Smith School In the News: 2011

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.

December 2011
Baltimore Sun - Dec. 31 - Peter Morici, professor of international business, is quoted in this 2012 stock market outlook piece. Read more. 
Forward Thinking (blog) - Dec. 30 - Eight startup transactions via Dingman Angel investors are noted in a "2011 Capital Region Startup Report Card." Read more.
American Banker – Dec. 29 - Cliff Rossi, Tyser Teaching Fellow and executive in residence, forecasts “another large nonbank blowup due to poor risk management practices and differential re-hypothecation rules for brokerage firms in the U.S. and U.K.” The prediction was among the magazine’s “Bold Predictions for 2012” from leading finance experts. Read more.
CNBC.com - Dec. 27 - A spring 2012 launch of the Certificate in Innovation Management program is announced. The Smith School and Clark School of Engineering coordinate the series. Read more.  The announcement also has been posted by the Washington and Baltimore business journals, ITbriefing.net, among other outlets.
The Baltimore Sun - Dec. 27 - Peter Morici, professor of international business, writes about the potential for a recession in in 2012." Read more. The op-Ed also was published in the Sun Sentinal (Fla.) and other outlets.
Yahoo Finance - Dec. 26 - Research on weight loss consumerism by Smith School marketing PhD candidate Jordan Etkin and Rebecca Ratner, associate professor of marketing, is highlighted in this story. Read more. 
WMAL Radio - Dec. 22 - Peter Morici, professor of international business, speaks about the implications of the congressional standoff over payroll tax cut extensions. Listen here.
Texas Insider – Dec. 21 – Peter Morici, professor of international business is quoted in “States Struggle to Meet Demand of Public Pensions.” Read more.
Wall Street Pit – Dec. 19 - Peter Morici, professor of international business, is quoted in “The Mysterious Case of Recession Risk.” Read more.
Business Spectator (Australia) – Dec. 19 - Peter Morici, professor of international business, updates Australian readers on Europe’s financial state. Read more.
Washington Post – Dec. 18 – Elana Fine, director of venture investments for the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship, contributes to a Capital Business section on 'Up and Comers' among small businesses. Read more.
Patch.com – Dec. 18 – Janet Wagner, associate professor of marketing and director of the Center for Excellence in Service, is quoted in this report about the Not-In-my-Backyard phenomena related to development. Read more.
Chicago Tribune – Dec. 15 – Peter Morici, professor of international business, critiques Newt Gingrich’s presidential candidacy. Read more.
ABC News online - Dec. 13 - Peter Morici, professor of international business, is quoted in this report on November retail activity. Read more.
270 INC – Nov-Dec, 2011 – David Kass, Tyser Teaching Fellow and finance professor, is a primary source for “The Gold Rush,” a historical analysis of gold and its inverse relationship with the American economy. In the piece, he said he believes that gold is more of a “speculative gamble than a solid investment.” In a separate article, “Shake Rattle and Roll: The Economy’s Wild Ride Makes Confidence a Rare Commodity,” Kass analyzes the “chicken-or-the-egg” correlation between consumer confidence and macroeconomic data. Not online, 270 INC, is a business-to-business magazine serving the I-270 corridor.
Diversity Journal - Dec. 14 - MBA graduate Kara Yarnot, vice president and director of the Talent Acquisition Center of Expertise Science Applications International Corporation, writes a recruitment/retention piece, “Leveraging Social Media to Expand Pipelines.” Read more.
American Banker - Dec. 13 - Cliff Rossi, Tyser Teaching Fellow and executive in residence, co-authors the op-Ed piece, “What Homeland Security can Teach Office of Financial Research.” Read more.
American Banker - Dec. 13 - Cliff Rossi, Tyser Teaching Fellow and executive in residence, is quoted in “Fannie, Freddie fee hike could entice private investors.” Read more.
CNN Money – Dec. 14 - Peter Morici, professor of international business, is quoted in “China slaps duties on U.S.-made autos. Read more.
Financial Times - Dec. 14 - Albert “Pete” Kyle, the Charles E. Smith Chair Professor of Finance, tells the Times that regulators and academics need to investigate whether firms that do high frequency trading have unique advantages. Read more.
Wirtschafts Wotch (Economic Watch) – Dec. 13 – Albert “Pete” Kyle, the Charles E. Smith Chair Professor of Finance, is cited in this German news report for leading an investigation that determined automated or “robo” trading was a contributor to, but not direct cause of, the May 6, 2010 Wall Street “flash crash.” Read more (translated site).
CNN – Dec. 12 - Peter Morici, professor of international business, discusses Congress and federal budget issues with anchor Joe Johns. Read transcript.
Wall Street Journal - Dec. 12 - Cliff Rossi, Teyser Teaching Fellow and executive in residence, is an expert source for "Homing in on Fannie, Freddie." Read more (subscription required).
Statesman Journal - Dec. 11 - Peter Morici, professor of international business, argues against President Obama's recent assessment of the national economy. Read more.
WMAL Radio - Dec. 9 - Peter Morici, professor of international business, discusses current economic topics on the Morning Majority program. Listen here.
Delaware Online – Dec. 9 – Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship experts share gift ideas in this reprise of an earlier Washington Post Capital Business piece. Read more.
Washington Post - Dec. 9 - The Post publishes an obituary for Smith School professor Lee Preston. Read more.
Gazette.net -Dec. 9 - Peter Morici, professor of international business, comments in this analysis of the recent China trade mission taken by state leaders. Read more.
Yahoo Finance/Wall Street Transcript – Dec. 7 – Rafael Garcia, a Smith School MBA graduate and stock analyst with Morningstar Inc., shares insight related to the healthcare IT sector. Read more.
The Street - Dec. 8 - Peter Morici, professor of international business, writes an op-ed, "Trade Deficit Blocks Jobs Creation, Growth.” Read more.
Insurancenewsnet.com - Dec. 8 - Phil Swagel, public policy professor and faculty affiliate of the Center for Financial Policy, testified to a Senate subcommittee about the regulating of large, complex financial institutions. Read the full transcript here.
