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Wisconsin Housing Conference to Examine Challenges, Opportunities of Housing Markets

The 2008 Wisconsin Housing Conference on June 6 will focus on challenges and opportunities in current housing markets. 

Sheldon and Marianne Lubar Honored With 2008 Distinguished Alumni Award

Together, Wisconsin School of Business alumnus Sheldon Lubar and Marianne Lubar have supported higher education in Wisconsin for more than a decade.

Students Face-Off in Business Plan Competition

From high-tech running shoes and rooftop gardens to solar-powered camp lighting and social networking software for cell phones, students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are pursuing solutions to everyday problems.

Arts Administration Students Talk With Chair of National Endowment for the Arts

Dana Gioia, who chairs the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), spoke via an interactive videoconference with students, alumni and special guests of the Bolz Center for Arts Administration on March 12.

Freakonomics Author Lauds Wisconsin Naming Gift

Steve D. Levitts, author of the best-selling book, “Freakonomics,” has an opinion on the $85 million gift to retain the Wisconsin School of Business name.

Wisconsin MBA Again Ranked 29th by U.S. News

U.S. News & World Report for the second consecutive year has ranked the full-time MBA program of the Wisconsin School of Business 29th among all business schools in the United States, maintaining its highest ranking in that publication on record.

Experts to Discuss Global Imbalances and the U.S. Dollar at May 1 Conference

The nation’s top authorities on the most critical issues in international finance will speak at a half-day conference May 1 at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Wisconsin Student One of 10 in Nation Selected for Deloitte Foundation Doctoral Fellowship

Marsha K. Keune, a doctoral candidate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business, was one of 10 doctoral candidates in the nation to receive a Deloitte Foundation Doctoral Fellowship in Accounting.

Accounting Faculty Ranked #1 for Research Productivity

Research by faculty of the Department of Accounting and Information Systems at the Wisconsin School of Business was ranked number one in the nation in a 2007 study published in the Chronicle of Higher Education.

Two Wisconsin School of Business Marketing Professors Receive Major Research Award

Jan B. Heide and Kenneth H. Wathne, marketing faculty members at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business, have received a major award from the American Marketing Association Foundation.

Wisconsin's Twist on the Name Game (BusinessWeek.com)

A group of donors—the "Wisconsin Naming Partnership"—wrote hefty checks to keep the school's name as is. Unnamed B-schools are likely to take notice

Wisconsin Business Alumni in the Spotlight

Leading publications, online news sources and news programs are turning to School of Business alumni and students as experts. 

Economists to Assess Markets, Business and Politics April 4 at Economic Outlook 2008

Four leading economists will share their insights and predictions for local, regional, national and international economies and financial markets for 2008 and beyond at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Economic Outlook conference on Friday, April 4, at the Fluno Center for Executive Education in Madison.

Wisconsin MBA Moves Up in Financial Times Ranking; Marketing Program Ranked Seventh

The University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business is ranked 53rd among all business schools in the United States in the newly released Financial Times. The marketing program of the Wisconsin School of Business was ranked seventh in the category of "Top 10 Best in Marketing."

Wisconsin Undergrad Among BusinessWeek's "Best Young Entrepreneurs"

An undergraduate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business, Ashutosh Gupta, is among the 25 "most promising young entrepreneurs in the U.S." according to BusinessWeek.

Wisconsin School of Business Entrepreneurship Students, Alumni Advance to Semi-Finals of Governor's Business Plan Contest

Four current and five former Wisconsin School of Business entrepreneurship students and Wisconsin Entrepreneurial Bootcamp participants are members of the 51 semi-finalist teams competing in the prestigious Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest.

Wisconsin MBA Helped Company Offering "DNA as Art"

Phil Fisette, who has a doctorate in cell and molecular biology from UW-Madison, creates art by offering customers a colorful photograph of their own DNA. He started his company, Cell Portraits, in June.

Dane County Businesses Show Strength Despite Downturn Survey Finds

The stock slide on Wall Street, the fallout in the housing market and the surge in oil prices earlier this year painted a gloomy outlook – even possible recession – for 2007. In Wisconsin’s Dane County, however, businesses are showing resilience and continue to be profitable, according to the fifth annual First Business Economic Survey of Dane County sponsored by First Business Bank and the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business.

Wisconsin MBA Gains Attention for Teaching on Social and Environmental Responsibility

The University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business is ranked among the world’s top schools for leadership in integrating social and environmental issues into its MBA offerings, according to the Aspen Institute's 2007-2008 edition of Beyond Grey Pinstripes, a biennial survey and alternative ranking of business schools.

Investing in UW Brain Power

The newly formed Badger Alumni Capital Network is providing leadership, introductions and capital.  In June, it made its first investment —$1.5 million in a company working to bring to market innovative computer network security software developed by a UW-Madison computer science professor. 

CNBC's Fast Money Turns to Wisconsin MBA Students

Wisconsin MBA students in the Applied Security Analysis Program (ASAP) are becoming somewhat of a fixture on CNBC's Fast Money.

Real Estate Professor's Research on Home Prices Attracts National Attention

Research on house prices by Morris Davis, an assistant professor of real estate and urban land economics at the Wisconsin School of Business, is gathering national attention.

Wisconsin MBA Moves Up in Economist Ranking

The University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business is ranked 48th among all business schools in the world by the Economist Intelligence Unit’s annual MBA ranking.

