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Fox School of Business is one of seven public universities in the $3.5 million endowed scholarship program designed to create a pipeline of diverse financial services students PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 26, 2021 — The Charles Schwab Corporation has created a $3.5 million endowed scholarship program to support underrepresented students studying financial services at seven public universities, […]

In 2017, David Larsen, BBA ‘17, was in his final year as a finance student when he met up with Jason Jiang, assistant professor in the Department of Finance, and asked to pick his professor’s brain. This conversation led to a partnership with Professor Jiang and a published paper in a good academic journal — […]

With the release of his single, “Un1ty: An Anthem for Humanity,” Rushil Vishwanathan, Class of 2023, draws from the music that has surrounded him since he was a child. He comes from a musical family, but early on, he only saw music as a hobby. It was not until he started to sing, become more […]

Learning—and then learning by doing—ensures that students at the Fox School of Business have a solid theoretical foundation of knowledge as well as practical skills when they graduate. In recent semesters, the “hands-on” opportunities have changed, but in an ever-changing world, that can be a benefit for future members of the workforce.  For Wayne W. […]

The Fox School Master of Accountancy (MAcc) program attracts students from all over the region who want to succeed as public accountants. Students in the program earn a master’s degree, receive CPA exam support and develop key professional skills.  Last semester, three recent alumni of the MAcc program joined a discussion hosted by Graduate Admissions […]

It’s a common misconception that empathy is lacking in many business people’s ideologies. According to Michael Zuckerman, an associate professor of instruction in the Department of Risk, Insurance and Healthcare Management at Temple University’s Fox School of Business, that is not the case. “You can’t ask someone to do something or help an organization unless […]

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the national, scenic, historic and aesthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania’s public natural resources are the common property of all of the people, including generations yet to come. As trustee of these resources, the Commonwealth shall conserve and maintain them […]

Your college transcript is more than a piece of paper. It’s a credential that shows an employer you’ve earned valuable skills, technical knowledge, and project experience in a team setting. The length of time you have devoted to learning is a testament to your perseverance. But what about niche skills you didn’t acquire in the […]

This week, twelve finalists were selected to compete in the Changemaker Challenge finalist event, where they will pitch their social-impact ideas and ventures for a chance to win part of the $6000 cash prize package. The finalists represent undergraduate and graduate students as well as alumni and come from seven schools at Temple University: College […]

Madison Cole, a junior International Business (IB) honors student at the Fox School, emphasizes how both confidence and self-advocacy are integral to her success. Cole attributes her growth as a student and professional to the leadership roles she’s pursued on campus. She has also laid the foundation for Black students to find a voice and […]

“Everyone has a strong opinion about decision-making being made by a gut instinct. However, the decision-making process is influenced by your emotions, your goals, your memories and your anticipation of  outcomes,” says Vinod Venkatraman, associate professor of Marketing and Supply Chain Management.  Venkatraman, who is also the director of the Center for Applied Research in […]

Sarah and Rachel Stanton, co-founders of Switch Stream and grand prize winners of the 2020 Be Your Own Boss Bowl® (BYOBB®), kicked off this year’s competition on Jan. 20 at IEI’s annual “How I Won the Be Your Own Boss Bowl®” event. Switch Stream is an assistive technology startup that produces a smart hub for […]

2020 was going to be a big year for a small group of Pennsylvania farmers who know a lot about cheese—but little about event planning. As spring arrived and COVID-19 cases rose, the group forged ahead, focusing on the goal of launching the state’s first “PA Cheese Month” in October. Like many things in 2020, […]

In this section, the editorial team interviews Fox employees about the extensive knowledge and support they offer students and alumni. Here, our faculty and staff share how their career at the Fox School has had a lasting impact on faculty and student lives, transcending the academic setting.  As an “adopted Philadelphian,” Janis Moore Campbell, senior […]

New legal review papers from Fox School of Business Professor Samuel Hodge, Jr., details the many ethical and legal implications of forensics in the 21st century PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 3, 2021 — Last month, in the immediate wake of the storming of the United States Capitol, only a handful of arrests were made. Yet, in the […]