School of Business Gazette

IN THE NEWS

Mason Carpenter, professor, Management and Human Resources department is quoted in “America’s Most Hated Companies: the Bottom Line” in the Dec. 20 issue of The Economist. Public opinion about several companies is discussed. See this article with graphics and related items.

Professor of Real Estate François Ortalo-Magné is quoted in the Jan. 3 New York Times article, “Owners’ Web Site Gives Realtors Run for Money.” The article describes a Madison website which helps owners to sell their own homes. See the article (registration required) .

Accounting Professor Larry Rittenberg   was named one of “60 leaders who will shape finance and accounting” in 2006 by Business Finance magazine in its January issue. Rittenberg was cited for his work as chairman of the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) which the magazine described as “a major force in the realm of corporate finance and accounting today.”

School of Business Dean Michael Knetter is quoted extensively in “Thriving in a ‘Schizophrenic’ Economy” in the Jan. 20 issue of Small Business Times. The article discusses business executives’ positive outlooks for their companies and negative outlooks for the overall economy. Knetter talks about the causes of the differing outlooks and states some economic predictions. See the article.

Roger Formisano, director, Center for Leadership and Applied Business, is quoted discussing key capabilities of successful CEOs in “Secrets of Highly Successful CEOs” in December 2005 in the Capital Region Business Journal. See this article.

Formisano is also quoted in “UW-Madison Ties Harvard in Race to Produce More CEOs” from the Dec. 8 issues of The Daily Cardinal. The article evaluates UW-Madison’s ability to produce quality leaders.
See this article.

UW-Madison School of Business is featured in “Schools Teach ‘Good’ Business” from the Wisconsin State Journal of Dec. 5. The article discusses UW-Madison’s emphasis on social responsibility in business. Associate Dean of the Master’s Program Don Hausch, Lecturer Tom Eggert, and several students are quoted. See this article.

The Bolz Center is mentioned in the Arts Section of the Dec. 30 issue of the Isthmus. Bolz Center alumni were recognized for contributions to the local arts scene.

Ann Kinkade, director, Family Business Center, is featured in “Succession Planning: A Must for Long-Term Success ” in the January 2006 Business Beat.

The Executive Education program of the School of Business was voted the best Executive Management Educational Institution by In Business magazine.

School of Business Dean Michael Knetter is quoted discussing the new specialized MBA program and the business challenges facing Wisconsin in 2006, in “What to Expect in 2006” in the Capital Region Business Journal, January 2006. See this article.

The future addition to Grainger Hall is discussed briefly in “Bucky Clocks Will Welcome Campus Visitors” in the Jan. 13 issue of The Capital Times. The article discusses the future of the two Bucky clocks formerly displayed on the building at 905 University Ave. See the article.