Rutgers Confers More than 14,000 Degrees at its 247th Commencement
The Honorable Virginia Long – a retired associate justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court who blazed a trail for women in law – encouraged members of the largest graduating class in Rutgers history not just to be the best, but to also strive to make a difference in the world. Long gave the keynote address on a rainy Sunday afternoon during the university’s 247th anniversary commencement before a crowd of 30,000 at High Point Solutions Stadium on the Busch Campus. Her message resonated with students eager to start the next chapter and make change. More ›
Monday, May 20, 2013
Improving reputation and high return-on-investment fueling demand for Rutgers innovative MBA program
Looking for the skills necessary to succeed in the 21st Century economy? Rutgers Business School’s MBA program has developed an innovative curriculum with valuable hands-on experience to ensure graduates reach their career goals. More ›
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Traditional Full-time MBA program still accepting applications for Fall 2013
This is the perfect time to earn an MBA and Rutgers Business School is extending application deadlines to meet the growing demand for business education. More ›
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
In a new 544-page book, Rutgers Business School Professor Jerome Williams and his co-editors, Keryn Pasch and Chiquita Collins, explore the powerful marketing tactics that influence the diets of children and teenagers, the policy questions raised by pervasive advertising and the possible strategies for addressing childhood obesity, an issue that is as complex as it is troubling. Rutgers Business School hosted an event on May 7 to discuss the book, ponder the implications of regulating marketing and to highlight the efforts currently underway in Newark to help children eat better and be more active. More ›
Monday, May 13, 2013
Extroverts versus Neurotics: New research shows neurotics deserve equal consideration as leaders
Neha Parikh Shah, an assistant professor who teaches organizational behavior at Rutgers Business School, co-authored a paper that is receiving lots of interest among those who care about the qualities of good managers, teams and business leaders. The paper is entitled, "The Downfall of Extroverts and the Rise of Neurotics: The Dynamic Process of Status Allocation in Task Groups.” It was published last month in the Academy of Management Journal. More ›
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Wall Street Journal highlights Rutgers MBA ranking from U.S. News & World Report
Rutgers Business School's successful track record of placing MBA students in jobs three months after graduation earned it a ranking among the top 20 business schools in the country for post-...
Finance professor Dan Weaver on unintended consequences of securities transaction taxes featured in New York Times
From The New York Times:
A study of New York State’s tax from 1932 to 1981 by Anna Pomeranets and Daniel G. Weaver found that it increased the cost of capital for investors and reduced trading volume...
Farrokh Langdana featured: Researchers and professors at top business schools in the Northeast share their predictions
Professor Farrokh Langdana was featured in Arrive, Amtrak's magazine for the Acela northeast train corridor. "Once the economy gets traction, because never in history have we printed so much money...
Dan Weaver on impact of transaction taxes featured in Traders Magazine
Transaction taxes result in more volatile markets, wider bid-ask spreads, greater market impact, and a decrease in volume. Those are key findings of a recent study conducted jointly by the Bank of...
Professor Weaver's research on "Dark Pools" featured in Wall Street Journal
From The Wall Street Journal:
Trading in dark pools and other off-exchange venues has been rising in recent years. About 14% of all stock trades in the U.S. now take place on dark pools, up from...
