
You were an Amazon HQ2 finalist but didn’t make the cut? You still may benefit
Research from the Simon Business School suggests that start-up and entrepreneurial activity increased in the 20 cities considered as locations for Amazon’s second headquarters.

Has Apple lost its sweet spot?
For the first time in more than 15 years, Apple issued a reduction in its quarterly revenue forecast this December. Simon Business School professor Abraham Seidmann believes the market has overreacted.

Simon School MBA named ‘Program of the Year’ for 2018
The MBA program at the Simon Business School, the only program in the US to offer a STEM designation in every area of specialization, has been named the “Program of the Year” for 2018 by Poets & Quants, a leading online news source covering the graduate business education market.

Creating a ‘citizen economist’
In this episode of the Quadcast podcast, two University professors offer their thoughts on how a fundamental understanding of economics helps us make better decisions.

Gregory Bauer appointed Rajesh Wadhawan Professor
Gregory Bauer, a clinical professor of finance and the associate dean of Simon Business School’s full-time MBA and MS programs, has been appointed as the Rajesh Wadhawan Professor.

Sudarshan Jayaraman appointed Wesray Professor of Business Administration
Sudarshan Jayaraman, a professor of business administration and expert in the field of corporate governance, has been appointed as the Wesray Professor of Business Administration.

Andrew Ainslie and Jamal Rossi reappointed to five-year deanships
Andrew Ainslie has led strategic curriculum and recruitment changes at Simon School, and expanded the undergraduate business program. Jamal Rossi is recognized for increased faculty recruitment, building partnerships and spurring innovation in Eastman’s music programs.

Seminal gathering devoted to influence of Charles Plosser
The work of Charles Plosser, former dean of Rochester’s Simon Business School and past president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, was the focus of the Carnegie-Rochester-NYU Conference on Public Policy, which convened in Rochester this past April.

Award highlights University’s career links in China
The University was selected as the “Most Proactive University Career Services Team” by the Global University China Career Union (GUCCU) and Lockin China. This award recognizes active cooperation with Chinese enterprises through strong job-seeking initiatives.

Honorary degrees, Commencement awards announced
Awards for outstanding contributions of distinguished leaders, educators and humanitarians will be presented at the 168th Commencement ceremonies on May 18, 19, and 20, and at the Simon Business School ceremony on June 10.