CBA News Archive

Tom Bothen Quoted in Wall Street Journal
Tom Bothen, associate director of the Center for Urban Real Estate, was quoted in a Wall Street Journal story about property tax assessments during a recession.

Examiner.com Showcases Student’s Entrepreneurial Aspirations
Senior finance major Saeb Ahsan was featured in an article on Chicago’s Examiner.com site about his campaign to win the title of College Entrepreneur of 2009.

Professor Rod Shrader Speaks About Olympic Loss on WBEZ
Rod Shrader, associate professor of entrepreneurship, was featured on Eight Forty-Eight in a discussion about Chicago’s Olympic defeat.

LGSB Ranked Among Nation’s Top 25 Graduate Entrepreneurship Programs
For the third year in a row, Entrepreneur magazine and the Princeton Review have named the Liautaud Graduate School of Business as one of the top graduate entrepreneurship programs in the country.

Professor Mark Shanley Quoted in Chicago Tribune
Mark Shanley, associate dean and professor of managerial studies, was quoted in the Chicago Tribune for a story about the hiring practices of small businesses.

Vikki Pryor, MBA ’89, named one of New York’s Most Powerful Women
MBA alumna Vikki Pryor was recently named one of the 50 Most Powerful Women in New York City by Crain’s New York.

IPD Program Featured on BusinessWeek blog
Professors Al Page and Joe Cherian were featured in a blog on BusinessWeek.com that showcased the Interdisciplinary Product Development course and the Innovation Center.

Professor Dale Rosenthal Quoted in Barron's
Barron's quoted a comment Dale Rosenthal, assistant professor of finance, had submitted during the SEC’s most recent comment period for the shareholder access proposals.

Professor David Koehler talks about GM in an A.P. article
David Koehler, clinical assistant professor of marketing, was quoted in an Associated Press article about GM’s new 60-day, money-back-guarantee program.

Professor Bob Chirinko Appears on First Business
Bob Chirinko, professor of finance, recently appeared on First Business to discuss and critique Fed Chairman Bob Bernanke.

Professor Rod Shrader in Huffington Post
The latest installment of Rod Shrader’s blog in the Huffington Post focuses on the upcoming Innovation Awards.

Professor David Koehler Discusses Direct Selling in the Washington Post
David Koehler, clinical assistant professor of marketing, discussed the rising number of direct sales consultants in a down economy.

Professor David Koehler Discusses Bloggers on ABC 7 News
Professor David Koehler was interviewed by ABC 7 Chicago for a story on businesses that turn to bloggers to review new products.

Professor Discusses Employee Perks in The Wall Street Journal
In an article in The Wall Street Journal, Professor Rod Shrader talked about the creative strategies businesses are using to boost morale during the economic downturn.

Professor Discusses the Business of European Soccer
John Binder, associate professor of finance, talked about the system of drafting, trading and buying in European soccer leagues in an Associated Press story that ran in major print publications and broadcast outlets across the country.

CBA Professor Discusses Chrysler's Future in Associated Press Story
Professor David Koehler was quoted in an Associated Press story about the challenges Chrysler will face following the completion of a deal to form a new company run by Fiat. The story was run by print and broadcast media outlets throughout the country.

Incoming CBA Freshman Featured in Chicago Tribune
Corey Barksdale, an incoming CBA freshman who started his own music company in high school, was among the young entrepreneurs featured in a Chicago Tribune story written by Ann Meyer.

Professor Discusses Network Marketing on Fox
Professor Charles King was interviewed by Fox News Chicago for a story about how people are using network marketing to supplement their income in a down economy.

Professor Selected for Fulbright Scholar Program
Professor Mary Beth Watson-Manheim was selected for the Fulbright Scholar Program in India during the fall 2009 semester.

CBA Faculty Member Awarded Fellowship
Professor Peter Thompson is a member of the first cohort of fellows who will examine issues related to shared capitalism in conjunction with a new program launched by Rutgers University's School of Management and Labor Relations.

Liautaud MBA Team Wins Prestigious International Competition
Pax Neuroscience, Inc., a startup venture founded by Liautaud MBA students Christopher Shoemaker, David Miller and Aben Cooper, took first place in the 2009 LES Foundation International Graduate Student Business Plan Competition.

UIC Earns Maintenance of Accreditation from AACSB
The University of Illinois at Chicago has earned its maintenance of accreditation in business and accounting from The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

Professor Selected for Fulbright Scholar Program
Professor Anthony Pagano was selected for the Fulbright Scholar Program in Panama during the spring 2010 semester.

CBA Featured in First Business Segment About Marketing to Youth
Professor David Koehler and several of his students were featured in a First Business segment regarding the decision by a growing number of companies to use social media instead of traditional forms of advertising to market their products and services to younger audiences.

CBA Students Among Those Recognized as 50 for the Future in Technology
MS in MIS student Abhishek Mohite and IDS undergraduate students James Lee and Steve DiDuca were recently selected by the Illinois Technology Foundation as three of Illinois' 50 for the Future in Technology. The 50 for the Future is an annual program that honors the state's most promising technology students.

