Tag Wisconsin School of Business
Wisconsin School of Business MBA Programs first in country to receive STEM designation
Two specialized MBA programs that are part of the Wisconsin Full-Time MBA Program at the Wisconsin School of Business of the University of Wisconsin–Madison have become the first MBA programs in the country to receive a CIP code (Classification of Instructional Programs) with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) designation from the United States Department of Homeland Security.
UW-Madison among top universities for VC-backed entrepreneurs
UW-Madison ranked 14th worldwide among universities in a new report measuring how many graduates became entrepreneurs backed by venture capital.
Research shows backup plans may keep you from achieving your goal
MADISON — When it comes to setting organizational and personal goals, making a backup plan has been seen as a sensible way to deal with uncertainty — to be prepared if things don’t go as expected.
Campus officials pay tribute to Ab Nicholas
Alumnus Ab Nicholas, a standout player on the Badger basketball team, former UW System Board of Regents member and dedicated supporter of the university, passed away Aug. 4.
Business Dean Ortalo-Magné to depart following 2016-17 academic year
The Wisconsin School of Business leader is best known for innovations in curriculum design and delivery and for the school’s brand platform, Together Forward.
UW-Madison ranked high in list of universities that produce top CEOs
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is one of only three public universities that made the top 10 list of colleges that produce the most Fortune 500 CEOs.
UW-Madison celebrates 50th anniversary of Consortium for Graduate Study in Management
The Consortium's mission is to enhance diversity in business education and management careers in the United States. The UW has been there from the beginning.
Deciding for others is more fun than doing it for ourselves, research shows
Making decisions can be tiring, but choosing a course of action for others is less draining and more enjoyable than when we do it…
Three deans reappointed after 5-year reviews
Every five years of their tenure, deans of the university’s schools and colleges undergo a comprehensive review to assess their academic and administrative leadership and performance.
Bolz Center helps arts organizations to revitalize Wisconsin communities
Nestled on a quiet street near Brewery Creek, the nine cabins and limestone buildings that make up the core of Shake Rag Alley look like a quirky postcard from Wisconsin's mining village past.
From page to poster: Business students create art inspired by ‘Go Big Read’ selection
Students from the Wisconsin School of Business use silk-screening techniques to create posters as part of a Just Mercy Printmaking Project. The students…
UW-Madison ranked 11th best public college by U.S. News & World Report
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is 11th among public institutions in U.S. News & World Report's latest college rankings.
American Family makes 10-year pledge to support UW partnerships
The University of Wisconsin–Madison and American Family Insurance will expand their longtime partnership in support of academic programs, research, athletics and charitable activities, with the insurer pledging $40 million to the UW over the next 10 years.
Driven to distraction: What causes cyberloafing at work?
With the rise in virtual work teams, flexible work arrangements, and personal electronic devices in the workplace, the opportunities for cyberloafing — using the Internet for nonwork activities — are plentiful and creating serious problems for many businesses.
Cliffhangers inspire sustainability at School of Business
While Earth Day is an opportunity to encourage people to think more about the environment, a new marketing professor at the Wisconsin School of Business is taking an innovative approach to sustainability.
Ernst & Young makes $1.1 million gift to benefit UW–Madison business students
Ernst & Young LLP (EY) has pledged $1.1 million to the Wisconsin School of Business.
‘Markets with Frictions’ is topic of second UW–Madison MOOC
“Markets with Frictions” probably wasn’t a topic of conversation at the last party you attended — unless you’re an economist. UW–Madison finance professor Randall Wright wants to change that. Leading the second pilot Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) at UW–Madison, Wright’s “Markets with Frictions” begins Oct. 30, bringing economic theory to a wider audience.