Smith School In the News: 2009

The Smith School's world-class faculty are routinely quoted in leading business and other media, while Smith's innovative programs and research projects also receive attention. Below are some highlights.

November 2009

C-SPAN – Nov. 2, 2009 – C-SPAN carried live coverage of the morning session of the Roundtable and Executive Compensation and taped the entire afternoon panel and remarks by Federal Reserve Board Gov. Daniel Tarullo.

Bloomberg TV – Nov. 2, 2009 – Bloomberg covered Kenneth Feinberg’s speech at the Center for Financial Policy launch event.

Associated Press – Nov. 2, 2009 – Robert H. Smith School of Business mentioned as conference host in story about pay czar Ken Feinberg and Fed Gov. Daniel Tarullo on executive compensation. AP reporter Marcy Gordon attended the Center for Financial Policy launch event.

MarketWatch – Nov. 2, 2009 – University of Maryland mentioned as conference host in story about Fed Gov. Daniel Tarullo’s remarks on executive compensation. MarketWatch reporter Ronald Orol attended the Center for Financial Policy launch event.

Wall Street Journal – Nov. 3, 2009 – Story on Kenneth Feinberg’s comments at Roundtable event. Dow Jones reporter Mike Crittenden attended the Center for Financial Policy launch event.

New York Times – Nov. 2, 2009 – DealBook blog mentions Kenneth Feinberg’s comments at Roundtable event.

Reuters – Nov. 2, 2009 – Story on Fed deadline for pay plan quotes Fed Reserve Gov. Daniel Tarullo in a “Monday speech”. Reuters reporter Karey Wutkowski attended the Center for Financial Policy launch event.

Reuters – Nov. 2, 2009 – University of Maryland mentioned as conference host in story about pay czar Kenneth Feinberg’s plans for executive compensation reforms. Reuters reporter Karey Wutkowski attended the Center for Financial Policy launch event.

Bloomberg News – Nov. 2, 2009 – Story on Kenneth Feinberg’s comments at Roundtable event. 

Washington Post – Nov. 3, 2009 – Story on Fed deadline for pay plan quotes Fed Reserve Gov. Daniel Tarullo in a “Monday speech.” (Center for Financial Policy launch)

