October 30, 2007

RISE to hear Nasdaq closing bell

The University of Dayton will be the first college campus to host a remote Nasdaq Stock Market closing bell ceremony next spring as part of the 2008 RISE VIII Global Student Investment Forum.

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October 30, 2007 in Business | Permalink

October 26, 2007

Money can't reliably buy baseball wins

Researchers found that Major League Baseball teams in large markets that have more resources can't immediately parlay their fortunes into wins.

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October 26, 2007 in Business, Hot issues | Permalink

June 11, 2007

Acclaimed sports economist dies at 62

HadleyMany have credited Larry Hadley, a University of Dayton associate professor of economics, member of the editorial board of the Journal of Sports Economics and internationally known sports economist, for helping grow that discipline. He taught and conducted research at UD for 30 years.

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June 11, 2007 in Business, Hot issues, Research | Permalink

April 05, 2007

Taking stock of their winnings

Student-maanged portfolios from around the country take home winning titles in the University of Dayton's global student investment forum competition.

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April 5, 2007 in Business, Education | Permalink

March 28, 2007

Wall Street arrives at UD

Some of the best and brightest in the financial world will be on the University of Dayton campus to share their wisdom and outlook on the markets, economy, corporate governance and public policy March 29 – 31 during UD’s RISE VII Global Student Investment Forum. Keynote day from 8:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 29, at the University of Dayton Arena is a virtual “who’s who” in the industry.

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March 28, 2007 in Business, Hot issues, International issues | Permalink

December 15, 2006

UD wins $28 million state grant

The Ohio Third Frontier Commission has awarded a $28 million state grant to the University of Dayton and a host of partner organizations to establish the Institute for Development and Commercialization of Advanced Sensor Technology (IDCAST).

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December 15, 2006 in Business, Research | Permalink

December 07, 2006

Winning pitches

Frozen funnel cakes? Judges liked it and four other ideas pitched during the first round of UD's Business Plan Competititon.

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December 7, 2006 in Business | Permalink

Investment forum draws best in the biz

The RISE VII Global Investment Forum at the University of Dayton takes place March 29-31. The keynote day on the 29th will host a group of internationally renowned industry leaders to share their wisdom and outlook. Registration for professionals closes March 16.

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December 7, 2006 in Business | Permalink

November 30, 2006

The two-minute pitch

If you've two minutes to spare, these fledgling entrepreneurs will give you their best pitch for a new business venture. The "elevator" pitch portion of the University of Dayton's Business Plan Competition is slated for Dec. 2.

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November 30, 2006 in Business | Permalink

November 22, 2006

Analysts dreaming of a green Christmas

UD experts predict a hot holiday retail season, but warn of a cooling economy after the new year.

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November 22, 2006 in Business | Permalink

November 17, 2006

From coffee maker to CEO

Two years ago, Adam Buckman served up coffee. Today, he's the CEO of a $1.3 million business — and still finds time for college classes. His resume has drawn the eye of corporate recruiters.Adam_buckman

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November 17, 2006 in Business | Permalink

October 17, 2006

People of vision

The University of Dayton receives the 2006 People of Vision award for community leadership.

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October 17, 2006 in Business, Catholic issues, Education | Permalink

October 04, 2006

More accolades

The University of Dayton's School of Business Administration is featured in the newly published book, Best 282 Business Schools. Students rave about the quality of the MBA program.
Best 282 Business Schools

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October 4, 2006 in Business | Permalink

September 15, 2006

Entrepreneurship program ranked #5 in nation

The University of Dayton’s undergraduate and graduate entrepreneurial programs rank fifth and 16th respectively out of all programs in the nation, according to Entrepreneur magazine.

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September 15, 2006 in Business, Education | Permalink

August 29, 2006

One great idea, two short minutes

Students, young alumni and local entrepreneurs are invited to compete in the University of Dayton's first Business Plan Competition.

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August 29, 2006 in Business | Permalink

August 11, 2006

UD professor heads to Supreme Court

Terence J. Lau, assistant professor of business law in the School of Business Administration at the University of Dayton, has been selected as the 2006-2007 Supreme Court Fellow assigned to the Supreme Court of the United States. His fellowship begins in the fall.

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August 11, 2006 in Business, Law | Permalink

August 01, 2006

Creating a buzz

Procter & Gamble executives are so impressed with marketing campaigns developed by UD students that they've sent the concepts ''lock, stock and barrel'' to their ad agency.

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August 1, 2006 in Business | Permalink

May 01, 2006

Bright job outlook for college grads

This is the best job market for college graduates since 2000.

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May 1, 2006 in Business, Education, Hot issues | Permalink

Attention-grabbing resume

Here's a resume that grabs attention. Jenna LaFrankie will graduate from the University of Dayton with two degrees--and the experience of managing a $1.2 million company while a student.

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May 1, 2006 in Business | Permalink

January 12, 2006

Talk is cheap, but profitable, for retailers

UD experts expect the discount segment to be the big winner in 2006 and economy will grow but not as quickly as it has recently.

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January 12, 2006 in Business | Permalink

January 11, 2006

RISE VI

A Federal Reserve bank president, an architect of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and a celebrated "investment biker" are all part of RISE VI, the "Super Bowl" of investment forums.

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January 11, 2006 in Business | Permalink

December 21, 2005

Picking winners

Finance students at the University of Dayton consistently beat their benchmark when investing their multimillion dollar portfolio. That's why UD's trustees are entrusting them with another $2 million to invest.

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December 21, 2005 in Business | Permalink

October 26, 2005

An early preview

Ben Bernanke--the economist tapped to succeed Alan Greenspan as chairman of the Federal Reserve Board--previewed his monetary philosophy on campus earlier this year.

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October 26, 2005 in Business, Hot issues | Permalink