If you were charting Bob Tarola’s career path, every landmark would be marked in a cherry and white “T.” From college football player, to successful professional, to business leader, to board member and philanthropist, Tarola used an extensive network of Temple alumni to move forward. In his words, “all that networking leads back to Temple.” […]

“Be bold and think differently. Anticipate the needs of patients and their families as they navigate an increasingly complex healthcare journey.” Karen Knudsen, EMBA ’19, CEO of the American Cancer Society Karen E. Knudsen, PhD, EMBA ’19, is passionate when talking about her role as CEO of the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the work […]

A recent study found that 64% of Americans are willing to pay more for sustainable products but most (74%) do not know how to identify them. With all of the options available online, at grocery stores, at the farmers market and beyond, it can be difficult to know if the decisions we make are truly […]

When learning about international businesses, not everyone gets to experience the on-the-ground reality of what is happening in a particular economy. But thanks to Temple’s Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER), one faculty member had the chance to see how a high-growth economy changes over a decade.  Bertrand Guillotin, associate professor of management […]

Conducting research may not be at the forefront of many undergraduate business students’ minds, but that is not the case for one junior at the Fox School.  On Tuesday, April 5, Temple University hosted its Symposium for Undergraduate Research and Creativity. The symposium gave undergraduates from any Temple school or college the opportunity to present […]

Last month, Temple SBDC joined in the nationwide celebration of SBDC Day! We visited some of our partners across Philadelphia, Eastern Montgomery, and Lower Bucks counties to remind them of our services and introduce them to our new decentralized work plan! The pandemic has proven how important it is to be flexible, and we’re taking […]

When the COVID-19 pandemic started two years ago, it exposed holes in the healthcare industry supply chain, and people experienced drastic effects. For example, lack of availability of hospital beds and personal protective equipment in the early days of the pandemic resulted in many, sadly avoidable, deaths. What can be done to minimize future disruptions? […]

As of 2017, about 24.2 million households in the United States—25% of the population—did not have access to basic financial services such as banks and online lending platforms. Some people choose not to bank with traditional financial services possibly due to lack of trust or high costs. But others lack access because financial institutions consider […]

Jeffrey Boles, chair of the Department of Risk, Actuarial Science and Legal Studies, shares how this new department offers a unique opportunity for a 360-degree perspective of business.  Recently, the Departments of Legal Studies and Risk, Insurance and Healthcare Management came together to form the Department of Risk, Actuarial Science and Legal Studies. Positioning itself […]

Practical experience. Personalized professional development. Excellent post-graduation placements. Leading researchers. The Fox School’s actuarial science program offers all that and more.  Those are just some of the reasons why the Society of Actuaries recently redesignated the Fox School as a Center for Actuarial Excellence (CAE). Now, the Fox School program is one of only 19 […]

Temple University’s Management Consulting Program (TUMCP) hosted a social impact problem-solving challenge where teams of students partnered with mentors and coaches from area consulting firms to solve a live business challenge facing a small, regional, for-profit firm. Students were able to apply skills they have acquired in the classroom while learning how to generate social […]

The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute Research Challenge is an investment challenge that tests the valuation, report writing and presentation skills of university students around the world. This year, eight teams from six area schools in the Philadelphia area, including the team of MS Finance scholars from the Fox School, participated in the competition. The […]

Professor Mary Conran has been a staple of the Fox School community for nearly three decades. Even before earning her BBA in 1979 and MBA in 1981, Conran was a member of the Fox family; her father had been a faculty member and administrator, helping create the school’s MBA program in the 1970s. She was […]

You’ve come up with a great business idea. But now you have to talk about it. Many entrepreneurs find it challenging to explain their business in a concise and engaging way. Having a business “elevator pitch” is essential to your success. Whether you’re explaining your business to family and friends, potential partners, or investors, having […]

The 2008 financial crisis caused financial institutions on Wall Street to hold trillions of dollars of near-worthless investments. Some critics argue that the repeal of the Glass Steagall Act of 1933 played a big role in accelerating the financial crisis. The Glass Steagall Act separated investment banking from commercial banking. Banks that offered commercial loans […]