Federal Reserve Board – Nov. 3, 2009 – Transcript of Gov. Daniel Tarullo's speech (Center for Financial Policy launch).
 September 2009
Money magazine – October 1, 2009 – Russ Wermers, associate professor of finance, is quoted about picking experienced money managers. 
American Banker – Sept. 21, 2009 – Bill Longbrake, executive-in-residence at the Center for Financial Policy, is quoted in a story about the FDIC. Read more.
Washington Post – Sept. 20, 2009 – Jeff Kudisch, Distinguished Tyser Teaching Fellow of management and organization, talks about how job seekers can figure out whether an organization is a good fit. Read more
The Capital (Annapolis) – Sept. 20, 2009 – Cliff Rossi, managing director of the Center for Financial Policy, is quoted in a story about real estate regulations. Read more.
CNN International: Quest Means Business – Sept. 18, 2009 –Peter Morici, international business professor, is interviewed about the economy and consumer spending and where we are headed globally. Read more.
Associated Press – Sept. 18, 2009 –Peter Morici, international business professor, is quoted in an article about consumer spending. Read more.
Wall Street Journal – Sept. 16, 2009 –Alison Buckley, managing director of MBA and MS recruiting, is quoted in a story that points to Smith’s part-time MBA program several times and the adjustments made to help students in the down economy. Read more.
San Francisco Chronicle – Sept. 15, 2009 – Albert “Pete” Kyle, Smith Professor of Finance, and Clifford Rossi, managing director of the Center for Financial Policy, are quoted in a story about Pres. Obama’s speech on Wall Street and the outlook for the financial sector. Read more.
Wall Street Journal – Sept. 15, 2009 –Edwin Locke, professor emeritus of management and organizations, is quoted in a story about small business owners having high job satisfaction. Read more.
The Capital (Annapolis) – Sept. 13, 2009 – Cliff Rossi, managing director of the Center for Financial Policy, is quoted in a story about local banks. Read more.
BusinessWeek.com – Sept. 11, 2009 – Anil K. Gupta, international business professor, is quoted in a story about China and carmakers. Read more.
Wall Street Journal – Sept. 8, 2009 – Peter Morici, international business professor, is quoted in a story about the economic outlook for stocks. Read more.
ABC News: Good Morning America – Sept. 7, 2009 –Peter Morici, international business professor, is interviewed about the jobs outlook. Read more.
August 2009
Atlanta Journal Constitution – Sept. 4, 2009 –Peter Morici, international business professor, writes an op-ed about American workers in the global economy. Read more.
CBS Evening News – Aug. 25, 2009 – Peter Morici, international business professor, is interviewed about the national debt. Read more.
The Capital (Annapolis) – Aug. 23, 2009 – Janet Wagner, associate professor of marketing, is quoted in a story about Krispy Kreme donut franchises closing. Read more.
Wall Street Journal – Aug. 18, 2009 – Paul Tesluk, Tyser Professor of Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management and chair of the department of management and organization, talks about why vegetable gardens could be good employee benefits at small companies. Read more.
WJLA ABC-7, News Channel 8 – Aug. 17, 2009 – Smith’s Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship is highlighted for its entrepreneurship Jumpstart Program to help students campus-wide launch a business in two weeks. Program manager Alla Corey is interviewed, along with Smith student participants and Dingman alum Jon Dugan, founder of Goozex video game trading Web community. Watch online
Wall Street Journal – Aug. 17, 2009 – Michael Faulkender, assistant professor of finance, is quoted about his executive compensation research in a story about executive compensation. Read more.
Capitol News Connection, WAMU FM– Aug. 13, 2009 – Albert “Pete” Kyle, Smith Chair Professor of Finance, talks about why retail sales figures are down and where the economy is going. Read more and listen online.
Washington Business Journal – Aug. 13, 2009 – The entrepreneurship Jumpstart program, run by Smith’s Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship, is the subject of a story with quotes from program manager Alla Corey. Read more.
Washington Business Journal – Aug. 11, 2009 –Smith’s new Center for Financial Policy is previewed and managing director Cliff Rossi and executive-in-residence Bill Longbrake are highlighted. Read more.
Wall Street Journal – Aug. 4, 2009 –Peter Morici, international business professor, is quoted in a story about China and U.S. manufacturing. Read more.
July 2009
BusinessWeek.com – July 30, 2009 – Alex Triantis, chair of the finance department, is quoted in a story that mentions Smith’s new MS in Business: Finance program and how Smith is covering the financial crisis for students. Read more.
BusinessWeek – July 27, 2009 – Anil Gupta, the Ralph J. Tyser Professor of Strategy and Organization, is quoted in a story about China’s global investments.
USA Today – July 21, 2009 –Roland Rust, Distinguished University Professor and chair of marketing, is quoted in a story about how hotels and airlines are luring customers. Read more.
