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Mar 15, 2021

Minority-Owned Investment Banks Are Underwriting More Corporate Bond Offerings

Highlights Siebert Williams Shank, led by Chris Williams T’84, chairman of the board of directors, in an article about the growing participation in debt offerings by firms with diverse ownership.

Mar 15, 2021

From Order Takers to Decision Makers: Decision Backward Approach for Analytics Teams

Nikhil Sikka, associate director of curricular development, authors an article exploring a new approach for analytics teams.

Mar 15, 2021

When CEOs Really Think We’ll Come Back to Work

Features Jim Weber T’86, CEO of Brooks Running, in an article collecting the perspectives of CEOs from across industries on possible timelines for a return to in-person work.

Mar 12, 2021

Dear Pandemic: A Braintrust of Female Scientists Is Answering Your Every COVID Question

Features Dear Pandemic, a team of women scientists, scholars, and clinicians—including Tuck’s Lindsey Leininger—who combat misinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mar 12, 2021

‘Game Over. Life’s Short’: Virgin Boss Jayne Hrdlicka Clears the Air about past—and Present—Turbulenc...

A feature profile of Jayne Hrdlicka T’88, CEO of Virgin Australia, detailing her career—including her rise to become the chief executive of the Australian-based airline.

Mar 11, 2021

Discover Aims to Bring 1K Jobs to Chicago’s South Side

Quotes Roger Hochschild T’90, CEO of Discover Financial Services, in an article about the company’s plans for a new customer care center based in Chatham, on Chicago's South Side.

Mar 11, 2021

‘Hooked’ Review: Lured into Gluttony

Matthew Rees, senior fellow at the Center for Business, Government & Society, reviews Hooked—a new book exploring the idea that products sold by major food corporations are designed and marketed to become addictive.

Mar 10, 2021

Former Olympic Skater Mirai Nagasu Looks to Jump-Start Her Career in Boston

A profile of former Olympic figure skater Mirai Nagasu. Nagasu will attend Tuck Executive Education’s Next Step: Transition to Business program this spring.

Mar 10, 2021

What to Expect When Your Patients with ADHD Are Expecting

A column by Geisel Professor Cornel Stanciu, and Dave Praharaj T’21, Geisel’20, discussing a new study that provides guidance to clinicians on how to treat pregnant patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

Mar 10, 2021

Biden Treasury Pick Quietly Starts Work to Rein in Wall Street

Quotes Peter Fisher in an article about Nellie Liang, President Biden’s pick to serve as the Treasury’s undersecretary for domestic finance, and her efforts to strengthen Wall Street oversight.

Mar 10, 2021

@DearPandemic: Meet the Women Answering Burning Questions Big and Small about COVID-19

A feature story about Dear Pandemic, a team of women scientists, scholars, and clinicians—including Tuck’s Lindsey Leininger—who combat misinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mar 07, 2021

COVID-19 Travel Insurance Becoming a Vacation Staple

Quotes Dan Richards T’03, CEO of Global Rescue, in an article about the rise of travel insurance during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mar 06, 2021

King Arthur Baking Company Sees Flour Sales Rise 58 Percent Amid Pandemic

Quotes Karen Colberg T’91, co-CEO of King Arthur Baking Company, in a feature story about the company’s sales increase during the pandemic.

Mar 05, 2021

Business Travel Isn’t Dead, Says AmEx. But It’s Changing Forever

Features Evan Konwiser T’08, EVP of product and strategy for American Express Global Business Travel, in an article about the future of business travel.

Mar 05, 2021

Chipotle and Others Are Putting Diversity Plans into Action

Quotes Dean Matthew J. Slaughter in a piece about companies that are putting emphasis on diversity initiatives.

Mar 05, 2021

Where Does Women’s B-School Enrollment Stand in 2021?

Highlights Tuck as a top business school at enrolling women. At Tuck, women comprise 49 percent of the first-year class and 42 percent of the second-year class.

