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TRAVELS WITH ANDY
Andy Wendelborn's adventures in travel have taken him across 39 U.S. states and internationally to places like China, South America, and Europe. As an associate director for student services in Mendoza's Graduate Business Programs, he balances his work supporting student needs with a passion for exploration. Wendelborn reflects on how stepping out of his comfort zone has transformed his perspective, allowing him to connect with diverse cultures and experiences along the way.
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WHEN ‘DOING GOOD’ HAS ITS DOWNSIDES
Investing in corporate responsibility can be a gamble for CEOs, as research suggests there's no clear link between social responsibility efforts and firm performance. TIAA-CREF's decision to divest from Coca-Cola highlights a broader trend where companies face increased pressure from socially conscious investors, employees, and consumers. As firms produce more CSR reports, the balancing act between ethical practices and profitability becomes increasingly complex.
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THINKING ABOUT PONTIUS PILATE
Pontius Pilate's role in the trial of Jesus has been a topic of theological reflection for centuries. While he is often viewed as a minor figure in the New Testament narratives, his name is remembered in Christian creeds and traditions, raising questions about his legacy. The tension between his perceived reluctance to condemn Jesus and his ultimate decision to appease the crowd reveals the complexities of his character and the historical context of Roman rule. Various Christian traditions have continued to explore Pilate's story, with some even suggesting he became a Christian, adding layers to his historical and spiritual significance.
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4 Mendoza professors win undergraduate teaching awards
Twenty University faculty members have received Rev. Edmund P. Joyce, C.S.C., Awards for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, and three have been honored with Dockweiler Awards for Excellence in Undergraduate Advising.
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Iran doesn't have nukes yet, but it has another powerful weapon it can use against the US right now
In a CNBC commentary piece, Mike Chapple weighs in on the possibility of cyber attacks in light of the announcement that the U.S. will withdraw from the Iranian nuclear deal. Chapple is an associate teaching professor in the Department of IT, Analytics, and Operations…
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The Moral Dilemma to Business Research
The current business research model is unsustainable. That's why it's critical that schools realign their incentives to encourage faculty to produce credible research that is useful to society.
Business Ethics
Award recognizes business research for the common good
The University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business recently announced its annual list of Office of the Dean Mission Awards, which honor one or more faculty members for a specific research study that contributes to the common good. The award is in recognition of Mendoza’s mission "to build a premier Catholic business school that fosters academic excellence, professional effectiveness and personal accountability in a context that strives to be faithful to the ideals of community, human development and individual integrity." A committee made up of the chairs from each of the College’s five academic departments — Accountancy; Finance; IT, Analytics, and Operations; Management & Organization; and Marketing — along with the associate dean for faculty and research, select research papers that advance the mission. Each award provides $1,000 in cash.…
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Mendoza MBA candidates named to Poets & Quants 'Best & Brightest' list
Two University of Notre Dame MBA candidates were named to Poets & Quants' 2018 Best & Brightest MBAs list. Alex Prosperi of Northbrook, Illinois, and Kyle Verash of Marshfield, Massachusetts, both in their second year at Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business, were among those selected. …
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Study shows how companies can help safeguard intellectual property when expanding into risky countries
Researchers found that firms operating regionally through downstream commercialization activities can offer complementary assets to the upstream R&D activities that help protect the firms’ intellectual property.
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Lessons on social entrepreneurship from Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus [Video]
Nobel Prize-winner Muhammad Yunus explains how social business leads to "super-happiness," why it's important to think big and start small, and why we're all entrepreneurs.