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September 1, 2007

IN THE NEWS

People and programs of the School of Business have been in the news recently.

National

Bloomberg.com featured an article on a study co-authored by Associate Professor Francois Ortalo-Magné. The study examined the for sale by owner real estate market in Madison, Wis.

Professor Jim Seward, Finance, was quoted in the Orlando Sentinel on a potential deal between MGIC Investment Corp. and Radian Group Inc.

Professor Thomas O’Guinn, Marketing, was quoted in the USA Today article, “Virgin America takes off.” The article focused on how the Virgin America brand could create success for the new airline.

The supply chain management expertise of the School of Business was the subject of a feature article in Military Advanced Education magazine. Verda Blythe, director of the Grainger Center for Supply Chain Management, was quoted on the center’s MBA career specialization in supply chain management and its relevance for military personnel wishing to advance their careers. Assistant Professor James Rappold, who coordinates Executive Education offerings in supply chain, was quoted on supply chain management challenges that organizations face. The author of the article was Communications Director Lari Fanlund.

The recent trend toward universities charging more for high-demand majors, including the differential tuition for undergraduate business majors at UW-Madison, has been covered in several publications. Undergraduate business student Jesse Sieglman and Provost Patrick Farrell were both quoted on their support for the differential tuition. Stories have appeared in the Seattle Times, the Austin-American Statesman, the Houston Chronicle and the Minneapolis Star Tribune and previously appeared in the New York Times.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2003810981_tuition290.html
http://www.statesman.com/news/content/news/stories/nation/07/29/0729tuition.html
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/fn/5050469.html
http://www.startribune.com/561/story/1369108.html

Regional

The Applied Security Analysis Program was featured in the Milwaukee Business Journal. The article, “Teaching money magic,” focused on the program’s new academic director, Professor Mark J. Ready and the real-world experience the program provides.

Associate Professor Francois Ortalo-Magné, Real Estate and Urban Land Economics, was quoted in the August issue of Milwaukee Magazine on the company Home Vestors, whose slogan is “We Buy Ugly Houses.”

Recent G. Steven Burrill Technology Business Plan Competition participants were featured in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Matthew Christensen and Ben Durkee who presented their product, Colonglow, at the competition this spring have been competing in other business plan competitions in the region this summer.

Recent U.S. News & World Report’s 2008 rankings were reported in the Milwaukee Business Journal. The School of Business held steady coming in 12th overall.

Professor Mark Ready was quoted in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article “Fed moves the market.” The article discussed the ups and downs of the stock market and its impact on credit rates.

Dean Mike Knetter was quoted in the article “Investing in UW brain power for start-ups” in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The article discussed the Badger Alumni Capital Network, which helps growing companies by providing funding and guidance.

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel covered the Wisconsin Entrepreneurial Bootcamp sponsored by the School of Business. Alumni John Morgridge and G. Steven Burrill led the 50 participants through the camp. The camp featured case studies, financial statements and real-world advice from top leaders in the business world.

Dan Olszewski, director of the Weinert Center for Entrepreneurial Management, was quoted in the article “Wall Street warm to cold feet at MGIC,” in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The article focused on MGIC Investment Corp.’s decision to revaluate its planned deal with Radian Group Inc.

Undergraduate business student and UW football player Chris Pressley was featured in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article “Trip to China helps shape present, future for UW’s Pressley.” The article discussed Pressley’s trip to China with fellow undergraduate business students.

Local

The Capital Region Business Journal quoted Neil Lerner, director of the Small Business Development Center, in the article “Running errands for others.” The article focused on the emerging errand services industry in Madison.

InBusiness Magazine featured Ashutosh Gupta and Nathan Lustig, undergraduate business students, in the article “Forty under forty.” The annual list honors emerging leaders in the Madison community who have a strong civic commitment and have made a significant impact on their organization.

Corporate Report Wisconsin quoted Tom Henderson, director of Leadership and Applied Business (LAB) at the Fluno Center for Executive Education. The article, “Is there a ROI on continuing education?,” discussed how to calculate the return on the cost of education.

The Wisconsin Entrepreneurial Bootcamp sponsored by the School of Business was discussed in an editorial in the Capital Times. The article discussed the impact on the university’s ability to contribute to Wisconsin’s economic development if proposed budget cuts on the UW System are enacted.

The Capital Times reported on Chris Pressley’s recent trip to China. The undergraduate business student and UW football player spent three weeks touring China with a group from the School of Business.

The differential tuition for undergraduate business students was mentioned in the Capital Times article, “Tuition fee plan delayed.” A similar plan for undergraduate engineering majors was recently delayed.

Associate Dean of Enterprise MBA Programs and Marketing Services Deborah Mitchell was featured on the On Air with InBusiness Magazine radio program on August 28. Mitchell commented on trends in consumer behavior.

Mitchell also was featured in the Capital Times article, “Lapping up luxury.” The article focused on the luxury market for dog supplies, daycares and spas.