Marketwatch - Dec. 8 - Smith MBA grad Joel M. Gheen is announced as the newly appointed Business Development Manager for Core Capital Group, a global investment banking firm. Read more.
CNBC online - Dec. 7 - Peter Morici, professor of international business contributes a blog, "German Chancellor Angela Merkel Reforms Will Worsen Euro Crisis." Read more. The column also was published in the Baltimore Sun among other outlets.
Tech Cocktail - Dec. 7 - Glen Hellman, a Dingman Angel network member from the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship, writes a piece about keys for start-ups to attract angel investment. Read more.
U.S. News and World Report - Dec. 5 - Peter Morici, professor of international business, is quoted in “No Housing Plan from Newt.” Read more.
Fox News online - Dec. 5 - Peter Morici, professor of international business, writes about Newt Gringrich’s prospects as a GOP presidential candidate. Read more.
Washington Post - Dec. 5 - The Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship and its call for Cupid’s Cup competition entries is highlighted in this edition of Washington area business diary. Read more.
ABC News online - Dec. 3 - Peter Morici, professor of international business, is quoted in “U.S. Jobless Rate Tumbles to 32-year Low.” Read more.
Washington Post - Dec. 2 - Asher Epstein, executive director of the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship, contributes to “Facebook commerce start-ups get in on gift buying season.” Read more.
Patch.com - Dec. 2 - Janet Wagner, marketing professor and director of the Center for Service Excellence, is quoted as part of a series on a forthcoming Wegmans store opening in Columbia, Md. Read more.
Diamondback - Dec. 1 – Smith School professor Lee Preston is remembered in the UMD student paper. Read more.
South Florida Sun Sentinal - Dec. 1 - Peter Morici, professor of international business, writes “European leaders desperate as euro makes less and less sense,” in op-ed. Read more.
CNBC.com - Dec. 1 - Peter Morici, international professor of business, writes “Euro is a cruel hoax on Mediterranean Nations in this guest blog. Read more.
November 2011
MSNBC - Nov. 30 - Peter Morici, international professor of business, updates Dylan Ratiger Show viewers on the global effects of post-tsunami Japan as the country endures a nuclear crisis. View segment.
The Baltimore Sun - Nov. 30 – Cliff Rossi, executive-in-residence and Tyser Teaching Fellow, provides analysis for report on First Mariner Bancorp’s effort to raise capital. Read more.
Yahoo News - Nov. 29 - Roland Rust, Distinguished University Professor and David Bruce Smith chair in marketing, is the American Marketing Association’s 2012 Distinguished Marketing Educator. Read more.
Library of Congress (online) - Nov. 29 - David Kirsch, associate professor of management and organizations, is interviewed about his role as the library’s principal investigator of the Birth of the Dot Com Era Project. Read more.
Patch.com - Nov. 29 - Janet Wagner, associate professor and director of the Robert H. Smith School of Business’s Center for Excellence in Service, provides insight for “Five Surprising Facts About Wegmans. Read more.
Equities.com - Nov. 28 - Wendy Moe, associate professor of marketing, is quoted in a Black Friday recap-editorial (separate from an earlier Baltimore Sun piece). Read more.
The Baltimore Sun - Nov. 28 - Rebecca Hamilton, professor of marketing, contributes to a story about aerial advertising. Read more.
Foxnews.com - Nov. 28 - Peter Morici, professor of international business, writes “Germany and France Should Help Italy and Others Leave the Euro Behind.” Read more.
Business Spectator - Nov. 27 - Peter Morici, professor of international business, writes about U.S. Super Committee inaction in "Tied up by U.S. Treasuries" for Australia's leading online business and finance news outlet. Read more.
Zimbabwe Star - Nov. 27 - Peter Morici, professor of international business, has his column, "Occupy Wall Street Puts Nation on Notice,” picked up here. Read more.
The Baltimore Sun - Nov. 27 - Wendy Moe, associate professor of marketing, is quoted in a report on "Black Friday" retail activity. Read more.
WMAL News - Nov. 25 - Peter Morici, professor of international business, speaks to the Morning Majority crew about upcoming congressional votes. Watch, listen here.
The Economic Times (India) - Nov. 25 - Anil K. Gupta, the Michael D. Dingman Chair in Strategy and Entrepreneurship, writes about India’s opportunity to overtake China as a global economic power. Read more.
Foxnews.com - Nov. 25 - Peter Morici, professor of international business, writes "Investors Beware after Super Committee's Failure" as an opinion piece. Read more.
Gazette.Net - Nov. 24 - Rebecca Hamilton, associate professor of marketing, is quoted in "Retailers Pulling out the stops for the holiday season." Read more.
Chicago Tribune - Nov. 23 - Peter Morici, professor of international business, writes “Occupy Wall Street puts nation on notice.” Read more.
The Wall Street Transcript - Nov. 22 - MBA grad Todd Weller is interviewed about security issues related to cloud computing. Read more.
Westwood One Radio - Nov. 21 - Peter Morici, professor of international business, comments on Europe's economic trouble in a transcript from a Nov. 10 radio broadcast of the Osgood File, hosted by veteran broadcast journalist Charles Osgood. Read the transcript and listen to the program here.
NASA News – Nov. 21 – MBA student Matthew Risko earned the 2011 Presidential Securing Americans' Value and Efficiency Award related to his work as a financial manager for NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. Read more.
Bloomberg - Nov. 21 - Cliff Rossi, executive-in-residence and Tyser Teaching Fellow, is quoted in "AIG Mortgage-Guarantee Unit to Offer Concessions Under Refinancing Program." Read more.
The Baltimore Sun - Nov. 20 - Peter Morici, professor of international business writes President Obama is beating the GOP on the economy – an issue that should be his downfall. Read more.
Business Spectator - Nov. 18 - A leading Australian business news outlet runs "A chronic complaint in the U.S. budget" by Peter Morici, professor of international business. Read more.
