Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School Of Management

Big dreams come naturally to Michael Clinton, MBA'07, acquisitions manager and partner at Midos Development Group in Los Angeles. Two of his most recent projects are The Guest House in Natchez, Mississippi, an antebellum mansion built by enslaved people that is now a 16-room bed and breakfast, and The Redline Venice, a former apartment building on Venice Beach now converted into a hotel. Read More

Vanderbilt University honored 32 retiring faculty members on May 9 for their years of service by bestowing upon them the title of emerita or emeritus faculty during Vanderbilt’s Commencement ceremony at GEODIS Park. Two outgoing deans also were recognized for service to the university. Read More

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

Gilbert Gonzales, associate professor of medicine, health and society, and Michael A. Lapré, associate professor of operations management, have been awarded the 2023–24 Chancellor’s Cup by Chancellor Daniel Diermeier for their remarkable teaching and mentorship of undergraduate students. Read More

Meet three student-athletes in the Class of 2024 who are making a difference on and off the field. Read More

WATCH: Lacrosse student athlete Emily Gaven came to Vanderbilt's Owen Graduate School of Management with big goals. Hear why she chose Vandy and what's next! 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 annual report provides an overview of progress around the core themes of connectivity and community enhancement, diversity and inclusion, accessibility, environmental sustainability and the preservation of the university’s historic, park-like setting.  Read More

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

When Richard Willis went to work after graduate school as a market analyst for E&J Gallo Winery, he did not envision his career path leading to the Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management, where he has become a highly respected accounting professor. In addition to being admired and appreciated by students and colleagues for his teaching and mentoring skills, he is a leading voice at Vanderbilt for improving processes that help faculty and research staff achieve their goals.       Read More

Bryan Deaner, MBA’93, has made a multi-layered gift to the Owen Graduate School of Management that includes a bequest to ultimately support the Deaner Creativity Scholarship for students there. His gift also incorporates current-use funding for scholarships at Owen through a matching gift program with his employer for additional support.   Read More

WATCH: Get to know the new dean of the Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management, Tom Steenburgh, and his vision for the future of business education. 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

New research from Kelly Goldsmith offers insight into the effectiveness of flash sales for online retailers. Read More

Tim Vogus, deputy director of Vanderbilt's Frist Center for Autism and Innovation, uses research to push for a workforce that welcomes, accepts, and embraces neurodivergent professionals. Read More

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

Vanderbilt consumer behavior expert, Freeman Wu, explains how enhanced product aesthetics impact consumption. Read More

W.G. “Tres” Scheibe and his son, Nate, own Scheibe Design, a high-end furniture studio based in Franklin, Tennessee, where they make handcrafted pieces showcasing modernist design and gorgeous woods.  Read More