Greater tolerance for early failure yields greater corporate innovations says U of M research »

10/21/2009

“If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again” may be more than a cliché when it comes to venture capital firms spurring greater innovation.


Carlson School Sponsors October Hispanic MBA Conference and Career Expo in Minneapolis »

10/1/2009

The Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota will be the lead academic sponsor of the National Society of Hispanic MBA’s (NSHMBA) 2009 Conference and Career Expo coming Oct. 8-10 to the Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 2nd Ave S. Minneapolis.


July 2009 First Tuesday »

6/12/2009

Jim Lawrence, chief financial officer of Unilever, will speak at the Carlson School of Management’s First Tuesday Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7, at the University of Minnesota’s McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. S.E., Minneapolis.


Grant awardees present research findings to public »

6/10/2009

Four recipients of the Medical Industry Leadership Institute (MILI) interdisciplinary grants will present their findings at a seminar open to the public on Friday, June 19, at the Carlson School of Management, 321 19th Avenue South, Minneapolis, room 2-206.


8th Health Information Technology Institute is May 20 »

5/8/2009

“Stimulating Change in Healthcare IT” to be topic of 8th annual Health Information Technology Institute, May 20 at the Carlson School of Management


First Medtronic Interdisciplinary Healthcare Case Competition engages University of Minnesota students in solving healthcare problems »

4/28/2009

Student teams in the first Medtronic Interdisciplinary Healthcare Case Competition used collaboration and classroom learning to solve a real-life strategy problem currently faced by the medical device industry. The competition was held April 17-23 and sponsored by Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) and the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota.


Event provides business start-up advice, tips for potential Minnesota Cup participants »

4/27/2009

To encourage participation in the 2009 Minnesota Cup, the Gary S. Holmes Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management is hosting a 90-minute session on business planning and new venture financing on May 14 at 4:30 p.m. in room 1-106 of Hanson Hall.


Sherron Watkins to speak at 2009 Carlson School of Management »

4/27/2009

Sherron Watkins, former vice president of Enron Corporation and whistleblower, will speak at the Carlson School of Management’s commencement ceremonies on May 18 at Northrop Memorial Auditorium, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis.
Watkins is an author, lecturer and consultant on leadership and organizational behavior.


Duane Burnham to Receive University of Minnesota Outstanding Achievement Award »

4/27/2009

The University of Minnesota will present Duane Burnham, former CEO and chairman of Abbott Laboratories, with an Outstanding Achievement Award on Monday, Apr. 27, at the University of Minnesota Eastcliff residence, 176 N. Mississippi River Blvd., Saint Paul. The Outstanding Achievement award is conferred on graduates or former students of the University of Minnesota who have attained unusual distinction in their profession or in public service and who have demonstrated outstanding achievement and leadership.


Minnesota High Tech Association’s president to discuss “Leadership Strategies for Uncertain Times” »

4/15/2009

Kate Rubin, president of the Minnesota High Tech Association (MHTA), will speak at the Carlson School of Management’s First Tuesday Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 5, at the University of Minnesota’s McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. S.E., Minneapolis.


Brand Matters Presents Mary Rapaport, vice president of marketing for Universal Hospital Services »

4/15/2009

Mary Rapaport, vice president of marketing for Universal Hospital Services, will be the Brand Matters featured speaker on Wednesday, May 6 at 8:00 a.m. at the Carlson School’s 3M Auditorium, 321 19th Ave. S., Minneapolis.


Undergrad team wins Big 10 Case Competition in Madison »

4/6/2009

Carlson School undergraduate students placed first in the Second Big 10 Annual Case Competition held recently at the University of Wisconsin School of Business in Madison. The team made recommendations regarding General Motors leadership structure and strategic plans.


Dileep Rao Releases Handbook of Business Finance (5th edition) »

4/6/2009

Dileep Rao, senior lecturer at the Carlson School of Management and columnist for Forbes.com, one of the largest business sites on the Internet, today releases the fifth edition of the Handbook of Business Finance.


Undergrads win $10,000 in Ernst & Young competition to implement community program »

4/6/2009

Dedicated to improving their community, Carlson School students Asha Sharma and Matt Norris have developed an innovative program to redefine how businesses and non-profits collaborate to engage youth. Their program was recently selected as one of three winning proposals in the 2009 Your World, Your Vision campus competition sponsored by Ernst & Young LLP.


Carlson School Executive Education launches short programs for busy leaders »

3/23/2009

When you only have a few hours, you need to make sure you spend it wisely. The Carlson School of Management’s Executive Education program is launching a series of half-day and one-day courses in May. The Momentum Series includes high-impact development classes designed to fit the needs, budgets and schedules of busy executives and managers.


Brand Matters Presents John Gerzema, chief insights officer for Young & Rubicam Group »

3/18/2009

John Gerzema, chief insights officer for Young & Rubicam Group, will be the Brand Matters featured speaker on Thursday, April 9 at 8:00 a.m. at the Carlson School’s 3M Auditorium, 321 19th Ave. S., Minneapolis. Gerzema will discuss insights from his new book "The Brand Bubble."


Fifth Annual Women’s Leadership Conference to be held Apr. 10 and feature Gail Evans and Verna Cornelia Price »

3/17/2009

The Carlson School of Management will host the Fifth Annual Women’s Leadership Conference entitled “Leveraging the Power of You!,” on Friday, Apr. 10, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Coffman Memorial Union, University of Minnesota’s East Bank campus, 300 Washington Avenue S.E. Registration is due April 1.


Target Human Resources Executive Vice President Jodee Kozlak to Speak on Value-Centered and Performance Driven Culture at “First Tuesday” Luncheon »

3/17/2009

Target Executive Vice President of Human Resources Jodee Kozlak will speak at the Carlson School of Management’s First Tuesday Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, at the University of Minnesota’s McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. S.E., Minneapolis.


Guthrie’s artistic director to discuss “The Guthrie Theater: A Dramatic Journey” »

2/17/2009

Joe Dowling, Guthrie’s artistic director, will speak at the Carlson School of Management’s First Tuesday Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Mar. 3, at the University of Minnesota’s McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. S.E., Minneapolis. His presentation is titled, “The Guthrie Theater: A Dramatic Journey.”


Renowned financial panel to discuss the growing financial crisis for businesses and individuals »

1/16/2009

A renowned finance scholar, a leading Federal Reserve economist, and a respected chief investment officer will speak at the Carlson School of Management’s First Tuesday Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 3, at the University of Minnesota’s McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. S.E., Minneapolis.


Carlson School students earn summer internships in NYC after attending weekend at L’Oreal USA headquarters »

12/22/2008

Carlson School Juniors Aneeta Babulal, Tyler Doroshwalther and Tam Duong were selected from more than 1,000 national applicants to visit the New York headquarters of L’Oreal Paris USA on Nov. 14-16 and experience first hand the role of an international marketing manager for the cosmetics giant. Following the weekend, Doroshwalther and Duong accepted Summer 2009 internships with the L’Oreal luxury products division in New York.


U of M Business Student Mark Schiller wins Carbon Buster Award of Excellence »

12/22/2008

Mark Schiller, a senior at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management, was one of several students and organizations to receive “Carbon Buster Awards of Excellence” from U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar


Want to start a new business in 2009? U of M business expert says opportunity is knocking for those with an entrepreneurial mindset »

12/17/2008

John Stavig, professional director for the Gary S. Holmes Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management, knows that business owners are facing a multitude of economic challenges right now. But unlike the business people who see this entirely as a negative, Stavig believes those problems can translate into new business opportunities for would-be entrepreneurs.


Charitable Chit-Chat: U of M Researcher shows that making small talk can increase donations »

12/17/2008

A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research shows that it is surprisingly effective when salespeople or fundraisers ask how your day has been or which football team you support before broaching the subject of a purchase or donation. Kathleen Vohs, a marketing professor at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School and co-authors Bob Fennis (Utrecht University, the Netherlands) and Loes Janssen (University of Twente, the Netherlands) found that questions that seem like polite chitchat actually soften you up for a pitch.


Industry experts to discuss 2009 tax changes at University of Minnesota forum »

12/15/2008

The University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management Master of Business Taxation (MBT) will host its annual tax forum from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22. at the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, Cowles Auditorium, 301 19th Ave. S. in Minneapolis.


Lawson president and CEO Harry Debes to speak on transformational leadership »

12/15/2008

Lawson Software President and CEO Harry Debes will speak at the Carlson School of Management’s First Tuesday Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 6, at the University of Minnesota’s McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. S.E., Minneapolis.


Evolution, trivial insults and violence: U of M researcher finds link between aggression, status and sex »

12/8/2008

Vladas Griskevicius, a marketing professor at the U of M’s Carlson School of Management, and his co-authors, have found conclusive evidence that merely activating a desire for status can trigger aggression. Aggressive displays, which may result in enhanced status, indirectly boost an individual’s ability to attract a mate and, thereby, reproduce.


University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management recognized for top international business doctoral research »

12/3/2008

A recent article in The Multinational Business Review ranked the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management at the top of a list of universities producing highly regarded international business research by doctoral students.


CORPORATE CULTURE IS THE PRINCIPAL DRIVER OF RADICAL INNOVATION IN FIRMS, ACCORDING TO U OF M RESEARCHER »

11/21/2008

Corporate culture is, above all, the most important factor in driving innovation,” says Rajesh Chandy, a professor of marketing at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management and a charter member of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Advisory Committee on Measuring Innovation in the 21st Century Economy.


Carlson School team places third at Nationwide Fisher Biz Quiz at Ohio State »

11/21/2008

A three-student team from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota took third place in the Nationwide Fisher Biz Quiz at the Fisher College of Business at Ohio State University November 14 to 16.


December 2008 First Tuesday »

11/11/2008

John Taft, co-chairman, head of RBC US Wealth Management, formerly RBC Dain Rauscher, will speak at the Carlson School of Management’s First Tuesday Luncheon.


New Doctor of Pharmacy and Master of Business Administration dual degree »

11/7/2008

The University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management and College of Pharmacy, two nationally ranked professional schools, announce a Doctor of Pharmacy and Master of Business Administration (PharmD/MBA) dual degree in response to student interest and employer demand.


Carlson School of Management recognized for its impact on the field of management »

10/27/2008

The University of Minnesota ranked 9th on a list of the 100 most-cited universities in the field of management over the last 25 years in a recent Journal of Management article.


Hockey Legend Lou Nanne Receives Outstanding Achievement Award »

10/27/2008

The University of Minnesota recently presented hockey great, entrepreneur and volunteer Lou Nanne with its highest and most prestigious non-degree honor for alumni – the Outstanding Achievement Award.


November 2008 First Tuesday »

10/20/2008

Catherine Mathis, senior vice president of corporate communications for the New York Times Company, will speak at the Carlson School of Management’s First Tuesday Luncheon.


