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Thirty-one graduate from CEL Core program: May-22-2013 Thirty-one Western New York entrepreneurs are ready to advance their companies after graduating from the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL) Core program in the University at Buffalo School of Management.
Why bullies thrive at work: May-16-2013 Despite resistance to bullying from both employers and employees, many workplace bullies achieve high levels of career success, according to a new study from the University at Buffalo School of Management.
High-tech entrepreneurship program announces 2013 graduating class: May-15-2013 The University at Buffalo School of Management’s Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL) and UB’s New York State Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences celebrated the graduation of the High-Tech CEL class of 2013 at a reception on May 15 at the UB Downtown Gateway.
UB management students receive awards at commencement: May-13-2013 Fifteen graduates of the University at Buffalo School of Management received awards during the school’s commencement ceremonies on May 10.
Seminar to explore basics of financial statements for lay audience: May-09-2013 Individuals interested in learning the basics of a company's financial statements and how to interpret them for everyday use can now do so, thanks to a Smart Business Practices seminar hosted by the University at Buffalo School of Management Alumni Association (SOMAA) from 8 to 11 a.m. on June 5 in 104 Alfiero Center on UB’s North Campus.
Winners named in Verney case competition: May-03-2013 A team of five MBA students from the University at Buffalo School of Management will share a $2,000 prize as winner of the school’s seventh annual Steven C. Verney MBA Case Competition.
More than $60K awarded in UB entrepreneurship competition: Apr-22-2013 Three UB students took first place in Panasci Entrepreneurship Competition.
Eight School of Management projects featured at UB celebration of excellence: Apr-15-2013 Eight scholarly projects completed by students in the University at Buffalo School of Management were showcased at the university-wide Celebration of Student Academic Excellence on Friday, April 12, in the UB Center for the Arts.
School of Management honors recruiters, interns and supervisors: Apr-15-2013 The Frank L. Ciminelli Family Career Resource Center and the Credit-Bearing Internship Program in the University at Buffalo School of Management honored business professionals, students and companies on April 12 at a reception in the South Lake Village Community Room on UB’s North Campus.
Endowed teaching award established by UB School of Management dean: Apr-12-2013 Muriel Anderson, adjunct associate professor in the University at Buffalo School of Management, is the inaugural recipient of the Arjang A. Assad Excellence in Teaching Award.
Ulbrich named small business advocate of the year: Apr-10-2013 Tom Ulbrich, executive director of the University at Buffalo School of Management’s Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL), has been named Small Business Advocate of the Year by the Amherst Chamber of Commerce.
UB School of Management certifies second LeaderCORE class: Apr-09-2013 Certification awarded to 31 MBA students in second class.
School of Management teams up for nursing leadership degree: Apr-08-2013 The University at Buffalo School of Management is partnering with the UB School of Nursing and the UB School of Public Health and Health Professions to offer a master’s degree in Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems beginning this summer.
School of Management doctoral students honored for work: Apr-05-2013 The University at Buffalo School of Management presented several awards for outstanding doctoral work at its second annual PhD Showcase and Celebration on March 28.
CEL's Ulbrich to Speak at 'TEDxUniversityatBuffalo' Event: Apr-05-2013 Thomas Ulbrich, executive director of the School of Management’s Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, will be one of eight speakers at 'TEDxUniversityatBuffalo' on April 6 in 110 Knox Hall on UB’s North Campus.
Winners named in UB School of Management DEAL Expo: Apr-02-2013 A student research study exploring recent organizational behavior theories took top honors in a new University at Buffalo School of Management event designed to showcase undergraduate achievement.
UB’s Panasci Entrepreneurship Competition enters final round: Mar-29-2013 The team that presents the best plan for launch of a viable new business will receive $25,000 in start-up funding in the final round of the Henry A. Panasci Jr. Technology Entrepreneurship Competition (Panasci TEC).
UB MBAs Lend a Hand: Mar-28-2013 MBA students spent their spring break helping renewal efforts in New Orleans.
MBAs Win Whitman Competition: Mar-28-2013 A team of four MBAs took the top prize at the Whitman Case Competition.
Undergraduates: Tell UB what you think: Mar-25-2013 UB wants to know: What do students think about General Education?
Simpson honored with national award: Mar-19-2013 Natalie Simpson, associate professor of operations management and strategy in the University at Buffalo School of Management, has received the prestigious 2013 Wickham Skinner Teaching Innovation Award from the Production and Operations Management Society (POMS).
Entrepreneurship Academy Hosts Speaker and Pitch Events: Mar-19-2013 The University at Buffalo’s Entrepreneurship Academy and Office of Science, Technology Transfer and Economic Outreach (STOR) will host two events for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Trivedi Receives Fulbright Award: Mar-19-2013 Minakshi Trivedi, PhD, professor of marketing and chair of the doctoral program in the University at Buffalo School of Management, has received a Fulbright Scholar Award.
UB School of Management climbs 14 spots in U.S. News MBA ranking: Mar-12-2013 Again ranked a 'best business school' in annual ranking of MBA programs.
Chief Marketing Officer Has a Place in the C-Suite: Mar-04-2013 Chief marketing officer can be a critical component of company's top management team, according to professor.
Second-Year MBAs Capture Top Spot in Case Competition: Feb-20-2013 Toys were serious business to MBA students in the University at Buffalo School of Management, as teams analyzed and developed strategies for toymaker LEGO during the 17th annual UB MBA Case Competition last week.
Winners Announced in Target Case Competition: Feb-20-2013 A team of three juniors and one senior in the University at Buffalo School of Management has won the annual On Target Undergraduate Club Case Competition, sponsored by Target Corporation.
UB CEL to Hold Open House for Minority and Women Entrepreneurs: Feb-14-2013 The University at Buffalo School of Management’s Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL) will host an information session for individuals interested in learning more about the Allstate Minority and Women Emerging Entrepreneurs (MWEE) program.
DEAL Expo to Highlight Undergraduate Achievements: Feb-13-2013 Undergraduate students in the University at Buffalo School of Management will have the opportunity to showcase their best research and class projects, internship experiences and leadership initiatives at the DEAL (Display of Efforts, Aptitudes and Leadership) Expo at 9 a.m. on March 23 in the Alfiero Center.
UB School of Management MBAs Take Top Prize at Pitt Competition: Feb-12-2013 A team of four MBA students in the University at Buffalo School of Management captured first place and a $4,000 prize in a consulting case competition hosted by the University of Pittsburgh’s Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business.
Undergraduate Academies to Host Entrepreneurship Lecture: Feb-08-2013 The UB Entrepreneurship Academy will host a workshop, “From an Idea to a Business: How to Be a Student Entrepreneur,” at 7 p.m., Feb. 12, in Knox 20 on the North Campus.
School of Management Alumni Association Awards Grants: Feb-08-2013 The UB School of Management Alumni Association (SOMAA) recently awarded a number of education grants through its Member Rewards program.
Retired Coca-Cola CEO Establishes UB Scholarship: Jan-30-2013 John R. Alm, retired CEO of Coca-Cola Enterprises, has established a University at Buffalo scholarship for graduating seniors at Maple Grove High School in Bemus Point.
UB’s LeaderCORE Program Wins MBA Roundtable Innovator Award: Jan-24-2013 LeaderCORE™, the leadership certification program created by the University at Buffalo School of Management, was chosen as the 2012 winner of the MBA Roundtable Innovator Award.
Prosperity Scholarships Available for School of Management Students: Jan-22-2013 Juniors, seniors and MBA students in the University at Buffalo School of Management who complete credit-bearing internships in Western New York may be eligible to apply for the Western New York Prosperity Scholarship program.
Social Media Pays Off for Businesses, Study Shows: Jan-17-2013 New study shows payoff for businesses that engage customers via social media.
School, Shore Honored for UB Campaign for the Community: Jan-14-2013 The School of Management and Cynthia Shore, senior assistant dean for alumni and external relations, were recognized for outstanding performance in this year's Campaign for the Community.
Process is Key to Small IT Business Customer Satisfaction: Jan-14-2013 Small information technology (IT) businesses that follow formal processes are more productive and achieve higher quality and customer satisfaction, according to a study from the University at Buffalo School of Management.
