Senior Class President Jeremy Sherman’s message to WashU’s 2015 graduates
Washington University in St. Louis Senior Class President Jeremy Sherman’s message to the graduating Class of 2015 can be found here. Sherman, from West Bloomfield, Mich., earned a bachelor of science in business administration degree from the Olin Business School with a second major in political science from the College of Arts & Sciences.
We’re happy and we know it, and now the research shows it
Americans are generally a pretty happy bunch, according to a new study that aims to further our collective understanding of happiness and its root causes. Lamar Pierce, PhD, associate professor of organization and strategy in the Olin Business School, helped lead the research.
Why investors should listen to short sellers (yes, short sellers)
New research from the Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis shows that short sellers actually have more insight into the stock market than some might think.
First U.S.-India joint EMBA program begins
International executives are ready to hit the ground running as the inaugural class of the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) and Washington University in St. Louis joint Executive MBA program. An intensive residency focusing on leadership and management began April 22 in Mumbai for the inaugural first cohort.
Ferguson Commission members to hold town hall meeting at Washington University
Washington University in St. Louis students, faculty and staff are invited to learn more about the work of the Ferguson Commission and to share their perspectives about St. Louis’ challenges at “The Future of Our Region,” a town hall meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, at the Emerson Auditorium in Knight Hall. The event will feature four Ferguson Commission members, including Rose Windmiller, assistant vice chancellor for government and community relations.
Joyce elected fellow of National Academy of Public Administration
Mary Ellen Joyce, PhD, executive director of Brookings Executive Education, recently has been elected a fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration.
Report: Robust global financial system necessary for economic growth
Authored by Anjan Thakor, PhD, the John E. Simon Professor of Finance at Olin Business School, “International Financial Markets: A Diverse System is the Key to Commerce” provides a broad overview of the global financial system and how it supports economic growth, facilitates global trade and creates opportunities for companies, entrepreneurs and individuals.
And the Olin Cup goes to …
The top prize in the 2015 Olin Cup competition was awarded to Love Will Inc., a developer of virtual currency-based financial tools, at an awards ceremony held Jan. 29 at Washington University.
Bear-y Sweet Shoppe opens on South 40 with support of Student Entrepreneurial Program
After a year of planning, the Bear-y Sweet Shoppe opened Jan. 12 on Gregg Walkway on the South 40 at Washington University in St. Louis. The business is supported by the innovative Student Entrepreneurial Program (StEP), which has provided resources and guidance since 1999. The shop is the first StEP business to sell food, use crowdfunding and to be founded exclusively by women.
Most read stories of 2014: In the classroom and the community
In 2014, Washington University continued to play a major role in the St. Louis community while students and alumni made their mark on campus. Among the stories were the debut of the $80 million Lofts of Washington University, a continued investment in Cortex, the innovation district, and two unforgettable alumni.
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