U of M Researcher Finds that Retail Display Fixtures can Affect How Consumers Perceive Products »

10/20/2008

University of Minnesota researcher Joan Meyers-Levy explores how a consumer’s self-view and the display surface a product rests on can interact to affect perception.


Marilyn Carlson Nelson receives University of Minnesota Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree »

10/15/2008

The University of Minnesota recently presented Marilyn Carlson Nelson with an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree at the Carlson School of Management, in recognition of her public service contributions.


Carlson School Associate Dean Srilata Zaheer appointed first endowed chair in Global Corporate Social Responsibility at University of Minnesota »

10/9/2008

Srilata Zaheer, associate dean of faculty and research and professor of Strategic Management and Organization at the Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota, was named the first holder of the Elmer L. Andersen Chair in Global Corporate Social Responsibility.


Experts come together to discuss integrative leadership »

9/19/2008

The public is invited to listen to a select panel of outstanding leaders in government, business, finance, the academy, and civil society who will gather to discuss this new century’s big integrative challenges Monday, October 6, at 6:30 p.m. at the Carlson School of Management, 321 19th Avenue South, 3M Auditorium, Minneapolis.


Community Grand Opening Celebration for University of Minnesota’s Hanson Hall set for 4:00 p.m., Sept. 25 »

9/17/2008

The University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management will hold a Grand Opening Celebration and Community Open House from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 25, at Herbert M. Hanson, Jr. Hall, the school’s new, state-of-the-art facility for its undergraduate business program, located at 1925 Fourth Street South in Minneapolis.


Tim and Valerie Doherty to be Named Entrepreneur of the Year »

9/11/2008

Tim and Valerie Doherty, co-founders and owners of Doherty Employment Group, will be presented with the University’s Entrepreneur of the Year award at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 11, at the University of Minnesota McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. S.E., Minneapolis.


October 2008 First Tuesday »

9/3/2008

Joel Ronning, founder, chairman, and CEO of Digital River, Inc., will speak at the Carlson School of Management’s First Tuesday Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 7, at the University of Minnesota’s McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. S.E., Minneapolis.


James Campbell to receive University of Minnesota Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree »

9/2/2008

The University of Minnesota will present University of Minnesota alumnus James Campbell with an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 2 at the Carlson School of Management, in recognition of his public service contributions. Campbell is a business leader, volunteer and philanthropist. The honorary degree is the highest award conferred by the University of Minnesota.


Brand Matters Presents Stan Gadek, president and CEO of Sun Country Airlines »

8/18/2008

Stan Gadek, president and CEO of Sun Country Airlines, will be the Brand Matters featured speaker on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 8 a.m. at the Carlson School’s 3M Auditorium, 321 19th Ave. S., Minneapolis.


Timing of political messages influences voter preferences, U of M researcher finds »

8/13/2008

In political campaigns, timing is almost everything. Candidates communicate with voters over a long period of time before voters actually vote. What candidates say to these voters is, of course, important, but it turns out that when they say it also influences voter preferences.


Carlson School’s Dean appointed to AACSB International Board »

8/1/2008

MINNEAPOLIS — (July 28, 2008) Alison Davis-Blake, dean of the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management, was recently appointed to a three-year term on the board of directors for the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). AACSB is considered one of the world’s most prestigious accrediting bodies for business schools and the largest advocacy association for management education.


Academy of Management recognizes faculty and students »

7/21/2008

MINNEAPOLIS — (July 21, 2008) The 2008 Academy of Management’s Best Paper Proceedings includes more than 10 research papers written by faculty members and graduate students at the Carlson School of Management. The authors will present their research findings during the Academy of Management’s annual meeting, August 8-13, in Anaheim, Calif.


Engaged Scholarship wins prestigious book award »

7/21/2008

MINNEAPOLIS — (June 23, 2008) Dr. Andrew Van de Ven, Vernon H. Heath Chair of Organizational Innovation and Change at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management, will receive the prestigious 2008 George R. Terry Book Award during the Academy of Management’s annual meeting, August 8-13, in Anaheim, Calif., for his book, “Engaged Scholarship,” published in May 2007 by Oxford University Press.


Secretary of Commerce to moderate forum on innovation at the Carlson School with Governor and top CEOs »

7/17/2008

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez will co-moderate a CEO forum on innovation July 28 at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management, 321 19th Ave. S., Minneapolis.


MIS Quarterly receives top rankings »

7/11/2008

University of Minnesota Business Research Journal Rates Highest Impact


Thrivent Financial for Lutherans invests $2 million in Carlson School Growth Fund »

7/7/2008

MINNEAPOLIS — (July 1, 2008) —The Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota is pleased to announce that Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has invested $2 million into the Carlson Funds Enterprise’s Carlson Growth Fund. This is the second investment Thrivent Financial has made in the Carlson Funds Enterprise, and also the largest single initial investment into the Carlson Growth Fund.


August First Tuesday »

6/25/2008

Connecting the Dots: Top executive Tom Petters discusses how his investment company successfully connects diverse businesses and builds global relationships


2008 Juran Fellows »

6/20/2008

Joseph M. Juran Center for Leadership in Quality Announces 2008 Juran Fellows


New Assistant Dean for Executive Education »

6/20/2008

Dr. Mark Kizilos, Carlson School’s New Assistant Dean for Executive Education, brings academic and industry experience to premier development program


Tomato Can Loving Cup Award Winner »

6/20/2008

Carlson School graduate Parker Schultz honored with prestigious leadership award


Journal article defines Six Sigma »

6/20/2008

U of M professor of operations and management science provides in-depth analysis of Six Sigma phenomenon in upcoming journal article


CHEMBA RANKS #1 IN CHINA »

6/20/2008

Carlson School’s China Executive MBA Program is ranked No. 1 Joint EMBA Program in China


Bob Fleming to receive University of Minnesota Outstanding Achievement Award »

6/10/2008

The University of Minnesota will present alumnus, retired Mayo Clinic chief administrative officer and hockey leader Robert Fleming with an Outstanding Achievement Award on Tuesday, June 10, at Eastcliff, 176 North Mississipi River Blvd., St. Paul. The Outstanding Achievement Award is conferred upon graduates or former students of the U of M who have attained unusual distinction in their profession or in public service and who have demonstrated outstanding achievement and leadership.


Coming Home: Top Executive Mark Eustis discusses returning to Minnesota after 30 years to lead one of the state’s largest not-for-profit health care systems »

5/30/2008

Mark Eustis, president and CEO, Fairview Health Services, will speak at the Carlson School of Management’s First Tuesday Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 1, at the University of Minnesota’s McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. S.E., Minneapolis.


"New Driver of Brand Extension Success Found by U of M Professor" »

5/14/2008

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – (May 13, 2008) – Brand extensions, like Jeep’s strollers, Maxim’s hair color, or Apple’s iTunes are lucrative ways that a brand can increase its revenue and customer base—or confuse and alienate them. In an increasingly borderless world in which brands can be as powerful as currency, stretching brands that already have strong equity has become an ever more important avenue for growth. However, many attempts at brand stretch fail in the marketplace. How firms and their brands can avoid pitfalls and best manage brand extensions globally is addressed in a recent paper by Rohini Ahluwalia, professor of marketing at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management, forthcoming in the Journal of Marketing Research.


"2007 Medical Industry Leadership Institute interdisciplinary grant awardees to present research findings to public" »

5/12/2008

MINNEAPOLIS —(May 1, 2008)—After a year of research, the four recipients of the Medical Industry Leadership Institute (MILI) interdisciplinary grants will present their findings at a seminar open to the public on Tuesday, May 27 at the Carlson School of Management, 321 19th Avenue South, Honeywell Auditorium, Minneapolis.


Award-winning entrepreneur Monica Nassif to discuss how she built a luxury brand in household cleaning »

5/6/2008

Monica Nassif, president and founder of the Caldrea Company, will speak at the Carlson School of Management’s First Tuesday Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 3, at the University of Minnesota’s McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. S.E., Minneapolis.


Carlson School of Management’s Funds Enterprise Reaches 10 Year Mark »

4/24/2008

Since its inception in 1998, the Carlson School of Management’s Carlson Growth Fund has consistently outperformed the Russell 2000 Growth Index, and is currently worth approximately $10 million. As a result of being successfully managed by over 200 students over the course of the past decade, the Carlson Funds Enterprise is celebrating through lab renovations and a new fundraising campaign.


Arthur B. Schultz Foundation establishes MBA fellowships at the U of M Carlson School of Management »

4/24/2008

U of M Carlson School of Management alum and global philanthropist Arthur B. Schultz (BSB ‘51) has established- through his foundation-Carlson School MBA fellowships for full-time MBA students to study micro-finance and micro-enterprises.


CHANCE collaborative receives Outstanding Partner in Engagement Award from the University of Minnesota »

4/23/2008

West Bank CHANCE (Cedar-Humphrey Action for Neighborhood Collaborative Engagement), an initiative to strengthen the relationship between the University of Minnesota West Bank campus and the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood, received an Outstanding Partner in Engagement Award on Tuesday, April 22, as part of the University of Minnesota’s Public Engagement Day.


Leading executive Lois Quam at the U of M to discuss how she led the formation of a $25 billion business »

4/18/2008

Lois Quam, known as one of the most successful businesswomen of her generation, will speak at the Carlson School of Management’s First Tuesday Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 6, at the University of Minnesota’s McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. S.E., Minneapolis.


Minnesota China Center honors Professor Mahmood Zaidi »

4/14/2008

Mahmood Zaidi, founding director of the International Programs Office and human resource and industrial relations professor at the Carlson School of Management, was honored recently by the University of Minnesota China Center for his years of service as president and member of the China Center Advisory Council (CCAC).


Brand Matters Presents Stephen Moss, vice president and chief marketing officer for Imation Corp. »

4/14/2008

Stephen Moss, vice president and chief marketing officer for Imation Corp., will be the Brand Matters featured speaker on Friday, May 2 at 8:00 a.m. at the Carlson School’s Honeywell Auditorium, 321 19th Ave. S., Minneapolis.


Jeff Greenfield, host of CEO EXCHANGE, to speak at commencement ceremonies »

4/14/2008

Jeff Greenfield, senior political correspondent for CBS News and host of PBS’s CEO EXCHANGE, will speak on “Business & the Media” at the Carlson School of Management commencement ceremonies on May 19 at Northrop Memorial Auditorium in Minneapolis.


Saturn General Manager Jill Lajdziak is featured guest at "Inside the Boardroom" »

4/14/2008

Jill Lajdziak, general manager of Saturn Corporation, will be the featured guest at the Carlson School of Management’s “Inside the Boardroom” event scheduled Friday, May 2, at 5:30 p.m. at the Carlson School’s 3M Auditorium, 321 19th Avenue South, Minneapolis.


