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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 05, 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 03, 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.

Feb 02, 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 30, 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 29, 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 28, 2021

Do You Really Need Two Masks Now?

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

Jan 27, 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 26, 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 25, 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 23, 2021

Pandemic Ski Season Forces Resorts to Get Creative

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

Jan 22, 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.

Jan 21, 2021

Kamala Harris’ Husband Doug Emhoff Puts Her Career First as Second Gentleman, Breaking Gender Stereotypes

Quotes Ella Bell Smith in an article about Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, Second Gentleman of the United States.

Jan 20, 2021

The Trump Business Backlash: Corporate ‘Woke-Washing’ or New Era?

Quotes Paul Argenti in an article about the growing number of corporations distancing themselves from President Donald Trump following the rally that turned violent in Washington, D.C.

Jan 19, 2021

From Poshmark to StockX? What to Know about the Resale IPO Boom

Features Tracy Sun T’05, co-founder and SVP of new markets at Poshmark, in an article about the company’s successful IPO and what it could mean for the future of re-commerce companies going public.

Jan 18, 2021

Dartmouth College Honors the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

Features Dia Draper in a piece highlighting Dartmouth’s 2021 MLK Celebration and reflecting on the ongoing movement for racial justice.

Jan 18, 2021

How Public Health Ads That Incite Fear Can Backfire

Quotes Punam Anand Keller in an article examining public health advertising.

Jan 16, 2021

Facebook, Twitter and Other Social Media Platforms May Be Forced to Change after Capitol Riot

Quotes Roger McNamee T’82 in an article collecting predictions from industry experts regarding how social media platforms could change following the rally organized by President Trump supporters that turned violent in January.

Jan 15, 2021

What Led CEO Roger Hochschild to ‘Discover’ His Simple and Sincere Approach to Diversity?

Roger Hochschild T’90, CEO of Discover Financial Services, discusses the company’s approach to diversity, and why he aims to run the multinational corporation like a small business.

Jan 14, 2021

5 Trends in Biotech Dealmaking to Watch in 2021

Features Stuart Cable T’76, vice chairman and global chair of M&A at Goodwin Procter, in an article about the year ahead for mergers and acquisitions in the biopharma space.

Jan 13, 2021

The BoF Podcast: Big Tech’s Threat to Fashion

As a guest on the BoF Podcast, Roger McNamee T’82 discusses the intertwining of big tech and fashion and how the industry can reduce its reliance on tech giants.

Jan 12, 2021

Tech M&A to Drive Busier 2021 for Deal Lawyers after Tough Year

Quotes Stuart Cable T’76, vice chairman and global chair of M&A at Goodwin Procter, in an article about the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on mergers & acquisitions and a possible rebound in 2021.

Jan 12, 2021

Corporate America Faces Reckoning on Cost of Silence, Pauses Political Donations

Quotes Paul Argenti in an article about the growing number of companies who have denounced the storming of the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump.

Jan 11, 2021

‘We Need to Be Braver to Crack the Glass Ceiling,’ Says Kate Grussing

Features Kate Grussing T’91, founder and managing director of recruitment firm Sapphire Partners, in an interview about the firm’s role in recruiting the next governor for the Bank of England.

Jan 10, 2021

Banning Trump from Social Media Is like a ‘Band-Aid on a Bullet Wound’

Quotes Roger McNamee T’82 in an article exploring steps needed to stem the tide of misinformation that is commonplace on many social media platforms.

Jan 07, 2021

‘Dear Pandemic:’ Local Researchers Commit to COVID-19 Facts

A feature story about Dear Pandemic—a group of public health experts, including Tuck’s Lindsey Leininger, who are combating misinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic by sharing evidence-based information and advice on social media.

Jan 07, 2021

Twitter, Facebook Lock down Trump after Social Media-Fueled Riot in D.C.

Quotes Roger McNamee T’82 in an article about steps taken by social media companies following the rally that turned violent in Washington, D.C.

Jan 06, 2021

Mission Driven: Survey Monkey

Leela Srinivasan T’06, CMO at SurveyMonkey, discusses how the company leveraged its own technology to prioritize working with diverse suppliers and how it is helping other companies do the same.

Jan 05, 2021