Wall Street Journal – July 15, 2009 – Business professor Peter Morici is quoted in a story about commodity prices.
Financial Times – July 13, 2009 – Dean G. “Anand” Anandalingam is mentioned among other Indian deans of top business schools. Read more.
Baltimore Sun – July 12, 2009 – Janet Wagner, associate chair of marketing, talks about consumers and luxury goods. Read more.
BusinessWeek – July 10, 2009 – Anil Gupta, the Ralph J. Tyser Professor of Strategy and Organization, and alumna Haiyan Wang write about globalization challenges facing China. Read more.
The Daily Record – July 8, 2009 – Kay Bartol is quoted in a story about social networking as an organizational tool. Read more.
June 2009
Voice of America – June 25, 2009 – David Kirsch is interviewed about business plans. Read more and listen online.
National Public Radio.org – June 18, 2009 – Peter Morici writes an op-ed about Obama’s regulatory reform. Read more.
Financial Times – June 18, 2009 – Peter Morici is quoted in a story about consumer credit. Read more.
AllAboutAlpha.com - June 17, 2009 - Features an article by John A. Haslem, professor emeritus of finance, and co-authors titled “Study Looks at Differences Between Institutional and Retail Mutual Funds.” Read more.
Inc.com – June 10, 2009 – PhD candidate Azi Gera is quoted in a story about business plans research he did with associate professors Brent Goldfarb and David Kirsch. Read more.
Wall Street Journal.com – June 8, 2009 – Business professor Peter Morici is quoted in a roundup of economists reacting to new data. Read more.
May 2009
CNN Special – May 30, 2009 – Business professor Peter Morici is interviewed about the U.S. auto industry in a special report. Read more.
NPR Morning Edition – May 29, 2009 – Business professor Peter Morici talk about China’s role in the global recession. Read more and listen online.
ABC World News with Charles Gibson; Good Morning America – May 29-30 2009 – Business professor Peter Morici talks about the GM bankruptcy. Read more.
Washington Post – May 24, 2009 – Business professor Peter Morici is quoted in a story about stimulus money in Maryland. Read more.
Salon – May 20, 2009 – David Kirsch, associate professor of management and entrepreneurship, talks about the history and future of electric cars. Read more.
CNN: Anderson Cooper 360 – May 19, 2009 – Professor Peter Morici discusses the future for Chrysler and GM. Read more.
Associated Press – May 19, 2009 – Marketing professor Joydeep Srivastava is quoted in a story about how more people are taking the do-it-yourself approach in because of the recession. The article originally appeared in the Annapolis Capital newspaper. Read more.
Associated Press – Broadcast – May 15, 2009 – Smith MBA students Alon Gotesman and Matt Minchew, leaders of Smith’s Net Impact chapter, talks about how the economic meltdown has given rise to socially conscious business students. Watch online.
Fox Business Network: Fox Business Happy Hour – May 15, 2009 –Professor Peter Morici discusses the future for Chrysler and GM.
New York Times – May 14, 2009 – Research finding VCs don’t use business plans to make funding decisions by Brent Goldfarb and David Kirsch, both associate professors of management and entrepreneurship, and doctoral student Azi Gera, is highlighted in a column that quotes Goldfarb and features a photo of the trio. The research is also featured on the New York Times DealBook blog. Read more.
New York Times – May 13, 2009 – Economist Peter Morici is quoted in a story about the effects of the economic stimulus spending. Read more.
NPR: Morning Edition – May 8, 2009 – Pete Kyle, the Smith Chair Professor of Finance, talks about the stress test for banks. Read more and listen online.
Baltimore Sun – May 3, 2009 – Professor Peter Morici writes an op-ed about the economy and trade with China. Read more.
Baltimore Business Journal – May 1, 2009 – A story on colleges encourages students to study abroad includes a quote from David Wilmes, director of the Smith Fellows Co-Curricular Programs and Student Leadership. Read more.
April 2009
Washington Post – April 30, 2009 – A study on consumer sentiment, conducted by the Smith School’s Center for Excellence in Service and Rockbridge Associates, is highlighted in a story on how the recession is affecting Staples’ customers. Read more.
Information Week – April 28, 2009 – New research by assistant professor Sunil Mithas and Hank Lucas, chair of the decision, operations and information technologies department, finds foreign IT pros working in the U.S. earn more than their American counterparts. Read more.
Fox Business Network: Fox Business Happy Hour – April 24, 2009 –Professor Peter Morici discusses the prognosis for Detroit’s automakers.
Energy Tribune – April 24, 2009 – David Kirsch, associate professor of management and entrepreneurship, talks about the history of the electric car, one of his areas of expertise that he wrote a book about. Read more and listen online.
Fox Business Network: Fox Business Happy Hour – April 24, 2009 –Professor Peter Morici discusses the prognosis for Detroit’s automakers.