Tim Penny and Joel Barker to headline Center for Integrative Leadership Conference »

3/28/2008

Former U.S. Rep. Tim Penny and futurist Joel Barker will headline the 2008 University of Minnesota Center for Integrative Leadership conference, “Making Communities Work: Leadership across Public, Private, Nonprofit and Geographic Boundaries,”, Monday and Tuesday, April 21-22 at Cowles Auditorium, Hubert H. Humphrey Center, 301 19th Ave. S., Minneapolis.


Leading on Health Care: A Dialogue on Adaptive Leadership »

3/14/2008

The public health crises around the world present complex challenges with no easy answers. Internationally renowned leadership expert Ronald Heifetz will lead a conversation about using adaptive leadership techniques to effectively tackle public health issues. All are invited to this free program from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26, at the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, 301 19th Ave. S., Minneapolis.


An Engaging Prospect: U of M’s Carlson School’s chapter of Net Impact secures grant to promote small business in Minneapolis’ Cedar Riverside neighborhood »

3/13/2008

Minneapolis’ Cedar Riverside neighborhood has morphed many times in the last century to its current status as one of the largest Somali enclaves in the U.S. It is also home to the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management, a top ranked business school. Increasing the Carlson School’s community engagement is what drove Ben Schein to apply for a seed grant that will help the school build stronger relationships and trust with this vibrant community.


Science Museum CEO to discuss mission and money »

3/10/2008

Eric Jolly, president and CEO of the Science Museum of Minnesota, will speak at the Carlson School of Management's First Tuesday Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 1, at the University of Minnesota's McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. S.E., Minneapolis. Jolly will discuss "The double bottom line: How mission and money come together at the Science Museum."


U of M’s Carlson School of Management and Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs launch Master of Public Policy and Master of Business Administration dual degree »

3/6/2008

The University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management and the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, two nationally ranked professional schools, announce a Master of Public Policy and Master of Business Administration (MPP/MBA) dual degree in response to students and employers interest demand.


U of M grad and supporter Joseph M. Juran dies »

3/4/2008

Joseph M. Juran, a University of Minnesota graduate and namesake of the Joseph M. Juran Center for Leadership in Quality at the U of M’s Carlson School of Management, passed away on Feb. 28, 2008, from natural causes. He was 103.


Carlson School professors recognized as top contributors to research on service operations management »

2/27/2008

A recent article in Production and Operations Management journal recognized the University of Minnesota as ranked third in service operations management research productivity. The article, entitled, “A note on the growth of research in service operations management,” provided a historical perspective on the research trends of this emerging field during a time when service sector employment increasingly dominates the global economy. The U ranked only behind Columbia University and MIT in the study.


Carlson School Assistant Professor Kathleen D. Vohs Receives 2008 SAGE Young Scholar Award »

2/18/2008

Carlson School Assistant Professor Kathleen D. Vohs has been named one of the five 2008 SAGE Young Scholars. The award - new this year - is granted by the Foundation for Social and Personality Psychology and SAGE Publications to recognize outstanding early career researchers in personality and social psychology.


Who: Jim McReynolds, president of Caterpillar Global Paving »

2/12/2008

Jim McReynolds, president of Caterpillar Global Paving, will speak at the Carlson School of Management’s First Tuesday luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 4, at the University of Minnesota’s McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. S.E., Minneapolis.


Deluxe Corporation Foundation gives the Carlson School of Management $610,000 to fund an Entrepreneur Intern Program and expand undergraduate facilities »

2/1/2008

MINNEAPOLIS—(Feb. 1, 2008)—The Deluxe Corporation Foundation is giving
a $610,000 grant to the Carlson School of Management at the University of
Minnesota to support the construction of Herbert M. Hanson Jr. Hall and help endow its Entrepreneur Intern Program, which provides funding for early-stage businesses that are otherwise unable to offer paid internships. The grant will be paid over five years, with $500,000 going to the Entrepreneur Intern Program through the Gary S. Holmes Center for Entrepreneurship and $110,000 set aside for the construction of the new facility.


Destined to Cheat? New research finds free will can keep us honest »

1/28/2008

MINNEAPOLIS-(Jan. 28, 2008)-With the start of the new year, millions of Americans have resolved to lie less, cheat less, put the holiday hangovers behind them, or otherwise better their lives. Some will moderate their bad habits; others may make significant changes and become shining examples of integrity. But most of those well-intended New Year’s resolutions are destined to fail. In an age where cheating scandals plague elite universities and major corporations are brought down by unethical actions, the debate about the origins and nature of our decisions play into a larger debate about genetic determinism and free will.


Fourth Annual Women’s Leadership Conference addresses academic, international business and nonprofit concerns »

1/17/2008

The Carlson School of Management will host the Fourth Annual Women’s Leadership Conference entitled “Achieve It: Developing a Strategy for Success,” on Friday, Feb. 15, at the Coffman Memorial Union on the University of Minnesota’s East Bank campus at 300 Washington Avenue S.E. in Minneapolis. This premier Twin Cities’ conference has been a sell-out since its inception in 2004 and has moved to a larger venue to allow more women to participate. Early registration is encouraged prior to Feb. 8.


Ecolab CEO will discuss sustainability in conjunction with profitability »

1/15/2008

Doug Baker, chairman of the board, president and CEO of Ecolab Inc., will speak at the Carlson School of Management’s First Tuesday luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 5, at the University of Minnesota’s McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. S.E., Minneapolis.


12/5/2007 - “The Wealth Management Index” author will discuss how to make wise financial decisions »

12/5/2007

MINNEAPOLIS — (Dec. 5, 2007) — Ross Levin, founding principal, Accredited Investors, Inc., author, “The Wealth Management Index,” certified financial planner and Carlson School alum will speak at the Carlson School of Management’s First Tuesday luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 8, at the University of Minnesota’s McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. S.E., Minneapolis.


Carlson School Researcher Finds Materialism in Children and Adolescents Linked to Self-Esteem »

11/26/2007

MINNEAPOLIS (Nov. 26, 2007) -- Peer pressure, targeted marketing campaigns, and bad parenting have all been blamed for increasing materialism in children. Until now, there has been little evidence showing when this drive for material goods emerges in kids and what really causes it.


Nobel Laureate James J. Heckman to speak about “Schools, Skills and Synapses,” at the Carlson School of Management on Thursday, Dec. 6. »

11/15/2007

MINNEAPOLIS (Nov. 15, 2007)--James J. Heckman, Nobel Laureate in Economics and the Henry Schultz Distinguished Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago will speak at the George Seltzer Distinguished Memorial Lecture on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007, at 3:00 p.m. at the Carlson School of Management’s 3M Auditorium at 321 19th Avenue South in Minneapolis. Heckman’s lecture is titled “Schools, Skills, and Synapses.”


Carlson School professor’s "Engaged Scholarship" generates global buzz: Book signing slated for Dec. 4 »

11/13/2007

MINNEAPOLIS (Nov. 13, 2007) - Andy Van de Ven, a Carlson School of Management professor at the University of Minnesota, has received global praise from scholars and practitioners alike for his new book, "Engaged Scholarship: A Guide for Organization and Social Research."


“Design and Business: Why Can’t We Be Friends?” – topic of Roger L. Martin’s Shocker Lecture Series speech on Nov. 26, at the Carlson School of Management »

11/12/2007

MINNEAPOLIS (Nov. 12, 2007) – Roger L. Martin, dean of the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, will speak at the Ninth Annual Allan D. Shocker Lecture Series at 3:15 p.m. on Nov. 26, 2007, at the Carlson School of Management’s 3M Auditorium. Martin will discuss the challenges of forging good working relationships between business and design in an era where design has become increasingly important to a business’ bottom line.


CEO and high-stakes poker player to discuss his successful life and times in the world of Business »

11/12/2007

MINNEAPOLIS — (Nov. 12, 2007) — Lyle Berman, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Lakes Entertainment Inc., Chairman of the Board of World Poker Tour Enterprises, and co-founder of Grand Casinos Inc., will speak at the Carlson School of Management’s First Tuesday luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 4, at the University of Minnesota’s McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. S.E., Minneapolis.


New Campaign for University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management highlights school’s points of distinction »

10/26/2007

MINNEAPOLIS (Oct. 26, 2007) —The Carlson School of Management is launching a new advertising and marketing campaign to showcase the uniqueness of this top 25-ranked business school. In partnership with Gage Marketing, the Carlson School extensively surveyed various stakeholders to develop a campaign that focuses on points of distinction that attract students: the educational experience they receive at the Carlson School and future career prospects.


Professor Barbara Kellerman from Harvard University's Center for Public Leadership to present keynote speech "Changing Times: Leadership Studies and the Leadership Industry" »

10/25/2007

MINNEAPOLIS (Oct. 25, 2007) Barbara Kellerman, a leadership professor from Harvard University’s Center for Public Leadership, will give a public lecture on “Changing Times: Leadership Studies and the Leadership Industry” at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 8, at the Carlson School’s 3M Auditorium, 321 19th Ave. S., Minneapolis.


Steven Leuthold to discuss the danger in alternative investments at First Tuesday Luncheon Series on Nov. 6 »

10/11/2007

MINNEAPOLIS —(Oct. 10, 2007)—Steven Leuthold, founder and CIO of the Leuthold Group, LLC., and Leuthold Weeden Capital Management, will speak at the Carlson School of Management’s First Tuesday luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 6, at the University of Minnesota’s McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. S.E., Minneapolis.


“Reinventing Polaroid” topic of the next Brand Matters presentation at the Carlson School of Management on Oct. 31 »

10/11/2007

MINNEAPOLIS (Oct. 11, 2007) – Scott Hardy, executive vice president of the product group at Polaroid, will present “Reinventing Polaroid” at 8:00 a.m. on Oct. 31 at the next Brand Batters presentation at the Carlson School of Management, 321 19th Ave. S., Minneapolis. Hardy will discuss the transition of Polaroid as an American icon known for its instant photography to a thriving consumer electronics business.


Research confirms relationship between increase in voluntary delisting from US stock exchanges and the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 »

10/9/2007

MINNEAPOLIS –(Oct. 9, 2007)– New research corroborates the grumblings of many smaller companies – Sarbanes Oxley is too burdensome! “Our study does find that the cost-saving argument given by firms that went dark was credible. But we also find evidence suggesting that some “going-dark” events were driven by insiders' desire to avoid outside scrutiny,” says Tracy Yue Wang, assistant professor of finance at the Carlson School of Management.


International trade conference on biofuels and carbon October 22–23 »

10/2/2007

MINNEAPOLIS—(Oct. 2, 2007)—Global biofuels production is booming. In 2006, U.S. ethanol imports from Brazil and other Central American and Caribbean countries quadrupled. What are the environmental costs of growing and processing these fuels? Would increased international trade lead to low-carbon fuel standards? And what role can the business community play?


Carlson School of Management Researcher Finds Fairness Leads to Better Profits for Manufacturers and Retailers »

9/27/2007

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn–(Sept. 27, 2007)–It has long been shown that fairness between business partners yields a better relationship. Now, research from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota shows that for manufacturers and retailers, thinking about what is best for the entire channel has higher payoffs than just looking out for one firm’s best interests.