Mar 04, 2021

Book a Flight Right Now

Quotes Lindsey Leininger in an article about the prospect of planning travel for the end of 2021.

Mar 03, 2021

Wall Street Lobbies to Bring More ESG Funds into 401(k)s

Quotes Jose Minaya T’00, CEO of Nuveen, in an article about money managers lobbying to remove a rule that makes it difficult for 401(k) plans to invest in socially focused funds.

Mar 01, 2021

So You’re Vaccinated—Now What?

Features Lindsey Leininger in a piece about what may be permissible for those who have received a COVID-19 vaccine.

Feb 25, 2021

Why Atypical CEOs Have an Edge

Highlight research by Adam Kleinbaum which found that people with atypical career paths create connections that help them to move beyond silo-thinking.

Feb 24, 2021

7 of the Best Health Care Workers on TikTok to Follow for Accurate Information about COVID-19

Features Lindsey Leininger in an article about the best health care workers to follow on social media for accurate information about the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feb 23, 2021

Boeing Alters Course in Speedy Response to Engine Blowouts

Quotes Paul Argenti in an article about Boeing’s response following an engine failure on a Boeing 777 jet.

Feb 22, 2021

2020: A Space Odyssey

Richard D’Aveni authors an article discussing highlighting notable scientific achievements of the last year.

Feb 21, 2021

This Is No Time to Slow on Women’s Progress

Kate Grussing T’91 authors an article examining why companies need to continue to place emphasis on promoting gender diversity.

Feb 18, 2021

America Has Experience Curbing Dangerous Industries. We Can Do the Same with Tech.

Roger McNamee T'82 pens an opinion piece for The Washington Post examining how the tech industry can be reformed.

Feb 17, 2021

The U.S. Economy Is Leaving Midsize Companies Behind

Vijay Govindarajan, and coauthors, examine the state of midsize companies in the U.S.

Feb 13, 2021

Women Take Top Jobs at KPMG as Bill Michael Quits

Quotes Kate Grussing T’91, founder and managing director of Sapphire Partners, in an article about a change in leadership at KPMG.

Feb 11, 2021

Poshmark Launches a ‘Pets’ Category So You Can Buy Fido That Ascot He Needs

Quotes Tracy Sun T’05, co-founder and SVP of new markets at Poshmark, in an article about the company launching a new “pets” category.

Feb 09, 2021

Do Fed Policies Fuel Bubbles? Some See Gamestop as a Red Flag

Quotes Peter Fisher in an article about the Fed’s role in recent stock market volatility.

Feb 08, 2021

The U.S. Is at a Crossroads: The Vaccinated, the Stymied and the Waiting.

Quotes Lindsey Leininger in an article about the U.S. effort to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to the public.

Feb 05, 2021

Having an Underlying Health Condition Doesn’t Mean We Move up the COVID-19 Vaccine Line

Gunnar Esiason T’21 and coauthor Emily Kramer-Golinkoff, examine the rollout and prioritization of COVID-19 vaccines across the country.

Feb 05, 2021

My Parents Are Vaccinated! Can They See Their Grandkids Now?

Quotes Lindsey Leininger in an article about precautions to take even after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

Feb 03, 2021

The Internet Is a Wasteland of Disinformation. Here’s How to Fix It.

Quotes Roger McNamee T’82 in an article exploring how to combat the spread of misinformation on tech platforms.

Feb 03, 2021

What Will Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos Do as Executive Chair?

Quotes Dean Matthew J. Slaughter in a piece about Jeff Bezos’s move from CEO to executive chair of Amazon.

Feb 02, 2021

‘Just Eat’ Review: Got to Lose Some Weight

Matthew Rees, senior fellow at the Center for Business, Government & Society, reviews Barry Estabrook’s Just Eat.

Feb 02, 2021

Aspen Economic Strategy Group Welcomes Seven New Members, Replacing Outgoing Biden-Harris Administration Appointees

Highlights Dean Matthew J. Slaughter who is one of seven new members to join the Aspen Economic Strategy Group.