Real Estate Professor Testifies Before Senate Panel on Housing Prices

An assistant professor of real estate and urban land economics at the Wisconsin School of Business testified before the U.S. Senate Finance Committee on home prices and the broader economy.

Business Students Advance to Finals of Tax Case Study Competition

A group of undergraduate business students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business have advanced to the national finals of the Deloitte Tax Case Study Competition, to be held in Orlando, Fla., Nov. 16-18.

Bootcamp Offers "Crash Course in Entrepreneurship"

Three veterans of  Silicon Valley’s blazing tech success shared their business expertise with graduate students in life sciences and engineering at  the first-ever Wisconsin Entrepreneurial Bootcamp.

Women's Executive Leadership Summit Slated

The University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business will host its fifth annual Women’s Executive Leadership Summit, October 2-4, 2007 at the Fluno Center for Executive Education in Madison.

Wisconsin MBA Ranked 32nd in Wall Street Journal Ranking

The Wisconsin MBA program of the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business was ranked 32nd in the regional category in this year’s Wall Street Journal/Harris Interactive ranking of MBA programs.

Wisconsin Undergraduate Business Program Ranked 12th in Nation by U.S. News

The latest U.S. News & World Report ranking of undergraduate business programs places the University of Wisconsin-Madison 12th overall among business schools in the U.S., up one spot from 13th place last year and 7th among public doctoral-granting institutions.

National Experts Offer Predictions and Insights at Economic Outlook Conference

The autumn 2007 session of Economic Outlook will take place on Friday, September 14, 2007, at 8:30 am. Four noted financial experts will share their unique insights and views on important issues for the 2008 economy and beyond.

Wisconsin MBA Moves Up 15 Spots in Forbes Ranking

The Wisconsin MBA moved up 15 spots in a just-released national ranking of MBA programs by Forbes magazine.

Executive Education Programs Ranked "Best Value for Money" by the Financial Times

The University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business has made the Financial Times' ninth annual list of the world's top executive education providers for the third consecutive year.

Wisconsin MBA Moves Up to 29th in U.S. News Survey

The University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business has been ranked 29th among all business schools in the United States by U.S. News and World Report.

Undergraduate Business Program Ranked by BusinessWeek

BusinessWeek magazine has ranked the undergraduate business program of the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business 28th in the nation and fourth in the Big Ten. Last year, Wisconsin was ranked 27th   nationally and fifth in the Big Ten.

Wisconsin's Applied Security Analysis Program Has New Faculty Leader

In June, the UW-Madison School of Business announced that its prestigious Applied Security Analysis Program (ASAP) has a new academic director, Associate Professor of Finance Mark Ready.

Sport Illustrated Lauds Wisconsin Football Star (and Real Estate student) Joe Thomas

"There may not be a better school in America to study real estate and urban land economics than Wisconsin, " says Sports Illustrated in a profile of UW football star (and real estate student) Joe Thomas.

Marketing Professor's "Brand Community" Wins National Acclaim

An article on the concept of “brand community” co-authored by a marketing professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business is one of the 20 most-cited papers in the field of economics and business worldwide.

UW-Madison Ranks #1 in Worldwide Executive Education Ranking

Open-enrollment executive education programs at the UW-Madison School of Business have been rated best in the world for the second year in a row by The Economist Intelligence Unit.

Professor to Present Work on Global Warming-Climate Change Risks Relating to Insurance Industry

Professor Dan Anderson of the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business has been awarded a $10,000 stipend to travel to Germany this summer to present a paper on risk management as it relates to global warming and climate change to two of the world's leading international insurance organizations.

Real Estate Center to Be Named for Real Estate Legend James A. Graaskamp

Almost 600 alumni and friends have generated nearly $11 million in donations for the University of Wisconsin-Madison Center for Real Estate, which will be renamed in honor of the late James A. Graaskamp, a legendary figure in real estate education.

UW Libraries Help Businesses Succeed

The libraries of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, including the UW-Madison School of Business library, offer outstanding resources to benefit businesses.

UW-MADISON STUDENTS CELEBRATE 10 YEARS OF INVENTIVE BUSINESS PLANS IN CONTEST

Twenty-seven students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison who have devised business plans for products - ranging from high velocity air plows for snow removal to digital displays for windows - will face off in the G. Steven Burrill Technology Business Plan Competition on Friday, April 20 at Grainger Hall, 975 University Avenue.

Economists Reveal their Rock Star Side in a Performance at the King Club

A rock-band comprised of leading economists from around the nation. Sound boring? Only to the un-initiated!

Applied Security Analysis Program Hailed by Smart Money Magazine

The Applied Security Analysis Program of the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business is featured as producer of top fund managers in the January issue of Smart Money magazine, now on news stands.

BusinessWeek Ranks Wisconsin MBA #4 for Fastest Payback

In its latest biennial ranking of MBA programs, BusinessWeek rates the Wisconsin MBA program #4 in the nation in terms of fastest return on students' investment.

National Experts Brief Area Business Leaders on Economic Outlook 

Four leading economists will share their insights and predictions for local, regional, national and international economies and financial markets for the remainder of 2007 and beyond at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Economic Outlook Conference on Friday, March 16, at the Fluno Center in Madison.

Wisconsin MBAs  Take 2nd Place in International Business Competition 

A team of Wisconsin MBA students took second place in the MBA International Business Case Competition held  March 2-3 at Kansas University.

