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Weatherhead Faculty Comment on the Changing Role of Business
Professors Chris Laszlo and Rob Widing comment on the recent U.S. Business Roundtable statement on the purpose of a corporation. They argue that replacing “shareholder primacy” with a stakeholder-centric view of business is a historic milestone. While it will be important to have concrete evidence…
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An internship abroad: From the classroom to South Africa
Article courtesy of the Weatherhead School of Management. An Illinois native, Case Western Reserve University basketball player and, as of this summer, an international intern. Michael Volkening, a third-year finance major who had never previously traveled overseas, knew he wanted to push himself…
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Study: Want more investors for your startup? Better make an impassioned pitch
One would expect that entrepreneurs who pitch their startup ideas with passion are more apt to entice investors. Now there’s scientific proof the two are connected: enthusiasm and financial backing. According to new research from Case Western Reserve University, the brains of potential investors…
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Taking stock of ‘unicorn’ companies: A good idea or a Trojan horse?
Case Western Reserve University law professor Anat Alon-Beck makes a case for regulatory reform for tech startups worth more than $1 billion Until just a few years ago, many talented workers chose to hustle for a promising technology startup company, often for lower pay, long hours and a…
Fowler Center Mentors at GiveBackHack Cleveland 2019
The Fowler Center participated in the annual GiveBackHack Cleveland event this past weekend, September 21st-22nd, as a mentor for the participating teams.  GiveBackHack is a weekend long event bringing together passionate community members to develop sustainable solutions to the community's most…
Weatherhead Advances in Forbes 2019 Top U.S. MBA Programs Ranking
The Weatherhead School of Management was ranked 52nd in the latest bi-annual ranking of the best business schools by Forbes Magazine. This is a one position improvement from 2017, the last year the rankings were published. Forbes ranks school solely based on their “5-year MBA gain”, or the median…
Join the CLE Rising “Share Your Voice” Student Session
Case Western Reserve University students from all programs and backgrounds are invited to the CLE Rising “Share Your Voice” Student Session Wednesday, Sept. 25, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Wade Commons Red Cat Room. A new vision for Cleveland will be developed at the community-wide CLE Rising…
New Stem-Eligible Degrees for 2019
In the current business climate, where technology increasingly influences decision-making and processes, Weatherhead introduces a new MBA STEM track -- positioning graduates for high-demand jobs that bridge analytics, technology and business. For those international students choosing to pursue a…
Chris Laszlo featured on Ideastream
Chris Laszlo, PhD was featured on The Sound of Ideas WVIZ/PBS ideastream® talking about CEOs’ new outlooks on maximizing value in business.
Hiring 2002 Research Associates: Economic Research Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Hiring Students for Positions Starting in the Spring/Summer 2020 The Research Division at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis is hiring several full-time Research Associates along with several Summer Interns. Research Associate Position This position is a full-time position to start in the…