In the past few years, hospitals have put a much greater emphasis on treating patients as consumers. But the industry is still adjusting to giving people a greater say in their healthcare. The COVID-19 pandemic has only complicated matters, as hospitals are dealing with more patients and needing to account for their choices. How can […]

Research from Temple’s Min-Seok Pang shows that intelligent transportation systems could be key to saving both money and fuel and reducing emissions PHILADELPHIA, July 1, 2020 — We’ve all been there. It’s 5:30 p.m., and you’re driving home on Interstate 95. Traffic has come to a complete…stop. Conventional wisdom suggests that the best way to […]

The Translational Research Center (TRC) has launched its plan for the 2020-2021 academic year.  TL Hill, professor of strategic management and the new managing director of the TRC, hosted a showcase on June 15 that shared plans for the future, as well as celebrated past successes, with faculty, staff, students and alumni of the Fox […]

Moonsup Hyun, a recent graduate from the PhD in Business Administration program, researches human behavior to uncover deeper connections between sports and the workplace.  Hyun, PhD ’20, wasn’t always sure he wanted to study sport management. It wasn’t until after college in pursuit of his Master’s degree that he discovered his calling. “After graduating from […]

The Fox School of Business is pleased to honor these five exceptional doctoral alumni for their contributions to business research, education and industry leadership. Although this year’s Doctoral Alumni Awards event has been postponed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, we’re proud of these alumni, as well as all of our graduates, for their achievements.  […]

New legal review paper from Samuel Hodge details the ways COVID-19 could disrupt both the medical and legal fields for the foreseeable future PHILADELPHIA, May 22, 2020 — Can you imagine being called for jury duty soon? And, if you were called, would you even feel comfortable or safe going to sit? According to Samuel […]

“The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The next best time is today.” This ancient Chinese proverb applies to ideas as well as habits. A seed planted today can spark change; a seed planted decades ago can disrupt an entire industry.  Faculty experts from the Fox School demonstrate the impact that […]

A work environment that is not only diverse but inclusive is essential to the productivity of workers. Patrick F. McKay, the Fox Stanley and Franny Wang Professor of Human Resource Management, believes a diverse work environment is only the first step in helping workers feel comfortable stating their individual ideas. In a conversation with McKay, […]

The  Fox School is focused on making a positive impact on its students, community and the global business world. This focus can be seen as a through line across much of the school’s research, including the current interdisciplinary industrial ecology project by Daniel Isaacs, legal studies professor, Avner Ronen, civil and environmental engineering assistant professor […]

Monica Wadhwa discusses how the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and COVID-19 serve as reminders of how our decision making directly impacts climate change PHILADELPHIA, April 22, 2020 — This year marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, and if there is a silver lining with COVID-19, it might be with regard to its environmental […]

Fox School launches podcast; available via Apple, Google, Spotify and other platforms PHILADELPHIA, April 20, 2020 — What is my company doing with my data? Will robots really take my job? How does a trade tariff actually affect me? They’re questions that many of us have contemplated, but for most the answers remain a mystery. […]

With schools closing, restaurants shutting down and public transit slowing, many of us in the Fox School community may feel the same way—anxious. The COVID-19 outbreak has affected the daily lives of millions of people as officials around the country try to stop the spread of the virus.  We asked experts from the Fox School […]

While research experts like Jay I. Sinha and Thomas Fung, professors in the Fox School’s Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management (MSCM), are studying how companies are innovating to reach millennial audiences, these three Fox alumnae are living it.  The On the Verge editorial team caught up with these micro-influencers to talk about their […]

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly altering several industries. The efficient, practical and organizational benefits of AI are far too effective to ignore, particularly in occupations that require a lot of crunching numbers.  Cory Ng, assistant professor of instruction in the Department of Accounting at the Fox School, investigated just how much AI is impacting the […]

When it comes to research, accuracy is vital to produce empirical results. In order to perfect this process, researchers must always stay skeptical, and, when the time comes, critical. Lalitha Naveen, associate professor, and Lily Li, research assistant professor, colleagues in the Fox Department of Finance, discovered a misconception while trying to replicate the results […]