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The Mendoza College of Business's website has been recognized with the Best University Website award by the Web Marketing Association, excelling in six out of seven judged categories. The redesign, led by the marketing and web teams in collaboration with Boston-based Corey McPherson Nash, emphasizes innovative content and interactivity, showcasing the stories of faculty and students while featuring a diverse array of multimedia. The competition included over 2,000 entries from 45 countries, with Mendoza outperforming notable institutions like Villanova University and UCLA's Anderson School of Management.
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Dairy cows contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, prompting the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy to aim for a 25% reduction by 2020. A recent weeklong course at Notre Dame saw MBA and Accountancy students tackle this challenge through the "Dairy Power" initiative, focusing on using anaerobic digesters to convert manure into methane for electricity. After hands-on experience at Fair Oaks Farms, students presented diverse strategies, including targeted community partnerships and educational campaigns, showcasing how Mendoza's problem-solving frameworks can apply to new contexts.
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Kenneth R. Meyer ('66) has made a significant $10 million donation to establish fellowships for Notre Dame's MBA program, bolstered by an equal sum in matching funds from the University. This initiative will create 16 Kenneth R. Meyer Fellowships annually, supporting eight students in each MBA class, and aims to enhance the program's focus on ethical leadership through the newly formed Meyer Family Center for MBA Studies. The center will also host a distinguished guest lecture series and provide ethics orientation for incoming students.
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Readership surveys conducted in 2010 provided valuable insights from over 500 readers on how to enhance Notre Dame Business. The results were promising, showing high ratings for the magazine's alignment with the College's mission and overall quality. Readers expressed diverse interests, particularly in feature articles, college news, ethical business practices, and alumni success stories. The feedback also revealed differing preferences for print versus electronic magazine delivery, prompting the magazine to offer an electronic option while also switching to a more sustainable paper stock.
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Mike Vogel, a former executive leader at Day-Timer, shares his experience of navigating a significant technological shift in the late 1990s. As personal organizers began to decline with the rise of devices like the Palm Pilot, Vogel reflects on the lessons learned about adaptability and the necessity for businesses to recognize changes in customer needs. His insights emphasize the challenges of keeping pace with innovation and the pitfalls of focusing too much on perfection during critical transitions.
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Professor Tim Judge emphasizes the importance of individual traits over traditional qualifications in hiring practices, arguing that genetics and personality play a crucial role in predicting career success. He promotes using specific tests, such as the Wonderlic Contemporary Cognitive Ability Test and the Big 5 Personality Test, to identify smart candidates with the right temperaments for various roles. Drawing from his experiences and research, Judge explores how personality influences workplace dynamics and leadership emergence.
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Dean Carolyn Y. Woo emphasized the importance of foresight in leadership during the 2009 launch of the Foresight in Business and Society course at Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business. In December 2010, students presented their insights on emerging trends, including the growth of jobs for windmill-repair technicians, increased global meat consumption due to rising affluence, and a resurgence of manufacturing jobs in the U.S. The course, unique in its integration into the core curriculum, challenges students to evaluate global and environmental trends and their ethical implications. In recognition of their innovative curriculum proposal, instructors
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Notre Dame has secured the top position in Bloomberg Businessweek's latest ranking of undergraduate business schools, moving up from second place last year. The Mendoza College of Business received high marks for teaching quality, job placement, and facilities, with students highlighting the program's balance between foundational skills and real-world application. Notably, the school has incorporated virtual interviews to connect students with recruiters more easily, emphasizing its commitment to student success amidst broader employment concerns.
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A new study by Notre Dame finance professors Tim Loughran and Bill McDonald reveals that certain phrases in public companies' 10-K filings can signal potential trouble. Analyzing over 50,000 filings from 1994 to 2008, the researchers identified 13 "red flag" phrases that correlate with issues such as lower stock returns, increased analyst disagreement, and a higher chance of fraud allegations. Their findings suggest that while these phrases may indicate small effects, they can have significant implications for traders and investors looking to navigate the complexities of financial disclosures.
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MBA student Hilarree Wong traveled to San Francisco for a unique recruiting event that brought together six business schools and 28 West Coast companies offering over 60 full-time positions and summer internships. Organizers aimed to connect students with employers more effectively, especially amid a challenging job market where many graduates are still seeking work. Wong, who has focused on finance during her program, was exploring various roles, including financial analyst and project management, while actively pursuing opportunities with notable companies like Google and Disney. As graduation approached, she and her peers were determinedly working to secure positions in a competitive landscape.