National MBA Preparation Program exposes diverse candidates »

9/25/2007

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The Carlson School of Management in partnership with Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT) will host a national pre-MBA application seminar at the University of Minnesota on Sept. 28, 2007. MLT is a national nonprofit that has made ground-breaking progress addressing the dramatic under-representation of African Americans, Hispanics and Native Americans in senior leadership positions in corporations, non-profits and entrepreneurial ventures. MLT’s MBA Preparation Program (MBA Prep) prepares young professionals for successful application to leading MBA programs and for managing a successful MBA career transition.


University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management Announces Progressive Undergraduate Curriculum Changes »

9/24/2007

MINNEAPOLIS—(Sept. 24, 2007)—The Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota announces breakthrough changes in its Undergraduate business curriculum. Additions include a public/nonprofit management major, a mandatory international experience, a contemporary management course for freshmen and an immersion core set of classes in students’ sophomore year.


Reatha Clark King, philanthropic leader, to speak at Carlson School’s “Inside the Boardroom” »

9/20/2007

MINNEAPOLIS (Sept. 20, 2007) —Reatha Clark King, retired president and executive director of the General Mills Foundation, will be the featured speaker at the Carlson School of Management’s “Inside the Boardroom” event scheduled Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 5:30 p.m. at the Carlson School’s 3M Auditorium, 321 19th Avenue South, Minneapolis.


Minnesota Vikings owner Wilf to Discuss the Business Side of Football »

9/11/2007

MINNEAPOLIS — (Sept. 10, 2007) — Zygi Wilf, chairman and owner of the Minnesota Vikings, will speak at the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management First Tuesday luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 2, at the McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. S.E., Minneapolis.


Robert Stephens to be Named Entrepreneur of the Year at Sept. 6 Minnesota Cup »

9/6/2007

Robert Stephens, founder and chief inspector of Geek Squad, will be presented with the University’s Entrepreneur of the Year award at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 6, at the University of Minnesota McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. S.E., Minneapolis. The ceremony will also announce the winners of the 2007 Minnesota Cup, a competition that encourages entrepreneurial spirit and highlights the position of the University of Minnesota as a hub for innovation.


Creativity and Innovation are topics of the next Brand Matters »

9/4/2007

MINNEAPOLIS (Sept. 4, 2007) – Bruce Mau, creative director of Bruce Mau Design, will discuss “Great Ideas Rarely Just Happen: Developing Creativity and Innovation,” at 8:00 a.m. on Sept. 18 at the next Brand Matters presentation at the Carlson School of Management, 321 19th Ave. S., Minneapolis.


Carlson School of Management welcomes new world class faculty »

9/4/2007

MINNEAPOLIS (Aug. 31, 2007) - The Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota welcomes two associate professors and 11 assistant professors to its distinguished faculty. Their expertise and experience add dimension to the Carlson School’s world class faculty.


Macy’s North CEO Frank Guzzetta to Discuss Macy’s First Year »

8/24/2007

Frank Guzzetta, chairman and CEO of Macy’s North, will speak at the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management First Tuesday luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 4, at the McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. S.E., Minneapolis.


Carlson School of Management to host quarterly Twin Cities RFID Industry Forum “Putting RFID to Work in Retail” on Sept. 6 »

8/22/2007

The Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota will host its seventh “RFID Industry Forum” on Thursday, Sept. 6, from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Carlson School, suite 2-260Z. The Sept. 6 topic, “Putting RFID to Work in Retail: Lowering Costs While Delivering Better Service,” will explore how radio frequency identity (RFID) generates genuine worth for businesses.


Carlson School of Management Named Educational Partner of the Year by the National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) »

8/21/2007

The Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota recently was named 2007 Educational Partner of the Year by the National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) at its 26th Annual Twin Cities Gala because of the school’s steadfast commitment to diversity.


U of M Researchers Find that CEO Words can Foretell a Company’s Future Innovation »

8/14/2007

Many stockholders wish they could look into a crystal ball to forecast a firm’s performance. Researchers at the U of M have found that they need something far less mystical to predict future innovations of firms.


Local, underrepresented high school students get comprehensive college prep support from the Carlson School of Management »

7/26/2007

The Carlson School of Management is holding its first ever Leadership Access Partnership program camp for high school sophomores from Patrick Henry High School in Minneapolis and Arlington High School in St. Paul.


Carlson School study says good times, investor optimism encourage fraud in the corporate sector »

7/16/2007

Although it seems counterintuitive to predict increasing fraud in a healthy, booming economic market, research published in the July issue of The Review of Financial Studies explores that scenario and identifies other key factors that contribute to the probability of fraud in different market and business cycles.


University of Minnesota Business Research Journal Rates Highest Impact »

7/12/2007

MIS Quarterly, a University of Minnesota journal published by the Management Information Systems Research Center (MISRC) at the Carlson School of Management, with sponsorship from the Association for Information Systems (AIS), received top rankings in the 2006 Journal Citation Reports® (JCR) produced by Thomson Scientific.


Chris Policinski, president and CEO of Land O’Lakes Inc., to discuss corporate competency and corporate citizenship at Carlson School’s August First Tuesday luncheon »

7/5/2007

Chris Policinski, president and CEO of Land O’Lakes Inc., will speak at the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management First Tuesday luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 7, at the McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. S.E., Minneapolis.
In his address, “An Essential Linkage: Business Competency and Corporate Citizenship,” Policinski will discuss the mutual benefits of linking these two principles. “The ability to recognize and leverage the link between business success and corporate citizenship is, in itself, a competency of effective business leaders and world-class business organizations,” says Policinski. Land O’Lakes has established a cooperative ownership structure to build its divisions and make positive contributions to both the domestic and global communities.


John T. Cooney receives University of Minnesota Outstanding Achievement Award »

6/29/2007

The University of Minnesota presented alumnus and former president of Jack Cooney & Associates, John T. Cooney, with an Outstanding Achievement Award on Thursday, June 28, at the Lago Mar Resort and Club in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The Outstanding Achievement Award is conferred upon graduates or former students of the University of Minnesota who have attained unusual distinction in their profession or in public service and who have demonstrated outstanding achievement and leadership.


Arne Carlson, former Minnesota Governor, discusses Minnesota’s status as a leader »

6/29/2007

Arne Carlson, former Minnesota governor, will speak at the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management First Tuesday luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 10, at the McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. S.E., Minneapolis.


Joseph M. Juran Center Announces 2007 Juran Fellows and Juran Doctoral Awards »

5/18/2007

The Joseph M. Juran Center for Leadership in Quality at the Carlson School of Management recently announced the 2007 Juran Fellows and Juran Doctoral award winners.


Carlson School Researchers Find that Two Plus Two May Not Always Equal Four »

5/17/2007

People deal with percentages every day: the performance of a stock portfolio, a sale at the department store, or the performance of a new hybrid car are all often expressed as percent changes. As an everyday occurrence, calculating percentages should be second nature to the average person. “Not so,” says Akshay Rao, professor of marketing at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management.


Carlson School graduate Lindsay Novak honored with prestigious award for service and leadership »

5/15/2007

Lindsay Novak, Plymouth, has been honored with the Carlson School of Management’s Tomato Can Loving Cup, the school’s oldest and most prestigious award for service and leadership. Awarded to the student who performs the most distinctive service to the Carlson School, it is redeemable for a full-tuition scholarship to the Carlson School’s MBA program after the recipient has gained two years of work experience.


Rachna Shah receives Early Career Award from Production and Operations Management Society »

5/8/2007

Rachna Shah, assistant professor at the Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota, has received the Production and Operations Management Society’s Early Career Award, which recognizes academics who have achieved outstanding research accomplishments early in their careers.


Lynn Casey, chair and CEO of Padilla Speer Beardsley, to speak about technology’s impact on public relations and implications for the future »

5/4/2007

Lynn Casey, chair and CEO of Padilla Speer Beardsley, will speak at the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management First Tuesday luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 5, at the McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. S.E., Minneapolis.


Steve Forbes, President and CEO of Forbes, Inc. and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Magazine, to speak at Carlson School of Management Commencement Ceremony »

4/27/2007

Steve Forbes, president and CEO of Forbes, Inc. and editor-in-chief of Forbes Magazine, will serve as the commencement speaker for the Carlson School of Management on Monday, May 14. The ceremony for graduate students will be held from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The undergraduate ceremony will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Forbes will address both audiences.


“Payers, Providers and Politics, Oh My!” to be topic of 7th annual Health Information Technology Institute, May 21 at the Carlson School of Management" »

4/23/2007

MINNEAPOLIS (May 6, 2008)—The Carlson School of Management’s Medical Industry Leadership Institute and the Minnesota Chapter of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, (HIMSS) will host the 7th Annual Health Information Technology Institute, “Payers, Providers and Politics, Oh My” conference from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday , May 21st. The conference will be held at the Carlson School of Management, 321 19th Avenue South in Minneapolis. The event, in its seventh year, brings together IT professionals, hospital and health plan executives, nurses, physicians and academia for a wide range of topics relevant to today’s healthcare industry.


Carlson School student Erick Boustead is University of Minnesota’s first Udall Scholar »

4/17/2007

Erick Boustead, a junior at the Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota, has been named a 2007 Udall Scholar. Boustead is the first University of Minnesota student to be awarded a Udall Scholarship.


Carlson School of Management Professor Srilata Zaheer Elected Fellow of the Academy of International Business »

4/12/2007

Srilata Zaheer, professor and chair of the Department of Strategic Management and Organization at the Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota, has been elected to the Fellows of the Academy of International Business (AIB). The AIB Fellows recognize outstanding contribution to the scholarship and practice of international business.


University of Minnesota’s Center for Integrative Leadership Names Anna Lloyd Executive Director »

4/9/2007

The Center for Integrative Leadership, the new University of Minnesota initiative to examine and develop leadership models for complex global challenges, has named Anna Lloyd executive director, effective March 12. The center aims to develop a better understanding of how collective action across sectors (business, government, nonprofit, media and academia) and geographic boundaries can solve some of the world’s most pressing and complex societal problems.


David Gergen, Harvard leadership director and former presidential consultant; and Bill George, former Medtronic Inc. CEO and chairman, to headline May 3 kick-off event for new University of Minnesota Center for Integrative Leadership »

4/9/2007

The Center for Integrative Leadership, a new University of Minnesota initiative to examine and develop leadership models for complex global challenges, announced that David Gergen, director of the Center for Public Leadership at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government and former presidential consultant; and Bill George, former Medtronic Inc. CEO and chairman, will headline its official launch event on May 3.


Michael Hoffman, chairman and CEO of The Toro Company, to speak at U of M »

4/6/2007

Michael Hoffman, chairman and CEO of The Toro Company, will speak at the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management’s First Tuesday luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 1, at the McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. S.E., Minneapolis.