National Entrepreneurship Week Recognized on Campus 

The Office of Corporate Relations (OCR) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is hosting a number of programs for Entrepreneurship Week USA, a national effort to inspire and encourage young people to consider entrepreneurship as a career choice and to celebrate America's unique culture of inventiveness.

Wisconsin Real Estate Center Surveys Foreign Investors 

The United States remains the preferred country for foreign investors' real estate dollars, according to a University of Wisconsin-Madison survey of global real estate investors conducted on behalf of the Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate (AFIRE).

Wisconsin Accounting Students Win National Tax Competition Again

For the third time in five years, a team of accounting students from the University of-Madison School of Business has won a national case competition.

Wisconsin's Accounting Programs Ranked in Top 10

Both the undergraduate and graduate accounting programs of the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business have been ranked in the top 10 in the nation by Public Accounting Report.

Alum is Finalist for Morningstar’s Manager of the Year

A graduate of the noted Applied Security Analysis Program of the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business is one of five national finalists for Morningstar's Manager of the Year award.

Marketing Research Students Help Survey Dane County Economy

Dane County businesses fared better than expected in 2006 despite concerns over Gulf Coast hurricanes and increased gas prices, according to the fourth annual First Business Economic Survey of Dane County sponsored by First Business Bank and the UW-Madison School of Business.

Accounting Professor's Research Cited In National Study of Capital Markets Regulation

Research by Hollis Ashbaugh-Skaife, an associate professor with the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business, has contributed to a newly released national report examining the competitiveness of the U.S. capital markets.

Top Prize for Research on Corporate Finance Goes to Wisconsin Professor

Toni M. Whited, an associate professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business, co-authored the best paper on corporate finance published in the Journal of Finance in 2005.

Top Investment Managers Named Distinguished Business Alumni

To leading investment managers, Phill Gross and Paul Leff, have received Distinguished Business Alumnus Awards from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business.

Wisconsin Students Assist Area Businesses

Accounting Professor's Research Examines Effects of Sarbanes-Oxley

A study co-authored by Hollis Ashbaugh-Skaife, an associate professor of accounting at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business, is gaining national attention due to its insights into the benefits of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

Investment Conference Lures Nation's Top Money Managers

The nation’s top money managers will converge on the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business this week for the 2006 Applied Security Analysis Program (ASAP) Fall Investment Conference.

Wisconsin Executive MBA Program Ranked Among Best in World

The Executive MBA program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business has been named among the world's top 50 executive MBA programs by the Financial Times of London.

Close Ties to Leading Executives

Fostering productive relationships with business leaders is a defining feature of the UW-Madison School of Business.

Wisconsin to Partner with CFA Institute

The highly regarded Applied Security Analysis program of the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business has been named a CFA Program Partner by the CFA Institute.

Wisconsin MBA Moves Up Nine Spots in Wall Street Journal Ranking

The Wisconsin MBA program of the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business moved up nine spots to 25th in the regional category in this year's Wall Street Journal ranking of MBA programs.

Two Real Estate Faculty Awarded Named Professorships

Two members of the real estate faculty of the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business were recently awarded named professorships for significant contributions to their fields of research by the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents.

Accenture Leadership Center Opens

Wisconsin Undergraduate Business Program Ranked 13th in Nation by U.S. News

The latest U.S. News and World Report ranking of undergraduate business programs places UW-Madison 13th among all business schools in the U.S., down one spot from 12th place last year.

Marketing Faculty at Wisconsin Earn National Attention 

Marketing professors at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business continue to gain national recognition for the strength of their research.

UW-Madison Executive Education Programs Rated Among World's Best

The University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business has made the Financial Times' annual list of the world's top executive education providers for the fifth consecutive year.

Wisconsin MBA Ranks 31st in U.S. News Ranking

The University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business was ranked 31st among all business schools in the United States.

Experts to Brief Area Business Leaders on Economic Outlook

Four leading economists will share their insights and predictions for local, regional, national and international economies and financial markets for the remainder of 2006 and beyond at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Economic Outlook conference.

Undergrads Win 2nd Place in U.S. State Department Competition

A team of undergraduates from the UW-Madison School of Business earned second place in a national competition sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.

Students, Alumni Earn High Marks In Business Plan Competitions

University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business students and alumni were among top finalists in two business plan competitions.

Risk Management Student Wins Dissertation Award

Ray A. Gilmore, a PhD candidate in risk management and insurance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business, will receive the State Farm Companies Foundation Doctoral Dissertation Award for his dissertation.

Wisconsin Alumnus Named to FASB

Thomas J. Linsmeier, who earned his MBA and PhD in accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business, has been named to the Financial Accounting Standards Board.

UW-Madison Burrill Competition Promotes Entrepreneurial Activity

From sustainable energy sources for developing countries to affordable unmanned aerial security vehicles, student entrepreneurs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are creating solutions for today's most challenging problems.

Undergraduate Real Estate Students Win Case Competition

Six undergraduate students in real estate at the UW-Madison School of Business won first place in the second annual USC Undergraduate National Real Estate Case Competition in April.

Wisconsin MBA Students Win International Case Competition

Wisconsin MBA students placed first in the annual Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) MBA International Business Case Competition.

Wisconsin Risk Management Students Again Selected in National Competition

Students in the Actuarial Science, Risk Management and Insurance program of the School of Business once again scored a major success with the national Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS) Spencer Educational Scholarship competition.