UB Recruiting Innovators in Life Sciences for High-Tech CEL: Dec-20-2012
Free tax preparation services available at UB: Dec-20-2012 School of Management students will provide free tax prep services to individuals and families with incomes below $50,000.
Weather-Related Closing Information: Dec-20-2012
School of Management Names Winners in ‘Extreme’ Accounting Competition: Dec-17-2012 A team of five undergraduate students in the UB School of Management will share a $1,000 prize as winners of the ninth annual PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) xACT competition.
UB CEL to Hold Open House for Minority and Women Entrepreneurs: Dec-12-2012 The University at Buffalo School of Management’s Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL) will host an information session for individuals interested in learning more about the 2013 Allstate Minority and Women Emerging Entrepreneurs (MWEE) program.
Leadership Can Reduce Employee Cynicism, Increase Engagement: Dec-12-2012 Study shows leadership can reduce employee cynicism, increase engagement.
UB MBA Program Ranked in Bloomberg Businessweek: Dec-10-2012 Bloomberg Businessweek has again ranked the University at Buffalo School of Management as one of the nation’s best business schools in its ranking of full-time MBA programs.
McDonald's Working to Change the Meaning of 'McJob': Dec-06-2012
Exports to Canada Program a Cross-Border Success: Dec-05-2012 Business, education and government leaders celebrated the success of the inaugural Exports to Canada program on Friday, a collaboration between the University at Buffalo School of Management and the Erie County Industrial Development Agency (ECIDA).
Synacor Co-Founder Will Talk to Young Entrepreneurs About What it Takes to Start a Business: Nov-26-2012 Future entrepreneurs will get the chance to learn from Western New York's best on Nov. 28, when Synacor co-founder George Chamoun speaks to students in the University at Buffalo's new Entrepreneurship Academy.
Level Up: Study Reveals Keys to Gamer Loyalty: Nov-15-2012 Developers can get ahead of the competition through character ownership and cooperation.
Minority and Women Emerging Entrepreneurs Honored: Nov-07-2012 Samuel Bodapaty has been named “Protégé of the Year” by the Allstate Minority and Women Emerging Entrepreneurs program, a joint venture by the University at Buffalo School of Management’s Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL) and the UB Center for Urban Studies.
Allstate Grant to Aid Aspiring Minority and Women Entrepreneurs: Nov-07-2012 A $59,000 grant from the Allstate Foundation will help support initiatives for minority and women entrepreneurs at the University at Buffalo School of Management’s Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL).
Sweet News for Specialty Stores: Nov-02-2012 School of Management researchers show specialty stores needn't lower prices to compete.
Alumni, Faculty Honored at Annual Awards: Oct-25-2012
Students Awarded Grants for Nonprofit Internships: Oct-23-2012 Student interns in the University at Buffalo School of Management will benefit from a recent gift that is intended to offset tuition costs for students working with local nonprofit organizations.
Management Students Conquer IBM Business Simulation Challenge: Oct-22-2012 Thirty-five students in the University at Buffalo School of Management faced off on Oct. 20 in an IBM-sponsored simulation designed to give students a taste of the real business world.
Obama has Better Leadership Skills, Survey Shows: Oct-18-2012 A survey conducted by the University at Buffalo School of Management that evaluated the leadership skills of President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney has found that Obama scored significantly better than Romney in most leadership categories and in overall leadership skill.
Rao Co-Investigator of $1.6 Million Grant to Prevent Cyberattacks: Oct-16-2012 UB has received a $1.6 million federal grant to teach students how to protect the United States from cyberattacks.
Beta Alpha Psi Sponsors Film on White-Collar Crime: Oct-12-2012 The School of Management’s chapter of Beta Alpha Psi will host a screening of “Crossing the Line: Ordinary People Committing Extraordinary Crimes” at 7 p.m., Oct. 18, in the Newman Center on UB’s North Campus.
CEL Celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week: Sep-27-2012 Aspiring entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to network, listen and learn as the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL) in the University at Buffalo School of Management celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week, Nov. 12-18.
New Finance Track Prepares Wall Street ‘Rock Stars’: Sep-25-2012 School offers new concentration to help students land jobs as quantitative analysts.
Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership Recognized for Influence: Sep-18-2012 The University at Buffalo School of Management’s Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL) received an honorable mention as a 2012 Small Business Influencer by Small Business Trends.
U.S. News Ranks School of Management as a 'Best Undergraduate Business Program': Sep-12-2012 The University at Buffalo School of Management is again ranked as one of the country’s best undergraduate business programs in the 2013 edition of “America’s Best Colleges” by U.S News and World Report.
Entrepreneurship Academy Launched: Sep-12-2012 Entrepreneurship is the focus of a new Undergraduate Academy launched this fall at the University at Buffalo.
Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership Moves to UB Downtown Gateway: Sep-05-2012 The University at Buffalo School of Management’s Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL) has a new home in the UB Downtown Gateway.
Cropp Named '2012 Buffalo Niagara Executive of the Year': Aug-17-2012 Michael W. Cropp, M.D., president and CEO of Independent Health, has been named the 2012 Buffalo Niagara Executive of the Year by the University at Buffalo School of Management.
Experts on Embezzlement, Treasury, to Speak at School of Management: Aug-16-2012 Two expert financial professionals will speak at the University at Buffalo School of Management as part of this year’s Helen and Oscar Sufrin Lectureship in Accounting on Oct. 5 in the Newman Center on UB’s North Campus.
Beta Alpha Psi Receives National Honors: Aug-16-2012 The University at Buffalo School of Management’s chapter of Beta Alpha Psi was recognized as one of the best in the world, receiving a number of special honors and awards at the organization’s international conference in Baltimore in August.
UB CEL to Hold Open House for Minority and Women Entrepreneurs: Aug-16-2012 The University at Buffalo School of Management's Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL) will host an information session for individuals interested in learning more about the 2013 Allstate Minority and Women Emerging Entrepreneurs (MWEE) program.
Two School of Management Faculty Members Honored as Exceptional Scholars: Aug-09-2012 Two School of Management faculty members are among the 10 University at Buffalo teachers and researchers who were named recipients of the university’s 2012 Exceptional Scholars and Teaching Innovation awards.
Panasci-Winning MBA Graduates Sell Business for $40 Million: Aug-09-2012 A business founded by two UB School of Management MBA graduates and launched through the school’s Henry A. Panasci Jr. Technology Entrepreneurship Competition (Panasci TEC) has sold for more than $40 million.
Incoming MBA Students Make Impact through Service: Aug-08-2012 Incoming MBA students in the University at Buffalo School of Management will provide hundreds of hours of community service to local nonprofit organizations on August 21 as part of their entrée into the MBA program.
Professor Receives International Honor for Research: Aug-03-2012 H. Raghav Rao, SUNY Distinguished Service Professor in the University at Buffalo School of Management, was honored with international recognition for his research excellence.
UB School of Management, Chicago Institute of Business Partner to Offer Online Mini-MBA: Aug-02-2012 Beginning Aug. 1, individuals in the Middle East and North Africa will have access to an innovative Online Mini-MBA program offered by the University at Buffalo (UB) School of Management in collaboration with the Chicago Institute of Business (CIB).
Twelve Management Students Receive WNY Prosperity Scholarships: Jul-12-2012 Twelve School of Management students were among 25 University at Buffalo students to receive full scholarships for the 2012-13 school year through a program designed to retain university graduates in the region.
Doctoral Candidate Receives National Award: Jun-29-2012 Lorena Mathien, a doctoral candidate in the University at Buffalo School of Management, received the Institute of Supply Management (ISM) Doctoral Dissertation Award for 2012.
UB, School of Management to Invest $525,000 in CEL: Jun-27-2012 Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership to expand scope and reach of its activities.
Cichocki Honored by NYSUT: Jun-25-2012 Dianna Cichocki, assistant professor of organization and human resources in the University at Buffalo School of Management, was recently honored by the New York State United Teachers (NYSUT).
UB School of Management Certifies Inaugural LeaderCORE Class: Jun-20-2012 The School of Management has awarded LeaderCORE certification to 27 MBA graduates.
