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Business Leadership Hub
Explore the new Loyola Business Leadership Hub website
The new site helps organizations tap into the education, research, and networking available through the Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago, and the global Jesuit network of colleges and universities.
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Faculty Research
Linking sustainability, corporate governance, and gender
More female corporate leaders are found in sustainability governance compared to other corporate leadership roles, suggests research by Professor Anne Reilly, PhD.
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Alumni Profile
Meet Jim Murphy, alumnus and product manager
“Loyola helped me recognize guesswork for what it is and gave me the confidence to offer alternatives,” says Jim Murphy, MSIMC ’06, MBA ’07.
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Alumni Profile
Meet Mariaelena Morales, MSIMC student and marketing professional
"There is a lot of collaboration across the board and just an incredibly human connection with students," says Mariaelena Morales, MSIMC ’18
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Faculty Voice
How business can lead a sustainability revolution
Nancy E. Landrum, PhD, professor of sustainability management, outlines the key reasons all business leaders should care about the environment and what they can do to create a healthier planet.
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Alumni Profile
One day, one hope
Alumna Theresa Dear's mantra -- "One day" -- carried her from foster care to Loyola and a life of giving back.
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Faculty Research
Post-socialist life normalized through changes in everyday life, says professor
Katherine Sredl, clinical professor of marketing, discusses her research on how globalization leads to massive cultural change, including in gender roles and consumer needs, and changes markets.
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Academic Excellence
Business Data Analytics graduate degree program welcomes first class
Quinlan's new one-year graduate program in Business Data Analytics welcomed its first cohort this fall. The MSBDA program prepares students with hands-on knowledge of techniques and software used in data analytics.
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Student Excellence
Meet Quinlan's President's Medallion Winner
"Coming into Quinlan, I was excited at the prospect of learning business at a school that valued social responsibility and ethical leadership," said Mariaelena Morales.
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Where we work
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Business schools are learning that, sometimes, less is more
"The market was telling us something," Dean Getz tells the Wall Street Journal. "It's time we start practicing what we preach."
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B-schools take on the family business
Home Run Inn executives share with the Wall Street Journal how Quinlan's Family Business Center helps them improve: "It expands your level of knowledge of a family business from a business aspect, family aspect and on the leadership front."
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Leadership Center
Name our entrepreneurship center
Help us find a name for Quinlan’s new entrepreneurship center and be entered into a raffle. The center will provide Loyola students, staff, and faculty who have start-up business ideas the resources and guidance they need to turn their ideas into reality.
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Giving
Loyola receives $6 million gift
John and Kathy Schreiber generously gift $6 million for Arrupe students and graduates. The Schreibers have a history of significant philanthropic support for Loyola, including a $10 million gift to Quinlan in 2014.
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Faculty Research
Prescription drug monitoring reduces doctor shopping suggests research
A new research study co-authored by Tim Classen, PhD, associate professor of economics, finds a strong correlation between the implementation of state managed prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) and a reduction in doctor shopping for prescription opioid painkillers.
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Alumni Profile
See how a Loyola degree helped her succeed
Quinlan alum Melisa Blazevic already had a job lined up with Aon Careers when she graduated in May.
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Academic Excellence
Course engages with Chicago’s microenterprise community
Students in Quinlan's Microenterprise Consulting course have been helping businesses and nonprofits in economically disadvantaged areas of Chicago for almost 25 years—through tailored consulting and business plan development.
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Student Success
Graduate marketing association gives back to non-profit organization based in Kenya
The Quinlan Graduate Marketing Association (QGMA) created a communications and rebranding plan for the School of Hope, an organization that provides education for children who have been affected by AIDS.
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Student Experience
The art of marketing
Quinlan senior Anna Tonarely put the marketing skills she learned in the classroom to the test during an internship at Chicago's Museum of Contemporary Art.
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Alumni Profile
Taking the elevator to the top
A chance conversation, along with a strong foundation in marketing research, helped alumna Maria Handberg become a rising star in her field.
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Academic Excellence
Chicago-based senior executive brings real-life experience to graduate business course
Brian J. Cook, executive vice president and chief administrative officer of USG Corporation, teaches students real-world business concepts through an introductory human resources course.
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Suburban towns selling themselves
Competition between communities to attract businesses is heating up. Quinlan's Mary Ann McGrath discusses the phenomenon with the Chicago Tribune.
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One cheer for bank regulators
Bank regulators in the United States have taken significant actions to improve the safety of the financial system, but these steps are insufficient to prevent another crisis, says George Kaufman.
