In the Headlines
School of Business faculty and programs gained
increased attention in the national media.
A sampling:
BusinessWeek: Badger Power
“Today’s CEOs are …more apt to know the words to If You Want to Be a Badger.” The article said that in 2005, “14 of the CEOs at S&P 500 companies held undergraduate degrees from the University of Wisconsin. That puts it in a tie with Harvard for first place, ahead of Princeton, Stanford, Yale, and the University of Texas.” “Top Badgers” mentioned in the article included BBA accounting alumnus Tom Falk, chairman of the board and CEO of Kimberly-Clark; and MBA alumnus David Lesar, CEO of Halliburton.
New York Times: Wisconsin Grads In the Corner Office
There are fewer CEOs with Ivy League degrees than in the past, according to the story. In 1980, about 23% of chief executives had attended an Ivy League college compared to 10% today. The University of Wisconsin CEO connection was cited.
The Wall Street Journal: Colleges that Produce CEOs
The Wall Street Journal wrote about the college origins of top CEOs, exploring the Wisconsin vs. Harvard angle.
CNN.com: Wisconsin MBA “High-profile Example” of Specialized MBAs
“The traditional one-size-fits-all MBA degree could soon be consigned to the dustbin of history” said an article on the trend toward specialized MBA programs. The Wisconsin MBA was given as a prime example.
Fortune.com: ASAP’s Multimillion Dollar Portfolio
The Applied Security Analysis program receiving an additional $31 million to invest on behalf of the UW System was in an online column by Andy Serwer.
New York Times: Accounting Professor’s Work with COSO
Columnist Floyd Norris explored the work of Professor Larry Rittenberg as chairman of the national organization, the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), in setting accounting guidelines.
Associated Press: Museum Development
Andrew Taylor of the Bolz Center for Arts Administration was quoted in a national article on ways museums appeal to new audiences. He was also quoted in a Los Angeles Times story on the topic.
The Financial Times: Professor’s View of Pensions
Professor Barry Gerhart was interviewed on the issue of a looming pensions crisis.
BusinessWeek Online: Job Prospects
School of Business senior Joe Jennings was featured in a story on outstanding employment prospects for May graduates.
The Economist: America’s Most Hated Companies
Professor Mason Carpenter was quoted on how public opinion about companies is formed.
New York Times: Realtors vs. the Web
Professor François Ortalo-Magné was quoted in “Owners’ Web Site Gives Realtors Run for Money.”
Business Finance: Leaders in Finance and Accounting
Professor Larry Rittenberg was named one of “60 leaders who will shape finance and accounting” in 2006.
BusinessWeek Online: A Day in the Life at Grainger
BusinessWeek Online featured alumnus Kevin Weadick, who wrote about his experience working for Grainger for the “Day in the Life” section.
BusinessWeek Online: A Day in the Life at General Mills
Alumna Melissa Paulson wrote an article describing a typical day at General Mills and how her business classes prepared her for her in her work.