Minority High School Students Preview Accounting Careers: Jun-19-2012 The University at Buffalo School of Management and the Foundation for Accounting Education of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA) are collaborating to introduce minority high school students to career opportunities in the accounting profession during a five-day program.
UB School of Management Graduates 25 Executive MBAs: Jun-15-2012 Twenty-five Western New York business professionals have graduated from the Executive MBA program in the University at Buffalo School of Management.
46 Graduate from UB Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership: Jun-15-2012 Forty-six Western New York business owners, operators and high-level managers have graduated from the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL) Core program in the University at Buffalo School of Management.
Ernst & Young Matches Alumni Contributions to UB: Jun-11-2012 The worldwide public accounting firm of Ernst & Young and its staff members have contributed more than $49,000 to the University at Buffalo over the past year.
Lindsey Receives SUNY Chancellor's Award: May-18-2012 Charles Lindsey, assistant professor of marketing in the School of Management, is a recipient of the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching.
UB Accounting Students Chosen for Prestigious Internships: May-08-2012 Graduates will serve with the Financial Accounting Standards Board and the Governmental Accouting Standards Board.
UB Management Students Receive Commencement Awards: May-07-2012 Seventeen graduates of the University at Buffalo School of Management received awards during the school’s commencement ceremonies on May 11.
Winners Named in Verney Case Competition: May-07-2012 A team of four MBA students from the University at Buffalo School of Management will share a $2,000 prize as winner of the school’s sixth annual Steven C. Verney MBA Case Competition.
$35,000 Awarded in UB Entrepreneurship Competition: May-03-2012 More than $45,000 in seed funding and in-kind business services was awarded to the top two teams in the University at Buffalo’s Henry A. Panasci Jr. Technology Entrepreneurship Competition (Panasci TEC).
Researchers Develop New Method for Measuring IT Quality: Apr-30-2012 New measurement model has quality as its main theme.
Owens Honored with Plesur Award: Apr-30-2012 Bradley Owens, assistant professor of organization and human resources in the University at Buffalo School of Management, received the Milton Plesur Excellence in Teaching Award from the Undergraduate Student Association on April 18 in the Recital Room of UB’s Baird Hall.
Free Tax Service at UB Brings More than $1.3 Million Back to WNY: Apr-23-2012 Accounting students provided nearly 2,200 hours of tax service.
High School Juniors: UB Accepting Applications for Accounting Career Preview: Apr-23-2012 High school juniors can sign up now for an innovative program exploring careers in accounting.
Competition Recognizes High School Entrepreneurs: Apr-19-2012 Five students from area high schools won first place in an entrepreneurship competition on March 31 for their winning business proposal, an environmentally friendly gym.
School Honors Recruiters, Interns and Supervisors: Apr-18-2012 The Frank L. Ciminelli Family Career Resource Center and the Credit-Bearing Internship Program in the University at Buffalo School of Management honored business professionals, students and companies on April 17 at a reception in the South Lake Village Community Room on UB’s North Campus.
Students Must Trust the Source of Emergency Alerts in Order to Act Quickly, New Research Shows: Apr-11-2012 In the wake of the deadly shooting this month at Oikos University in Oakland, Calif., experts from the University at Buffalo offer perspectives from their research into ways to encourage students to immediately comply with “alert” messages sent during an on-campus emergency.
Lippes Speaker Series to Feature Renowned Ethicist Lawrence Lessig: Apr-05-2012 Award-winning ethicist and Harvard Law School professor Lawrence Lessig will deliver a lecture entitled "Institutional Corruption and the Financial Crisis."
MBAs Take Second Place in Whitman Competition: Apr-04-2012 MBA team captures second place and $1,250 in business case competition.
Doctoral Students Honored at PhD Showcase: Apr-04-2012 The University at Buffalo School of Management honored two doctoral students with $1,000 prizes for their poster presentations at the inaugural PhD Showcase and Celebration on March 22.
Healthy Food Choices Differ by Neighborhood and Category, Study Shows: Apr-03-2012 People can be of two minds when it comes to healthy eating, study shows.
JD/MBA Receives Prestigious Scholarship: Apr-03-2012 Christopher Maugans, a JD/MBA student at the University at Buffalo, was one of only four people nationwide to receive the National Graduate Academic Award from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
U.S. News Ranks UB School of Management a ‘Best Business School’: Mar-16-2012 The University at Buffalo School of Management has again been ranked a ‘best business school’ by U.S. News and World Report in its annual ranking of MBA programs.
Financially Savvy Teens Tout Skills in Money Bee: Mar-14-2012 Harkness Career & Technical Center wins annual competition.
Finish in 4 – UB’s Graduation Pledge: Mar-07-2012 University commits to helping entering freshmen graduate in four years.
Are Charismatic Leaders Born or Made?: Mar-01-2012 Social interaction can affect how leaders are perceived, according to research.
Prosperity Scholarships Available for Students: Feb-27-2012 Juniors, seniors and MBA students in the University at Buffalo School of Management who complete credit-bearing internships in Western New York may be eligible to apply for the Western New York Prosperity Scholarship program.
Second-Year MBAs Capture Top Spot in Case Competition: Feb-22-2012 A team of five MBA students in the University at Buffalo School of Management will share a $2,000 prize as winners of the 16th annual UB MBA Case Competition.
UB MBAs to Take GM’s Newest Cars for a Spin: Feb-20-2012 Alternative fuels—battery, diesel, electric and fuel cell—will be in the spotlight when UB MBAs test-drive GM’s newest cars from 9 a.m. to noon, Feb. 24, at UB’s Center for Tomorrow.
Winners Named in Target Case Competition: Feb-16-2012 A team of four juniors in the University at Buffalo School of Management has won the annual On Target Undergraduate Club Case Competition.
University at Buffalo School of Management to Launch New EMBA Format: Feb-01-2012 Organizational leaders and senior managers will now find it more convenient to earn an Executive MBA, thanks to a new format being rolled out by the University at Buffalo School of Management.
Teens to Test Financial Savvy in ‘Money Bee’: Jan-20-2012 The University at Buffalo School of Management and M&T Bank will host more than 100 students from 20 public, private and charter schools in the fifth annual “MoneySKILL® Mania,” a financial literacy competition for high school students.
Digital Divide Widens, Research Finds: Jan-11-2012 The “digital divide”—the gap in Internet access and usage due to socioeconomic factors—is increasing, according to research published in the Communications of the Association for Information Systems.
Undergraduate Seniors: We Need You!: Jan-10-2012
Women Are Socially Networked, Study Shows: Jan-09-2012 Urge to develop and nurture social ties drives women to blog, according to new research.
Professors Receive Google Grant: Dec-14-2011 $102,000 Google award will fund research on cloud computing.
Companies Bought with Overpriced Shares are Bad Investments, Study Finds: Dec-14-2011 Contrary to conventional wisdom, corporate acquisitions made with overpriced stock are often a losing proposition, according to a study in the current issue of The Accounting Review.
School of Management Co-Sponsors Conference in India: Dec-14-2011 The UB School of Management is reaching around the globe to co-sponsor the International Conference in Marketing, held January 12-14 at the Indian Institute of Management/Lucknow (IIML) in Noida, India.
Humility Key to Effective Leadership: Dec-08-2011 Humble leaders are more effective and better liked, according to a new study.
New Tech Toy?: Dec-02-2011 Hands-on is the best way to learn.
UB Executive MBA Ranked by Bloomberg Businessweek: Nov-14-2011 Bloomberg Businessweek has ranked the University at Buffalo School of Management as one of the nation’s best business schools in its biennial ranking of Executive MBA (EMBA) programs.
Minority and Women Emerging Entrepreneurs Honored: Nov-09-2011 Maria Pascucci, president and founder of Campus Calm™, has been named “Protégé of the Year” by the Allstate Minority and Women Emerging Entrepreneurs (MWEE) program.
UB School of Management Honors Executives: Nov-03-2011 James R. Kaskie, president and CEO of Kaleida Health and Great Lakes Health System of Western New York, was named the 2011 Buffalo-Niagara Executive of the Year by the University at Buffalo School of Management.
Financial Times, Bloomberg Businessweek Rank Executive MBA: Nov-01-2011 The University at Buffalo School of Management’s Executive MBA program was named in two prestigious media rankings this past fall.