Reuters - Nov. 17 - Russ Wermers, associate professor of finance, comments about the luck, and lack-there-of, surrounding noted fund manager Bill Miller. Read more.
Globe and Mail (Toronto) - Nov. 16 - Peter Morici, professor of international business, is quoted in “Entrepreneurs signal better times ahead.” Read more.
Ashland (Ore.) Daily Tidings - Nov. 16 - Asher Epstein, executive director of the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship, is quoted in a piece, "How to be Handy," about Do-it-Yourself companies. Read more.
Bloomberg - Nov. 15 - Cliff Rossi, executive-in-residence and Tyser Teaching Fellow, is quoted in a report, “AIG Resists Concessions to Banks for Obama Refinancing Plan.” Read more.
CEOWORLD Magazine - Nov. 15 - The Smith School is ranked 21st nationally for graduate school quality for executives and entrepreneurs. Read more.
Reuters - Nov. 15 - Adjunct Professor Joe Rinaldi and undergrad finance majors in his "Futures, Options and Derivatives" class have drawn national attention for a white paper detailing a federal government deficit reduction plan. Read more.
Wall Street Journal - Nov. 15 - Cliff Rossi, executive-in-residence and Tyser Teaching Fellow, is quoted in a report, Lawmakers Target Fannie, Freddie Pay." Read more (subscription required).
  Bloomberg Business Week - Nov. 15 - David Kass, Tyser Teaching Fellow and finance professor, is quoted in a piece analyzing the Warren Buffett-IBM transaction. Read more.
  PBS Nightly News - Nov. 14 - David Kass, Tyser Teaching Fellow and finance professor, was interviewed for the segment, "Warren Buffett Buys into IBM." Read transcript.
The Economist Intelligence Unit – November 2011 – Hugh Courtney, professor of the practice of strategy and vice dean, contributed to this London-based EIU study, Getting New Perspective on Strategic Risk. View report here.
WTTG Fox 5 - Nov. 14 - Cliff Rossi, executive-in-residence and Tyser Teaching Fellow, discusses issues surrounding the congressional Super Committee on the Fox 5 morning news. Watch online.
Business Standard - Nov. 14 - Anil Gupta, the Michael Dingman Chair in global strategy and entrepreneurship, comments about India and parts of Africa becoming vital to global growth in a report in India's leading business daily on emerging markets. Read more.
Bloomberg Businessweek - Nov. 11, 2011 - The Smith School's Executive MBA Program draws a No. 17 world ranking. Read more.
The Globe and Mail - Nov. 10, 2011 - In an op-ed in one of Canada's largest-circulation national newspapers, Peter Morici, international professor of business, says embattled President "Silvio Berlusconi won’t make Italy’s fiscal mess any easier – with or without him, its debt is impossible, and Italy is headed for default." Read more.
FinFacts (Ireland) - Nov. 10, 2011 - Peter Morici, international professor of business, writes that the U.S. trade deficit is blocking job creation and growth. Read more.
CNN - Nov. 10, 2011 - Cliff Rossi, executive-in-residence and Tyser Teaching Fellow, comments on Freddie and Fannie executives pay bonuses during a report on the Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer. Read the transcript here | View segment here
New York Post - Nov. 9, 2011 - Peter Morici, professor of international business writes a column titled "Euro's Death Will Send Gold Soaring" in the Post. Read more.
Reuters - Nov. 9, 2011 - Peter Morici, professor of international business, and his insight on recent Euro-related developments are covered here. Read more.
Bloomberg Businessweek - Nov. 8, 2011 - Cliff Rossi, executive-in-residence and Tyser Teaching Fellow, comments in a piece titled "Hedge Funds Face Double Exposure of Secret Data to Agencies." Read more.
CNBC.com - Nov. 8, 2011 - Peter Morici, professor of international business, is quoted in reference to Herman Cain's "9-9-9" proposal as part of this piece, "Wall Street isn't impressed with Republican Candidates." Read more.
The Signal - Nov. 7, 2011 - David Kirsch, associate professor of management and entrepreneurship, is a primary source for a Library of Congress blog, "Preserving Business History." Read more.
Bloomberg - Nov. 7, 2011 - David Kass, Tyser Teaching Fellow, is quoted in this piece about Berkshire Hathaway. Read more.
Yahoo News - Nov. 7, 2011 - Peter Morici, professor of international business, is quoted in an ABC News blogger's overview of Europe's debt crisis. Read more.
Marketplace - Nov. 7 - David Kass, Tyser Teaching Fellow, is interviewed for a national radio segment, "Warren Buffet bets big on stocks." Read transcript and listen here.
National Post (Canada) - Nov. 5, 2011 - Peter Morici, professor of international business, is quoted in a report from Brussels on the European debt crisis. Read more.
The Fiscal Times - Nov. 4, 2011 - Peter Morici, professor of international business, has his labor market analysis referenced in this report, "The 2 Paths to Fixing the Jobs Crisis." Read more.
The Orange County Register - Nov. 3, 2011 - The recent Smith School research, "Facebook App Economy," is highlighted in "10 Company Leaders who Sparked Hiring." Read more.
Kansas City Star - Nov. 3, 2011 - Peter Morici, professor of international business, is quoted about the labor market in a report based on third quarter statistics. Read more.
The Baltimore Sun - Nov. 3, 2011 - Rajshree Agarwal, the dean's chair in strategy and entrepreneurship, co-authored a column detailing "What Went Wrong at Netflix." Read more.
Washington Post - Nov. 3, 2011 - The Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship's Pitch Dingman series is highlighted in this Lifestyle section piece about the rise of student entrepreneurship. Read more.
WTTG Fox-5 - Nov. 2, 2011 - Bill Longbrake, executive-in-residence, discusses Greece's debt crisis and bailout plan during a morning news segment. Watch here.
CNN - Nov. 2, 2011 - Peter Morici, professor of international business, joins other experts in commenting on October's job numbers in this "Your Money" segment. Watch here.
