Programs with Impact Six schools launch initiatives aligned with their missions—and designed to make a difference.
Growth Strategy The University of North Alabama reinvigorates the local economy by promoting an entrepreneurial mindset.
Mapping Challenges Oxford University’s Map the System competition teaches students to develop a deep understanding of social problems.
Problems and Solutions The Grenoble School of Management takes on wide-ranging social issues with targeted initiatives.
Executive Awareness An executive master's program at the London School of Economics teaches social responsibility to executives.
Lessons from the Field ESMT’s Responsible Leaders Fellowship program enables graduates to practice what they’ve learned.
Scaling Up SMEs The American University of Beirut focuses on scaling up companies within the region—which could have profound effects on the local economy.
A New Era for Business Research The call is growing louder for business schools to measure their faculty’s success less by their number of publications—and more by their real-world impact.
Practitioners on the Team AACSB’s new accounting standards bring practitioners into the accreditation process to ensure that education aligns with practice.
Solving for X The Integrated Program Portfolio How Smeal College reinvigorated its professional graduate programs, using a course-sharing strategy to increase enrollments and revenues.
What CEOs Don't Say Emerging technologies could be used to detect contradictions between business leaders’ verbal and nonverbal expressions.
The Impact of AI Artificial intelligence is having significant impact on project management, but few organizations are prioritizing AI preparation, according to PMI survey.
Boosting CSR Investment Is it better to frame CSR initiatives in terms of dollars or actual donations?
Graduate Perspectives Male graduates are more optimistic about salaries and the U.S. economy than female grads.
Why Surveys Can't Measure Happiness Subjectivity makes surveys about human emotions notoriously unreliable—especially when it comes to informing public policy.
Aspiring to Be Dean A seminar provides useful background information for anyone aspiring to lead a business school.
Tapping Students as University Consultants An undergraduate capstone project helps a business school plan its future direction.
The Academic Seminar Reimagined How one college transformed its research seminars into engaging, interactive symposia.
The B-School as a Hub for Businesses Creating a regionwide event to strengthen connections across academia, industry, and government.
BOOKSHELF Bookshelf | November / December 2019 View a selection of reviewed books from the November/December 2019 print issue.
People & Places Diversity and Disability Including people with mental and physical disabilities in conversations about diversity.
People & Places Redefining the Purpose of Business American CEOs say business should benefit all stakeholders, not just shareholders.
People & Places The PhD Project Recognizes Its Latest Honorees Three academics enter the Hall of Fame.
People & Places Powering Up Education Cintana Education aims to increase access to higher education for adults in emerging nations.
People & Places Spurring Growth in the Life Sciences A New York grant program targets MBA programs with life sciences concentrations.
Maximizing International Student Enrollment and Engagement Business schools must do more to engage international students through digital-first recruitment strategies.
Ready to Work Businesses and nonprofits can partner to create internships and other practical experiences that prepare students to succeed in the fast-changing work world.
Bringing Social Impact and Sustainability Goals Into the Curriculum As young people challenge accepted business practices and take leadership into their own hands, business schools are beginning to adapt to shifting student expectations.