Energy Tribune – April 24, 2009 – David Kirsch, associate professor of management and entrepreneurship, talks about the history of the electric car, one of his areas of expertise that he wrote a book about. Read more and listen online.
Financial Times – April 22, 2009 –Professor Peter Morici is quoted in a story about the housing marketing. Read more.
NPR: All Things Considered – April 20, 2009 – Pete Kyle, the Smith Chair Professor of Finance, talks about the latest in the banking crisis. Read more and listen online.
BusinessWeek – April 20, 2009 – Professor Anil K. Gupta, the Ralph J. Tyser Professor of Strategy, and alumna Haiyan Wang write about why declining exports won’t doom China’s economy. Read more.
The (Annapolis) Capital – April 19, 2009 – Jie Zhang, assistant professor and Harvey Sanders Fellow of Retail Management, is quoted in a story about local retail competition. Read more.
CNN: Your Money – April 19, 2009 –Professor Peter Morici discusses banks earnings. Read more.
The Baltimore Sun – April 17, 2009 – Professor Lemma Senbet is quoted in a story about executive compensation. Read more.
BusinessWeek.com – April 8, 2009 – New research from associate professor David Kirsch, assistant professor Brent Goldfarb, and PhD student Azi Gera is the subject of a blog post. Read more.
NPR: All Things Considered – April 16, 2009 – Pete Kyle, the Smith Chair Professor of Finance, talks about bankruptcy filings and the next wave in the banking crisis following the filing of the nation’s second-largest shopping mall owner, General Growth Properties. Read more and listen online.
CEO Magazine – April 14, 2009 – Anil Gupta, the Ralph J. Tyser professor of strategy, and alumna Haiyan Wang write about leveraging China and India in an article adapted from their book, “Getting China and India Right.” Read more.
BusinessWeek – April 13, 2009 – Professor Albert “Pete” Kyle is quoted in a story that dissects Treasury Sec. Timothy Geithner’s plan to save the banking industry. Read more and listen online.
ABC Radio National (Australia) Rear Vision – April 8, 2009 – David Kirsch, associate professor of management and entrepreneurship, is interviewed about electric cars. Read more and listen online.
Wall Street Journal.com – April 8, 2009 – New research from associate professor David Kirsch, assistant professor Brent Goldfarb, and PhD student Azi Gera is the subject of a blog post. Read more.
Marketplace – April 8, 2009 – Professor Peter Morici talks about a big merger of two homebuilders. Read more and listen online.
The Deal.com – April 8, 2009 – New research from associate professor David Kirsch, assistant professor Brent Goldfarb, and PhD student Azi Gera is the subject of a blog post. Read more.
Journal of Commerce – April 6, 2009 – Professor Peter Morici writes about President Obama’s strategy to combat recession. Read more.
CBS News: The Early Show – April 6, 2009 – Professor Peter Morici talks about Obama’s financial strategist Larry Summers.
New York Times – April 5, 2009 – Professor Peter Morici is quoted in a story about the economy and consumer confidence. Read more.
Financial Times – April 4, 2009 – Professor Peter Morici is quoted in a story about the U.S. jobless level – highest since 1983. Read more.
March 2009
Detroit News – March 31, 2009 – David Kirsch, associate professor of management and entrepreneurship, writes an op-ed about capitalism and entrepreneurship. Read more.
BusinessWeek.com – March 31, 2009 – Smith first-year MBA student Mary Lousteau is quoted in a story about business students reaching out to alumni for help with the job and internship search. Read more.
New York Times – March 30, 2009 – Associate marketing professor Joydeep Srivastava is quoted in a short news item about his new research that finds carrying big bills in your wallet encourages saving. Read more.
Time.com – March 27, 2009 – Associate marketing professor Joydeep Srivastava is quoted in a story about his new research that finds carrying big bills in your wallet encourages saving. Read more.
Fox Business Network: Money for Breakfast – March 26, 2009 – Professor Peter Morici talks about the idea of a worldwide reserve currency.
CNN: Situation Room – March 25, 2009 – Professor Peter Morici talks about Pres. Obama’s budget proposals. Read more.
San Francisco Chronicle – March 25, 2009 – Finance professor Albert “Pete” Kyle is quoted in a story about the Treasury plan to fix big banks. Read more.
Washington Post – March 24, 2009 – Professor Albert “Pete” Kyle is quoted in a story about Treasury Sec. Timothy Geithner’s plan to clear toxic assets off banks’ balance sheets. Read more.
BusinessWeek.com – March 24, 2009 – Professor Albert “Pete” Kyle is quoted in a story about Treasury Sec. Timothy Geithner’s plan to clear toxic assets off banks’ balance sheets. Read more.
The Street.com TV – March 22, 2009 – Professor Anil Gupta names the companies doing the best -- and worst -- jobs of expanding in the world’s two largest markets. Read more.
Wall Street Journal – March 20, 2009 – Professor Anil Gupta is quoted in a story about how the recession is heightening tension on trade in China and India. Read more.
