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 […]

Temple University’s Management Consulting Program (TUMCP) is excited to announce the winners of its 3rd Annual International Business Live Case Competition. We are most appreciative to Tyson Foods of Springdale, AR for serving as this year’s case sponsor. The case competition features a live case involving a real, current challenge facing Tyson Foods. Students from […]

Inspired by his mother and sister, Kavun Nuggihalli, CST ’19, wanted to build software that helped beauty companies build better relationships with their customers. Having participated in several programs and competitions through the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute at Temple University, Nuggihalli knew there had to be a solution out there—he just needed the right resources, […]

March is Women’s History Month—a month to honor and highlight the perspectives, experiences and contributions of women throughout history and in our present.  To celebrate the vibrant diversity that exists at the Fox School, we recognize the perspectives of three alumnae who are achieving professional success while leveraging their MBA degrees to pursue their unique […]

Tianyi Chen and Tara Kao bonded over their mutual love of boba tea. So, when a boba tea shop went up for sale in November 2020, they decided to take the plunge and purchase the shop. Woosa Bubble Tea is a Philadelphia boba tea shop serving high-quality boba tea drinks and tasty snacks. Each cup […]

There are so many ways to invest in your career success. For Dawn Wilson, MBA ’02 and Ciocia Patel, MBA ’15, one of those investments was pursuing their Part-Time MBA from the Fox School of Business.  Though both Patel and Wilson went through the program at different points in their careers, what they learned has […]

The Fox School of Business places a strong emphasis on professional development and business communication. Recently, two teams of actuarial science majors have proven that building these skills paid off by winning two different business competitions.  On March 4, a team of six actuarial science students competed and won first place in the 14th Annual […]

Jared Cannon, MS ’16,  is a Fox alumnus known for his most recent success, Simply Good Jars (SGJ), which offers chef-made salads in reusable packaging that make for a healthy on-the-go meal. In early 2021, Cannon pitched his idea to the investors on Shark Tank where he was able to secure an investment deal with […]

One Temple student’s aim to make coding accessible The Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute (IEI) hosted its annual Innovative Idea Competition this past fall to help entrepreneurs turn their ideas into a business. Avi Knotts, CST ’25, won first place with her non-profit, Avi I.T, whose goal is to make coding financially attainable for people who cannot […]

Influencers, celebrities and make-up lovers alike have all become beauty entrepreneurs with many saying the make-up market is oversaturated. But Pound Cake found a gap in the market with the realization that not all lipstick shades are universal.  Pound Cake is a pro-Black, pro-fat and pro-queer company created by Temple Owl and entrepreneur, Camille Bell, […]

Lisa is the Senior Financial Analyst for the Small Business Development Center. She handles the daily management of federally funded grants, budget tracking and reconciliations, financial reporting, and enforcing University and SBDC financial policies. Before she joined our team, she was the associate director of Graduate Student Events and Operations for the Fox Graduate Division, […]

New accountant and auditor jobs are projected to grow by nearly 100,000 from 2020 to 2030, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with licensed Certified Public Accountants (CPA) well-positioned for job prospects. The Fox Master of Accountancy (MAcc) continues to meet the demands of the marketplace for the 11th year in a row, preparing […]

If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that technology can help people stay connected during uncertain times. However, for many people and organizations, accessible technology was a challenge. Finding solutions to a particular business challenge is the motivation behind Fox Board Fellows, an experiential learning program at Fox School of Business where students […]