Chris Mayr promoted to Senior Director of Development, Principal Gifts Officer for Carlson School of Management and University of Minnesota »

4/2/2007

The Carlson School of Management is pleased to announce that Chris Mayr is promoted to the role of Senior Director of Development, Principal Gifts Officer with the Carlson School and the University of Minnesota Foundation.


Industry Leaders to Speak at Carlson School HR Tomorrow Conference »

3/27/2007

The Center for Human Resources and Labor Studies at the Carlson School of Management will host its 28th annual human resources conference from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, April 20.


Carlson School of Management Professor Roger Schroeder elected 2007 POMS Fellow »

3/26/2007

Professor Roger Schroeder of the Operations and Management Science Department at the Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota, was recently elected as a 2007 Production and Operations Management Society (POMS) Fellow, the most prestigious lifetime honor awarded by the society.


Carlson School of Management launches mobile computing program for Undergraduate students and parents to provide innovative, technology-enhanced learning »

3/19/2007

As college commitment deadlines approach, high school seniors and their parents face tough choices. Families fret anxiously over selecting the right school, applying for financial aid, and the overwhelming, expensive task of purchasing a personal computer.


Brand Matters Presents Ann Ness, vice president of Brand Management for Cargill, Inc. »

3/15/2007

Ann Ness, vice president of brand management for Cargill, Inc., will be the Brand Matters featured speaker on Wednesday, March 28 at 8:00 a.m. at the Carlson School’s 3M Auditorium, 321 19th Ave. S., Minneapolis.


Best Buy’s Shari Ballard to headline April 3 First Tuesday luncheon »

3/15/2007

Shari Ballard, executive vice president, Best Buy Co., will speak on “Survive and Thrive: Keeping Your Business Alive for Decades” at the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management First Tuesday luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 3, at the McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. S.E., Minneapolis.


Carlson School Hosts Mayors Ryback and Coleman »

3/12/2007

The Institute for Research in Marketing at the Carlson School of Management is delighted to announce that Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak and Saint Paul Mayor Chris Coleman will unveil their new initiative to reposition the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul as one destination from 5:30-7:30 pm on Monday, March 19th at the Carlson School.


Sylvia Hewlett and Bill George headline Women's Leadership Conference »

3/1/2007

The Carlson School of Management chapter of the National Association of Women MBAs (NAWMBA) will host the 2007 Women’s Leadership Conference entitled “Own it! Creating Your Own Path to Success” on Friday, March 23, at the Carlson School of Management, 321 19th Ave. S., Minneapolis.


Gary Holmes donates $6 million to the Carlson School to launch new entrepreneurial initiatives »

2/24/2007

On the eve of national EntrepreneurshipWeek, the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota announces a gift of $6 million for the growth of the school’s entrepreneurship teaching, research and outreach programs.


Carlson School Assistant Professor Kathleen Vohs Receives McKnight Land-Grant Award »

2/13/2007

Carlson School assistant professor Kathleen Vohs has been awarded one of eleven prestigious McKnight Land-Grant Professorships by the University of Minnesota. The award is granted to the University’s most promising junior faculty members and is designed to advance the careers of assistant professors who are at the beginning stages of their professional careers. Vohs will be honored by the University of Minnesota in a special ceremony on Feb. 28.


Dean Alison Davis-Blake to speak at March 6 First Tuesday luncheon »

2/13/2007

Alison Davis-Blake, dean of the Carlson School of Management, will speak at the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management First Tuesday luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 6, at the McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. S.E., Minneapolis.


Target gives $5 million to the University of Minnesota for capital projects, including Hanson Hall »

2/7/2007

Target has made a gift of $5 million to the University of Minnesota, to be used exclusively for three capital projects that expand the university’s programs in key areas. The gift has been designated for an addition to the Weisman Art Museum, the Carlson School of Management’s new undergraduate facility and TCF Bank Stadium.


CEO of Spanlink will speak on building a high-tech entrepreneurial enterprise »

1/11/2007

Brett Shockley, CEO of Spanlink Communications, will speak at the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management First Tuesday luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at the McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. S.E., Minneapolis.


Department of Information and Decision Sciences at the Carlson School of Management Receives Number One Ranking in Number of Papers Published »

1/9/2007

The Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota ranks as number one in total number of scholarly articles published in top MIS journals, according to a study results published in the October 2006 issue of Communications of the Association for Information Systems.


President and CEO of C.H. Robinson Worldwide to Speak About Global Supply Chains and Third-Party Logistics »

12/7/2006

John P. Wiehoff, president and CEO of C.H. Robinson Worldwide, will speak at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management First Tuesday luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9 at the McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. S.E., Minneapolis.


Carlson School of Management Professor Rajesh Chandy named to national adivisory panel on measuring innovation »

12/7/2006

Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez has named 15 business and academic leaders – including six Fortune 500 executives and Carlson School of Management Professor Rajesh Chandy -- to serve on a new panel he has formed to understand better how U.S. innovation contributes to American economic prosperity and high living standards


Carlson School students win weekend at L’Oreal USA headquarters in New York »

11/22/2006

Carlson School undergraduates Ana Mihaila and Christopher Oudavanh visited the New York headquarters of L’Oreal Paris USA in November. The Carlson School juniors were among 60 students to experience a weekend as an international marketing manager for the cosmetics giant.


Creating the perfect power system: Carlson School’s Joseph M. Juran Center to provide quality leadership training for the Galvin Electricity Initiative »

11/22/2006

The Joseph M. Juran Center for leadership in quality at the Carlson School of Management is facilitating training for the Galvin Electricity Initiative. The eight-day training will be held Nov. 28-Dec. 1 at the Carlson School and Jan. 16-19 in Chicago, Ill. The Galvin Electricity Initiative unites the nation’s leading electricity experts and charges them with wholly re-imagining the nation’s overburdened and outdated electric power system.


U of M Center for Integrative Leadership presents “How Integrative Leadership in the Arts Fosters Community Regeneration” »

11/16/2006

Minneapolis/St. Paul (11/16/06) -- How can leaders use art to rebuild communities? The seminar, “How Integrative Leadership in the Arts Fosters Community Regeneration,” will be held from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 7, at Thrust Theater at Rarig Center on the West Bank of the University of Minnesota campus, 330 21st Ave. S., Minneapolis.


Tom Kingston, president of one of the largest public charities in Minnesota, to discuss the "three disciplines" of successful nonprofits at the U of M »

11/16/2006

Tom Kingston, president of the Amherst H. Wilder Foundation, will speak at the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management First Tuesday luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 5, at the McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. S.E., Minneapolis.


Money ... it's more than an incentive according to U of M researcher »

11/16/2006

Why are some people more self-sufficient than others? Why are some people more willing to volunteer or help out than others? What makes some people seem stand-offish, while others move right in and help? Research conducted by Kathleen Vohs, assistant professor of marketing at the Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota, demonstrates that money -- more specifically, people's exposure to the concept of money -- can start to answer these questions. The research is published in the Nov. 17 issue of Science.


Elite Eight Brand Management Case Competition Results »

11/12/2006

MBA teams from across the country competed in the sixth annual Elite Eight Brand Management Case Competition that was held Nov. 9-11 at the Carlson School of Management.


Center for Integrative Leadership presents "Challenges of Interorganizational Integration for Poverty Alleviation" »

10/30/2006

How can leaders work across organizational lines to reduce poverty and foster community development? “Challenges of Interorganizational Integration for Poverty Alleviation” will be held Thursday, Nov. 9, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, 301 19th Avenue S., Wilkins Room 215, Minneapolis, and will feature representatives from Hennepin County and the Midtown Minneapolis Project, who were responsible for the development of the East Lake Street corridor and the old Sears building.


Brand Matters Presents B. Joseph Pine II, Co-Founder of Strategic Horizons LLP »

10/11/2006

B. Joseph Pine II, co-founder of Aurora, Ohio-based Strategic Horizons LLP, will be the Brand Matters featured speaker on Tuesday, Oct. 31 at 7:30 a.m. at the Carlson School’s 3M Auditorium, 321 19th Ave. S., Minneapolis.


Susan Marvin to Discuss Creating a Competitive Advantage at Carlson School First Tuesday »

10/6/2006

Susan Marvin, president of Marvin Windows and Doors, will speak at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management First Tuesday luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7 at the McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. S.E., Minneapolis.


Carlson School to Host Entrepreneurial Forum with Tom Petters of Petters Group Worldwide »

10/5/2006

The Center for Entrepreneurial Studies at the Carlson School of Management will present the first of this year’s Entrepreneurial Forum series on Tuesday, Oct. 24. The opening Forum will address “Building and Leading a High-Performance Management Team.” The keynote speaker, Tom Petters, CFO and Chairman of Petters Group Worldwide, will lead a discussion on recruiting, leading and retaining a high-performance management team along with a panel of distinguished entrepreneurial and academic panelists.


Entrepreneurial Corporation Speaker Series Presents Senator Bob Kierlin of Fastenal »

10/5/2006

Innoventures, Ventures Plus, and the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies at the Carlson School of Management presents the first in a new speakers’ series on Entrepreneurial Corporations. The first speaker will be Senator Bob Kierlin who will present the story of Fastenal, one of Minnesota’s most interesting success stories. Kierlin and four friends founded Fastenal in 1967. By 1987 Fastenal had 52 stores and had landed on Forbes’ annual “200 Best Small Companies” list for the first of eight times. The company now operates more than 1,699 stores in the US and around the world.


Starting Places for Integrative Leadership: People and Context »

10/5/2006

What does leadership mean in the 21st century? How can leaders in the government, business, and nonprofit sectors work together and across traditional boundaries to solve problems and promote the common good? Steve Cramer, director of Project for Pride in Living (PPL), and James Campbell, chair of the Itasca Project, will offer insights into “Starting Places for Integrative Leadership: People and Context” and other questions from 3:45 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, at the Carlson School of Management, 321 19th Ave. S. Minneapolis.


Carlson School breaks ground on Hanson Hall »

9/29/2006

The Carlson School broke ground on Herbert M. Hanson, Jr. Hall yesterday. The new facility will serve the school’s growing Undergraduate program and will be the premier undergraduate building in the country when it opens in 2008.


Ann Fudge to Speak at Carlson School’s “Inside the Boardroom” »

9/29/2006

Ann Fudge, chairman and chief executive officer of Young & Rubicam Brands, will be the featured speaker at the Carlson School of Management’s “Inside the Boardroom” event scheduled Friday, Oct. 20 at 5:30 p.m. at the Carlson School’s 3M Auditorium, 321 19th Avenue South, Minneapolis.


Carlson School to hold groundbreaking ceremony for Hanson Hall Sept. 28 »

9/21/2006

The University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management will break ground for the construction of Hanson Hall at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28 on the site of the new building in the parking lot just south of the main entrance of the Carlson School off Riverside Avenue.