BusinessWeek Online: Wisconsin Grads Find Hot Employment Market

BusinessWeek Notes Badger Power

"Today's CEOs are less likely than predecessors to be company loyalists or military veterans, says the latest census by recruitment outfit Spencer Stuart. They're also more apt to know the words to If You Want to Be a Badger."

Wisconsin MBA Student Wins Grammy

A first-year MBA student at the UW-Madison School of Business has won a Grammy Award.

UW-Madison Business Professor Launches Corporate Reporting Study

Lori Holder-Webb, an assistant professor of accounting and information systems at the UW-Madison School of Business, is part of a four-person research team recently awarded a grant to research corporate reporting.

Big Ten MBAs Defeat Pac-10 in Case Competition; Wisconsin Wins 2nd Place

A team of students from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business took second place at the third annual Pac-10/Big Ten Case Competition.

Wisconsin Professor Wins Top Prize For Research on Corporate Finance

Toni M. Whited, an associate professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business, has won the top award for co-authoring the best paper published on corporate finance in the Journal of Finance.

Dane County Economic Outlook Survey Released

Higher energy costs are expected to dampen Dane County Businesses' economic outlook for 2006, a new survey has found.

New York Times Finds Wisconsin Grads in the Corner Office

A recent article in The New York Times found fewer CEOs with Ivy League degrees than in the past.

UW-Madison Ranks First in Worldwide Executive Education Ranking

Open-enrollment executive education programs at the UW-Madison School of Business have been rated best in the world by The Economist Intelligence Unit.

Wisconsin MBA Gains National Attention

From BusinessWeek to CNN.com, the trend toward specialized MBA programs is gaining national attention, and the new Wisconsin MBA is at the forefront.

New York Times: Accounting Professor's Work with COSO (Link requires registration)

Times columnist Floyd Norris explored the work of Accounting Professor Larry Rittenberg as chairman of the national organization, the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), in setting accounting guidelines.

Wisconsin MBA Among Top Schools For Teaching on Social and Environmental Issues

The University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business has been ranked among the world’s top schools for its MBA offerings in social and environmental issues.

ASAP Students to Manage $40 Million For University of Wisconsin System

Students in the Applied Security Analysis Program (ASAP) of the UW-Madison School of Business have been authorized to manage more than $40 million in fixed-income securities for the University of Wisconsin System.

Grainger Center's Supply Chain Program Ranked 7th in U.S.

The supply chain management program of the UW-Madison School of Business has been ranked seventh in the nation.

Former Ford Exec Named Assistant Dean for Master's Programs

Gary Lessuise, a UW-Madison School of Business alumnus and long-time Ford executive, is the new assistant dean for master's programs.

Wisconsin MBA Program Featured in BusinessWeek

The Wisconsin MBA was featured in an article on specialized MBA programs in the September 5, 2005, issue of BusinessWeek.

Marketing Professor Among Most Cited for Research

Jan Heide, Irwin Maier Chair of Marketing at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business, has been identified as one of the most highly cited researchers in his field.

Undergraduate Business Program Rises to #12 in Nation

The latest U.S. News & World Report ranking of undergraduate business programs places UW-Madison 12th among all business schools in the U.S., up two spots from last year.

Grainger Hall Addition Delayed to Contain Costs

Plans for an addition to Grainger Hall, which will house graduate programs in the School of Business, are being redesigned as a cost-saving move after bids for the project came in over budget.

A Good Year for Wisconsin MBAs

This year’s graduates of the Wisconsin MBA program are getting a warm welcome.

UW-Madison Accounting Professor Among Most Influential in Finance

An accounting professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business has been named one of the nation’s 100 most influential people in finance.

Entrepreneur and Emeritus Professor Inducted into Entrepreneur Hall of Fame

Jim Weinert, a prominent entrepreneur and philanthropist, and Bob Pricer, a longtime teacher of entrepreneurship, were inducted into the UW-Madison Entrepreneur Hall of Fame in May.

Accounting Professor Named to Two National Posts

Assistant Professor Hollis (Holly) Ashbaugh-Skaife, Accounting and Information Systems, has an enhanced national role in the accounting field, with recent appointment to two positions.

Business and Engineering at UW-Madison Team Up: New Program Teaches Technical Professionals How to Manage

An innovative new program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison combines courses in business and engineering to meet the needs of technical professionals and help their employers address the "technical leadership gap."

UW-Madison Executive Education Programs Ranked Among World's Best

The University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business has made the Financial Times' annual list of the world's top executive education providers for the fourth consecutive year.

MBA Students Captured Third Place in Case Competition

A team of students from the Wisconsin MBA program captured third place in the 2005 Ford Motor Company Big Ten Case Competition in Columbus, Ohio.

Accounting Undergraduates Take Second Place in National Case Study

A team of undergraduate accounting students from the UW-Madison School of Business took second place in the Deloitte National Student Case Study Competition, held in Scottsdale, Ariz. in April.

Students Win Burrill Competition With Plan for Drug Delivery Device

First prize of $10,000 in the UW-Madison’s G. Steven Burrill Technology Business Plan Competition Friday was awarded to a company called Ratio, created by a team of business and science students.

Housing Conference to Examine Wisconsin's TIF System

This year's Wisconsin Housing Conference will focus on the state's Tax Incremental Finance system and how it helps communities develop.