Financial Times Ranks UB School of Management’s Executive MBA Program as one of World’s Best: Oct-28-2011 The University at Buffalo School of Management’s Executive MBA (EMBA) program has been ranked as one of best in the world by the Financial Times.
School of Management Professors Receive Best Paper Award: Oct-28-2011 Two professors and a doctoral graduate from the University at Buffalo School of Management were honored for their paper on corporate security breaches.
Beta Alpha Psi Chapter Celebrates 30th Anniversary: Oct-25-2011 The University at Buffalo School of Management’s chapter of Beta Alpha Psi will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a cocktail reception and dinner on Nov. 12.
Talukdar Receives Faculty in Leadership Fellowship: Oct-19-2011 Debabrata (Debu) Talukdar, professor of marketing in the University at Buffalo School of Management, was selected as the university’s Faculty in Leadership fellow for 2011-12.
Students to Compete in IBM Business Simulation: Oct-04-2011 Students in the University at Buffalo School of Management will display their sales expertise and leadership know-how for industry professionals as they compete in an IBM-sponsored business simulation exercise.
Assad Publishes New Book: Oct-03-2011 Dean profiles the pioneers and innovators of operations research.
School of Management Undergraduate Program Ranked by U.S. News: Sep-13-2011 The University at Buffalo School of Management is again ranked as one of the country’s best undergraduate business programs in the 2012 edition of “America’s Best Colleges” by U.S News and World Report.
Kaskie Named ‘2011 Buffalo Niagara Executive of the Year’: Sep-13-2011 James R. Kaskie, president and CEO of Kaleida Health and Great Lakes Health System of Western New York, has been named the 2011 Buffalo Niagara Executive of the Year by the University at Buffalo School of Management.
Alumni Association to Offer $2,000 for Best Student Idea: Sep-12-2011 School of Management students have the opportunity to win $2,000 in the Alumni Network Challenge sponsored by the School of Management Alumni Association (SOMAA).
CEL Honored as Small Business Influencer: Sep-08-2011 The University at Buffalo School of Management’s Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL) was honored as one of the top 100 Small Business Influencers for 2011 by Small Business Trends.
Experts to Speak on White Collar Crime, Ethics: Sep-06-2011 U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul Jr. and Enron whistleblower Sherron Watkins will speak at the University at Buffalo School of Management on white collar crime and ethics in accounting, respectively.
Owens' Research on Racial and Gender Bias Wins Best Paper Award: Sep-01-2011 Bradley Owens, assistant professor of organization and human resources in the University at Buffalo School of Management, received the Academy of Management Best Paper Award for 2011.
Wu Lauded for Corporate Bond Research: Sep-01-2011 Chunchi Wu, M&T Professor of Banking and Finance in the University at Buffalo School of Management, was honored with the 2011 Peter L. Bernstein Award, in recognition of his research paper on corporate bonds.
Forbes Again Ranks School of Management: Aug-15-2011 Forbes magazine has once again ranked the UB School of Management as one of the best business schools in the world based on the return on investment it provides MBA graduates.
Graduates Honored as Women of Influence: Aug-15-2011 Five graduates of programs in the University at Buffalo School of Management will be among those honored as “Women of Influence” by Business First for their contributions to the Western New York community.
Teens Learn about Cybersecurity through UB Program: Aug-11-2011 More than 1,100 students and teachers took part in interactive workshops introducing them to the growing and complex field of cybersecurity, through programs conducted this past year by the University at Buffalo School of Management.
Pharm/MBA Students Reach National Finals: Jul-15-2011 Three students in the University at Buffalo's PharmD/MBA combined degree program and their advisor have been chosen to be among three finalist teams to compete live at the 2011 National Community Pharmacist Association's (NCPA) annual convention.
Minority High School Students Preview Accounting Careers: Jun-22-2011 Sixth annual program held in June.
Assad Named Outstanding Executive by PRSA: Jun-21-2011
Majority of Consumers Oppose Wine in Supermarkets, Study Reveals: Jun-15-2011
Ernst & Young Matches Alumni Contributions to UB: Jun-14-2011 The worldwide public accounting firm of Ernst & Young and its staff members have contributed more than $54,000 to the University at Buffalo over the past year.
Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership Holds Graduation: Jun-08-2011 Forty-three Western New York business owners, operators and high-level managers have graduated from the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL) Core program in the University at Buffalo School of Management.
Free Tax Service Brings More than $1 Million Back to WNY: Jun-03-2011 During the 2011 tax season, 155 IRS-certified accounting students from the University at Buffalo School of Management brought $1,030,353 back into the Buffalo community through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
Watch School of Management commencement video online: May-23-2011 Video recordings of the University at Buffalo School of Management commencement ceremonies are available online.
School of Management Graduates 27 Executive MBAs: May-23-2011 Twenty-seven Western New York business professionals have graduated from the Executive MBA program in the University at Buffalo School of Management.
Student Organization Lauded for 30th Consecutive Year: May-20-2011 The University at Buffalo School of Management’s student chapter of the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) has earned the SHRM Superior Merit Award for the 30th consecutive year.
School of Management Students Receive Commencement Awards: May-13-2011 Fifteen graduates of the University at Buffalo School of Management received awards during the school’s commencement ceremonies on May 13.
Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership Receives Grant: May-10-2011 The University at Buffalo School of Management’s Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL) received a grant of $55,800 from the Allstate Foundation for its Allstate Minority and Women Emerging Entrepreneurs program.
MBAs Offer Marketing Plans to Launch Skin Care Product: May-02-2011 A team of five MBA students from the UB School of Management will share a $1,500 prize for their winning proposal for the U.S. launch of a revolutionary skin care lotion that is currently the No. 1 seller in Japan.
Winners Named in Verney Case Competition: May-02-2011 A team of six MBA students from the University at Buffalo School of Management will share a $3,000 prize as winners of the school’s fifth annual Steven C. Verney MBA Case Competition.
More Than $10,000 Awarded in UB Entrepreneurship Competition: Apr-28-2011 More than $10,000 in seed funding was awarded to an information technology company that won first place in the University at Buffalo's Henry A. Panasci Jr. Technology Entrepreneurship Competition (Panasci TEC).
Lindsey Receives Young Investigator Award: Apr-28-2011 Charles Lindsey, assistant professor of marketing in the School of Management, received the University at Buffalo Exceptional Scholars Award for Young Investigators.
Treadway Honored with Plesur Award: Apr-21-2011 Darren Treadway, associate professor of organization and human recourses in the University at Buffalo School of Management, received the Milton Plesur Excellence in Teaching Awards from the undergraduate Student Association on April 20 in the Flag Room of UB’s Student Union.
UB MBAs Win Prestigious Whitman Competition: Apr-19-2011 A team of four MBA students in the University at Buffalo School of Management took the top prize of $2,000 in the annual Whitman Case Competition at Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management.
Alm Honored with Distinguished Alumni Award: Apr-15-2011 School of Management alumnus John Alm ’73 was one of 13 individuals honored by the UB Alumni Association during its recent Achievement Awards ceremony.
More Than $10,000 at Stake in Panasci Competition: Apr-15-2011 The team that presents the best plan for launch of a viable new business will receive $10,000 in start-up funding in the final round of the Henry A. Panasci Jr. Technology Entrepreneurship Competition (Panasci TEC).
School of Management Honors Interns and Supervisors: Apr-11-2011 The Frank L. Ciminelli Family Career Resource Center and the Credit-Bearing Internship Program in the University at Buffalo School of Management honored five professionals, 11 students and four companies on April 8 at a reception in the South Lake Community Building on UB’s North Campus.
School Maintains AACSB International Accreditation: Apr-07-2011 The University at Buffalo School of Management and all of its undergraduate, master’s and doctoral business programs have maintained their accreditation by AACSB International–The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Competition Cultivates High School Entrepreneurs: Apr-07-2011 Six students from area high schools won first place in an entrepreneurship competition on April 2 for their winning business proposal, an online gaming lounge.