Mayor Daley Visits Class; Shares Insights on Leadership
Mayor Richard M. Daley listened to student presentations on the 2016 Olympics and offered his insights on what makes a good leader during his recent guest speaking appearance in the CBA's "Executives in the Classroom" course.

Study Shows Tax Incentives Do Little to Attract Business
A study titled "State Investment Tax Incentives: A Zero-Sum Game?" co-authored by Professor Bob Chirinko shows tax incentives play a minor role in driving business activity to states.

Study on the Career Effects of Managerial Stereotyping Receives Funding from Prestigious Research Institute
A CBA study titled "The Role of the MBA Degree and Other Human Capital Factors in Mitigating the Effects of Managerial Stereotyping on Career Outcomes" has received funding from the Graduate Management Admission Council's Management Education Research Institute.

Hall of Fame Announces Induction Class and Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient for 2009
The Chicago Area Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame honored the members of its new induction class and recipient of its special Lifetime Achievement Award at its annual event.

Update Regarding Douglas Hall Project
The CBA moved a significant step closer toward establishing a permanent home for itself when the University of Illinois Board of Trustees recently gave project approval for the renovation of Douglas Hall.

CBA Professor Discusses Living With Less on First Business
Professor David Koehler was featured on First Business where he spoke about shrinking credit, spending power and the changes consumers are making during the current recession.

CBA Professor Discusses Glass Ceiling on First Business
Professor Jenny Hoobler was interviewed by First Business about a paper she co-authored with Professor Sandy Wayne and CBA graduate student Grace Lemmon that examines the role family-work conflict plays in women's career progress.

Article Published in Academy of Management Journal
An article co-authored by Professor Sandy Wayne and PhD student David Henderson was published in the December issue of the journal.

C2V Contest Brings Out the Best in UIC Entrepreneurs
Student teams showcased their business acumen and entrepreneurial spirit at the university's fourth annual Concept2Venture Business Plan competition.

CBA Dominates Nationwide Competition
Undergraduate student teams took three out of the top four spots in a competition aimed at introducing Divine Chocolates on university campuses.

CBA Professor Discusses Quantitative Easing on First Business
Professor Bob Chirinko was interviewed by First Business for a segment about quantitative easing by the Federal Reserve.

MBA Student Wins International Competition
Liautaud MBA student Bocheng Lin took top honors in the 2008 Fall International Business Simulation Challenge hosted by Capsim Management Simulations, Inc.

Study Examines Glass Ceiling for Women
A paper co-authored by Professors Jenny Hoobler and Sandy Wayne and CBA graduate student Grace Lemmon examines the role family-work conflict plays in women's career progress.

Alumna Named to Crain's "40 Under 40" List
Liautaud MBA alumna Caralynn Nowinski-Chenoweth, co-founder and acting CEO of Sanogene Therapeutics Inc., was named to the 2008 Crain's Chicago Business "40 under 40" list. (Registration is required to view this article.)

CBA Professor Discusses Economic Crisis During CBS Interview
Professor Bob Chirinko was interviewed by WBBM-TV (local CBS affiliate) about the current economic crisis and fears regarding a potential global recession.

Liautaud MBA Program Earns Impressive Ranking
The Liautaud MBA program was ranked fourth on Crain's annual list of the area's top AACSB-accredited programs.

CBA Professor Discusses Credit Default Swaps on Chicago Tonight
Professor John Miller discussed credit default swaps during an appearance on Chicago Tonight, a current affairs/news program broadcast on WTTW-TV.

Graduate Program Earns Impressive Ranking
In their annual ranking of the top entrepreneurship programs, Entrepreneur magazine and the Princeton Review named UIC's graduate program sixth in the nation - up four spots from last year.

CBA Alumni Featured on Crain's Who's Who
Several of the college's alumni were featured on the recent Crain's Chicago Business list of Who's Who in the Chicago business community.

CBA Welcomes New Faculty
Five new faculty members joined the College of Business Administration this fall.

Family Business Council Featured in Chicago Tribune
Ernest Barrens, director of the Family Business Council, and Paul Scriba, president of W/M Display Group and an FBC member, were interviewed for a Chicago Tribune article regarding how using open-book management can contribute to the success of a business.

CBA Alumnus Wins City's Business Plan Competition
Alter EatGo, founded by Eric Meredith '94, won the 2008 City Treasurer's Business Plan Competition. This is the second consecutive year a business founded by a CBA alumnus took first place in the competition (Sanogene won in 2007).

Book Co-Edited by CBA Professor Offered By Research and Markets
Research and Markets, one of the world's leading sources for international market research and market data, has announced that it is adding "The Oxford Handbook of Corporate Social Responsibility" co-edited by Professor Abagail McWilliams to its offerings.

Corporate MBA Students Visit Galesburg; Promote Investment in Their Province
A group of 16 students from the college's Corporate MBA program discussed investment in their region during a recent forum with local business leaders.

CBA Professor Discusses Business of Social Networking Sites
Professor David Koehler was interviewed by First Business regarding the business and benefits of social networking sites like MySpace and Facebook. He spoke specifically about the current problems with MySpace and what the company hopes to accomplish through its site redesign.