Real Estate Undergraduates Take Second in National Competition

A team of undergraduate real estate students from UW-Madison took second place in the first-ever national undergraduate real estate competition held at the University of Southern California's Lusk Center for Real Estate.

UW Professor Helps Measures Results of Sarbanes-Oxley

UW-Madison Accounting Professor Larry E. Rittenberg has co-authored a report measuring the costs and benefits of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. The Act established new financial reporting requirements.

Evening MBA Revamps Curriculum

The Evening MBA program at the UW-Madison School of Business will undergo major curriculum revisions beginning next fall.

MBA Program Ranked 37th by U.S. News

In its April 1 ranking of MBA programs, U.S. News & World Report ranked UW-Madison 37th among all U.S. programs. Last year the program jumped 10 spots to get to 36th.

Director of Bolz Center for Arts Administration Featured on NPR

Andrew Taylor, director of the Bolz Center for Arts Administration at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business, was featured on National Public Radio on March 10.

Syndicated Business Columnist to Spend Week on Campus

Andrew Leckey, a nationally syndicated business columnist will be UW-Madison’s spring semester Business Writer in Residence.

Local Firm Funds Fellowship for Entrepreneurship Students

The owners of an information technology recycling business have given the UW-Madison School of Business $100,000 to help students learn about entrepreneurship.

Accounting Students Win Tax Competition

A team of accounting students from the UW-Madison School of Business has won a national case competition.

Degrees from Public University Business Schools Increasingly Attractive to Corporations

There's more evidence that America's largest corporations increasingly look to public business school graduates to fill top leadership roles.

Job Market Improving for MBAs

The Madison, regional and national job markets are improving for MBA students, according to Blair Sanford, director of MBA Career Services at the UW-Madison School of Business, citing UW employment data and a new survey of 57 business schools.

Wisconsin Takes Third Place in Pac-10/Big Ten MBA Case Competition

The University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business won third place in the finals of the second annual Pac-10/Big Ten MBA Case Competition held January 14 and 15 at Arizona State.

UW-Madison Team of Accounting Students Again Makes Finals of Tax Competition

A team of accounting students from the UW-Madison School of Business has made the national finals of the PricewaterhouseCoopers xTAX competition.

Accounting Professor Larry Rittenberg to Lead National Effort on Quality of Financial Reporting

Accounting Professor Larry Rittenberg has been named chair of a key national organization working to improve the quality of financial reporting.

School of Business to Play Role in New Wisconsin Entrepreneurs' Network

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the UW-Madison School of Business will play a key role in the new Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Network (WEN).

Weinert Center for Entrepreneurship to Assist University Initiative for Start-Up Companies

The School of Business's Weinert Center for Entrepreneurship is involved in a new University of Wisconsin-Madison initiative to help create, support and sustain new start-up companies from the university community.

Famed Violinist Midori Lectured to Arts Administration Students

The world-famous violinist Midori took time out from a world tour in November to visit with students from the Bolz Center for Arts Administration.

Accounting Professor’s Research Cited in New York Times

A recent article in The New York Times on how executive compensation affects earnings cited the research of an accounting professor at the School of Business.

Distinguished Business Alumnus Award Presented to General Mills' Jeff Rotsch

The UW-Madison School of Business Distinguished Business Alumnus Award was presented to Jeffrey Rotsch, MBA '74, at the Twin Cities Area Alumni and Friends Luncheon in Minneapolis on November 3.

Accounting Students Win Honorable Mention In Tax Competition

A team of accounting students from UW-Madison placed in the top 10 in the national Deloitte tax competition this year, earning honorable mention and a $1,000 award for the Department of Accounting and Information Systems.

Professor Named to Endowed Chair in Pay and Organizational Effectiveness

Barry Gerhart, a professor and researcher in human resources, has been named to the newly created Bruce R. Ellig Distinguished Chair in Pay and Organizational Effectiveness.

Real Estate MBA Students Awarded Top Scholarships

Two second-year Real Estate MBA students at the UW-Madison School of Business were awarded top scholarships by prestigious real estate organizations.

Electric Co-ops Select UW-Madison for Training Programs

UW-Madison is the new home of university-based education and training programs for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA).

Wisconsin Ties Harvard for Educating Most CEOs

A feature in the September issue of Bloomberg Markets magazine cites Harvard and the University of Wisconsin as having graduated the largest number of chief executive officers of companies in the Standard & Poor's 500 Index.

New Leadership for University Real Estate Center

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Center for Real Estate (formerly the Center for Urban Land Economics Research) has announced Professor Tim Riddiough as its new academic director.

Alumnus Endows Human Resources Chair

Alumnus Bruce R. Ellig has given the funds needed to attract and retain outstanding faculty in human resources.

Two UW Students Receive National Insurance Scholarships

Two of the 18 scholarships awarded nationally by the NAIW (National Association of Insurance Women) Education Foundation are going to students at the UW-Madison School of Business.

"Specializing in Success"

The new Wisconsin MBA program gains national attention for producing more-focused graduates.

Four from School of Business Named "Wisconsin Idea Fellows"

School of Business faculty and staff are honored for public service and assistance in job creation in Wisconsin.

Newsday Business Editor To Speak to Students in October

Charles V. Zehren, deputy business editor at Newsday, will be the fall semester's Business Writer in Residence. He will speak to a variety of business and journalism classes the week of Oct. 18-22.