Carlson School Journal Ranks First in National Journals Rankings »

9/20/2006

The Institute for Scientific Information has released its Journal Citation Report for 2005 with its impact factor rankings for 2005. MIS Quarterly, a journal published by the Department of Information and Decision Sciences at the Carlson School of Management, was ranked first in the categories of computer science/information system and information science and library science. The Institute for Scientific Information’s impact factor ranking is a measure of how often a journal’s “average” article has been cited in a given year.


Brand Matters Presents Yvonne La Penotiere, President of Carlson Hotels Worldwide - the Americas »

9/15/2006

Yvonne La Penotiere, president of Carlson Hotels Worldwide’s Americas division, will be the Brand Matters featured speaker on Wednesday, Oct. 4, at 7:30 a.m., at the Carlson School’s 3M Auditorium, 321 19th Ave. S., Minneapolis.


Second-Annual Minnesota Cup Entrepreneural Challenge Winners Include Carlson Student Group »

9/8/2006

Stakes were high last night as five of the state's most promising new businesses faced off for the chance to launch Minnesota's next breakthrough business idea. All were finalists in the second-annual Minnesota Cup, won this year by Vast Enterprises of Eden Prairie.


U of M Names Gary Holmes “Entrepreneur of the Year” »

9/6/2006

The University of Minnesota will present Gary Holmes, president and founder of CSM Corporation, with its first annual Entrepreneur of the Year Award at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sep. 7, during the Minnesota Cup award event at the McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. S.E., Minneapolis. Holmes will receive the award in conjunction with a reception to announce the winners of the 2006 Minnesota Cup, a competition that promotes entrepreneurial activity and enhances the role of the University of Minnesota as the center of innovation.


Carlson School Names New Director of Leadership Access Program »

9/6/2006

Mary Maus Kosir, assistant dean of the Carlson School of Management Undergraduate program, has announced the hiring of John Dawson as the new director of the Leadership Access Program. Dawson will oversee the newly designed Leadership Access Program, an early outreach program intended to familiarize high school students from under-represented communities with business education, Carlson School faculty, students, and alumni, and the skills necessary for admission to college.


James P. Steiner to Discuss Creating a Strong Company Culture at Carlson School First Tuesday »

9/5/2006

James P. Steiner, managing principal of Lowry Hill, will speak at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management First Tuesday luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 3 at the McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. S.E., Minneapolis.


Kathryn Carlson takes on role as director of Executive Development Center »

8/25/2006

Kathryn Carlson is named assistant dean, Executive Education, Part-time and Executive MBA programs at the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota.
Carlson is charged with directing the Carlson School’s Executive Education programs and staff and for expanding its open-enrollment and custom programs. She will also continue her role as assistant dean of the Carlson Executive MBA and Part-Time MBA programs, where she will continue to design activities that will strengthen enrollment and the overall MBA student community.


Herbert M. Hanson Jr. to receive Outstanding Achievement Award »

8/25/2006

The University of Minnesota will present Carlson School alumnus and Hanson Investment Management founder and former president and CEO Herbert M. Hanson Jr. with an Outstanding Achievement Award on Wednesday, Sept. 27 at Eastcliff, 176 Mississippi Blvd., St. Paul. The Outstanding Achievement Award is conferred on graduates or former students of the University of Minnesota who have attained unusual distinction in their profession or public service and who have demonstrated outstanding achievement and leadership.


Carlson School to host quarterly RFID Industry Forum on September 7 »

8/17/2006

The Carlson School of Management will host its quarterly “RFID Industry Forum” on Thursday, Sept. 7, from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Carlson School, room 2-260Z. The quarterly breakfast and speaker forum will provide an educational and networking opportunity for managers and technology specialists who want to learn more about the use of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology in the Twin Cities.


President and COO of Blue Cross to discuss organization’s plans for universal health care coverage »

8/9/2006

Colleen Reitan, president and COO of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, will speak at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management First Tuesday luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 5 at the McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. S.E., Minneapolis.


Up Close With Jim Campbell »

7/20/2006

Jim Campbell looks back on his tenure as interim co-dean, and assesses the future of the Carlson School.


Carlson School Graduate Shannon Peloquin awarded Tomato Can Loving Cup Award »

7/19/2006

Carlson School Graduate Shannon Peloquin has been honored with the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management’s Tomato Can Loving Cup Award, the school’s oldest and most prestigious award for service and leadership at the Carlson School. Awarded to the student who performs the most distinctive service to the Carlson School, it is redeemable for a full tuition scholarship to the Carlson School’s Full-Time MBA program after the recipient has performed two years of work experience.


Seven Carlson School students honored with U of M President’s Student Leadership & Service Award »

7/5/2006

Seven Carlson School students have been awarded the University of Minnesota’s 2006 prestigious President’s Student Leadership & Service Award. Each year, the President's Student Leadership & Service Award recognizes the accomplishments and contributions made by outstanding student leaders at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. It is presented to approximately one-half of one percent of the student body for their exceptional leadership and service to the University of Minnesota and the surrounding community.


CEO of private equity investment firm to discuss challenges and opportunities in industry »

7/5/2006

Leslie M. Frécon, CEO of LFE Capital, will speak at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management First Tuesday luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 1 at the McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. S.E., Minneapolis.


Carlson School joint China Executive MBA ranks first in China »

6/14/2006

For the second consecutive year, the Carlson School of Management China Executive MBA program was ranked first among joint executive MBA programs in China, according to 10 Chinese media organizations.


COO of Air Traffic Organization to discuss new business-based practices »

6/12/2006

Russell G. Chew, Chief Operating Officer of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Air Traffic Organization, will speak at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management First Tuesday luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 11 at the McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. S.E., Minneapolis.


Rholan Larson to receive University of Minnesota Outstanding Achievement Award »

6/9/2006

The University of Minnesota will present Carlson School alumnus and Larson, Allen, Weishair, and Co., LLP (LarsonAllen) co-founder and principal partner Rholan E. Larson with an Outstanding Achievement Award on Friday, June 16 at the Minneapolis Club, 729 Second Avenue S., Minneapolis. The Outstanding Achievement Award is conferred on graduates or former students of the University of Minnesota who have attained unusual distinction in their profession or in public service and who have demonstrated outstanding achievement and leadership.


Gov. Tim Pawlenty signs state bonding bill at the Carlson School of Management »

6/1/2006

On June 1 in the atrium of the Carlson School of Management, Gov. Tim Pawlenty signed the state bonding bill that includes $26.6 million in state funding for an expansion to the Carlson School’s undergraduate program, which will include Herbert M. Hanson Jr. Hall.


Carlson School names new assistant dean of external relations »

5/24/2006

Michael Houston, Carlson School of Management interim dean, announced the hiring of Deborah Cundy as the new assistant dean of external relations. Cundy will help build the school’s reputation locally, nationally and internationally. She will oversee marketing services and communications, corporate and alumni relations and development activities.


Carlson School receives full Legislative funding for Hanson Hall »

5/22/2006

The Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota will begin construction this fall on Hanson Hall after full funding ($26.6 million) for the project was approved by the State Legislature as part of the university’s overall bonding bill.


Carlson School to host research symposium on statistical methods in e-commerce and Internet research »

5/10/2006

The Carlson School’s Management Information Systems Research Center will host the second annual “Statistical Challenges in Electronic Commerce Research Symposium,” May 22 and 23.


The Carlson School of Management to host quarterly Twin Cities RFID Industry Forum on June 1 »

5/10/2006

The Carlson School of Management will host its quarterly “RFID Industry Forum” on Thursday, June 1, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Carlson School, room 2-260R.


Joseph M. Juran Center Announces Juran Fellows & Juran Doctoral Awards »

5/8/2006

The Joseph M. Juran Center for Leadership in Quality at the Carlson School of Management announces the 2006 Juran Fellows and Juran Doctoral Award winners.


Dr. Soon Ang Receives 2006 Distinguished Leadership Award for Internationals »

5/1/2006

Carlson School alumna Soon Ang recently was named a recipient of the University of Minnesota’s 2006 Distinguished Leadership Award for Internationals. This prestigious, university-wide award is for alumni, former students, and friends of the university who have distinguished themselves as leaders in their professional careers.


CEO of Great Clips to Discuss Strategies for Staying Above Competition »

5/1/2006

Raymond L. Barton, CEO & chair of Great Clips Inc., will speak at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management First Tuesday luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 6 at the McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. S.E., Minneapolis.


Brand Matters Presents Akshay Rao, Chairman of the Department of Marketing and Logistics Management »

4/28/2006

Akshay Rao, chairman of the Carlson School of Management’s department of marketing and logistics and General Mills Professor of Marketing, will be the Brand Matters featured speaker on Tuesday, May 2, at 7:30 a.m., at the Carlson School’s 3M Auditorium, 321 19th Ave. S., Minneapolis.


Carlson School Partners with Area Schools on Diversity Initiative »

4/25/2006

This fall, the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota will launch a new Leadership Access Program with both a Minneapolis and St. Paul high school to help prepare underrepresented students for a college business education.


Spring Job Market for Carlson School Graduates is Looking Up »

4/17/2006

The spring job market for MBA candidates and undergraduate business majors at the Carlson School of Management is very strong, with accounting and finance graduates in high demand.


Alfred and Ingrid Harrison Receive University of Minnesota Regents' Award »

4/12/2006

The University of Minnesota was honored to present Alfred and Ingrid Lenz Harrison with the Regents’ Award on April 5 at the McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. S.E., Minneapolis. The Regents' Award is conferred upon individuals who have contributed to the building and development of the University of Minnesota through significant benefactions, or who have given exceptionally valuable and noteworthy service to the University.


Donald Anderson Receives Outstanding Achievement Award »

4/12/2006

The University of Minnesota was honored to present Donald M. Anderson, chairman emeritus at the Santa Barbara Bank and Trust, with an Outstanding Achievement Award Wed., March 22, at the LuCumbre Country Club in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Outstanding Achievement award is conferred on graduates or former students of the University of Minnesota who have attained unusual distinction in their profession or in public service and who have demonstrated outstanding achievement and leadership.


Susan Engel to Speak at Carlson School’s “Inside the Boardroom” »

4/12/2006

Susan Engel, chair and chief executive officer of Lenox Group Inc., will be the featured speaker at the Carlson School of Management’s “Inside the Boardroom” event scheduled Tuesday, May 9 at 5:30 p.m., at the Carlson School’s 3M Auditorium, 321 19th Avenue South, Minneapolis.


Marilyn Carlson Nelson to Speak at Carlson School Commencement Ceremony »

4/12/2006

Marilyn Carlson Nelson, chair and chief executive officer of Carlson Companies, is the keynote at the Carlson School of Management commencement ceremony at 10 a.m., Sunday, May 14, at Northrop Auditorium, 84 Church Street S.E., Minneapolis.


