Spring 2022
CEO activism can benefit companies— but only if employees agree
Once absent from social and political debates, CEOs have abandoned the traditional norm of staying silent on controversial issues. This new wave of CEO activism has influence over firm stakeholders, a new study claims, and individual political values play a critical role in how employees perceive these actions.
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Penn State Smeal students learn about business by launching their own
Young Smeal entrepreneurs are prepared to go to market.
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It’s time to think differently about business education
The history books are replete with stories of leaders who have transformed businesses, industries, cultures, and even societies by being bold and taking risks.
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How do consumers react to company waste and waste mitigation efforts?
Over the past two decades, public concern has grown about the environment. Unfortunately, company waste is a major contributor to environmental problems.
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Legal barriers to reusing and repurposing products
The complaint that “they don’t make them like they used to” is familiar to anyone distressed by products that seem prematurely destined for the landfill.
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Political affiliation and sustainability
With the American political climate marked by increasing polarization between Democrats and Republicans, many might draw quick conclusions about the “left” and “right” when it comes to support for sustainability efforts commonly referred to as ESG (environment, social, and governance).
Read MoreJason Borrelli named to Board of Visitors
Dean Charles H. Whiteman appointed to the Smeal Board of Visitors Jason Borrelli, senior principal for operations at EQT Exeter, a leading global real estate investment manager.
Read MoreHope receives 2021 Alumni Fellow Award
Wanda Bryant Hope, a 1987 graduate with a degree in marketing, was one of 22 alumni to receive the Penn State Alumni Association’s Alumni Fellow Award.
Read MoreFive added to Accounting External Advisory Board
The Accounting External Advisory Board advises and otherwise works with the department in a number of different ways. The board is made up of accounting, business, government, and education professionals who have an interest in promoting accounting education at Penn State.
Read MoreWallace named to IRES Board
Matthew Wallace, market leader for the Cleveland office of Matthews Real Estate Investment Services, was named as the newest member of Smeal’s Institute for Real Estate Studies Advisory Board Executive Committee.
Read MoreNew chair, professorships, fellowships announced
Dean Charles H. Whiteman announced the following new professorships, fellowships, and chair positions within the college.
Read MorePrime Branding Panel provides students with industry insight
Penn State Prime and the Penn State AD/PR Club collaborated with LevLane advertising agency to hold the 6th annual “Forging a Career in Branding” panel.
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