Nicholas Center for Applied Corporate Finance Hosts Grand Opening Celebration

The Nicholas Center for Applied Corporate Finance (ACFIN) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business is hosting a grand opening of its new facilities in Grainger Hall on September 30.

UW's International Business Center Honored for Assisting State International Trade

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) was honored for promoting education and best practices among Wisconsin businesses that export.

UW-Madison Executive Education Programs Ranked Among World's Best

The University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business has made the Financial Times' annual list of the world's top executive education providers for the third consecutive year.

Two Risk Management Students Receive National Recognition

Two of the five students chosen nationally as Spencer Scholars this year are from the Risk Management program of the UW-Madison School of Business.

Madison Civic Leader Honored with Gift

Bruce D. Neviaser, chairman/founding director of the Great Lakes Companies Inc., Madison, has pledged $1 million to the Weinert Center for Entrepreneurship in the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business to honor his late father, Daniel H. Neviaser, a prominent Madison businessman and civic leader.

Students Win $22,000 in Prizes for Enterprising Ideas

A team that developed a special device for diagnosing spine problems was the first-place winner in the G. Steven Burrill Technology Business Plan Competition Friday, April 23.

Wisconsin Again Places in Big 10 Case Competition

A team of MBA students from the UW-Madison School of Business has earned a top spot in the annual Big 10 Case Competition for the third straight year.

Business School Jumps in U.S. News Ranking

The University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business jumped up 10 spots in the latest U.S. News and World Report ranking of MBA programs which was released Friday, April 2.

Grainger Gift Catalyst for New School of Business Addition

A $20 million gift from one of the University of Wisconsin-Madison's most generous benefactors is the catalyst for the construction of a new home for the School of Business' MBA program.

School of Business Offers Fund-Raising Program for Nonprofits

Fund raising and development for nonprofit organizations is the subject of an upcoming conference.

Entrepreneurship Students Make Semifinals of National Competition

Two teams of MBA students from the Weinert Center for Entrepreneurship at the UW-Madison School of Business advanced to the semi-final round of the 4th Annual Jungle Business Plan Challenge in San Jose, California.

Business Professor to Receive UW-Madison Teaching Award

James Rappold, an assistant professor in the Department of Operations and Information Management, will be honored for distinguished teaching.

Grainger Center Team Wins International Competition

A team of MBAs from the Grainger Center for Supply Chain Management won the 7th Annual International Graduate Logistics Case Competition.

Advisory Panels Promote Success of Women Entrepreneurs

Women entrepreneurs are receiving customized business advice and mentoring.

Executive MBA Scholarship Offered to Non-Profit Employee

The School of Business is offering a two-year scholarship for its Executive MBA program to a qualified applicant who works for a Wisconsin not-for-profit organization.

Toshiba CEO Honored By Wisconsin Alumni Association

The president and CEO of the Toshiba Corporation, Tadashi Okamura, who earned his MBA from the UW-Madison School of Business in 1973, will receive a Distinguished Alumni Award from the Wisconsin Alumni Association.

Book Explores U.S. Housing Markets and Housing Policy

Real estate faculty at the UW-Madison School of Business have authored a new book on the economics of housing.

Survey Finds Dane County Businesses Expect Economy to Improve

Dane County businesses are predicting increases in revenues and profits in the coming year, according to a survey sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business and First Business Bank.

Accounting Students Make Finals of National Competition For Second Straight Year

In January, the School of Business will send a team to compete in the finals of a national case competition sponsored by accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Professors Named to Endowed Chairs

Two School of Business professors have been named to endowed chairs, one in industrial management and the other in risk management and insurance.

Applied Corporate Finance Program Endowed with $8.4 Million in Gifts

The Applied Corporate Finance program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business will be endowed with a $6.4 million gift from Albert "Ab" Nicholas and $2 million from an anonymous donor.

LEAP Program for Woman Business Owners Recruits New Class for 2004

Entrepreneurs and people interested in helping women business owners take their businesses to a higher level are invited to a reception for UW-Madison's LEAP (Launching Entrepreneurial Advisory Panels) program on Tuesday, January 13 from 4 ? 6 p.m. at the Villager Mall atrium, 2300 S. Park St., Madison.

Arts Administration Alumni Featured in UW Print Advertisements

Two alumni of the Bolz Center for Arts Administration are the subject of a new print advertising series supporting the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Accounting Graduates Continue to Shine

Accounting graduates of the School of Business continue to match up against the best in the nation in terms of CPA Exam pass-rate rankings.

Dane County Business Survey

The results of a unique economic survey of Dane County businesses will be announced December 10.

University of Wisconsin MBA's Finish in Top 20 at Recent Thunderbird Challenge

A team of MBA students from the UW-Madison School of Business finished in the top 20 out of 143 teams from top-50 MBA programs competing in the 2003 Thunderbird Innovation Challenge.

Noodles & Company Founder Inducted into Entrepreneur Hall of Fame

Aaron Kennedy, MBA '89, CEO and founder of the national restaurant chain, Noodles and Company, was the first inductee of the UW-Madison Entrepreneur Hall of Fame, an initiative of the Weinert Center for Entrepreneurship.

Executive MBA Rated Among World's Best

The Financial Times of London has ranked the University of Wisconsin-Madison Executive MBA program 27th in the world, up from 33rd last year.

UW-Madison Undergraduate Business Program Rated 11th Among U.S. Schools

U.S. News & World Report has ranked the University of Wisconsin-Madison among the best undergraduate business programs in the nation.