Carlson School to Host Ethics and Entrepreneurship Conference »

4/5/2006

The Carlson School of Management’s Center for Entrepreneurship, the Business Roundtable Institute for Corporate Ethics and the Journal of Business Venturing will co-sponsor the 2006 Ethics and Entrepreneurship Conference April 27 – 29, at the Carlson School of Management, 321 19th Ave. S., Minneapolis.


Carlson breaks top 10 in U.S. News ranking »

3/31/2006

The Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota breaks back into the top 10 business schools in the 2007 U.S. News & World Report America’s Best Graduate Schools rankings publication.


Carlson School Names Herbert M. Hanson, Jr. Hall and Unveils Design »

3/30/2006

University of Minnesota President Robert Bruininks today announced the Carlson School of Management’s planned undergraduate building will be named Herbert M. Hanson, Jr. Hall, or Hanson Hall, in honor of alumnus Herb Hanson and his wife, Barbara.


Carlson School to preview design and announce name of proposed undergraduate building »

3/28/2006

The Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota along with RSP Architects will preview the design for a planned undergraduate building at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 30. University President Robert Bruininks will also announce the name for the new building at the public ceremony in the Carlson School of Management atrium, 321 19th Ave. S., Minneapolis. About 700 students, staff and alumni of the school are expected to attend.


Jim Campbell to discuss regional civic leadership and the Itasca Project »

3/27/2006

Jim Campbell, Itasca Project chairman and Carlson School interim dean, will speak at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management First Tuesday luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 2 at the McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. S.E., Minneapolis.


Carlson School to Host HR Tomorrow Conference »

3/23/2006

The Center for Human Resources and Labor Studies at the Carlson School of Management will host the 27th annual human resources conference entitled “HR Tomorrow: What does the Future Hold?” from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, April 21, at the Carlson School of Management, 321 19th Ave. S., Minneapolis.


CEO of ADC Telecommunications to Discuss Global Communication »

3/21/2006

Robert E. Switz, president and CEO of ADC, will speak at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management First Tuesday luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 4 at the McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. S.E., Minneapolis.


Carlson School launches Master of Accountancy degree »

3/16/2006

The Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota will launch a new Master of Accountancy program in fall 2006. The program is in response to legislation, effective July 1, 2006, requiring 150 semester hours (30 additional hours) for accountants to be certified in the State of Minnesota.


Carlson School students, staff and alumni to rally at State Capitol today »

3/6/2006

The Carlson School of Management will hold a rally beginning at noon today on the steps of the State Capitol, to encourage lawmakers to support the school’s capital request to expand its highly ranked Undergraduate program and serve 50 percent more students by 2008.


Women's Leadership Conference »

3/1/2006

The Carlson School of Management chapter of the National Association of Women MBAs (NAWMBA) will host the 2006 Women’s Leadership Conference entitled “Influencing Others: Your Actions, Your Image” on Friday, March 31, at the Carlson School of Management, 321 19th Ave. S., Minneapolis.


Carlson School Hosts Quarterly Twin Cities RFID Industry Forum, Beginning March 2 »

2/27/2006

The Carlson School of Management will kick-off a new RFID Industry Forum on Thursday, March 2, 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at the Carlson School, room 1-136. The quarterly breakfast and speaker forum will provide an educational and networking opportunity for managers and technology specialists who want to learn more about the use of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology in the Twin Cities area.


Carlson School Information Systems professor receives $450,000 Career Award »

2/21/2006

Gediminas Adomavicius, assistant professor of information and decision sciences at the Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota, has received a $450,000 Career Award from the National Science Foundation (NSF), to research personalization technologies that can recommend content, services, and products to individual consumers based on their personal preferences and buying habits.


Carlson School of Management Names New Director of Diversity Initiatives »

2/14/2006

Kathryn J. Johnson named director of diversity initiatives for degree programs at the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota.


CEO of Polaris to discuss manufacturing competitiveness »

2/10/2006

Thomas Tiller, CEO of Polaris Industries Inc., will speak at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management First Tuesday luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Mar. 7 at the McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St., S.E., Minneapolis.


Chairman and CEO of Pentair to Discuss Transformation of Company »

1/30/2006

Randall Hogan, chairman and chief executive officer of Pentair, Inc. will speak at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management First Tuesday luncheon on Tuesday, Feb. 7.


Carlson School to host future of tax reform conference Jan. 18 »

12/12/2005

“The Future of Tax Reform: The Report of the President’s Commission” will be the topic of a conference hosted by the Master of Business Taxation program at the Carlson School of Management on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 4-6 p.m., in the Cowles Auditorium Atrium, Hubert H. Humphrey Center, University of Minnesota, 301 19th Avenue South, Minneapolis.


Carlson School Professor to Discuss Corporate Crime and Ethics »

12/2/2005

Karen Schnatterly, Carlson School assistant professor of strategic management and organization, will speak at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management First Tuesday luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 10 at the McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St., S.E., Minneapolis.


Carlson School of Management Elite Eight Brand Strategy Case Competition Celebrates Five Years »

11/22/2005

A team of MBA students from the Haas School of Business, University of California at Berkeley, won the fifth annual Elite Eight Brand Strategy Competition on Saturday, Nov. 19 at the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota.
The annual competition is student-organized and student-run by Carlson School of Management Full-Time MBA students and pits student teams from eight of the nation’s top MBA programs against each other in solving a current branding problem. It is the only brand management case competition in the country.


Michael Illbruck to Receive University of Minnesota Distinguished Leadership Award »

11/11/2005

The University of Minnesota will honor Michael Illbruck, CEO of Illbruck International, GmBh and a distinguished alumnus of the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota, with a Distinguished Leadership Award at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 8 at the Carlson School of Management’s Curtis L. Carlson Board Room


Consumer-directed health plans could reduce number of uninsured, new study shows »

11/11/2005

A new study of employer-based consumer-directed health plans indicates that consumer interest, which has been slow to take hold, will only grow with both tax and quality-of-care incentives. The study was led by Stephen Parente, professor of finance at the Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota. The study is published in the November/December 2005 issue of Health Affairs.


Carlson School names new board members »

10/28/2005

The Carlson School of Management recently welcomed six new board members.


Carlson receives two national ethics rankings »

10/18/2005

The Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota received two national rankings for its excellence in business ethics education. BusinessWeek ranked Carlson in the top six among Executive MBA schools for ethics. The Carlson School also is ranked 29th of the top 30 global MBA programs by Beyond Grey Pinstripes, the leading ethics ranking.


Carlson School Professor and Author Alfred Marcus Outlines Strategies for Winning Companies »

10/17/2005

Alfred Marcus, a strategic management expert and professor at the Carlson School of Management, will discuss his new book Big Winners and Big Losers: The 4 Secrets of Long-Term Business Success and Failure at the U of M Bookstore at Coffman Memorial Union located at 300 Washington Ave. S.E. on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 2 p.m.


Gary Holmes to Receive University of Minnesota Outstanding Achievement Award »

10/14/2005

The University of Minnesota will present Gary Holmes, president and founder of CSM Corp., with an Outstanding Achievement Award on Wednesday, Nov. 2, at the University of Minnesota Eastcliff residence, 176 N. Mississippi River Blvd., Saint Paul. The Outstanding Achievement award is conferred on graduates or former students of the University of Minnesota who have attained unusual distinction in their profession or in public service and who have demonstrated outstanding achievement and leadership.


Brand Matters Presents Kim Sharan, Ameriprise Financial »

10/4/2005

Kim Sharan, executive vice president and chief marketing officer at Ameriprise Financial, will be the Brand Matters featured speaker scheduled Wednesday, Nov. 16, at 7:30 a.m., at the Carlson School, 321 19th Ave. S., Minneapolis.


NASDAQ President and CEO to speak at First Tuesday »

9/28/2005

President and CEO of NASDAQ Stock Market Inc., Robert Greifeld, will be the featured speaker at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management First Tuesday luncheon on Tuesday, Nov. 1, at 11:30 a.m., at the McNamara Alumni Center in Minneapolis.


Tootsie Roll President Ellen Gordon to Speak at “Inside the Boardroom” »

9/14/2005

Ellen Gordon, president of Tootsie Roll Industries, will be the featured speaker at the Carlson School of Management’s “Inside the Boardroom” event scheduled Friday, Oct. 7 at 6 p.m., at the Carlson School’s 3M Auditorium, 321 19th Avenue South, Minneapolis.


Pricing Expert to Talk about How Businesses Can Set the Right Price and Win Price Wars »

9/2/2005

Carlson School of Management Professor Mark Bergen will be the featured speaker at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management First Tuesday luncheon at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 4, at the McNamara Alumni Center in Minneapolis.
In his presentation, “Pricing as a Strategic Capability,” Bergen will discuss setting price points that support managers in wining price wars, maintaining price leadership, and holding a competitive edge. He will share his secrets for blending different forms of capital.


Brand Matters Presents Moira Cullen Hallmark Cards »

8/20/2005

Moira Cullen, creative development strategist at Hallmark Cards, Inc., will be the Brand Matters featured speaker scheduled 7:30 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 28, at the Carlson School of Management, 321 19th Ave. S., Minneapolis, in the 3M Auditorium. In her presentation, Cullen will reveal a framework for understanding and articulating design’s strategic value in creating and maintaining brand identification.


Carlson School Names New International Programs Director »

8/19/2005

Michael Houston, interim dean, has named Anne D’Angelo King as the new director of International Programs at the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota.


Carlson School receives new national rankings »

8/19/2005

The Carlson School of Management’s Undergraduate program was ranked 12th nationally, and tied for 7th among public schools, by U.S. News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges. The Carlson School’s Part-Time MBA program was also ranked 6th nationally and the Full-Time MBA program ranked 35th by Forbes’ survey of the Best Business Schools. Both rankings are being released Friday, Aug. 19.


Allianz Life CEO to Discuss Inheritance and Legacy Issues »

8/15/2005

Mark Zesbaugh, chief executive officer of Allianz Life Insurance, will be the featured speaker at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management First Tuesday luncheon at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 6, at the McNamara Alumni Center in Minneapolis.


David Oreck to Discuss Global Leadership in the Age of Marketers »

7/18/2005

David Oreck, founder and chairman of Oreck Corp., will be the featured speaker at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management First Tuesday luncheon at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 2, at the McNamara Alumni Center in Minneapolis.


Carlson School hosts LEAD program »

7/8/2005

A diverse group of 32 high-ability high school students from across the country are coming to the Carlson School of Management July 11-30 for the 13th annual LEAD (Leadership, Education and Development) Summer Business Institute.


Carlson School Names Alison Davis-Blake Dean »

7/5/2005

University of Minnesota Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost E. Thomas Sullivan today named Alison Davis-Blake as the new dean of the Carlson School of Management, effective July 2006.


