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Mar 05, 2021

Where Does Women’s B-School Enrollment Stand in 2021?

Highlights Tuck as a top business school at enrolling women. At Tuck, women comprise 49 percent of the first-year class and 42 percent of the second-year class.

Mar 04, 2021

Book a Flight Right Now

Quotes Lindsey Leininger in an article about the prospect of planning travel for the end of 2021.

Mar 03, 2021

Wall Street Lobbies to Bring More ESG Funds into 401(k)s

Quotes Jose Minaya T’00, CEO of Nuveen, in an article about money managers lobbying to remove a rule that makes it difficult for 401(k) plans to invest in socially focused funds.

Mar 01, 2021

So You’re Vaccinated—Now What?

Features Lindsey Leininger in a piece about what may be permissible for those who have received a COVID-19 vaccine.

Feb 25, 2021

Why Atypical CEOs Have an Edge

Highlight research by Adam Kleinbaum which found that people with atypical career paths create connections that help them to move beyond silo-thinking.

Feb 24, 2021

7 of the Best Health Care Workers on TikTok to Follow for Accurate Information about COVID-19

Features Lindsey Leininger in an article about the best health care workers to follow on social media for accurate information about the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feb 23, 2021

Boeing Alters Course in Speedy Response to Engine Blowouts

Quotes Paul Argenti in an article about Boeing’s response following an engine failure on a Boeing 777 jet.

Feb 22, 2021

2020: A Space Odyssey

Richard D’Aveni authors an article discussing highlighting notable scientific achievements of the last year.

Feb 21, 2021

This Is No Time to Slow on Women’s Progress

Kate Grussing T’91 authors an article examining why companies need to continue to place emphasis on promoting gender diversity.

Feb 18, 2021

America Has Experience Curbing Dangerous Industries. We Can Do the Same with Tech.

Roger McNamee T'82 pens an opinion piece for The Washington Post examining how the tech industry can be reformed.

Feb 17, 2021

The U.S. Economy Is Leaving Midsize Companies Behind

Vijay Govindarajan, and coauthors, examine the state of midsize companies in the U.S.

Feb 13, 2021

Women Take Top Jobs at KPMG as Bill Michael Quits

Quotes Kate Grussing T’91, founder and managing director of Sapphire Partners, in an article about a change in leadership at KPMG.

Feb 11, 2021

Poshmark Launches a ‘Pets’ Category So You Can Buy Fido That Ascot He Needs

Quotes Tracy Sun T’05, co-founder and SVP of new markets at Poshmark, in an article about the company launching a new “pets” category.

Feb 09, 2021

Do Fed Policies Fuel Bubbles? Some See Gamestop as a Red Flag

Quotes Peter Fisher in an article about the Fed’s role in recent stock market volatility.

Feb 08, 2021

The U.S. Is at a Crossroads: The Vaccinated, the Stymied and the Waiting.

Quotes Lindsey Leininger in an article about the U.S. effort to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to the public.

Feb 05, 2021

Having an Underlying Health Condition Doesn’t Mean We Move up the COVID-19 Vaccine Line

Gunnar Esiason T’21 and coauthor Emily Kramer-Golinkoff, examine the rollout and prioritization of COVID-19 vaccines across the country.

Feb 05, 2021

My Parents Are Vaccinated! Can They See Their Grandkids Now?

Quotes Lindsey Leininger in an article about precautions to take even after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

Feb 03, 2021

The Internet Is a Wasteland of Disinformation. Here’s How to Fix It.

Quotes Roger McNamee T’82 in an article exploring how to combat the spread of misinformation on tech platforms.

Feb 03, 2021

What Will Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos Do as Executive Chair?

Quotes Dean Matthew J. Slaughter in a piece about Jeff Bezos’s move from CEO to executive chair of Amazon.

Feb 02, 2021

‘Just Eat’ Review: Got to Lose Some Weight

Matthew Rees, senior fellow at the Center for Business, Government & Society, reviews Barry Estabrook’s Just Eat.

Feb 02, 2021

Aspen Economic Strategy Group Welcomes Seven New Members, Replacing Outgoing Biden-Harris Administration Appointees

Highlights Dean Matthew J. Slaughter who is one of seven new members to join the Aspen Economic Strategy Group.

Jan 30, 2021

The Silicon Valley Startup That Caused Wall Street Chaos

Quotes Roger McNamee T’82 in a feature story about Robinhood, the online trading app that found itself at the center of Wall Street’s unprecedented volatility in recent weeks.

Jan 29, 2021

Does In-Person Schooling Contribute to COVID-19 Spread?

Lindsey Leininger, and coauthors examine the correlation between in-person schooling and the spread of COVID-19.

Jan 28, 2021

COVID-19 Could Teach U.S. Hospitals Some Lessons, If They’re Willing to Listen

Quotes Robert Hansen in an article about lessons hospitals can learn from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jan 27, 2021

Do You Really Need Two Masks Now?

Features Lindsey Leininger in an article about the benefit of wearing two masks.

Jan 26, 2021

The Battle Lines Are Forming in Biden’s Climate Push

Quotes Thad Hill T’95, CEO of Calpine Corporation, in an article about President Biden’s climate agenda.

Jan 26, 2021

The Uncertainty of Middle Management Jobs—and How to Stay Relevant

Vijay Govindarajan authors an article exploring how middle managers can stay relevant amid disruptions from artificial intelligence, automation, and more.

Jan 26, 2021

‘Those Nerdy Girls’ Explain the Pandemic to America

A feature story about Dear Pandemic—a team of public health experts, including Tuck’s Lindsey Leininger, that combat misinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jan 25, 2021

Budweiser Joins Coke, Pepsi Brands in Sitting Out Super Bowl

Quotes Paul Argenti in an article about the numerous brands that have opted not to advertise during this year’s Super Bowl.

Jan 23, 2021

The MBA Class of COVID-19

Quotes Vijay Govindarajan in a piece about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on MBA programs.

Jan 22, 2021

Pandemic Ski Season Forces Resorts to Get Creative

Features Lindsey Leininger in an article about the pandemic’s impact on ski resorts.

Jan 21, 2021

CarGurus Puts New CEO in Driver’s Seat

A feature story about Jason Trevisan T’03, who was named the new CEO of CarGurus. Langley Steinert T’91, the company's founding CEO, is assuming the role of executive chairman.

Jan 21, 2021

Why Starz Is Betting Netflix, Disney+ Consumers Will Pay More for Premium Streaming

Quotes Jeffrey Hirsch T’99, CEO of Starz, in an article about the company’s place in the growing streaming service marketplace.

Jan 21, 2021

Companies Tap Management Gurus to Tackle ‘Unknowns’

Quotes Vijay Govindarajan in an article about how business leaders can employ the Three-Box Solution to best prepare their companies for unforeseeable conditions.

Jan 21, 2021

Practicing Strategy in an Uncertain World

Quotes Vijay Govindarajan in an article exploring the need to modernize business strategy and make it more flexible and able to withstand numerous challenges.

Jan 21, 2021

Why Women Fall Short in Negotiations (It’s Not Lack of Skill)

A feature story about new research from Jennifer Dannals that examines the impact of gender on negotiation performance.