in the latest MBA rankings published by U.S. News & World Report this past March. That showing marks our second-highest ranking in the history of this important survey and reflects the hard work and dedication of many in the Owen community. Together we have built great momentum for the school that I believe will soon put us in the top 20.
Dome Stretch
From the Spring 2012 edition of Vanderbilt Business
In this age of technological wonders, it’s easy to forget that ours is just the latest in a long line of innovative periods through history. For every new marvel to come along, there’s likely an equally striking precedent in the past.
Owen climbs to No. 25 in U.S. News
From the Spring 2012 edition of Vanderbilt Business
The Owen School improved to No. 25 in the nation, up from No. 28 last year, in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. It marks the school’s second-highest placement ever on the list. “As our rankings continue to … Continued
Vanderbilt Business Staff for Spring 2012
From the Spring 2012 edition of Vanderbilt Business
Dean Jim Bradford Editor Seth Robertson Contributors Lubaina Balasinorwala, Nelson Bryan (BA’73), Meg Hale, Abigail Humphrey, Jennifer Johnston, Alex Nicholson (EMBA’01), Shana Passman (MBA’09), Rob Simbeck, Cindy Thomsen, Ryan Underwood (BA’96), Amy Wolf Photography Kerry Dahlen, Daniel Dubois, Steve Green, … Continued