Prosperity Scholarship Deadline Extended to April 18: Apr-07-2011 Juniors, seniors and graduate students in the University at Buffalo School of Management who complete credit-bearing internships in Western New York may be eligible to apply for the Western New York Prosperity Scholarship program.
Cohen to Receive State and Local CPA Awards: Mar-25-2011 Ann Burstein Cohen, associate professor of accounting in the University at Buffalo School of Management, will receive the Dr. Emanuel Saxe Outstanding CPA in Education Award from the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA) on May 19 at the NYSSCPA’s 114th Annual Election Meeting and Dinner in New York City.
Beta Alpha Psi Earns Honors at Conference: Mar-22-2011 The University at Buffalo School of Management’s chapter of Beta Alpha Psi received several honors at the organization’s Atlantic Coast Regional Meeting in Providence, R.I., in March.
When Money Talks, High School Students Learn: Mar-16-2011 Teams from Springville-Griffith Institute, Bolivar-Richburg Central School and Clarence High School placed first, second and third, respectively, in “MoneySKILL Mania,” a financial literacy competition for high school students sponsored by the University at Buffalo School of Management and M&T Bank.
School Ranked a 'Best Business School' by U.S. News: Mar-15-2011 The University at Buffalo School of Management has again been ranked a ‘best business school’ by U.S. News and World Report in its annual ranking of MBA programs.
Bloomberg Businessweek Ranks UB School of Management One of Nation’s Best Undergraduate Business Programs: Mar-10-2011 Bloomberg Businessweek has ranked the University at Buffalo School of Management as one of the nation’s “Best Undergraduate Business Programs of 2011.”
Winners Named in Target Club Case Competition: Mar-03-2011 A team of three seniors and one junior in the UB School of Management was named the winner of the annual On Target Undergraduate Club Case Competition.
Alumni Association to Hold ‘Financial Statements for Dummies’ Seminar: Feb-21-2011 The University at Buffalo School of Management Alumni Association (SOMAA) will hold a breakfast seminar on understanding financial statements from 7:30-9:30 a.m. on March 15 in 104 Alfiero Center on UB’s North Campus.
Accounting Case Competition Winners Announced: Feb-21-2011 A team of four seniors in the University at Buffalo School of Management has won the fifth annual Becker Professional Education Case Competition.
School of Management Announces Case Competition Winners: Feb-21-2011 A team of five MBA students in the University at Buffalo School of Management will share a $2,000 prize as winners of the 15th annual UB MBA Case Competition.
School of Management Alumni Association Names New Officers, Directors: Feb-04-2011 Officers for the 2011 term have been elected for the University at Buffalo School of Management Alumni Association, in addition to two new directors elected to three-year terms.
Teens to Tout Financial Knowledge in “Money Bee”: Jan-21-2011 The University at Buffalo School of Management and M&T Bank will host more than 100 students from 20 public, private and charter schools in the fourth annual “MoneySKILL Mania,” a financial literacy competition for high school students.
Ramesh Recognized for Contributions to International Education: Dec-10-2010
Minority and Women Emerging Entrepreneurs Honored: Dec-08-2010 Felecia Doctor has been named "Protégé of the Year” by the Allstate Minority and Women Emerging Entrepreneurs Program, a joint venture by the University at Buffalo School of Management’s Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL) and the UB Center for Urban Studies.
Are Corporate Bailouts Effective?: Nov-16-2010
UB MBA Program Ranked in Bloomberg Businessweek: Nov-12-2010 Bloomberg Businessweek has ranked the University at Buffalo School of Management as one of the nation’s best business schools in its ranking of full-time MBA programs.
School of Management Student Honored for Dissertation Proposal: Nov-11-2010 A doctoral student from the University at Buffalo School of Management received a $3,000 prize in a national competition for marketing dissertation proposals.
School of Management Names Winners in PwC xACT Case Competition: Nov-11-2010 A team of four undergraduates and one graduate student in the UB School of Management will share a $1,000 prize as winners of the seventh annual PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) xACT Case Competition.
UB MBAs Win First Place at APICS Conference: Nov-11-2010 A team of two MBA students from the School of Management were awarded first place at the Student Poster Session of the international conference for APICS, The Association for Operations Management, in October.
Financial Times Ranks UB School of Management’s EMBA Program as One of World’s Best: Oct-25-2010 The University at Buffalo School of Management’s Executive MBA (EMBA) program was ranked as one of best in the world by the Financial Times.
MBAs Chosen for National APICS Program: Oct-07-2010 Two MBA students from the University at Buffalo School of Management were among only eight individuals in the United States chosen by APICS, The Association for Operations Management, to participate in the APICS Future Leaders Program.
School of Management Students Compete in IBM Business Simulation: Oct-05-2010 Students in the University at Buffalo School of Management will get a taste of the real business world when IBM professionals come to campus on Oct. 15 to run a business simulation exercise.
Fernandes and Koelmel Named ‘2010 Buffalo-Niagara Executives of the Year’: Sep-24-2010 Donna M. Fernandes, president and CEO of the Buffalo Zoo, and John R. Koelmel, president and CEO of First Niagara Financial Group, Inc., have been named the 2010 Buffalo-Niagara Executives of the Year by the University at Buffalo School of Management.
New York Fed President William Dudley to speak at UB: Sep-24-2010 William C. Dudley, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, will speak at the University at Buffalo on October 27.
UB Pharmacy/MBA Students Leverage Skills to Place in Competition: Sep-23-2010 Joint program provides competitive advantage.
Panasci Start-Up Spins UB Technology into Jobs: Sep-23-2010 Graphene Devices, a Niagara Falls-based start-up, has secured more than $600,000 in state and federal awards to explore novel uses for graphene, a carbon nanomaterial, and ways to optimize its production using processes a University at Buffalo research team invented.
Expert to Discuss GM, Lehman Brothers Bankruptcy Cases: Sep-17-2010 Nationally renowned corporate restructuring attorney Harvey R. Miller will discuss the General Motors and Lehman Brothers Chapter 11 cases on Oct. 14 at the University at Buffalo’s Center for the Arts (CFA) on UB’s North Campus.
SBA Honors UB Business Program Alumnus, Participant: Sep-15-2010 Two program participants from the University at Buffalo School of Management’s Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership were honored by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
Experts to Speak on Advanced Accounting Topics: Sep-08-2010 Financial experts Robert L. Goecks and Thomas P. Mullen will speak at the University at Buffalo School of Management on anti-money-laundering initiatives and mergers and acquisition, respectively.
Beta Alpha Psi Chapter Receives National Recognition: Sep-08-2010 The University at Buffalo School of Management’s chapter of Beta Alpha Psi was recognized as one of the best in the world, receiving a number of special honors and awards at the organization’s international conference in San Jose, Calif., in August.
Local High School Students Preview Accounting Careers: Jul-15-2010 The University at Buffalo School of Management and the Foundation for Accounting Education of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA) announced that 28 local high school rising seniors successfully completed the Career Opportunities in the Accounting Profession (COAP) program.
Minority High School Students Preview Accounting Profession: Jun-25-2010 The School of Management and the Foundation for Accounting Education of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA) are collaborating to introduce minority high school students to career opportunities in the accounting profession during a five-day program.
Student Organization Wins Superior Merit Award: Jun-21-2010 The University at Buffalo School of Management’s student chapter of the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) has earned the SHRM Superior Merit Award.
Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership Holds Graduation: Jun-09-2010 Thirty-six Western New York business owners, operators and high-level managers have graduated from the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL) Core program in the University at Buffalo School of Management.
Rao Named SUNY Distinguished Service Professor: May-20-2010
Ernst & Young Matches Alumni Contributions: May-17-2010 The worldwide public accounting firm of Ernst & Young and its staff members have contributed nearly $50,000 to the University at Buffalo over the past year.
Talukdar Awarded Civic Engagement and Public Policy Research Fellowship: May-11-2010 Debabrata Talukdar, PhD, associate professor in the School of Management’s Department of Marketing, was awarded one of four research fellowships for 2010-11 through the University at Buffalo Civic Engagement and Public Policy Strategic Initiative (CEPP).
School of Management Students Receive Commencement Awards: May-03-2010 Sixteen graduates of the University at Buffalo School of Management received awards during the school’s commencement ceremonies on May 7.