Marketing Faculty's Research Found Most Influential

Marketing professors at the UW-Madison School of Business were found to be the most influential in the United States in terms of the frequency with which their research findings were cited by other scholars.

Bolz Center Role in Cultural Dynamics Project

On October 4 and 5, a dozen leaders from across the country will convene in Madison, Wisconsin to re-envision the nature and structure of arts and culture in America. The Cultural Dynamics Project: Mapping and Simulating the American Cultural Ecosystem will explore development of cultural policy, management of cultural institutions and the dynamic training of future leaders in the field.

Business School Plays Role in UW-Madison Receiving Grant for Entrepreneurship Initiative

UW-Madison has received $50,000 to plan how to stimulate entrepreneurial values and skills across the campus.

Women's Executive Leadership Summit Slated for September

A new leadership program for women managers and executives--and those who champion their success--will be held at the Fluno Center for Executive Education.

Two School of Business Partnerships Honored

The School of Business had two projects among eight university-community partnerships recognized by UW-Madison.

Exploring the Business of Art On-Line

Andrew Taylor, director of the Bolz Center for Arts Administration at the UW-Madison School of Business, is the author of a new "weblog" on business issues in arts and culture.

Risk Management Student Wins National Scholarship

An MBA student majoring in Risk Management and Insurance was awarded a $10,000 scholarship as a "Spencer Scholar."

UW-Madison Executive Education Programs Ranked Again This Year by the Financial Times

The University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business has made the Financial Times' annual list of the world's top executive education providers for the second consecutive year.

New Chair in Risk Management and Insurance Endowed

Gerald D. Stephens, CPCU, Chair and Program Fund in Risk Management and Insurance endowed with $1.5 million gift.

Entrepreneur Program Ranked in Top 24

The Weinert Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is ranked among the top 24 programs in the nation, according to the April 2003 issue of Entrepreneur magazine.

Biotech Process for Creating Electricity Wins Technology Business Plan Competition

A team of UW-Madison students won the $10,000 first prize in the G. Steven Burrill Technology Business Plan Competition Friday for a business plan for a biotech process to create electricity using biomass products.

UW-Madison Takes Second Place in Big Ten Case Competition

Graduate business students from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business took second place in the annual Ford Big Ten MBA Case Competition, held at The Ohio State University's Fisher College of Business April 3-5.

Outstanding Faculty, Staff and Students Honored by GBA

The Graduate Business Association, the student organization for graduate business students at the School of Business, held its annual Ball on April 4.

UW-Madison Accounting Graduate Finishes Third in Nation on CPA Exam

A UW-Madison graduate had the third highest score in the nation on the Uniform CPA Examination for May 2002. Kelly Mogensen earned the Elijah Watt Sells Bronze medal for finishing third nationally among people who took the exam last May.

Accounting Students Win National Competition

A University of Wisconsin-Madison team of accounting students has won a case competition sponsored by accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Scott Cook Addresses Master's Students at Dean's Executive Leadership Speaker Series

Scott Cook, co-founder of Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ: INTU), a provider of financial software and services for small businesses, consumers and accounting professionals answered a series of questions from Dean Michael Knetter as well as business master's students.

UW-Madison School of Business Team Ties For Third at Logistics Case Competition

A team of students representing the Grainger Center for Supply Chain Management at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business won third place in a recent logistics case competition.

Fortune Magazine Features Applied Security Analysis Program

Fortune magazine's Investor's Guide 2003 asks: " How has a tiny Wisconsin grad program spawned so many big-name money managers? "

Distance Real Estate Education with Kyrgyzstan Funded

Rod Matthews, a senior lecturer in the Department of Real Estate and Urban Land Economics, recently received a $10,000 grant from The Counselors of Real Estate's James E. Gibbons Educational Development Trust Fund.

Intuit Co-Founder and UW-Madison Alumna Establish First-of-Its-Kind MBA Program

The University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business announced in December the establishment of the Center for Product Management, the nation's first MBA program focused on product management.

UW-Madison Executive MBA Ranks Among Best in World

The Executive MBA Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business has been named one of the world's top 50 EMBA programs, according to the Financial Times of London.

Children's Museum CEO Given Distinguished Business Alumna Award

The School of Business has presented its Distinguished Business Alumna Award to children's museum executive Kathy Dwyer Southern.

Wisconsin's Undergraduate Business Program Ranked 11 th in Nation

The undergraduate business program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has been ranked 11 th in the nation in the new " America's Best Colleges " guidebook published by U.S. News & World Report.

Research Expertise of School of Business Faculty Ranked 14 th Among All U.S. Business Schools

The strength of UW-Madison School of Business faculty in research is reflected in a recent nationwide study. School of Business research was ranked 14th in the U.S. overall, and two individual departments-Management and Human Resources and Marketing-were ranked second in the nation.

Endowed Scholarship to Honor Aaron Horwitz, Alum Lost in World Trade Center

Generous donations by family, friends, alumni, faculty and staff have endowed a permanent scholarship in honor of Aaron Horwitz, BBA '98, an institutional bond broker for Cantor Fitzgerald who worked on the 104th floor of the World Trade Center.

Five Professors Join School of Business This Fall

The School of Business began the fall semester with five new assistant professors, who bring a wealth of experience to their teaching and research.

Corporate Governance Examined at Directors' Summit

How companies operate has been in the media spotlight recently. The Executive Education arm of the UW-Madison School of Business this week is co-sponsoring a program focusing on key issues in corporate governance.