Wall Street Journal.com – March 18, 2009 – Associate marketing professor Joydeep Srivastava is quoted in a blog story about his new research that finds carrying big bills in your wallet encourages saving. Read more.
Wall Street Journal – March 18, 2009 – Professor Anil Gupta is quoted in a story about executive MBA programs in China and other countries. Read more.
Wall Street Journal – March 18, 2009 – Smith’s federal career networking night is highlighted and MBA students are quoted in a story about looking for federal government jobs. Read more.
NPR: All Things Considered – March 16, 2009 – Professor Peter Morici is interviewed about AIG bailout. Read more and listen online.
NPR: Weekend Edition – March 14, 2009 – Finance professor Pete Kyle is interviewed about investing in the down market. Read more and listen online.
Providence Journal – March 13, 2009 – David Kirsch, associate professor of management and entrepreneurship, writes an op-ed about entrepreneurship and his students. Read more.
CNN: Lou Dobbs Tonight – March 12, 2009 – Professor Peter Morici grades President Obama and Treasury Sec. Geithner for their efforts to fix the economy. Read more.
NPR: All Things Considered – March 12, 2009 – Professor Peter Morici talks about families changing their spending habits. Read more and listen online.
NPR: Morning Edition – March 12, 2009 – Finance professor Albert “Pete” Kyle talks about the SEC considering changing the rules to help the stock market. Read more and listen online.
BusinessWeek – March 9, 2009 – Professor Anil Gupta and alumna Haiyan Wang contribute an article about how China is an innovator – not just an imitator. Read more.
CBS News – The Early Show – March 10, 2009 – Professor Peter Morici grades Pres. Obama on his first 50 days with a panel of economic experts in an in-studio discussion. Read more.
Maryland Daily Record – March 6, 2009 – Assistant professor Rachelle Sampson is quoted in a story about businesses going green. Read more.
NBC News: Today show – March 6, 2009 – Professor Peter Morici predicts higher unemployment rates as the economy continues to slide.
CNBC – March 5, 2009 – Review of professor Anil K. Gupta’s new book, “Getting China and India Right.” Read more.
NPR: All Things Considered – March 3, 2009 – Professor Peter Morici talks about the future for AIG. Read more and listen online.
The Capital (Annapolis) – March 1, 2009 – Assistant marketing professor Jie Zhang talks about retail management in Annapolis. Read more.
February 2009
The Economist – Feb. 28, 2009 – Associate Dean of Executive Programs Hugh Courtney says companies should engage in scenario planning to deal with uncertainty. Read more.
The Economist.com – Feb. 27, 2009 – News of the Smith School’s news Master of Science in Business: Finance program is highlighted in the News from Schools roundup. Read more.
Industry Week – Feb. 24, 2009 – Review of professor Anil K. Gupta’s new book, “Getting China and India Right.” Read more.
NPR: All Things Considered – Feb. 23, 2009 – Finance professor Pete Kyle talks about applying stress tests to banks. Read more and listen online.
MSNBC: Hardball with Chris Matthews – Feb. 23, 2009 – Professor Peter Morici talks about how the president should address concerns about the economy and what the federal government should do to correct it. Read more.
Strategy + Business magazine – Spring 2009 – Professor Anil K. Gupta and co-author and Smith alumna Haiyan Wang write about China and India strategy. Read more.
CNN: Anderson Cooper 360 – Feb. 17, 2009 – Professor Peter Morici is interviewed about the U.S. automakers. Read more.
Wall Street Journal – Feb. 17, 2009 – Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship portfolio company Goozex, an online video-game trading platform, is part of a story about Web sites that help players swap games. Read more.
Washington Post – Feb. 16, 2009 – Professor Ritu Agarwal, director of the Center for Health Information and Decision Systems, is quoted in a story about the provisions for health care IT spending the economic stimulus package. Read more.
The Baltimore Sun – Feb. 16, 2009 – Larry Gordon, the Ernst & Young Alumni Professor of Managerial Accounting and Information Assurance, writes an op-ed on capping executive compensation for firms receiving federal bailout funds. Read more.
Washington Post – Feb. 16, 2009 – Smith’s new Master of Science in Business: Finance program is the subject of a news story, which includes and interview with professor Alex Triantis, chair of the finance department. Read more.
CNN: CNN Newsroom – Feb. 11, 2009 – Professor Peter Morici interviewed about the economic stimulus package. Read more.
Financial Times.com – Feb. 10, 2009 – News about Smith’s new Master of Science in Business: Finance program. Read more.
Fox Business Network – Feb. 6, 2009 – Professor Peter Morici provides reaction to Pres. Obama’s stimulus package. Watch online.
Baltimore Sun – Feb. 4, 2009 – Professors Sandy Boyson and Tom Corsi of Smith’s Supply Chain Management Center write an opinion article about how economic stimulus money for infrastructure improvements should be spent with a national strategy as a driving force. Read more.
January 2009

