How can you get the benefits of a fully immersive overseas trip, minus the jetlag? This may sound like a riddle, but with the Fox Without Borders program or the Fox Undergraduate Virtual Immersions Courses, it is a real possibility. This past spring, these programs offered their second semester of virtual immersion opportunities for students […]

The Center for Ethics, Diversity and Workplace Culture (CEDWC) is the brainchild of Leora Eisenstadt, associate professor in the Department of Legal Studies at the Fox School of Business at Temple University. The center, which soft-launched in Spring 2020, will be a hub for research, dialogue and innovation.  To get a sense of the past, […]

Kevin Fandl’s passion for his research and students was palpable.  He dedicated himself to serving students, advancing legal and international business scholarship, and sharing his talents for the betterment of others, both near and far. And he did so while wearing many hats: as associate professor of legal studies and strategic global management, Irwin Gross […]

“When we have all data online, it will be great for humanity. It is a prerequisite to solving many problems that humankind faces.” Robert Cailliau, Co-Founder, World Wide Web Cities are growing at an uncontrollable rate. 68% of the world’s population is expected to live in urban areas by 2030. Given this fast and unstoppable […]

What would you tell yourself if you were starting over?  We caught up with two recent graduates from the Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) program at the Fox School to ask them. Below, they reflect on their journeys, give advice to their past selves and share their excitement for their careers ahead.  Ramya […]

Data scientists and analysts play a critical role in making predictions, improving outcomes and building trust between firms and their clients. We are heading in a data-rich future, one that will demand a highly skilled labor force attuned to our rapidly shifting tech landscape. A strong education is a critical preparation for excelling in these […]

When most people think of pay structures, they think of merit or performance. The amount of money you get is based roughly on the quality and quantity of your contribution to the company. This is why the accountant of a company, for example, makes more than the receptionist, a more productive salesman makes more than […]

This is the most common question asked by people considering an MBA. To find an answer, we spoke with three students from Fox School of Business MBA programs. We discovered there are many ways to consider the ROI of the MBA, and that salary increase, while important, is not the only one. Here’s what we […]

Located near the intersection of Frankford Avenue and Berks Street in the Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia sits Franklin & Poe, an apparel outfitter that specializes in durable well made clothing. The store houses garments made of premium materials that are ethically produced and expertly crafted.    Andrew Li, MBA ’16, is co-founder of Franklin & Poe. […]

In a world that is increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA), organizations must better prepare for emerging risks. Michael Zuckerman, associate professor of risk and insurance management, shares his expert opinion in the recent article published in Captive International, “Seeking risk management equilibrium in a VUCA world.” Captives are insurance companies within an organization […]

“I have an interesting perspective because I know what it is like to be a student going through a program in our department at the Fox School,” says Lauren Burns, assistant professor of instruction in the Department of Statistical Science. “It makes my experience a little different as a faculty member because it has not […]

When my coworkers started emailing this New York Times article, I checked in with myself and my team. We were burned out. I knew it before I asked them. I saw the dark circles under their eyes, and even through Zoom, I felt how strained we all were. While nobody’s performance waivered—in fact, they continue […]

A combination of “June” and “nineteenth,” Juneteenth marks the day that enslaved Africans in Texas were finally told they were free—two and a half years after Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. While much has changed for Black Americans in the United States, including the recent passing of a bill from Congress recognizing Juneteenth as […]

Four new executive officers have been elected to the Fox School of Business Alumni Association (FSBAA) Board of Directors. They are graduates of the Fox Executive MBA program, spanning graduation years 1995 through 2018. Read more (link) about new officers Sidney Johnson, Ellen Marshall, Giac Nghe and Beth Collins. Sidney Johnson, EMBA ’15, is the […]

Corporate sponsorship of Pride Month, often seen in the form of rainbow logos or Pride-themed merchandise, is an aspect of the monthly celebration that has caught the attention of many in recent years—for better or worse.

To discuss the benefits, opportunities and challenges of corporate-sponsored Pride, we spoke to Jeffrey Boles, associate professor and chair of the Legal Studies Department at the Fox School of Business.