UB Entrepreneurship Competition Awards $10,000: Apr-27-2010 More than $10,000 in cash and services was awarded to the winning team in the University at Buffalo’s Henry A. Panasci Jr. Technology Entrepreneurship Competition (Panasci TEC) for its proposal to custom manufacture a new nanomaterial, graphene.
Ampadu Honored with Plesur Award: Apr-26-2010 Alex B. Ampadu of Buffalo, associate professor of accounting and law, received the Milton Plesur Excellence in Teaching Awards from the undergraduate Student Association for his commitment to students and the quality of his teaching.
UB Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership to Hold Open House: Apr-26-2010 The University at Buffalo School of Management’s Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL) will hold an open house for individuals interested in the CEL Core program from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on May 5 in the Jacobs Executive Development Center, 672 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo.
Free Tax Service Brings Nearly $1 Million Back to WNY: Apr-20-2010 Over the past 10 weeks, 179 IRS-certified accounting students from the University at Buffalo School of Management brought $992,000 back into the Buffalo community through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
UB School of Management Students Help Community with aid from PwC: Apr-20-2010 PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has awarded $5,000 to five student organizations in the University at Buffalo School of Management to assist them in a community renovation project at Buffalo’s VIVE La Casa refugee shelter.
School of Management Honors Interns and Supervisors: Apr-19-2010 The Frank L. Ciminelli Family Career Resource Center and the Credit-Bearing Internship Program in the University at Buffalo School of Management honored six professionals, five students and four companies on April 16 at a reception in the South Lake Community Building on the UB North Campus.
U.S. News Ranks School of Management ‘Best Business School’: Apr-15-2010 The University at Buffalo School of Management has been ranked a ‘best business school’ by U.S. News and World Report in its annual ranking of MBA programs.
Kierejewski Receives Chancellor’s Award: Apr-08-2010 Members of the UB community gathered April 1 in the Center for the Arts for the university’s sixth Celebration of Academic Excellence, an annual event that honors the work and achievement of students, staff and faculty in research, teaching and service.
UB MBAs Take ‘Alternative’ Spring Break: Apr-06-2010 For the second consecutive year, 16 MBA students from the University at Buffalo School of Management spent an “alternative” spring break volunteering for community service projects in New Orleans to aid people still affected by Hurricane Katrina.
More Than $10,000 at Stake in UB Competition: Apr-01-2010 Five teams of students and alumni from the University at Buffalo will compete for cash and services in excess of $10,000 in the final round of the Henry A. Panasci Jr. Technology Entrepreneurship Competition (Panasci TEC).
Competition Cultivates High School Entrepreneurs: Mar-29-2010 Six students from area high schools won first place in an entrepreneurship competition on March 27 for their winning business proposal, a consulting business focused on energy efficiency.
Free Tax Preparation Service Helps UB Earn National Recognition: Mar-28-2010 The University at Buffalo has been named to the 2009 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, the highest federal recognition a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning and civic engagement.
School of Management Receives Grant from Target for Volunteer Program: Mar-25-2010 The University at Buffalo School of Management has received a $10,000 grant from Target to fund a scholarship program for students who volunteer in the local community.
Minority Students Encouraged to Apply for Accounting Program: Mar-24-2010 The Foundation for Accounting Education (FAE) of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA) and the University at Buffalo (UB) School of Management are accepting applications from high school juniors for the Career Opportunities in the Accounting Profession (COAP) program.
Tramont to be Honored by Small Business Administration: Mar-24-2010 Janine Tramont will receive the District Women in Business Champion of the Year award from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Buffalo District office.
MBA Scholarships Awarded in Verney Case Competition: Mar-22-2010 A $500 scholarship was awarded to each member of the winning team in the University at Buffalo School of Management’s fourth annual Steven C. Verney MBA Case Competition.
Huefner to Receive NYSSCPA Distinguished Service Award: Mar-19-2010 Ronald J. Huefner, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor in the University at Buffalo School of Management, has been named the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award by the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA).
Chung Receives Fulbright Award: Mar-19-2010 Kee H. Chung, Louis M. Jacobs Professor of Financial Planning and Control, and chair of the Department of Finance and Managerial Economics in the University at Buffalo School of Management, has received a Fulbright Distinguished Lectureship Award.
Financially Savvy Teens Tout Skills in Money Bee: Mar-09-2010 Teams from Clarence High School, Sacred Heart Academy and Harkness Career and Technical Center have placed first, second and third, respectively, in “MoneySKILL® Mania,” a financial literacy competition for high school students sponsored by the University at Buffalo School of Management and M&T Bank.
School of Management Alumni Association Honors Student Leaders: Mar-08-2010 The University at Buffalo School of Management Alumni Association recognized 16 students with two newly established awards honoring community service and leadership.
Move Over, Spelling Bees; Teens Tout Financial Knowledge in 'Money Bee': Feb-24-2010 The University at Buffalo School of Management and M&T Bank will host more than 80 students from 16 public, private and charter schools in the third annual “MoneySKILL® Mania,” a financial literacy competition for high school juniors and seniors.
Seminar to Explore the ‘Art of the Elevator Speech’: Feb-24-2010 The University at Buffalo School of Management Alumni Association (SOMAA) will host an interactive seminar, “The Art of the Elevator Speech,” at 5:30 p.m. on March 17 at the Millennium Airport Hotel in Cheektowaga.
UB MBA Competition Focuses on Real-life Challenges in Wilson: Feb-09-2010 Instead of using a stale Harvard Business case, student finalists in the UB School of Management’s 14th annual MBA case competition applied their problem-solving skills to a real-world situation closer to home: how to boost the economy of Wilson, N.Y., after the recent closing of the Pfeiffer Salad Dressing plant.
Prosperity Scholarships Available for Students: Feb-09-2010 Juniors, seniors and graduate students in the University at Buffalo School of Management who complete credit-bearing internships in Western New York may be eligible to apply for the Western New York Prosperity Scholarship program.
UB School of Management Names Winners in Accounting Case Competition: Feb-09-2010 A team of two juniors and one senior in the UB School of Management was named the winner of the fourth annual Becker Professional Education Case Competition.
School of Management Alumni Association Makes Gift: Jan-12-2010 The University at Buffalo School of Management Alumni Association has contributed $30,000 to the school to benefit a variety of programs.
Expert to Speak on International Financial Reporting Standards: Jan-08-2010 Lisa D. Filomia, on-call practice leader at Ernst & Young, will speak at the University at Buffalo School of Management on “International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS): The U.S. Landscape.”
UB School of Management Announces Accounting Gifts: Dec-11-2009 The University at Buffalo School of Management has announced two new gifts to the school.
Minority and Women Emerging Entrepreneurs Honored: Dec-08-2009 Marie Battaglia has been named “Protégé of the Year” by the Allstate Minority and Women Emerging Entrepreneurs Program, a joint venture by the University at Buffalo School of Management’s Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL) and the UB Center for Urban Studies.
Retailers Expect a Grinch-like Christmas, Says UB Retail Expert: Nov-13-2009 Unfortunately for retailers, the Grinch will be pushing the shopping cart again this holiday season, says Arun Jain, Samuel P. Capen Professor of Marketing Research in the University at Buffalo School of Management.
UB Professional MBA Program Ranked by BusinessWeek: Nov-06-2009 BusinessWeek has ranked the University at Buffalo School of Management’s Professional MBA program as one of the country’s top part-time MBA programs.
Past Forecasting Errors Often Underestimated When Forecasting Earnings: Nov-06-2009 When managers issue a forecast of their firm’s earnings, they do not always take into account prior forecasting errors, according to research recently published in the Journal of Business Finance & Accounting.
Aisle Placement Affects Grocery Sales, Researchers Say: Nov-06-2009 Supermarkets could increase their sales of related items by moving them closer to each other, according to Professor Ram Bezawada.
UB School of Management Cited for Research Excellence: Nov-06-2009 Numerous faculty members, doctoral students and graduates of the University at Buffalo School of Management have been recognized recently for their contributions to research in their respective fields.
