Weatherhead School of Management
Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management is where driven students become business leaders. Where accomplished academics create entirely new ways of thinking and leading. And where successful alumni become transformative leaders. Read about the ideas and people driving change across Weatherhead School of Management.
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Building on a legacy of entrepreneurship
For three generations, the Ames family has passed down a passion for entrepreneurship. It started with Daniel Ames, who acquired a milk processing plant in Polo, Illinois in 1938. He imparted his knowledge of running businesses to his son, B. Charles (Chuck) Ames, who built a portfolio of small…
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September 11, 2024
Professor Satish Nambisan, Department of Design and Innovation and the Nancy and Joseph Keithley Professorship of Technology Management received the 2024 Helena Yli-Renko Research Impact Award at this year’s Academy of Management meeting in Chicago, Aug 9-13. The award is given by the…
September 11, 2024
Conner Howard joined the Weatherhead marketing team and is responsible for managing digital projects, communications planning and brand support. Get to know more about him: What makes you most excited about joining Weatherhead? I've long admired the Weatherhead School of Management's pedigree…
September 11, 2024
Case Western Reserve University graduate and undergraduate students are invited to join the CWRU Product Management Club for its kickoff event “Product Perspectives: Navigating Careers in Product Management” Thursday, Sept. 12, from 3 to 5 p.m. in Peter B. Lewis Building, Room 401. During this…
September 10, 2024
People are full of surprises. But for as unpredictable as they may seem at times, science can help us better understand their behaviors, emotions and motivations. Gabriela Cuconato, a fifth-year PhD student in organizational behavior at Weatherhead School of Management, is trying to shed light on…
September 05, 2024
Weatherhead School of Management will host a Fireside Chat with Nandita Bakhshi, former CEO of Bank of the West, Friday, Sept. 13, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Peter B. Lewis Building, Room 106. Nandita Bakhshi Bakhshi is driven by her belief in redefining banking for a better future. She…
September 04, 2024
Weatherhead School of Management’s Center for Family Business is dedicated to empowering multi-generational family businesses and their families to thrive across generations. Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to participate in the first session in the Family…
August 30, 2024
Three Weatherhead School of Management students were given the opportunity of a lifetime when BP reached out to hear their ideas on sustainability. In addition to pursuing their MBAs, the students are Business as an Agent of World Benefit Fellows at Weatherhead’s Fowler Center for Business as an…
August 30, 2024
When Ted Evans completed the Master of Business Administration program at Weatherhead School of Management in 1995, he didn’t just earn a degree—he began a decades-long relationship with Case Western Reserve University as an alumnus, a consultant and, ultimately, a staff member. The latest…
August 29, 2024
We all present an outward persona that defines us. For those who have met Weatherhead School of Management Dean Andrew Medvedev, adjectives such as “passionate,” “determined,” “collaborative” and “analytical” often come to mind. An economics alumnus of Case Western Reserve University, Medvedev…
August 29, 2024
It was 2008 and the United States economy was crashing—but that didn’t stop Jeff Tonidandel (MGT ’02) and his wife, Jamie, from following their passion for restaurant development and hospitality. After spending years working intense, demanding jobs, the Tonidandels packed their bags for Europe…