The Baltimore Sun - Nov. 2, 2011 - Roland Rust, Distinguished University Professor and David Bruce Smith Chair in Marketing, is quoted in a piece about Bank of America eliminating debit card fees. Read more.
Toronto Star - Nov. 2, 2011 - Canada's largest daily newspaper runs a column, "Bailout Plan will Sink Greece," by Peter Morici, professor of international business. Read more.
Barron's - Nov. 2, 2011 - Peter Morici, professor of international business, writes that Greece is "correct to put the European Union bailout package to a vote" in this Market Watch column. Read more.
Tech Cocktail - Nov. 2 - The Smith School's Dingman Angels Network is cited among networks credited for keeping a Maryland tech firm from relocating to another region of the country. Read more.
Blackrock.com/DCFocus - Fall 2011 - John Haslem, emeritus professor of finance, is a primary source for an article, "Overconfidence: The Enemy of Investment." Read more. Haslem also was featured in a May 2011 Korean Broadcasting System documentary about that country's mutual funds, and he was quoted in an Aug. 27 Barron's piece, "Where are the Customers' Advocates. Read here.
October 2011
Fox News – October 31, 2011 – Peter Morici, professor of international business, writes about federal deficit reduction. Read more.
United Press International - Sunday, Oct. 30 – Peter Morici, professor of international business, is quoted in this Consumer Corner column examining President Obama's Home Affordable Refinance Program. Read more.
WMAL - Friday, Oct. 28 – Peter Morici, professor of international business, spoke with the hosts of “Morning Majority” about the economic crisis in Europe and how it will play into the discussion with candidates leading up to the 2012 election. Listen here.
Marketwatch - Friday, Oct. 28 – Peter Morici, professor of international business, says in this podcast if spending continues to accelerate through the holidays, consumers are going to run out of gas early next year. Listen here. 
Insider Monkey – Thursday, October 27 – Cliff Rossi, executive in residence and Tyser Teaching Fellow, says some reporting is not necessarily bad for hedge funds in this blog. Read more. 
Marine Corps Times - Thursday, Oct. 27 – Peter Morici, professor of international business, is quoted in this report on the U.S. House Committee on Armed Services during its Hearings on the Economic Consequences of Defense Sequestration. Read more. 
Bloomberg Business Week - Thursday, Oct. 27 – Smith School classmates Kosta Dionisopoulos and Christos Marafatsos distinguish their produce distribution business by offering clients online marketing services and helping them save money by coordinating group purchases. Read more.
Franchise Help - Thursday, Oct. 27 – Andrew Sherman writes about capital formation strategies for the growing franchise. Read more. 
Business Times – Friday, Oct. 28 - Anil Gupta, the Michael Dingman Chair in Global Strategy and Entrepreneurship, elaborates on why innovation can be either process innovation or product innovation. Read more. 
Finfacts (Ireland Business-Finance News) - Wednesday, Oct. 26 – Peter Morici, professor of international business, says Texas Gov. and presidential candidate Rick Perry's tax plan makes little sense. Read more. 
Today (online) - Wednesday, Oct. 26 - Anil Gupta, the Michael Dingman Chair in Global Strategy and Entrepreneurship, discusses why innovation can be either process innovation or product innovation. Read more the state-controlled nature of some Singapore Government-linked companies (GLCs) might actually be advantageous to their going global. Read more. 
Bloomberg – October 26, 2011 – Cliff Rossi, executive-in-residence and Tyser Teaching Fellow of finance, is quoted in a story about hedge fund disclosure requirements. Read more.
Chicago Tribune – October, 25, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, comments on Rick Perry’s tax plan. Read more.
National Journal – October 19, 2011 – Bill Longbrake, executive-in-residence with the Center for Financial Policy, is quoted in a story about GOP presidential hopeful Jon Huntsman. Read more.
Seeking Alpha – October 18, 2011 – David Kass, Tyser Teaching Fellow, writes about the impact of the presidential election cycle on markets. Read more;  also published by Business Insider.
Shanghai Daily – October 17, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, is quoted about trade with China. Read more.
Wall Street Journal.com – October 17, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, dissects presidential candidate Herman Cain’s 9-9-9 tax plan. Listen online.
Logistics Week – October 17, 2011 – The Smith School’s Industry Day and Person of the Year award are highlighted. Read more.
Baltimore Sun – October 16, 2011 – Cliff Rossi, executive-in-residence and Tyser Teaching Fellow of finance, lends his expertise to a Q&A on banking reforms. Read more.
Southern California Public Radio – October 14, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, is quoted about trade. Read more.
Wall Street Journal – October 14, 2011 – Phillip Swagel, a Center for Financial Policy academic fellow, is quoted in an article about a mortgage bonds plan. Read more.
Sun-Sentinel – October 14, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, writes about presidential candidate Herman Cain’s 9-9-9 tax plan. Read more.
Fox 5 DC – October 14, 2011 – Cliff Rossi, executive-in-residence and Tyser Teaching Fellow of finance, does a live interview on GOP presidential hopeful Herman Cain’s tax plan. Watch online.
Christian Science Monitor – October 13, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, is quoted in a story about China and trade. Read more.
Business Insider – October 11, 2011 – David Kass, Tyser Teaching Fellow, writes about GEICO and Berkshire Hathaway. Read more.
Baltimore Sun – October 10, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, writes about China’s currency. Read more.
Seeking Alpha – October 7, 2011 – David Kass, Tyser Teaching Fellow, writes about GEICO and Berkshire Hathaway. Read more.
Bloomberg – October 7, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, is quoted about job creation. Read more.
Washington Times – October 7, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, is quoted about job creation. Read more.
CNBC – October 7, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, is quoted about job creation. Read more.
Gazette – October 7, 2011 – Asher Epstein, managing director of the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship, is quoted in a story about Maryland’s climate for entrepreneurs. Read more.
Fox News – October 5, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, writes about the latest jobs report and the economy. Read more.