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Research
3 tips for social entrepreneurs
Running a social enterprise can be difficult, but Dawn Harris has crafted a plan to help out. Her findings, published in a leading Jesuit academic journal, provide a blueprint for growth so that companies like Solar Sister in Uganda can achieve their important social missions—in this case, keeping combustible lamps out of children's reach.
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Student Excellence
Meet Quinlan's President's Medallion Winner
"Nothing is more rewarding to me than helping others become their own heroes," says Austin Tolentino, an economics and marketing major.
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STUDENT EXCELLENCE
Student leader committed to sustainability
President's Medallion recipient Christie Kochis has worked on several eco-friendly initiatives at Loyola and interned in the Office of Sustainability since 2013.
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Business leaders tell us how they get the most out of LinkedIn
LinkedIn is about more than just networking. Businesses also use it to expand their social presence, and Quinlan is leading the way.
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What's in a name?
When Michael R. Quinlan (PhB '67, MBA '70), former chairman and CEO of McDonald's, announced he was giving $40 million to our school, we knew it would forever change the course of our history. We didn't realize by how much—and how soon. As we celebrate our one-year anniversary of becoming the Quinlan School of Business, we look back on all that has been accomplished in that short time.
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Defining 'social enterprise'
What separates social enterprises from normal businesses? Professors Uğur Uygur and Alexei Marcoux have come up with a clear line of distinction. “It’s something more than having a social benefit flowing from business,” Marcoux says, “because just about all businesses have some kind of social benefit flowing from them.”
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Weekend of Excellence: Lauren Konrath
Marketing major Lauren Konrath knows firsthand the challenges that military veterans face when they come to college. That’s why she goes out of her way to help ease the transition for others.
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ACADEMICS
Quinlan featured in Newsweek's 2016 list of Best AACSB schools
Focused on responsible leadership, we offer undergraduate, graduate, and executive education in the heart of downtown Chicago.
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Alumni profile
See how a Loyola degree helped her stand out, succeed
“In every Chicago job interview I had, the interviewers said they could always identify a Loyola student from the others,” says Ashley Pradhan, BBA '16.
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Weekend of Excellence
Emmett Burns: Passionate about business and caring for those in need
“(My experiences at Loyola) have challenged me to do something after graduation that reaches beyond simply providing for myself,” Senior Emmett Burns says.
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Introducing the Schreiber Center
Loyola University Chicago announced March 19 that alumnus John G. Schreiber will give $10 million to the University’s Quinlan School of Business. The gift from John and Kathy Schreiber will go toward the construction of a new facility for the business school. The facility, located on Loyola’s Water Tower Campus, will be named the John and Kathy Schreiber Center.
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Award winning
Crain's Chicago Business names Wintrust Hall one of Chicago's Best
Wintrust Hall was featured in Crain's as a best new Chicago event space, "classic corporate with a few modern twists."
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Quinlan rolls out the red carpet for a Sept. 28 gala
Reserve your spot now for the chance to network with alumni and other business leaders while enjoying exquisite cuisine, live music, and breathtaking views of the Chicago River.
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Read how Loyola helped them stand out, succeed
In today’s economy, recent college graduates face fierce competition for jobs. These three members of the Class of 2014, however, were able to stand out from the crowd and find full-time jobs. What helped them do that? A degree from Loyola.
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Recipe for success
For Loyola students, a job at Felice’s Roman Style Pizza is more than just a way to earn a few extra bucks. It’s a way to learn how to run a business.
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Could this be a $1 million idea?
At first glance, Loyola business students and science students seem to be different breeds entirely. Biology majors conduct research and experiment in laboratories on the Lake Shore Campus, while finance and business majors pitch products and talk numbers downtown. But, as it turns out, they’ve got chemistry.
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Alumni profile
Crossing the finish line
Alumna Renée Suzanne Frodin's education — supported through Loyola scholarships — took her and her family from hardship to success.
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Alumni profile
Alumna named to Crain's 40 Under 40
Crain's Chicago Business describes Melissa Ballate (BBA '01) as an entrepreneur who is shaping the new economy.
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Student experience
From Syria to Chicago, he’s there to lend a hand
A native of Syria, Hussam Bachour has worked to help displaced civilians in his home country and does extensive service work in Chicago, all while pursuing a dual degree MBA/MS in supply chain management. Recently, he was recognized with Loyola's President's Medallion.
