Leading Groups, Honing Skills
From the Summer 2014 edition of Vanderbilt Business
Hands-on involvement has always been a hallmark of Owen student groups. See what they were up to this year.
Departments
In Their Own Words
From the Summer 2014 edition of Vanderbilt Business
Despite handling demanding courses and intensive team projects, Owen students eagerly take charge of a variety of student organizations and activities. Is it worth it?
Seven Signposts Pointing to High-Potential Leaders
From the Summer 2014 edition of Vanderbilt Business
All high-potential leaders are marked by seven essential signposts that indicate their likelihood of future success. Identifying such high-potential leaders early lets an organization deliberately develop future executives.
Intellectual Capital
From the Summer 2014 edition of Vanderbilt Business
Why does a business school professor study poverty? Why would a retailer allow one manufacturer to determine shelf space and even pricing for an entire category of product–even that of competitors? Two professors share about their research interests.
Welcome to Owen Event
Alumni Jason Reusch, MBA’05, and Steve Berneman, MBA’10, JD’10, were among the Owen alumni who greeted incoming students at the welcome event in August. The incoming class includes 166 full-time MBA students, 53 Executive MBA students, 33 MAcc Valuation students, … Continued
Celebrating Alumni Weekend 2013
From the Winter 2013 edition of Vanderbilt Business
Owen alumni donated $314,694 in honor of their reunion in April 2013. Alumni Board President Brent Turner, MBA’99, (center), prepares to present the really big check to Dean Jim Bradford during the weekend’s kick-off barbecue.
“How do I prepare to move into a new industry?”
From the Winter 2013 edition of Vanderbilt Business
Get advice from the Owen community and experts on business and career issues. First up: How to transition to a new industry.
MBA Millennials: They ARE Different
From the Winter 2013 edition of Vanderbilt Business
Even seasoned professionals can use tips on hiring and managing millennials. Get the details in this new series designed to keep you current with industry trends, and provide lifelong learning.
J. Smoke Wallin
From the Winter 2013 edition of Vanderbilt Business
Serial entrepreneur J. Smoke Wallin answers questions about his career and focus.
Intellectual Capital
From the Winter 2013 edition of Vanderbilt Business
What impact does pricing have on food decisions? What spillover effects do mutual funds and other investment vehicles have on each other? Two professors share about their research interests.
What I Did on My Summer Vacation
From the Winter 2013 edition of Vanderbilt Business
Recent Vanderbilt Owen interns traveled the world to learn the inner workings of management from aeronautics to whiskey.
Owen Buzz
From the Winter 2013 edition of Vanderbilt Business
Media mentions, Tweets, Facebook posts, Instagram photos Bloomberg Businessweek June 18: Dean Eric Johnson is quoted in an article on how to make the most of the two years comprising most business school programs. July 3: Few MBA programs address … Continued
Data Set
From the Winter 2013 edition of Vanderbilt Business
The figures are in. It’s official. Members of the Vanderbilt MBA Class of 2013 met with more employment success than any other class before them.
All in the Family
From the Winter 2013 edition of Vanderbilt Business
Two years ago, Jane Kennedy Greene, BA’75, MBA’81, went from being shareholder in the family business to running it when her father asked her to take over the company’s reins. With 4,000 employees and operations in 30 states and Canada, … Continued