PBS Newshour – October 4, 2011 – Michael Faulkender, assistant professor of finance, is interviewed about executive compensation. Watch online.
Washington Post – October 4, 2011 – Research from Michael Faulkender, assistant professor of finance, is highlighted in an article on CEO pay. Read more.
September 2011
National Journal – September 29, 2011 – Bill Longbrake, executive-in-residence with the Center for Financial Policy, is quoted in a story about policymakers fixing the banking system. Read more.
Sun-Sentinel - September 29, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, writes his recommendations for recovering from the recession. Read more.
Bloomberg BusinessWeek - September 27, 2011 – A Center for Financial Policy event featuring Federal Reserve Board Gov. Sarah Bloom Raskin draws coverage and mention of the Smith School. Read more.
Fox 5 DC – September 26, 2011 – Cliff Rossi, executive-in-residence and Tyser Teaching Fellow of finance, does a live interview on the financial outlook. Watch online.
Wall Street Journal.com - September 26, 2011 – A Center for Financial Policy event featuring Federal Reserve Board Gov. Sarah Bloom Raskin leads to media coverage. Read more.
C-SPAN - September 26, 2011 – A Center for Financial Policy event featuring Federal Reserve Board Gov. Sarah Bloom Raskin airs. Watch online.
Wall Street Journal - September 26, 2011 – Accounting professors Lawrence Gordon and Martin Loeb, write a piece about investing in cybersecurity. Read more.
Economic Times - September 24, 2011 – Anil K. Gupta, professor of strategy, and alumna Haiyan Wang write myths about China and India’s Africa race. Read more.
Washington Business Journal - September 22, 2011 – The Smith School’s Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship is highlighted as a major contributor to the University of Maryland’s high placement in the Princeton Review’s entrepreneurship ranking. Read more.
CNBC - September 21, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, writes about the deficit. Read more.
Technorati - September 19, 2011 – New research from Il-Horn Hann and Siva Viswanathan, associate professor and co-directors of DIGITS (the Center for Digital Innovation, Technology and Strategy), quantifies Facebook’s impact on jobs. Read more.
Huffington Post - September 19, 2011 – New research from Il-Horn Hann and Siva Viswanathan, associate professor and co-directors of DIGITS (the Center for Digital Innovation, Technology and Strategy), quantifies Facebook’s impact on jobs. Read more.
Fast Company - September 19, 2011 – New research from Il-Horn Hann and Siva Viswanathan, associate professor and co-directors of DIGITS (the Center for Digital Innovation, Technology and Strategy), quantifies Facebook’s impact on jobs. Read more.
Washington Post - September 19, 2011 – TheTechCrunch blog covers new DIGITS research on Facebook’s app economy. Read more.
The Hill - September 19, 2011 –New research from Profs. Il-Horn Hann and Siva Visawanathan quantifies Facebook’s app economy. Read more.
Washington Post - September 19, 2011 – Elana Fine, director of venture investments at the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship, is quoted in a story about women entrepreneurs. Read more.
PBS Newshour - September 19, 2011 – Phill Swagel, a Center for Financial Policy Academic Fellow talks about Obama’s deficit plan. Read more.
Baltimore Sun - September 18, 2011 – Clifford Rossi, executive-in-residence and Tyser Teaching Fellow, is quoted in a story Bank of America. Read more.
Reuters - September 16, 2011 – An article on Fidelity points to research on mutual fund managers from Russell Wermers, associate professor of finance and includes quotes from Wermers. Read more.
Los Angeles Times – September 13, 2011 – David Kass, Tyser Teaching Fellow, is quoted about Warren Buffett hiring a new portfolio manager. Read more.
The Diamondback - September 12, 2011 – Elinda Kiss, Tyser Teaching Fellow of finance, recalls her experience on Sept. 11, 2001 when working in banking at the World Trade Center. Read more.
Fox 5 DC – September 9, 2011 – Cliff Rossi, executive-in-residence and Tyser Teaching Fellow of finance, does a live interview in response to President Obama’s jobs speech. Watch online.
NPR - September 9, 2011 – Peter Morici, professor of international business, considers elements of the Obama jobs plan. Read more.
ABC News - September 9, 2011 – Peter Morici, professor of international business, considers elements of the Obama jobs plan. Read more.
U.S. News & World Report - September 8, 2011 – Peter Morici, professor of international business, considers elements of the Obama jobs plan. Read more.
Baltimore Sun - September 8, 2011 – Peter Morici, professor of international business, writes an op-ed with recommendations to the administration on the economy. Read more.
Gazette - September 8, 2011 – The Center for Social Value Creation’s new board members are announced. Read more.
NPR’s All Things Considered - September 8, 2011 – Phill Swagel, a Center for Financial Policy Academic Fellow, dissects President Obama’s jobs speech. Listen online.
Fox News - September 7, 2011 – Peter Morici, professor of international business, writes an op-ed with recommendations to the administration on the economy. Read more.
CNBC - September 2, 2011 – Peter Morici, professor of international business, writes about how the economy added no jobs in August. Read more.
Wall Street Journal - September 1, 2011 – Anil Gupta, professor of strategy, and alumna Haiyan Wang write about innovation in China. Read more.
Financial Times - September 1, 2011 – Anil Gupta, professor of strategy, and alumna Haiyan Wang write about how Asia can upgrade economic ties with Africa in a new online unit of FT. Read more.
Baltimore Sun – September 1, 2011 – Cliff Rossi, executive-in-residence and finance teaching fellow, is quoted in a story about First Mariner Bank being delisted from the NASDAQ exchange. Read more.
August 2011
The Street – August 31, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, writes about the Justice Department blocking an AT&T merger with T Mobile. Read more.
Philadelphia Inquirer – August 31, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, writes an opinion piece about the economic costs and benefits of Hurricane Irene. Read more.
The Diamondback – August 30, 2011 – Profile on MBA student and musician Johnny Graham. Read more.