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Signature Event
Business Schools and Public Service
Eight deans, as well as government leaders, converged on Quinlan to discuss the timely topic.
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Stevens joins Quinlan as dean
Kevin T. Stevens became dean of the nationally ranked Quinlan School of Business on July 1. Stevens, who received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University, returns to Loyola from DePaul University where he served as professor of accounting, director of the School of Accountancy and Management Information Systems, and director of global initiatives in the College of Business.
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25 family business legends offer insights into leadership transitions
Andrew Keyt, director of Quinlan's Family Business Center, interviewed family business leaders, including Massimo Ferragamo, Bill Wrigley Jr., Christie Hefner, and John Tyson, to find out how they overcame the challenges of succeeding their famous parents.
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Appointment
Stevens joins Quinlan School of Business as dean
Kevin T. Stevens became the dean of the nationally ranked Quinlan School of Business on July 1. Stevens, who received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University, returns to Loyola from DePaul University where he currently serves as professor of accounting, director of the School of Accountancy and Management Information Systems, and director of global initiatives in the College of Business.
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Story
9 tips to kick-start your career
Hassan Akmal knows how to build a résumé. Over the course of his nearly 20-year career, he's been a professional athlete, an international ambassador, a researcher, a financial advisor, a banker, and a professor—to name just a few of the many hats he's worn. He even started his own nonprofit to help refugees.
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Why a dual degree?
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Photos
Congratulations, graduates!
View photos from the Quinlan School of Business Commencement ceremony.
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William Kistner Commencement Address
William G. Kistner, the Vice President of the Internal Audit at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, delivers commencement address to Loyola University Chicago's Quinlan School of Business at Gentile Arena on May 7, 2015.
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Commencement 2015
Graduate Profile: Naznin Larya
Information systems major Naznin Larya reflects on her career at Loyola: "The experiences I've had and the relationships I've built at Loyola have fueled my curiosity to enter and succeed in the IT consulting world."
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Commencement 2015
Graduate Profile: Andrew Fenske
Graduating marketing and management major Andrew Fenske reflects on his Loyola experience: "Loyola prepared me by showing me the importance of serving humanity … and by building on my desire to always do and become more."
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#KindnessForKristen message strikes a chord in classroom
Late last fall, when most professors were handing back papers to their students, one Quinlan instructor did something a little different: She gave out money. See how Jenna Drenten’s gesture in honor of her late sister inspired her students to help others.
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What’s the big idea? Contests help students pitch their plans
Quinlan’s annual Whiteboard Competition gives students three minutes with a whiteboard and felt pen to pitch their ideas and inventions. The winners receive cash to continue developing their ideas and possibly find investors. And in April, Quinlan will launch a new challenge for budding entrepreneurs.
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Extraordinary Alum Xiaoling Ang
Extraordinary alum Xiaoling Ang spoke at Loyola in October about student loans.
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Leader of the pack
See how Shane Davis (BBA ’03) took the team he once played for to the NCAA Championship—and won.
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Geraldine Henderson: Mentoring for a diverse faculty
When Henderson was a student, she noticed there weren’t many faculty members that looked like her. As a professor, she made it a point to mentor young students from various backgrounds.
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Students conduct groundbreaking survey of local small businesses
Graduate students collaborated with the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce to identify how to help small businesses improve their bottom lines. The results were released at a Chamber event held at Loyola.
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Joan M. Phillips named American Council on Education Fellow
Quinlan professor, Joan Phillips was selected as an ACE Fellow for the 2015-16 academic year. The Fellowship aims to identify and prepare emerging leaders for senior positions in university administration.
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A lesson from the heart
When Quinlan Professor Linda Tuncay Zayer received news that her infant nephew had been put on a waiting list for a heart transplant, she took the issue to where she knew she could have the most impact: her classroom.
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Big data, big champions
Quinlan undergraduates walk away with two out of three awards at one of the nation's biggest data analytics and technology conferences—beating out teams composed mostly of MBA and PhD candidates.
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Quinlan Ramble in Texas
Fourteen undergraduate students visit Austin and Dallas to connect with Quinlan alumni, and get an inside look at corporate titans.
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High-Impact Leadership
Take your management potential to the next level with this special certificate program from Quinlan's Executive Education department.
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February 25, 3:00-7:00 PM
Dozens of companies attending the Supply Chain Career Fair
Interested in meeting a variety of employers offering jobs and internships for Quinlan students and graduates? The Supply Chain Career Fair is open to all students and alumni. Pre-Register today through RamblerLink.