Financial Times – Jan. 30, 2009 – Professor Peter Morici is quoted in a story about the economy and the GDP numbers. Read more.

Wall Street Journal – Jan. 30, 2009 – Professor Peter Morici is quoted in a story about the slumping auto industry and the need for innovation. Read more.

Industry Today – Jan. 30, 2009 – Anil K. Gupta, Ralph J. Tyser Professor for Strategy and Organization, writes a piece about China and India strategies. Read more.

CNN Newsroom – Jan. 28, 2009 – Professor Peter Morici answers questions live on the economy. Read more.

Associated Press – Jan. 27, 2009 – Professor Peter Morici is quoted in a story a plan to cap executive compensation at federally bailed-out companies. Read more.

New York Times – Jan. 25, 2009 – Russ Wermers, associate professor of finance, is interviewed about why miserable mutual fund returns shouldn’t be a big surprise in this economy because the stock market is the greatest determinant of a fund’s performance. Read more.

BBC World Radio – Jan. 23, 2009 – Professor Anil K. Gupta, Ralph J. Tyser Professor for Strategy and Organization, talks about the development of innovation and prospects for growth for Chinese firms. Listen online.

NPR Morning Edition – Jan. 22, 2009 – Finance professor Pete Kyle is interviewed about how to open up the credit markets and the federal rescue plan for the banking system. Listen online.

Wall Street Journal – Jan. 22, 2009 – Professor Peter Morici is quoted in a story the U.S. automakers federal rescue package. Read more.

NPR Morning Edition – Jan. 16, 2009 – Professor Pete Kyle is interviewed about mortgage rates reaching historic lows. Listen online.
Traffic World – Jan. 19, 2009 – Professors Sandy Boyson and Tom Corsi, with Lisa Harrington and Chaodong Han, of Smith’s Supply Chain Management Center write an opinion article about how economic stimulus money for infrastructure improvements should be spent with a national strategy as a driving force.
Associated Press – Jan. 10, 2009 – Business professor Peter Morici is quoted in a story about Obama’s economic plan and new job creation. Read more.
The Economic Times – Jan. 9, 2009 – Professor Anil Gupta is highlighted as one of nine “gurus” for India economic and management strategy. Read more.
Baltimore Sun – Jan. 9, 2009 – Distinguished University Professor Roland Rust, chair of Smith’s marketing department, is quoted in a story about retail tactics during recession. Read more.
Wall Street Journal – Jan. 5, 2009 – Edward Lavino, assistant director of employer development in the Office of Career Management, comments in a story about W.R. Grace recruiting new employees even while sorting through bankruptcy. Read more.
The Deal.com – Jan. 5, 2009 – In this video interview with TheDeal.com, professor Anil Gupta discusses his forthcoming book "Getting China and India Right," and points out the reasons why the opportunity for bargain acquisitions in India and China has never been better. Watch the video.