Daily Mail – August 29, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, writes an opinion piece about the economic impacts of Hurricane Irene. Read more.
CNBC – August 28, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, writes an opinion piece about the economic impacts of Hurricane Irene. Read more.
Fox News – August 28, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, writes an opinion piece about the economic impacts of Hurricane Irene. Read more.
ABC News – August 28, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, is quoted in a story about the economic impacts of Hurricane Irene. Read more.
New York Times – August 28, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, is quoted in a story about the economic impacts of Hurricane Irene. Read more.
South China Morning Post – August 28, 2011 – Anil Gupta, professor of strategy, and aluma Haiyan Wang write a column about business partnerships. Read more.
Voice of America – August 26, 2011 – Anil Gupta, professor of strategy, is quoted in a story and interviewed about demand for gold in Asian countries. Read more and watch online.
Baltimore Sun – August 23, 2011 -- Cliff Rossi, executive-in-residence in finance, is quoted in story about banks targeting college students. Read more.
Washington Business Journal – August 19, 2011 – Story highlights the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship’s angel investor network, including quotes from Elana Fine, director of venture investments. Read more.
Fox Business News – August 17, 2011 – Live interview with Anil Gupta and alumna Haiyan Wang on U.S.-China economic relations.
Bloomberg – August 16, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, is quoted in a story about defense contractors and federal budget cuts. Read more.
Detroit Free Press – August 16, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, is quoted in a story about mortgages. Read more.
Bloomberg – August 15, 2011 – David Kass, senior lecturer of finance, is quoted in an article about Berkshire Hathaway. Read more.
Washington Post Capital Business – August 15, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, is quoted about the regional economy. Read more.
Baltimore Sun – August 14, 2011-- Ethan Cohen-Cole, assistant professor finance, is quoted in story about investors’ reaction to market volatility. Read more.
Baltimore Business Journal – August 12, 2011 -- Ethan Cohen-Cole, assistant professor finance, is quoted in story about credit for small businesses. Read more.
Central Pennsylvania Business Journal – August 12, 2011 – Alumnus Michael Schwab, board member of the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship, is featured for using cutting edge technology with his company, D&H Distributing Co. Read more.
Fox Business News – August 11, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, writes about fluctuating markets but that investors shouldn’t panic. Read more.
Boston Globe – August 11, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, is quoted in a story about foreclosures and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Read more.
NPR – August 8, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, is quoted about plunging markets with the U.S. credit downgrade. Read more.
Washington Post Capital Business – August 8, 2011 – Asher Epstein, managing director of the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship, is quoted in a story about how universities are teaching entrepreneurships. Read more.
Baltimore Sun – August 6, 2011 – Jie Zhang, associate professor of marketing, is quoted in a story about retail habits in the current economy. Read more.
Associated Press – August 6, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, is quoted in a story about job worries and the debt limit. Read more.
Fox 5 Morning News – August 5, 2011 – Cliff Rossi talks about a dive in the markets and the outlook for the global economy with the latest jobs report released. Watch online.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution – August 3, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, writes an opposing view op-ed to counter Treasury Sec. Timothy Geithner on the debt-reduction deal and the economy. Read more.
International Business Times - August 1, 2011 – Ethan Cohen-Cole, assistant professor finance, is quoted in story about the employment picture in the banking sector. Read more.
American Banker – BankThink – August 1,2011 – Cliff Rossi writes an op-ed about reforming qualified residential mortgage rules. Read more.
American Banker – August 1, 2011 - Cliff Rossi, executive-in-residence and finance teaching fellow, is quoted in a story about mortgages. Read more.
Reuters – August 1, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, is quoted in a story about the debt deal and the economy. Read more.
Washingtonian magazine – August 2011 – Jeff Kudisch, executive director of the Office of Career Services, talks about ways to build your confidence for public speaking. EMBA alumna Kim Gifford is highlighted. Read more.
July 2011
Wall Street Journal – July 28, 2011 - Anil Gupta and alumna Haiyan Wang write about China’s innovation activities. Read more.
CNBC – July 26, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, is quoted about the Treasury. Read more.
Baltimore Sun – July 25, 2011 – Amna Kirmani, marketing professor, is quoted in a story about Under Armour’s endorsements strategy. Read more.
U.S.News &World Report blog – July 22, 2011 – Ken White, executive director of marketing communications, is quoted in a blog post about a social media and branding panel at a Graduate Management Admission Council conference. Read more.
NPR: Morning Edition – July 22, 2011 – Albert “Pete” Kyle, professor of finance, is interviewed for a story about interest rates and the debt crisis. Read more and listen online.
Financial Times – July 14, 2011 – Michael Trusov, assistant professor of marketing, is featured as the “Professor of the Week” and defines key social media marketing terms for business leaders. Read more.
Fox Business – July 11, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, writes about the federal deficit debate in Congress. Read more.
Bloomberg – July 8, 2011 – David Kass, lecturer in the finance department, is quoted in an article about Warren Buffett’s take on the banking industry. Read more.
Baltimore Sun – July 5, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, writes an op-ed about the debt-limit debate in Congress. Read more.
Credit Union Journal – July 4, 2011 – Clifford Rossi, executive-in-residence and Tyser Teaching Fellow of finance, explains his recent study of credit unions. Read more.
National Public Radio – July 3, 2011 – Peter Morici, professor of international business, talks about the federal debt crisis showdown. Read more.
Harvard Business Review – July 1, 2011 – Rebecca Ratner, associate professor of marketing, writes about creating guidelines that work, based on research that supports USDA’s new nutrition guidelines. Read more.
American Banker – July 1, 2011 – Clifford Rossi, executive-in-residence and Tyser Teaching Fellow of finance, is quoted in a story about Citigroup. Read more.
June 2011
Investors Business Daily – June 30, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, is quoted in a story about China’s currency. Read more.
Bloomberg – June 30, 2011 – David Kass, lecturer in the finance department, is quoted in an article about Berkshire Hathaway. Read more.