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Giving back
#KindnessForKristen message strikes a chord in classroom
Late last fall, when most professors were handing back papers to their students, one Quinlan instructor did something a little different: She gave out money. See how Jenna Drenten’s gesture in honor of her late sister inspired her students to help others.
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What’s the big idea? Contests help students pitch their plans
Quinlan’s annual Whiteboard Competition gives students three minutes with a whiteboard and felt pen to pitch their ideas and inventions. The winners receive cash to continue developing their ideas and possibly find investors. And in April, Quinlan will launch a new challenge for budding entrepreneurs.
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Götterdämmerung 2015
What's in store for 2015? Instructor Eve Geroulis lays out her predictions—from the Greek economy to the American higher education debt crisis.
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Quinlan graduate students take on Southeast Asia
From a factory to a palace, Quinlan graduate students in MARK 561: Comparative Consumer Behavior and Marketing in Emerging Southeast Asia are getting an up close look at Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand. Follow them along their journey in this special blog.
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Chicago Supply Chain Summit
Demand grows for Quinlan’s supply chain insights
The Third Annual Chicago Supply Chain Summit more than doubled in size from last year, attracting 120 organizations—including The Boston Consulting Group, Morton Salt, and SC Johnson.
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Student Spotlight
Emily Edkins: Doing everything to make the world a better place
Emily Edkins, a double major in finance and information systems, is committed to much more than just academics. She’s involved in several student groups and volunteers with organizations around the city.
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Giving Back
Donate your used books to students in Cambodia, Kenya
Got old textbooks? Look for Books Building Business bins around campus, and do some good this holiday season.
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Accelerate the path to a graduate degree with a BBA-MBA program
U.S. News & World Report talks about the opportunity that Quinlan offers its undergraduates for an accelerated path to getting an MBA.
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In the business of social change
David Batstone, co-founder and president of global anti-slavery organization Not For Sale, speaks about international social enterprise and sustainable business.
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Car wiring company drops ISIS name
Marketing Professor Clifford Shultz advises what to do, should you ever find your company wrongly associated with a terrorist organization.
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All in the family
First Business News talks with Andrew Keyt, executive director of Quinlan's Family Business Center, and Sasser Family Holdings, one of the winners of the 2014 Illinois Family Business of the Year Awards.
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Student-run enterprise opens its fifth business
Located within the Damen Student Center on the Lake Shore Campus in Rogers Park, Ireland’s is Loyola’s first student-run pub and creates a new gathering space for students, faculty, and staff as well as alumni and the surrounding community.
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In the News
Food deserts in Chicago
Quinlan hosts a special event on campus, bringing together leaders from the governmental, nonprofit, and corporate sectors to come up with solutions to food deserts in Chicago.
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Student Spotlight
From crisis to career
Huy Nguyen (MBA/MSF '14) discusses how Loyola University Chicago's Quinlan School of Business helped him relaunch his career.
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Research
Delivery guy
Professor Mike Hewitt wins National Science Foundation Grant to develop techniques and technology to deliver goods faster and cheaper.
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One year, one startup, one MBA
Eric Johnson started his own business and enrolled in the Quinlan MBA program 12 months ago. His hard work is already paying off.
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Why Quinlan?
Students, faculty, and staff describe what makes Quinlan unique—from a curriculum infused with ethics to connections at some of Chicago's biggest businesses.
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Increased resilience gives companies a competitive edge
Serhat Cicekoglu, director of the Center for Risk Management at Quinlan, speaks with Forbes about the pivotal role of resilience in business.
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Profile
Meet Tim Schroeder, Esquire fashion intern
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Jukić named Faculty Member of the Year
Quinlan Professor Nenad Jukić was named Loyola’s Faculty Member of the Year on September 14 as part of the University’s Eighth Annual Faculty Convocation. This latest award caps off a string of impressive accolades for Jukić, who also was named Quinlan’s Outstanding Undergraduate Teacher of the Year for 2014.
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Is your company safe from a Target-style attack?
Kevin R. Brock, a leading cyber security expert who will be speaking at Quinlan on October 14, discusses this issue with Forbes.
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Studies show link between long-term joblessness and depression
Long-term unemployment is more than a drag on the economy. Surveys from Gallup to Quinlan show that it also takes a toll on the American psyche. Professor Timothy Classen's research lends insight into the topic in this special Wall Street Journal report.
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Has JetBlue lost its heart?