Health Care Panel a Resounding Success: Oct-30-2009 More than 200 guests gained insights from experts who visited the University at Buffalo to discuss U.S. health care reform on Oct. 29. “U.S. Health Care: In Search of a Cure” was the topic of the panel discussion, which was held at UB’s Center for the Arts on North (Amherst) Campus.
Contracts Can Foster Trust: Oct-27-2009 Detailed contracts can foster trust between parties, but flexibility is needed, according to research recently published in MIS Quarterly.
New High-Tech Entrepreneurship Program Launched for Life Sciences: Oct-20-2009 The University at Buffalo School of Management’s Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership and UB’s New York State Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences have launched a new workforce development program, the High-Tech Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership.
Experts to Discuss U.S. Health Care Reform: Oct-06-2009 A panel of experts will discuss the U.S. health care reform at 7 p.m. on Oct. 29 in the Drama Theatre at the University at Buffalo’s Center for the Arts on the North (Amherst) Campus.
Robert D. Gioia Named ‘Buffalo-Niagara Executive of the Year’: Sep-10-2009 Robert D. Gioia, president of The John R. Oishei Foundation, has been named the 2009 Buffalo-Niagara Executive of the Year by the University at Buffalo School of Management.
New Research Group to Assist Marketing Managers: Aug-31-2009 A new research group, directed by two professors in the University at Buffalo School of Management, will provide thought leadership in issues relevant to success in marketing.
U.S. News & World Report Ranks School of Management as one of the Best Undergradute Business Programs: Aug-20-2009 The University at Buffalo School of Management was ranked as one of the country’s best Undergraduate Business Programs in the 2010 edition of “America’s Best Colleges” by U.S News and World Report.
Forbes Again Ranks UB School of Management as a 'Best Business School': Aug-10-2009 Forbes magazine has once again ranked the UB School of Management as one of the best business schools in the world based on the "return on investment" it provides MBA graduates.
Strategic Entrepreneurship Program to be Launched by Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership: Aug-10-2009 With the help of a $25,000 sponsorship from First Niagara, a new Strategic Entrepreneurship program will be launched in September by the University at Buffalo School of Management's Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL).
UB Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership names 26 to Advisory Board: Aug-10-2009 Twenty-six individuals have been named to the 2009-10 advisory board of the University at Buffalo School of Management’s Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL).
SBA Names UB Business Program Grad Minority Small Business Person of the Year: Aug-04-2009 BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Buffalo business owner Lenny L. Johnson, who with a partner and $7,500 built a two-man residential plumbing business into a multimillion-dollar construction management enterprise, has been named Region II Minority Small Business Person of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The SBA’s Region II comprises New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Economic Empowerment Key to Aiding Domestic Violence Victims: Jun-18-2009 One of the greatest challenges victims of domestic violence face when they decide to leave their abusers is finding the financial resources to start a new life. That’s why The Allstate Foundation and the University at Buffalo Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership will co-sponsor a workshop on teaching economic empowerment skills.
UB Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership to Hold Open House: Jun-18-2009 The University at Buffalo School of Management’s Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL) will hold an open house for individuals interested in the CEL Core program from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. on July 14 in the Jacobs Executive Development Center, 672 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo.
Minority High School Students to Preview Accounting Careers: Jun-18-2009 The University at Buffalo School of Management and the Foundation for Accounting Education of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA) are collaborating to introduce minority high school students to career opportunities in the accounting profession during a five-day program.
UB Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership Graduates Largest Class: Jun-03-2009 Forty-six Western New York business owners, operators and high-level managers have graduated from the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL) Core program in the University at Buffalo School of Management, the largest graduating class in the program’s 20-year history.
Ernst & Young Matches Alumni Contributions to UB: May-28-2009 The worldwide public accounting firm of Ernst & Young LLP and its staff members have contributed more than $50,000 to the University at Buffalo over the past year.
UB Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership to Hold Open House: May-19-2009 The University at Buffalo School of Management’s Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL) will hold an open house for individuals interested in the CEL Core program from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on June 10 in the Jacobs Executive Development Center, 672 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo.
UB Management Students Receive Commencement Awards: May-10-2009 Fifteen graduates of the University at Buffalo School of Management received awards during the school’s commencement ceremony on May 9.
Student HR Organization Wins Superior Merit Award: May-04-2009 The University at Buffalo student chapter of the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) has earned the SHRM Superior Merit Award.
Shore Promoted to Senior Assistant Dean and Director of External Relations for UB School of Management: Apr-28-2009 Cynthia M. Shore has been promoted to senior assistant dean and director of external relations for the University at Buffalo School of Management, Dean Arjang A. Assad announced today.
MBAs Develop 'Smart' Marketing Plans: Apr-28-2009 David Schembri, president and CEO of Smart USA, and Professor Arun Jain heard some creative marketing strategies from UB MBAs.
$35,000 Awarded in UB Entrepreneurship Competition: Apr-28-2009 Two teams won more than $35,000 in cash in the University at Buffalo’s Henry A. Panasci Jr. Technology Entrepreneurship Competition (Panasci TEC) for their innovative ideas in online English tutoring and chemical detection systems.
School of Management Honors Interns and Supervisors: Apr-23-2009 The Frank L. Ciminelli Family Career Resource Center and the Credit-Bearing Internship Program in the University at Buffalo School of Management honored eight professionals, five students and four companies on April 13 at a reception in the Alfiero Center Atrium on the UB North Campus.
UB Recognizes Beta Alpha Psi for Achievements: Apr-23-2009 The University at Buffalo School of Management’s chapter of Beta Alpha Psi, an honorary organization for financial information students and professionals, received special recognition at UB’s Celebration of Academic Excellence, held April 14 in the Center for the Arts, North Campus.
Free Tax Preparation at UB Brings $640,000 Back to WNY: Apr-21-2009 Over the past 10 weeks, 126 IRS-certified accounting students from the University at Buffalo School of Management brought nearly $640,000 in tax refunds back into the Buffalo community through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
Bonadio Group Donates Accounting Scholarship: Apr-15-2009 The Bonadio Group, an upstate New York accounting, consulting and financial services firm, has donated funds for an accounting scholarship at the University at Buffalo School of Management.
UB Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership to Hold Open House: Apr-13-2009 The University at Buffalo School of Management’s Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL) will hold an open house for individuals interested in the CEL Core program from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on May 6 in the Jacobs Executive Development Center, 672 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo.
MBA Scholarships Awarded in UB Case Competition: Mar-30-2009
Competition Fosters Entrepreneurial Spirit in High School Students: Mar-24-2009 Six students from area high schools won first place in an entrepreneurship competition on March 21 for their winning business proposal, an eco-friendly café.
Prentice Family Foundation Establishes Scholarships to Retain UB Graduates in Western New York: Mar-18-2009 In an effort to stem the migration in recent years of many young, talented professionals from Western New York, the Prentice Family Foundation has given a significant gift to help UB students graduate and establish their careers here in the eight-county region.
Financially Savvy Teens Tout Skills in Money Bee: Mar-12-2009 Teams from Sacred Heart Academy, Clarence High School and Erie 1 BOCES Legal Academy have placed first, second and third, respectively, in “MoneySKILL® Mania,” a financial literacy competition for high school students sponsored by the University at Buffalo School of Management and M&T Bank.
School of Management Names Winners in Target Case Competition: Mar-02-2009 Undergraduate students win case competition.
UB MBA Team to Advance to National Competition: Mar-02-2009 A team of four University at Buffalo MBA students will advance to a national competition in Washington, D.C., after winning the UB MBA Second-Year Case Competition.
UB Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership to Hold Open Houses: Feb-25-2009 The University at Buffalo School of Management’s Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL) will hold a series of informal open houses for individuals interested in the CEL Core program from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 11; 4 to 7 p.m. on March 25; and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 8 in the Jacobs Executive Development Center, 672 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo.
Sarbanes-Oxley Expert to Speak at UB School of Management: Feb-13-2009 Mary M. Sjoquist of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) will speak at the University at Buffalo School of Management on “PCAOB Regulation in a Challenging Global Environment.”
Cybersecurity is Focus of Workshops for Teens: Feb-09-2009 The University at Buffalo School of Management and Time Warner Cable today announced a new partnership to expand the Western New York Cybersecurity Workshop Outreach program that educates students on careers in cybersecurity.