CNN – June 29, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, is interviewed about labor unions. Watch online.
ABC News – June 29, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, is quoted in a story about the debt ceiling. Read more.
iHealthBeat – June 23, 2011 – Gordan Gao, assistant professor, is quoted in story that outlines new Smith research that highlight bias in online physician rating systems. Prof. Ritu Agarwal co-authored the study. Read more.
Huffington Post – June 21, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, is quoted in a story about manufacturing. Read more.
WTOP – June 21, 2011 – Rebecca Hamilton, associate professor of marketing, is interviewed on new FDA regulations on cigarette labeling. Listen online.
Washington Post – June 13, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, is the subject of a story about his endorsements for Kyocera. Ken White, executive director of Smith’s Office of Marketing Communications, is quoted. Read more.
Los Angeles Times – June 8, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, is quoted in a story oil prices. Read more.
Philadelphia Inquirer – June 3, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, is quoted in a story about lagging job growth. Read more.
Wall Street Journal – June 4, 2011 – Clifford Rossi, executive-in-residence and Tyser Teaching Fellow of finance, is quoted in an article about the housing market. Read more.
Wall Street Journal – June 3, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, is quoted, along with audio, on the jobs report. Read more and listen online.
Bloomberg BusinessWeek – June 2, 2011 – Dean Anand Anandalingam gives his book pick for summer reading for business students. Read more.
May 2011
Bloomberg TV - May 26, 2011 – Anil K. Gupta, professor of strategy, talks about the process on choosing a new IMF head. Watch online.
Wall Street Journal – May 25, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, is quoted in an article about Eurobond. Read more.
CNBC – May 25, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, is quoted in an article about Eurobond. Read more.
Business Gazette – May 23, 2011 – Roland Rust, professor of marketing, is quoted in a story about outlet retailers in Maryland. Read more.
CBS News – May 21, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, is interviewed about food and gas prices. Watch online.
Bank Investment Consultant – May 18, 2011 – William Longbrake, executive-in-residence, is quoted in an article about investments. Read more.
ABC News – May 17, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, is quoted in an article about gold. Read more.
Bloomberg – May 17, 2011 – David Kass, lecturer in the finance department, is quoted in an article about Berkshire Hathaway. Read more.
BBC Radio – May 16, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, is interviewed about the debt ceiling debate. Listen online.
Pensions & Investments – May 16, 2011 – Russ Wermers, professor of finance, is quoted in story about new rules for consultants. Read more.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette – May 8, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, is quoted in an article about market swings. Read more.
GigaOm – May 6, 2011 – Professor Anil Gupta’s concept of a metacompany is the focus of blog article. Read more.
Associated Press – May 6, 2011 – Albert “Pete” Kyle, Smith Chair Professor of Finance, is interviewed about his research on the stock market flash crash. Read more.
Fortune – May 5, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, is quoted in an article about unemployment reports. Read more.
Bloomberg BusinessWeek – May 4, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, is quoted in an article about gold reserves. Read more.
TheStreet.com – May 2, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, writes about the debt ceiling. Read more.
April 2011
Washington Post – April 29, 2011 – Elana Fine, director of venture investments at the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship, talks about the funding potential of company that presented for the center’s Capital Access Network. Read more.
Los Angeles Times – April 26, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, is quoted in a story about gas prices. Read more.
Business Gazette – April 22, 2011 – Jie Zhang, associate professor of marketing and Harvey Sanders Fellow, is quoted in a story about shopping malls and competition. Read more.
Financial Times – April 15, 2011 – Research from Cristian Dezso, assistant professor in the logistics, business and public policy department, finds women employees earn more money when their bosses have daughters. Read more.
Gazette – April 12, 2011 – Clifford Rossi, executive-in-residence at the Center for Financial Policy, is quoted in a story about the housing market. Read more.
Seeking Alpha – April 11, 2011 – A blog post points to research on mutual fund managers from Russ Wermers, associate professor of finance. Read more.
Wall Street Journal.com – April 8, 2011 – WSJ blog points to the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship’s TweetDingman competition, where entrepreneurs used Twitter to pitch their businesses for funding. Read more.
American Banker – April 7, 2011 – Clifford Rossi, finance Tyser Teaching Fellow and executive-in-residence at the Center for Financial Policy, is quoted in a story about housing. Read more.
National Journal – April 6, 2011 – Bill Longbrake, executive-in-residence at the Center for Financial Policy, is quoted in a story about foreclose practices.
Kojo Nnamdi Show, WAMU 88.5 – April 4, 2011 - Bill Longbrake, executive-in-residence at the Center for Financial Policy, is a guest for this live radio program about housing and the TARP program. Listen online.
American Banker – April 1, 2011 – Clifford Rossi, finance Tyser Teaching Fellow and executive-in-residence at the Center for Financial Policy, is quoted about AG talks. Read more.
Bloomberg News – April 1, 2011 – David Kass, finance lecturer, is quoted in an article about David Sokol leaving Berkshire Hathaway. Read more. He is also quoted in two additional Bloomberg articles on the subject: Article 1 | Article 2.
Bloomberg Television – April 1, 2011 – David Kass, finance lecturer, talks about David Sokol's resignation from Berkshire Hathaway in a live TV interview. Watch online.
Arrive (Amtrak’s magazine) – March/April 2011 – Sam Kang, director of MBA admissions, and Melissa Carrier, executive director of the Center for Social Value Creation, are quoted in a story about MBA education. Read more.
March 2011
CNBC – March 31, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, is interviewed about tax reforms. Watch online.
Bloomberg – March 30, 2011 -- Clifford Rossi, finance Tyser Teaching Fellow and executive-in-residence at the Center for Financial Policy. Read more.
The Diane Rehm Show – March 30, 2011 – Rebecca Hamilton, associate professor of marketing, is a guest for a show about shrinking packaging on consumer food goods. Listen online.
