Business

From networking to industry insights, the Convoy Conference highlighted how radical collaboration fuels Vanderbilt’s robust entrepreneurial ecosystem. Read More

New research out of Vanderbilt Business explores the relationship between disabling social media comments and the persuasiveness and likability of public figures like celebrities and influencers. Read More

Donna Ingles, director of operations for the Vanderbilt Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization, has been named to the 2024 Young American Leaders Program at Harvard Business School by the Global Action Platform. She was one of 10 local leaders chosen for the program, which aims to create a biomedical economic development strategy for the region using cluster models devised by Harvard economist Michael Porter. Read More

New research from Jen Riley discusses the impact of power shifts, competition, and evolving technology on U.S. higher education. Read More

The program offers the Vanderbilt community an educational opportunity to learn about the business operations of the university and the higher education landscape. Applications are open March 18 –April 30. Read More

In new research, Vanderbilt's Megan Lawrence examines the role of knowledge scope and shared experiences in organizational coordination. Read More

Vanderbilt Business’ Michael Lapré studied years of FIFA data and made recommendations on combatting competitive disparity at the Women’s World Cup. Read More

Vanderbilt Business consumer behavior expert Kelly Haws explains the effects of the "Any Size, Same Price” strategies on soft drink consumption. Read More

Chris Rowe, executive director for industry collaborations within Vanderbilt's Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Innovation and professor of the practice of engineering management, has been chosen for the 2023 Young American Leaders Program at Harvard Business School. He’ll join a task force focused on enhancing Nashville's biomedical sector, using cluster models to drive economic growth and innovation. Read More

Gender in organizations expert, Jessica Kennedy, investigates how women can retain femininity while recognizing its worth and power. Read More

Vanderbilt professor Sruthi Thatchenkery addresses the complexity of competition and innovation in platform ecosystems with new research. Read More

New research from Jessica Kennedy explores the relationship between deception in negotiations and negotiators’ satisfaction with their deals. Read More

Vanderbilt consumer behavior expert Brianna Escoe explains cringe, its implications on brands, and ways brands can avoid ‘cringeworthy’ campaigns. Read More

New research from Vanderbilt Business identifies ways that managers can set up autistic employees for success. Read More

Amid COVID-19, businesses will have to implement new procedures and training methods; Vanderbilt researcher Megan Lawrence examines what practices work best, and why. Read More

When it comes to creating successful business interactions, exchanges between buyers and sellers with similar emotional abilities may lead to more lucrative outcomes than an animated or ambitious employee alone. Read More

Everyone knows that the second biggest competition on Super Bowl Sunday is the battle over advertising. Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management experts are available to talk about trends in Super Bowl advertising. Read More

Try asking any Monday morning quarterback about blown fourth-down play calls in the NFL and you are guaranteed passionate opinions. In most fourth-down plays, an NFL team will punt or try for a field goal. But, occasionally, teams decide to do something that is viewed as risky – attempt a… Read More

Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management ranked 25th in the U.S. and 51st worldwide, according to the 2011 Global MBA survey published today by Financial Times. Read More

[Media Note: Vanderbilt has a 24/7 broadcast facility with a dedicated fiber optic line for live or taped TV interviews and a radio ISDN line. Use of the studio with Vanderbilt experts is free, except for reserving fiber time.] In this economic climate, a creative and motivated MBA intern may… Read More