Lehigh University Building Bridges Across Language and Culture
Lehigh University’s College of Business and Economics published an article on its blog by Margie Peterson detailing research into a cutting-edge educational program designed by Lehigh faculty. The program tackles communication barriers that tend to manifest in dual language learners when English-speaking early childhood education practitioners and bilingual parents interact.
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Cass Business School Hosts Champion of Diversity
Cass Business School of the City University of London recently hosted champion of diversity, Helena Morrissey, CEO of Newton, an investment management subsidiary of BNY Mellon, for its Dean’s Lecture Series in February 2016.
Morrissey’s lecture, entitled ‘New Approaches to Diversity’ focused on the nuances of fostering gender equality in the business world.
University of Michigan Ross School Dean Pushes for Diversity
The outgoing dean of the University of Michigan’s Stephen M. Ross School of Business (Michigan Ross School) recently spoke to The Times Higher Education about her term-long push for diversity among the school’s students and faculty.
Dean Alison Davis-Blake gave credit to the school’s community for its widespread support of her initiatives.
USC Marshall Hosts Third Annual MBA Diversity Conference
On October 30, 2015, the USC Marshall School of Business welcomed executives from businesses such as McDonald’s, Sony, MGM and Genentech to speak at their third annual MBA Diversity Conference.
Presented by the Black Graduate Business Leaders and Latino Management & Business Association, the event sought to address how to reach consumers in a rapidly expanding multicultural marketplace.
Quinlan MBA Honored with Diversity MBA’s Graduate Student Leadership Award
Travis Cornejo, a student reporter at the Loyola University Chicago, has reported that Diversity MBA Magazine has named Quinlan School of Business MBA Marvin Mathelier the recipient of the publication’s Graduate Student Leadership Award.
A veteran of the War in Afghanistan, Mathelier became a recruiter in Chicago upon returning home. He says that it was during his time as a recruiter that he decided to pursue his master’s degree. He decided to apply for business school and found that Quinlan was the right fit for him. Continue reading…
Smith Diversity Fireside Chat Welcomes John W. Rogers, CEO Ariel Investments
The Robert H. Smith School of Business welcomes John W. Rogers, Jr. as its featured guest for the school’s second Diversity Fireside Chat, presented by the University of Maryland’s Office of Community Engagement. The chat will be led by Smith’s Diversity Officer Hank Boyd. The two will have a one-on-one interview for an event that is free and open to everyone. Continue reading…
