Press & Media

“One of the first things that I realized when I was going to the SPO fairs and things like that was there were not a lot of people who looked like me—especially at the finance tables,” says Brianna Tonnesen, Class of 2023, Honors student, and finance and management information systems (MIS) double major. “It was […]

In the past, businesses were made up of workers who dedicated their time to a singular task. However, thanks to technological advancements, employees are now expected to handle a larger and more varied to-do list with even tighter deadlines. In an effort to keep up, many workers turn to multitasking, like finishing up a report […]

For many of us, it’s hard to imagine not being able to open up the fridge and grab a snack or have the groceries needed to prepare a healthy and filling meal for our family.  But across the United States, food insecurity—or lacking enough food in a year to lead a healthy life—is rampant. According […]

Many college students take their first year to acclimate to their surroundings and adjust to new levels of curricula. Instead, Rhea Kumar, Fox Honors student and a double major in Supply Chain Management and Management Information Systems, found one of the highest academic peaks she could summit. As a mountain climber in her spare time, […]

Learning authentically. What does that mean? In practice, it means being an advocate for your education and producing work that is honest, engaging and original. There are many paths you can choose as you produce your schoolwork, but the Fox School hopes our students use media literacy to understand what it means to produce your […]

Last summer, the murder of George Floyd sparked a series of protests, attracting crowds of about 26 million people and making the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement probably the largest social movement in the history of the U.S. But the BLM movement had a history before the summer of 2020. The movement became nationally known […]

As companies across industries grapple with systemic racism and inequality, business school students must sharpen their knowledge and skills in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in order to create positive change and a more just future as the next generation of business leaders.   Marilyn Anthony, previously an assistant professor in the Department of Strategic Management, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Modern technologies are helping people make decisions in their daily lives across a broad spectrum of contexts. Ridesharing services such as Uber and Lyft connect passengers with drivers while professional networking services such as Zip Recruiter connect potential employees with employers.   Platforms like these are also known as “matching markets.” While a typical online marketplace […]

In a hot market, Temple University’s Fox School of Business launches a new master’s program so students can learn how to build wealth through real estate without getting burned.  PHILADELPHIA, June 10, 2021 — Even if you’re not buying or selling, you know one thing: Right now, real estate is hot.  With TV shows like […]

Former VP of News Anzio Williams now leads NBC and Telemundo Owned Stations’ DEI efforts Anzio Williams, MBA ’20, remembers the first time he ever stepped foot in a newsroom. He was a sophomore at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University who was stoked to have scored an internship at WFMY-TV, a CBS-affiliated television […]

Dear Friends of the Department of Accounting: Greetings! With true Owl grit and determination, we just finished another unprecedented year at Fox. Students, faculty and staff persevered and indeed, excelled, even with the continued challenges of the pandemic. This newsletter highlights student successes, new initiatives such as the new Young Accounting Alumni Group’s mentoring program, […]

Is your company taking enough risks?  Managing a company is a challenge. CEOs need to balance short-term profit with long-term innovation, performance with investment, and shareholders’ interests with employees’ expectations.  Some CEOs are natural risk-takers; others may be more risk-averse. Managers need to strike the right balance between “doing what works” and investing in risky […]

Professor AJ Kreimer is a member of the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), the worldwide association of accountants and financial professionals in business and the administrator of the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification exams. He also serves on the IMA global board of directors. Kreimer has been instrumental in providing opportunities for students to not […]