Wisconsin Professor Elected President of American Risk and Insurance Association

UW-Madison is making a tradition of leadership in the field of risk management and insurance. Professor Mark Browne, the chair of the Actuarial Science, Risk Management and Insurance Department of the UW-Madison School of Business has been elected president of the American Risk and Insurance Association (ARIA).

UW-Madison Business Students Take 1 st Place In International Competition

A team of University of Wisconsin-Madison business students has won first place and $20,000 in an international business plan competition in Singapore.

Third LEAP Class Begins Orientation

The Business School's LEAP Program is holding an orientation for a new class of 10 women entrepreneurs and their panels on August 7--the third LEAP class since it began operation in June 2001.

Assessing Fair Value

An accounting professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business was interviewed in a column by David Shook on Business Week Online about assessing fair value. AOL says it will decide in the fourth quarter whether another goodwill write-down is necessary. While fair value is an estimation made by its own accountants, it can and often does change depending on the underlying financial trends of a business, saysAccounting Professor Terry Warfield.

UW-Madison Executive Education Programs Ranked Among World's Best

In its May 28 business education section, the London-based Financial Times ranked executive education programs throughout the world. UW-Madison was ranked 35th in the world (17th in the U.S.) in the publication's overall ranking.

Dean Michael M. Knetter Begins Leading School of Business July 1, 2002

Michael M. Knetter officially joins the UW-Madison School of Business on July 1, the sixth dean in the school's history.

School of Business to Receive $1.4 Million for International Business Education

The University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business will receive $1.4 million to enhance international business education. The U.S. Department of Education will renew funding for the business school's Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER). The school will receive $355,000 per year for the next four years.

Wisconsin Students Take First in Case Competition

Students from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business took top honors in national competition June 2 in San Francisco.

Program Assists Women Business Owners

Established women business owners are sought to participate in a groundbreaking program. UW-Madison's LEAP Program (Launching Entrepreneurial Advisory Panels) creates volunteer advisory panels to help women business owners grow their businesses.

Undergrad Team Makes Finals of International Competition

A team of School of Business undergraduate students has made the finals of the Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition to be held at the Singapore Management University this month.

Graduates Celebrate

Commencement 2002: Graduating seniors and graduating master's students in the School of Business joined family and friends to celebrate prior to May 19th's Commencement ceremony.

Students Win $10,000 Prize for Business Plan

A team of students at UW-Madison walked away with the top prize of $10,000 for a technology-based business plan. The students were competing in the G. Steven Burrill Technology Business Plan Competition, which seeks to encourage entrepreneurial activity and interaction between science and business students on the UW-Madison campus. or view event results

UW-Madison Honors Business Professor for Distinguished Teaching

A School of Business professor was one of seven faculty members at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to be awarded a Distinguished Teaching Award this year from the university. Mason A. Carpenter, assistant professor, management and human resources, will be given the Steiger Award at a free public ceremony to honor the winners Tuesday, April 23, 3:30 p.m., at the Pyle Center. Each winner will receive $5,000.

UW-Madison Finishes Second in Big 10 MBA Case Competition

A University of Wisconsin-Madison team of first-year MBA students Jason Ginsberg, Aileen Hagert, Sheryl Kennedy and Ben Van Roo finished second at the Big Ten MBA Case Competition sponsored by the Ford Motor Company. The annual event was hosted by the Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. Michigan State finished in first place and the University of Illinois finished in third.

UW-Madison Wins Venture Capital Investment Competition

Five graduate students from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business won the central regional title at the Venture Capital Investment Competition today. They will compete in April for the national title at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Accounting Professor Nominated for National Accounting Education Award

Accounting Professor Jerry Weygandt of the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business had been nominated for a national award in accounting education by the Wisconsin Institute of CPAs (WICPA).

Book Explores Cellular Manufacturing

Professor Urban Wemmerlov, director of the Erdman Center for Manufacturing and Technology Management at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business, has co-authored Reorganizing the Factory: Competing through Cellular Manufacturing with Nancy Hyer of Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management.

School of Business Alumnus Wins Golden Globe

Robert Greenblatt, a graduate of the Arts Administration program of the UW-Madison School of Business, has won a Golden Globe as executive producer of "Six Feet Under."

Leading Economists to Speak at Economic Outlook 2002-2003

Four leading economists will speak at a special executive briefing on March 15. Economic Outlook 2002-2003, offered by the Executive Education unit of the UW-Madison School of Business, will explore financial market projections, international economic trends and business growth in Wisconsin and the Midwest.

Dartmouth's Michael M. Knetter Named School of Business Dean

Chancellor John Wiley announced November 26 that Michael Knetter, associate dean and professor of international economics in the Amos Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, has been chosen as the new dean of the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business. Knetter will join the School of Business on July 1, 2002.

Emeritus Professor Writes About " Real Odds " of Terrorism

Emeritus Professor Michael Rothschild authored an op-ed piece in the Washington Post titled, " Terrorism and You: The Real Odds. " In the piece, published November 25, Rothschild explained how fears of terrorist acts are not in keeping with their statistical probability.

Undergraduate Program Rated Among Best in Nation

U.S. News & World Report has included the University of Wisconsin-Madison in its list of best undergraduate business programs in the nation. UW-Madison was ranked 12th among all undergraduate business programs in the U.S. in the Sept. 12 issue of the magazine.