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Issue #86
November 2015
School News
Hotels.com Founder Offers Insights on Entrepreneurial Success to School's Students and Alumni 
Bob Diener, founder of Hotels.com and getaroom.com, spoke in the inaugural Fouad H. Scandar Memorial Speaker Series as part of the University's Global Entrepreneurship Week activities.

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Real Estate Visionaries Behind Transformation of Miami's Wynwood Neighborhood Offer Insights to Students and Alumni 
Passion, persistence, and communication skills are the foundation for a successful career in real estate, according to two visionary leaders behind the revitalization of Miami's Wynwood neighborhood, speaking to students interested in real estate careers and alumni working in the industry during a panel session on November 12.

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Management Professor is Named World's Most Prolific Overseas Chinese Strategy Scholar 
Yadong Luo, the School's Emery Findley Distinguished Chair and professor of management, is the world's most prolific Chinese strategy scholar outside of mainland China according to the October 2015 issue of the Asia Pacific Journal of Management.

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School Brings Together Women Technology Leaders to Share Insights on Innovation 
Technological innovations took center stage in November as panelists gathered at the School to showcase their startups, inventions, and discuss the latest tech trends.

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The Executive MBA for Health Care Professionals Program Starts January 8 - Still Time to Apply 
There's still time to apply to the Executive MBA for Health Care Professionals program. Designed for working professionals in the health care industry, the program meets once a month on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Applications are still being accepted for the class starting Jan. 8. To apply, please contact Priscilla Ferreira at 305-284-3981 or at pferreira@bus.miami.edu.

More information at bus.miami.edu/UMhealthMBA.
In the News

South Florida Business Journal - November 30, 2015 - The paper's "Five Things to Know" column included research by Claudia Townsend, an assistant professor of marketing, which found that online shoppers are nearly 80 percent more likely to choose the more expensive product or service option when video is used. Article

CNN en Español - November 24, 2015 - Joseph Ganitsky, a research professor of management, discussed business strategy during three segments on the internationally-televised business program "Fuerza en Movimiento." 
Segment 1 (at :15)
Segment 2 (at :38)
Segment 3 (at 5:12)

Miami Herald - November 20, 2015 - An article about a study that found that people who are cynical in the workplace earn less money included quotes from Terri Scandura, a professor of management, who noted that layoffs and other organizational change can make people untrusting, which is why it's critical during those times for managers to communicate with employees, explaining the reasons for any changes, what is going to happen and who will be affected. Article

Christian Science Monitor -
November 19, 2015 -
An article about retailers using digital mirrors in fitting rooms included insight from Robert Plant, an associate professor of business technology, who compared the activity to that of online retailers, noting that "the idea that you're being stalked in a store is, I think, a bit creepy, as opposed to, it's only a cookie - they don't really know who I am." Article

Miami Herald - November 19, 2015 - The newspaper's "Starting Gate" blog published an article about a talk featuring the founder of Hotels.com, hosted by the School as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week. Article

CNN en Español - November 18, 2015 - Joseph Ganitsky, a research professor of management, provided insight on business strategy in a website article to promote an upcoming episode of the network's business program "Fuerza en Movimiento." Article

Wallet Hub
- November 18, 2015 -
The personal finance news website published an article about Black Friday shopping that included tips for getting a good deal from Michael Tsiros, a professor of marketing. Article

US News & World Report - November 13, 2015 - An article about whether or not people should take money from retirement accounts to buy a home included insight from Andrea Heuson, who noted that one downside is that "from an investment standpoint, a 401(k) gives you much more flexibility as an investor than a house does. Article

US News & World Report - November 11 - The School's MBA program was cited for having the fifth highest percentage of underrepresented minority students. Article

Miami Herald - November 2, 2015 - An article about the success of Milam's grocery stores in South Florida included quotes from Arun Sharma, a professor of marketing, who noted that "the most important thing is retaining customers" and they've stuck to what they're good at." Article

Richmond Times Dispatch - November 1, 2015 - An article about the influence of daughters' opinions on leaders cited research by Henrik Cronqvist, a professor of finance, which found that companies led by CEOs with daughters are more socially responsible. Article

CNN Dinero - October 30, 2015 - The leading international Spanish language business program featured Joseph Ganitsky, a research professor management, in a live interview about the importance of Miami for Latin American businesses.

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