54 Graduate from UB School of Management Master’s Program in India: Feb-09-2009 The University at Buffalo School of Management, in conjunction with Amrita University in Bangalore, has graduated 54 students in India from the inaugural Master of Science in Management of Information Technology Enabled Services (MITES) program.
Seminar to Explore Cybersecurity for Small Businesses: Feb-05-2009 The University at Buffalo School of Management Alumni Association (SOMAA) will hold a breakfast seminar exploring cybersecurity for small businesses and nonprofit organizations from 7:30-9:30 a.m. on March 18 at the Center for Tomorrow on the UB North (Amherst) Campus.
UB Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership to Hold Open House: Feb-04-2009 The University at Buffalo School of Management’s Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL) will hold an open house for individuals interested in the CEL Core program from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 11 in the Jacobs Executive Development Center, 672 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo.
Stock Price Correlated to Likeability of Super Bowl Ads: Jan-22-2009 When TV viewers like a company's Super Bowl commercial, the company's stock price goes up, according to research led by Professor Ken Kim.
Minority and Women Emerging Entrepreneurs Honored: Jan-08-2009 Williamsville resident Julie S. Waldron has been named “Protégé of the Year” by the Allstate Minority and Women Emerging Entrepreneurs Program, a joint venture by the University at Buffalo School of Management’s Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL) and the UB Center for Urban Studies.
UB School of Management Alumni Board Names New Officers, Directors: Dec-23-2008 Officers for the 2009 term have been elected for the University at Buffalo School of Management Alumni Association, in addition to four new board members elected to three-year terms.
Open House to be Held for Minority and Women Entrepreneurs: Dec-01-2008 Women and minority business owners interested in moving their businesses to the next level are invited to attend an open house from 8-11 a.m. on Dec. 5 at the Jacobs Executive Development Center, 672 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo.
Teens’ Online Safety Improved by Education: Nov-24-2008 Think protecting young teenagers on the Internet is important? Then be sure they think it’s important, too, according to a forthcoming article in IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication.
Why is Buffalo the Nation’s Second Poorest City?: Oct-31-2008 Why is Buffalo the second poorest city in the nation? Find out as professionals discuss economic, health care, development, crime and social issues at the University at Buffalo.
Friendship, Not Diversity, More Critical to Team Performance: Oct-29-2008 Contrary to popular belief, having a diverse group of people working together is not always the best way to get the job done. What’s really important is the level of friendship among the team members—as long as it’s the right level, say researchers who study work teams.
Experts Discuss U.S. Financial Crisis to Full House: Oct-24-2008 A panel of experts discussed the turmoil in the U.S. financial markets last night to a "standing room only" crowd in the Screening Room in the Center for the Arts on the University at Buffalo North (Amherst) Campus.
Applicants Sought for Technology Entrepreneurship Competition: Oct-22-2008 Aspiring entrepreneurs are invited to learn more about the Henry A. Panasci Jr. Technology Entrepreneurship Competition at an information session to be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Nov. 5 in 230 Jacobs Management Center on the UB North (Amherst) Campus.
Internet Expert to Speak at UB School of Management: Oct-22-2008 Internet expert Hsinchun Chen, McClelland Professor of Management Information Systems at the University of Arizona, will speak at 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 13 in 104 Alfiero Center on the UB North (Amherst) Campus.
Accounting Students Honor DiBerardino: Oct-21-2008 Accounting students in the University at Buffalo School of Management hosted a reception in honor of alumnus Louis A. DiBerardino Jr. on Oct. 3.
UB Helps Big Brothers Big Sisters Share Financial Literacy: Oct-10-2008 The University at Buffalo School of Management has introduced the MoneySKILL® financial literacy program to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie County. A group of more than 25 mentors from Big Brothers Big Sisters will be trained on Oct. 16 to use the Internet-based program to assist their Little Brothers and Sisters in developing personal finance skills.
UB to Host Open House for Minority and Women Entrepreneurs: Oct-10-2008 The University at Buffalo School of Management's Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL) will host an information session for women and minority business owners interested in applying for the 2009 Allstate Minority and Women Emerging Entrepreneurs (MWEE) program.
Experts to Discuss U.S. Financial Crisis: Oct-09-2008 A panel of experts will discuss the turmoil in the U.S. financial markets at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 23, in the Screening Room in the Center for the Arts on the University at Buffalo North (Amherst) Campus.
$1 Million Gift to Fund Endowed Professorship in Management: Oct-03-2008 H. William Lichtenberger has made a $1 million gift to the University at Buffalo School of Management to establish an endowed professorship. The H. William Lichtenberger Professor of Global Services and Supply Management was created to help the UB School of Management attract and retain top talent and build its Global Services and Supply Management program.
Thomas to Direct HSBC Center in UB School of Management: Sep-09-2008 John M. Thomas, professor of operations management and strategy in the University at Buffalo School of Management, has been named director of the school’s HSBC Center for Global Business Leadership (HSBC Center).
Beta Alpha Psi Chapter Receives National Recognition: Sep-09-2008 The University at Buffalo School of Management’s chapter of Beta Alpha Psi received a top prize and several additional awards at the organization’s international conference in Anaheim, Calif., in August.
Golisano Named 'Niagara Frontier Executive of the Year': Sep-04-2008 B. Thomas Golisano, chairman of the board and founder of Paychex Inc. and owner of the Buffalo Sabres, has been named the 2008 Niagara Frontier Executive of the Year by the University at Buffalo School of Management.
Ehrlich to Serve on Governor's Economic Advisory Council: Aug-28-2008 Isaac Ehrlich, chair of the Economics Department in the University at Buffalo College of Arts and Sciences and Melvin H. Baker Professor of American Enterprise in the UB School of Management, was named last week to Governor David A. Paterson’s newly convened Council of Economic Advisors.
Assad Named Dean of School of Management: Jun-26-2008 Arjang A. Assad, professor of management science and Dean’s Professor for Extraordinary Service in the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, has been named dean of the University at Buffalo School of Management.
Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership to Hold Open House: Jun-25-2008 The University at Buffalo School of Management’s Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL) will hold an open house for individuals interested in the CEL Core program from 4-7 p.m. on July 9 in the Jacobs Executive Development Center, 672 Delaware Avenue.
Minority High School Students Preview Accounting Careers: Jun-01-2008 The UB School of Management and the Foundation for Accounting Education of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA) are collaborating to introduce minority high school students to career opportunities in the accounting profession during a five-day program. Approximately 30 students from area schools are expected to attend the third annual Career Opportunities in the Accounting Profession Program.
UB MBAs Win Business Plan Competition at Roswell: May-20-2008 Four teams of MBA students from the University at Buffalo School of Management are winners of the inaugural Thomas Dougherty Award in Entrepreneurial Studies, a business plan competition sponsored by Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) Office of Technology Transfer.
Area Teachers Help Teens Become Financially Savvy in Tough Times: May-15-2008 More than 130 teachers from Western New York high schools are now using a Web-based curriculum called MoneySKILL® to help their students develop personal finance skills, thanks to outreach efforts by the University at Buffalo School of Management and M&T Bank.
UB Entrepreneurship Competition Launches Nanotech Business: Apr-25-2008 Two teams won more than $35,000 in cash in the University at Buffalo’s Henry A. Panasci Jr. Technology Entrepreneurship Competition (Panasci TEC) for their innovative ideas in nanotechnology and Internet mentoring.
Free Tax Preparation at UB Brings $235,000 Back to WNY: Apr-20-2008 Over the past 10 weeks, 138 IRS-certified accounting students from the University at Buffalo School of Management brought nearly $235,000 in tax refunds back into the Western New York community through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
School of Management Moves up in WSJ Top 10: Sep-17-2007 For the seventh consecutive year, the University at Buffalo School of Management has been ranked as one of the world’s top business schools by The Wall Street Journal.

School of Management in the News

Treadway in The Washington Post: May-21-2013 — A story in The Washington Post reports on a study by Darren Treadway, associate professor of organization and human resources, about bullying in the workplace.
Treadway in TIME: May-21-2013 — A story in TIME reports on a study by Darren Treadway, associate professor of organization and human resources, about bullying in the workplace.