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From Classroom to Cocoa Fields: How One Weatherhead Alum is Powering a Zero Waste Future
Big news for Cocoa Potash, the social enterprise co-founded by Weatherhead alum Ithabeleng Makhetha (BS ’24). They have been named one of the top 24 teams for the Hult Prize 2025 Global Accelerator. Out of 54 incredible startups in this year’s Incubator, they have been selected to join the in…
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August 18, 2023
Somali Ghosh, associate professor in Weatherhead School of Management's Department of Design and Innovation, wrote an article titled “How Sensory Marketing Can Cut Through The Clutter..”
Published July 31 in BW Marketing World, the article highlights affordable yet effective ways businesses can en...
August 17, 2023
In August of 2023, Emily Hastings joined the Weatherhead School of Management as the associate director of donor engagement in the Department of External Relations. In the role, Hastings works with the co-deans, associate dean, executive directors and external relations officers to compose communica...

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August 17, 2023
For weeks now, the Barbie movie has swept the globe. From Barbie becoming a secret client in a Progressive Insurance commercial, to custom pink Crocs and even a Malibu DreamHouse that was available to rent on Airbnb, the film—and its more than 100 partnerships—have influenced myriad facets of consum...

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August 14, 2023
New research suggests more effective approach—for managers, therapists, teachers and parents
What if there was a more effective way to coach and inspire your employees? Athletes? Students? Even your kids?
A new study by a team of researchers from ӰƵ suggests there is.
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August 14, 2023
Satish Nambisan, the Nancy and Joseph Keithley Professor of Technology Management at Weatherhead School of Management, recently received the 2023 Best Developmental Reviewer Award from the Academy of Management Review (AMR) and the 2023 Best Reviewer Award from the Journal of International Business ...

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August 11, 2023
David Cooperrider
David Cooperrider, Distinguished University Professor at Weatherhead School of Management, recently received one of the highest honors in his field: the 2023 OD Network Award for Elevating Humanity by the Organization Development Network.
The award was presented to Cooperrider du...

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August 09, 2023
If you look up the definition of “book lover,” you may find Jim Gilmore’s name listed.
The shelves in his office at Weatherhead School of Management are overflowing with books. And though you might expect to find primarily business-focused publications among them given Gilmore’s role as an associ...

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August 08, 2023
Jada Kleinholz
Case School of Engineering
Bristol Myers Squibb in Devens, Massachusetts
Jada Kleinholz was in elementary school when her interest for science and engineering piqued. Her parents, an engineer and a chemist, were eager to support her passions and sent her to STEM-related summer camps...

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August 08, 2023
With rising interest rates and dramatic price increases for daily living expenses, it is useful to learn how to become more financially savvy. The University Wellness Program will offer a Financial Wellness series this fall featuring Karen W. Braun, former professor of accountancy at Weatherhead Sch...

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August 04, 2023
A whitepaper by two ӰƵ faculty members and their collaborator outlined how a national learning and employment record (LER) system could be created. The authors were:
Youngjin Yoo, professor of design and innovation at Weatherhead School of Management;
Erman Ayday, ass...