Owen Graduate School Of Management
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Celebrate International Education Week Nov. 5-14
(iStockphoto) International Education Week is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange. This year, International Education Week is being celebrated at Vanderbilt Nov. 5–14 with 19 programs sponsored by… Read MoreOct 31, 2012
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Owen’s Little Book of Big Impact
Faculty members of Vanderbilt’s Owen Graduate School of Management conduct research across a broad range of disciplines, from finance and economics to consumer behavior and negotiation strategies. Their work has a solid footing in traditional academic theory, but much of it also seeks to make an impact on… Read MoreOct 22, 2012
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The Tennessean: Vanderbilt innovation guru joins online learning revolution
David Owens, professor of the practice of management and innovation at Owen Graduate School of Management, will teach a strategic innovation course as part of Vanderbilt’s first online Coursera offerings. Read MoreOct 22, 2012
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Vanderbilt University to offer free courses online through Coursera
Vanderbilt University will make its first institution-wide foray into offering worldwide, free, digital courses by some of its leading faculty members in spring 2013 via the digital learning consortium Coursera. Read MoreSep 19, 2012
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Owen Graduate School of Management appoints new admissions director
Vanderbilt University’s Owen Graduate School of Management has named Christie St-John as its new director of admissions, effective Oct. 1, 2012. Read MoreSep 10, 2012
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Healthcare leaders discuss the Affordable Care Act and future of healthcare
A conference at Owen Graduate School of Management will examine how healthcare companies will balance quality of service, operational efficiencies and cost control as millions of previously uninsured people gain greater access to the healthcare system through the Affordable Care Act. Read MoreAug 23, 2012
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Get motivated and stay motivated: Eight keys for pursuing long-term goals
Setting a goal—and sticking to it—can be difficult for anyone. A new study co-authored by Vanderbilt management and sociology professor Bruce Barry examines how certain types of professionals sustain their motivation and enthusiasm over very long periods. Read MoreAug 16, 2012
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International Olympic Committee’s Rule 40 dims spotlight on smaller brands
In order to protect the investment of the corporations sponsoring the Olympic Games, the IOC has created Rule 40 which prohibits athletes from promoting non-sponsor brands while the Olympic Village is open. Read MoreAug 6, 2012
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Celebrity endorsements: the more we know, the less we like
When it comes to using a star to endorse a product, new Vanderbilt research finds the less people know about the celebrity’s personal opinions, the better. Read MoreAug 3, 2012
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Linus Hall, EMBA’00, taps into the craft brewing market at Yazoo
Running a craft brewery requires a personal touch, but few pour themselves into the job like Linus Hall. His Nashville-based Yazoo Brewing Co., which has expanded its reach across the Southeast since opening in 2003, is as much a testament to his handcrafted approach to beer making as it is… Read MoreJul 3, 2012
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Vanderbilt business boot camp helps survivors of prostitution, trafficking and addiction launch new café
Thistle Farms, a social enterprise run by women who have survived lives of prostitution, trafficking and addiction will be collaborating with the Vanderbilt Accelerator Summer Business Institute on its newest venture, the Thistle Stop Café. Read MoreJun 7, 2012
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Vanderbilt Accelerator and Captain D’s look for the perfect hook
Fast-casual seafood restaurant Captain D’s is working on plans to ramp up the customer experience and they’re turning to students in the Vanderbilt Accelerator Summer Business Institute for innovative ideas. Read MoreJun 6, 2012
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Construction projects will transform campus this summer
Noticed an increase of construction workers and equipment in your area? Seen signs that read “Construction Zone” as you make your way across campus? With many students and faculty away, summer is an ideal time to make headway on major construction projects that will improve and transform Vanderbilt’s campus. Some… Read MoreJun 6, 2012
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On Board: Brent Turner, MBA’99, charts a new course for alumni leadership
For a guy from Middle Tennessee, Brent Turner, MBA’99, sure uses a lot of nautical terms. That may be the impact of having lived near the Puget Sound in Seattle for the past 12 years, but his choice of words is fitting nonetheless. Turner is helping steer the future of… Read MoreMay 24, 2012
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Idea Guy: The Owen Graduate School of Management’s David Owens examines why some great innovations fail
There are ways to circumvent toxic group dynamics, creativity-resistant managers and even self-sabotage so that quality ideas can flourish, says Owen Graduate School of Management professor David Owens. Read MoreMay 23, 2012
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Bright and Bold: Spurring innovation through business and research
Faculty and alumni from the Owen Graduate School of Management combine creativity and research to break down barriers in the business world. Read MoreMay 16, 2012
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Idea Guy
The Owen Graduate School of Management’s David Owens examines why some great innovations fail “Creative people must be stopped!” We may not actually hear these words spoken aloud in the weekly staff meeting, but sometimes it feels like an underlying corporate message. In many work groups, innovative ideas are aggressively… Read MoreMay 1, 2012
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Donald Kohn and other economic leaders to speak at Vanderbilt
Are financial markets more volatile or more efficient today than 25 years ago? Read MoreApr 26, 2012
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Political divide: Why health care is the issue on which Americans may never agree
Of all the issues being debated by politicians, lawmakers and voters, funding health care may be the issue on which no one can agree. Read MoreApr 10, 2012
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“The Auto Industry Comes to Tennessee” – a panel discussion
Watch video of Sen. Lamar Alexander who joined other key players from the history of Tennessee’s auto industry March 12 for a panel discussion at Vanderbilt University’s Central Library. “The Auto Industry Comes to Tennessee” was co-sponsored by Vanderbilt Libraries and Owen Graduate School of Management. The panel discussion was part… Read MoreMar 14, 2012