Philadelphia Daily News – March 29, 2011 – Columnist’s blog previews the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship’s Cupid’s Cup competition and Entrepreneurship Invitational. Read more.
Yahoo! Business News – March 29, 2011 – Small Business Success Index, a joint project with the Smith School’s Center for Excellence in Service, reports small business optimism is at a two-year high. Read more.
Baltimore Sun – March 27, 2011 – Russ Wermers, associate professor of finance, is quoted in a story about mutual fund managers. His research is also described. Read more.
Wall Street Journal.com – March 24, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, reacts to Japan’s challenges. Read more.
Washington Business Journal - March 22, 2011 – The Smith School is mentioned in a story that says the University of Maryland’s College Park and Baltimore campuses should merge. Read more.
Small Business Digest – March 18, 2011 – The Small Business Success Index, from the Center for Excellence in Service, is the basis of an article on finding employees. Read more.
FierceEMR – March 17, 2011 – A new framework for health information exchanges created by the Center for Health Information and Decision Systems is detailed. Read more.
Health Imaging - March 16, 2011 - A new framework for health information exchanges created by the Center for Health Information and Decision Systems is detailed. Read more.
Associated Press – March 15, 2011 – International business professor Peter Morici is quoted in a story about the economic impacts of a devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Read more.
CNBC - March 15, 2011 – Peter Morici, business professor, is interviewed about whether U.S. money is safe after the Japan disaster. Watch online.
Los Angeles Times - March 10, 2011 – Peter Morici, business professor, is quoted in story about energy projects in California. Read more.
Wall Street Journal - March 5, 2011 – Research from Cristian Dezso finds women employees earn more money when their bosses have daughters. Read more.
February 2011
Business Insider – Feb. 28. 2011 – Research from Cristian Dezso finds women employees earn more money when their bosses have daughters. Read more.
Slate – Feb. 24, 2011 – Research from David Waguespack, associate professor of management and organization, is the subject of a story about movie ratings. Read more.
CNN Newsroom – Feb. 22, 2011 – International business professor Peter Morici is interviewed about labor unions. Read the transcript .
CNBC – Feb. 22, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, writes about Obama Administration policies. Read more .
Bloomberg BusinessWeek - Feb. 20, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, is quoted in an article about the potential for a government shutdown. Read more .
The Kojo Nnamdi Show – Feb. 17, 2011 – Melissa Carrier, executive director of the Center for Social Value Creation, is a guest on this WAMU 88.5 radio program to talk about B corporations. Listen online.
Bloomberg BusinessWeek - Feb. 14, 2011 – David Kass, finance teaching fellow, is quoted in a story on Berkshire Hathaway. Read more .
CNN – Feb. 14, 2011 – Peter Morici, professor of international business, is interviewed about the federal budget. Read the transcript .
The Gazette – Feb. 11, 2011 – An article details an investment from Lockheed Martin in a technology from a commercialization project MBA students worked on through the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship. Read more.
New York Times.com - Feb. 11, 2011 – The Dealbook blog quotes Peter Morici, international business professor, on the German acquisition of the New York Stock Exchange. Read more.
The Baltimore Sun - Feb. 7, 2011 – Greg Hanifee, assistant dean of executive programs, is quoted in a story about Smith’s new leadership program with the Gettysburg Foundation. Read more .
The Baltimore Sun - Feb. 6, 2011 – Michael Faulkender, assistant professor of finance, is quoted in an article about keeping executives healthy. Read more .
Politico – Feb. 2, 2011 – Points to a quote from Peter Morici, international business professor, on oil prices and the economy. Read more .
Associated Press – Feb. 1, 2011 - Peter Morici, international business professor, is quoted on political turmoil in Egypt. Appears in multiple outlets, including the New York Times, the Republic, and CBS News. Read more.
January 2011
CNBC – Jan. 31, 2011 – Peter Morici, professor of international business, blogs about stagflation. Read more.
Investment Weekly News - Jan. 29, 2011 – News of the China Business Plan Competition is highlighted. Read more .
Fox Business News - Jan. 27, 2011 – Peter Morici, professor of international business, writes about Japan’s debt vs. U.S. debt. Read more.
The Gazette - Jan. 26, 2011 – Smith MBA student winners of the China Business Plan Competition, hosted by the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship, are the subject of a story and profile about the competition. Read more.
Seeking Alpha – Jan. 24, 2011 – David Kass, finance teaching fellow, contributes a post about Berkshire Hathaway’s Washington Post stake. Read more .
Washington Times - Jan. 21, 2011 – Adjunct Michael Justin Lee writes about AIG bailout’s victims. Read more .
The Street.com – Jan. 21, 2011 – Peter Morici, professor of international business, is a senior contributor, commenting on U.S./China summit. Read more .
Baltimore Business Journal – Jan. 18, 2011 – Smith’s new joint program with IIMB in India and Zhejiang University in China is detailed. Read more.
USA Today - Jan. 17, 2011 – Peter Morici, professor of international business, is quoted in a story about stimulus. Read more .
NBC-4 Washington – Jan. 11, 2011 – P.K. Kannan, marketing professor and chair of the department of marketing, is interviewed about Verizon’s announcement to carry the Apple iPhone. Watch online.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy – Jan. 10, 2011 – A new book, “Mission Impact,” from Rob Sheehan, academic director of executive programs, on applying business principles to nonprofits is reviewed. Read more.
The Baltimore Sun – Jan. 8. 2011 - Professor Peter Morici writes an op-ed about trade issues with China. Read more .
CNBC – Jan. 6, 2011 – Peter Morici, international business professor, previews upcoming jobs report numbers. Watch online .
CNN – Jan. 4, 2011 – Peter Morici is interviewed about state budget shortfalls. Read the transcript.
New York Times – Jan. 3, 2011 – Peter Morici, business professor, is quoted in a story about a new presidential economic adviser. Read more.
Inc.com – Jan. 1, 2011 – A story about home-based entrepreneurs quotes the Smith School Center for Excellence in Service’s Small Business Success Index. Read more.