Representatives from Donald Trump’s NBC TV reality show "The Apprentice" will hold a special casting »

6/22/2005

Representatives from Donald Trump’s NBC TV reality show "The Apprentice" will hold a special casting call for potential candidates on the University of Minnesota campus from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 7, at the Carlson School’s Executive Training Center, 321 19th Ave. S., Minneapolis. This on-campus casting call is open to all current students and alumni of the University of Minnesota.


Carlson School China Executive MBA program named #1 »

6/22/2005

The Carlson School of Management China Executive MBA program was ranked first as the best joint Executive MBA Program in China, according to ten Chinese media organizations.


Northwest Airlines CEO to Discuss Company Challenges and Growth Strategy »

6/16/2005

Douglas Steenland, president and chief executive officer of Eagan-based Northwest Airlines, will be the featured speaker at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management First Tuesday luncheon at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 5, at the McNamara Alumni Center in Minneapolis.


Information & Decision Sciences Department Ranks in Top 10 in Research Productivity Globally »

6/7/2005

The Association for Information Systems (AIS), the largest international association for information systems research and teaching, ranked the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota seventh among 31 business schools in the United States, and ninth globally in research productivity in this specialty area, according to an article in the April 2005 issue of the Communications of the Association for Information Systems.


Carlson School of Management names three finalist in the search for new dean »

6/1/2005

The University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management dean search committee has named three finalists for the position of dean of the Carlson School of Management.


Carlson School of Management hosts event for women entrepreneurs »

5/31/2005

Early stage capital for women-led businesses will be the focus for the Twin Cities launch of the “Springboard Venture Forum Midwest: 2005,” at 5 p.m. Monday, June 13, in the private dining room, at the Carlson School of Management, 321 19th Ave. S., Minneapolis.


Entrepreneurs to Discuss the Evolution of Digital Communications »

5/16/2005

Entrepreneurs Scott Litman and Dan Mallin will be the featured speakers at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management First Tuesday luncheon at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 7, at the McNamara Alumni Center in Minneapolis.


Leaders in the Field of Information Systems to Meet to Discuss Future Trends »

5/9/2005

The future of information systems research and education and its impact on business is the topic of a symposium that starts Friday at the Carlson School of Management. The School’s Management Information Systems Research Center (MISRC) is sponsoring the symposium that will bring in leaders and several alumni from around the country on May 13 and 14.


Carlson School Celebrates Commencement on Global Scale »

4/27/2005

The Carlson School of Management’s spring commencement will unite graduates from four countries. For the first time, Carlson Executive MBA students from China, Poland and Austria will receive their diplomas along with Minneapolis graduates at 6 p.m. Sunday, May 15, at Northrop Auditorium at the University of Minnesota, 84 Church Street S.E., Minneapolis.


Carlson School of Management Hosts National Quality Conference »

4/13/2005

The Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota will host the 2005 Quality and Productivity Research Conference: Quality Transformation, and the Health Care Supply Chain. The annual conference of the American Statistical Association runs May 18 to 20, at the Carlson School of Management, 321 19th Ave. S., Minneapolis. The conference is sponsored by Guidant Corporation and UnitedHealth Group, Inc.


Governor Tim Pawlenty To Speak About Minnesota’s Legislative Priorities »

4/12/2005

Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty will be the featured speaker at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management First Tuesday luncheon at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 3, at the McNamara Alumni Center in Minneapolis.


Carlson School Alum Frank Trestman to Receive U of M Outstanding Achievement Award »

4/11/2005

The University of Minnesota will present businessman, philanthropist, and Carlson School of Management Alum Frank Trestman, Minnetonka, with an Outstanding Achievement Award on Wednesday, May 18, 4-6 p.m., at the University of Minnesota Eastcliff residence, 176 N. Mississippi River Blvd., St. Paul. The award is the highest given to alumni and recognizes exceptional achievement in a professional field or service.


Carlson School Hosts National Conference on Business and Environmental Sustainability »

4/5/2005

The Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota will host “Business and Environmental Sustainability,” a three-day conference to discuss the role of business in protecting the environment. The conference is free and open to the public and will be held April 14 to 16, at the Carlson School of Management, 321 19th Ave. South, Minneapolis. To register, visit www.carlsonschool.umn.edu/ethicsconf.


Carlson School Remains in U.S. News Top 25 »

4/1/2005

The Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota maintained its placement among the top 25 business schools in the 2005 U.S. News & World Report America’s Best Graduate Schools rankings publication, on newsstands Monday, April 4


2005 Women's Leadership Conference »

3/7/2005

The Carlson School of Management chapter of Graduate Women in Business will host the 2005 Women’s Leadership Conference entitled “Dynamic Leadership: Navigating the Journey” on Friday, March 25, at the Carlson School of Management, 321 19th Ave. S., Minneapolis.


President Bruininks to Speak at April First Tuesday »

3/4/2005

Robert Bruininks, president, University of Minnesota, will be the featured speaker at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management First Tuesday luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 5, at the McNamara Alumni Center in Minneapolis.


Honors Conference to attract top business school students »

3/4/2005

Honors students from the top 25 business schools are invited to the Carlson School of Management for a first-ever conference for undergraduate honors students and leaders called “Emerging Leaders 2005,” which runs April 14-16.


Twin Cities Leaders Discuss Diversity Issues »

2/23/2005

Top Twin Cities business and community leaders on diversity will gather for a panel discussion on diversity issues at 6 p.m. Monday, February 28, at the Carlson School of Management, 321 19th Ave. S., Minneapolis, room 2-260R.


University of Minnesota announces interim co-deans for the Carlson School of Management »

2/10/2005

Michael Houston and James R. Campbell have been named interim co-deans of the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management, Provost Tom Sullivan announced today.


Phoebe Wood to speak on global brand management »

2/8/2005

Phoebe Wood, executive vice president and chief financial officer, Brown-Forman Corporation, will be the featured speaker at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management First Tuesday luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 1, at the McNamara Alumni Center in Minneapolis.


HR Tomorrow Conference »

2/4/2005

The Carlson School of Management will host a national conference HR Tomorrow 2005, “Organizational Effectiveness: HR’s contribution to the bottom line,” on Friday, April 22.


New Undergraduate Career Center Director Named »

1/14/2005

Morgan Kinross-Wright named director of the Undergraduate Business Career Center at the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota, effective January 18.


Reatha Clark King to Speak on Diversity »

1/5/2005

Reatha Clark King, Ph.D., former president and board chair, General Mills Foundation, will be the featured speaker at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management First Tuesday luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2005, at the McNamara Alumni Center in Minneapolis, with a simulcast at the University of Minnesota – Rochester at the Coffman Union Building.


Stephen Young of Caux Round Table to Speak on Moral Capitalism »

11/16/2004

Stephen Young, global executive director of the Caux Round Table, will be the featured speaker at the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management First Tuesday luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, at the McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak Street S.E., Minneapolis.


UCLA Wins Elite Eight Brand Strategy Competition Hosted by Carlson School »

11/8/2004

A team from UCLA’s Anderson School of Management won the fourth annual Elite Eight Brand Strategy Competition held Nov. 4-6 at the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota.


Alvarado Construction President and CEO to Speak at the Carlson School of Management »

10/26/2004

Linda Alvarado, President and CEO Alvarado Construction and host Marilyn Carlson Nelson, Carlson Companies Chairman and CEO, will discuss Alvarado’s rise to the top of one of the nation’s largest Hispanic-owned businesses at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, at the Carlson School of Management “Inside the Boardroom” Leadership Series event.


Carlson School announces new board members and president »

10/21/2004

The Carlson School of Management will welcome seven new members to its Board of Overseers at the Friday, October 22 meeting.


M. Lenny Pippin of Schwan to Speak on Future of Food Industry »

10/20/2004

M. Lenny Pippin, president and CEO of The Schwan Food Company, will be the featured speaker at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management First Tuesday luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2.


University of Minnesota Awards Local Businesswoman Highest Alumni Award »

10/14/2004

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John Fleming of Walmart.com to Speak on Online Retailing at Carlson School First Tuesday Luncheon »

8/16/2004

John Fleming, president and CEO of Walmart.com, will be the featured speaker at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management First Tuesday luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 7.


Janice Aune Discusses Responsible Corporate Governance at First Tuesday Luncheon »

5/10/2004

Janice Aune, chairman and CEO of Onvoy, Inc., will speak at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management First Tuesday luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 1.


Carlson School Celebrates Commencement on a Global Scale »

5/10/2004

The University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management commencement Sunday, May 16, celebrates the 75th anniversary of its prestigious Tomato Can Loving Cup award and the presence of graduates from around the world.


Carlson School of Management Names New Alumni Director »

4/21/2004

Steven Hatting, executive director of relations at the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota, named Kristine Kosek as the director of alumni services and outreach, effective Monday, April 19.


Carlson School’s Entrepreneurship Club hosts CEO Dinner »

4/20/2004

Current and future business leaders will meet at the 4th annual CEO dinner at 6 p.m., Thursday, April 22 at the McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. S.E., Minneapolis.


Dan McElroy Discusses Coping with Budget Change at Carlson School First Tuesday Luncheon »

4/12/2004

Dan McElroy, current chief of staff and former commissioner of finance for Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty, will share lessons learned from coping with budget change when he speaks at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management First Tuesday luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 4.


Carlson School of Management Full-Time MBA Ranks Highest Ever in National Poll »

4/2/2004

The full-time M.B.A. program of the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota has received its highest national ranking in the school’s history.


Total Returns »

3/25/2004

Carlson School Magazine Spring 2004


Stories on Herb and Bar Hanson »

3/25/2004

From the Alumni Magazine


Media Coverage »

3/25/2004

regarding Herb Hanson's Gift


Background on the Undergraduate Expansion »

3/24/2004

Spring 2004


Arthur R. Upgren Chair in Investment Management Established »

3/24/2004

Arthur R. Upgren Chair


Hanson Bestows $5 Million Bequest »

3/24/2004

Hanson Bio


U of Minnesota Receives $10 Million for Carlson School Undergraduate Center »

3/23/2004

Alumnus Herbert M. Hanson Jr. and his wife, Barbara, have made a $10 million gift to the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota to support the expansion of the Carlson School’s undergraduate program. The gift will be used to construct a new facility adjacent to the existing Carlson School building to serve more undergraduate students.


Roger Staubach Discusses Teamwork at Carlson School First Tuesday Luncheon »

3/18/2004

Roger Staubach, Chairman and CEO of The Staubach Company and former quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys, will discuss the importance of teamwork at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management First Tuesday luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 6.


Carlson Wins Net Impact Case Competition »

3/9/2004

A team of Carlson students from Net Impact, a student organization in the MBA program, recently garnered honors by winning the Net Impact Case Competition in Boulder, Colorado.


Carlson School Welcomes New Faculty for 2005-2006 School Year »

8/31/2003

The Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota welcomes 12 new members to its list of distinguished faculty.


Carlson School alumni employ 110,000 in Minnesota and generate $21 billion in revenues »

1/1/2001

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