Professor Arup Varma talks with USA Today about the airline company's corporate image in light of an unfortunate incident involving a toddler on the runway. "Every time we fly, our experience gives us data about the travel company's corporate DNA."
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Resilience management
How can a business manage the risk of unforeseen events? Quinlan's Center for Risk Management is connecting company executives, stakeholders, and subject matter experts for an interactive education and networking program series.
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Striking a smart balance
Quinlan alum Mark Satkiewicz (MBA ’95) is the president of SmartWool, one of the world’s leading outdoor performance brands. And he’s living proof that businesses can do well and do good at the same time. Read more about Satkiewicz and why he’s such a believer in social responsibility.
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Let the games begin
WalletHub crunched the numbers and asked the experts, including Quinlan's Cliff Shultz, what the impact of the World Cup 2014 games will be. Take a look at the resulting infographic, the FIFA World Cup by the numbers.
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Profile
Changed for the better
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Internship
Wal-Mart's loss is student's gain
Looking at Wal-Mart's loss has yielded big gains for senior Alicia Carlson. This summer, she interned as an asset protection analyst for the retail giant, and in return, has been promised a full-time job upon graduation.
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The future is now for the growing field of supply chain management
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Commencement 2014
Best of luck to our graduates, as they "go forth and set the world on fire!" Check out our photo reel from the May 10 event, featuring speakers Gabriela Wilewska (BBA '14) and acclaimed 'Enron reporter' Bethany McClean.
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Big data, big insight
Quinlan to host special symposium Translating Big Data into Business Decisions as part of Big Data Week.
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The new normal
As federal officials look to form new banking regulations, Quinlan Finance Professor George Kaufman makes a case for why the old system didn't work: "The gains were privatized. The institutions kept their profits and socialized the losses—shared it with tax payer."
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Fast food workers fight for higher pay in nationwide strike
Do fast food workers deserve a $15 wage? "It makes good business sense," says Arup Varma, a professor of human resources and labor relations at Quinlan. "Take care of your workers, they take care of your customers, who then take care of you. It's a simple business model."
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Why the color red revs you up (but lowers your IQ)
Quinlan's Lauren Labrecque discusses the complex and bizarre science of the color red in marketing.
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Introducing 'The Value Stream'
From the director of Quinlan's Supply and Value Chain Center comes a new blog, The Value Stream. Keep up to date with the latest trends in the industry and all that's happening at Quinlan on this important new front.
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Weekend of Excellence: Sadia Anees
When Sadia Anees transferred to Loyola after completing her associate’s degree in Seattle, she was blown away by how friendly everyone was. Now, as a member of Quinlan's Ambassadors program, she’s doing her part to help others make the same transition.
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'Shark Tank,' Quinlan style
Social enterprises promote the common good while generating a profit. Sound weird? At this year’s Social Enterprise Competition, five finalists will present their business models to prove that it is possible — and one will win $5K.
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Weekend of Excellence: Joe Smalzer
At 6-foot-8, Joe Smalzer is literally a big man on campus. He towers over most of his fellow students and his professors in the Quinlan School of Business. But it’s on the volleyball court that Smalzer really stands out. The reigning Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association’s Player of the Year, Smalzer is a key player on Loyola’s nationally ranked men’s volleyball team.
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Alum gives $10 million to Quinlan
A new building is going up on campus, but some of the most exciting things are happening behind the scenes. Read about how Quinlan alumnus John Schreiber is helping to finance Quinlan's new home.
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6 reasons to attend our graduate programs open house
We're rising in rank, breaking ground on a new building, and adding competitive programs to meet your needs. If you're considering an MBA or MS in business, now is a good time to visit Quinlan. Come learn what we're all about at our graduate programs open house on Friday, April 4, at 5:30 p.m.
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In The News
Quinlan students reflect on Pope Francis's first year
How is Pope Francis doing on the brand management front? That question was raised in our marketing classes—and has caught the attention of The Today Show.
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Health Care Delivery in the 21st Century
Virtually all organizations are affected by changes in the health care delivery system. Join us for our April 16 panel discussion to hear different perspectives on changes in the American health care system, from law leaders to policy makers.
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Millennials and money
Fiscally responsible or risk averse? Quinlan's Marc Hayford talks with RedEye about how Millennials have been shaped by tougher times.
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Getting a gilt-edged biz education for less? MOOCs may make it possible
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) are shaking up the education business. Read the debate via Crain’s Chicago Business, including what experts at Quinlan have to say. Then join us for our panel discussion Crisis in Business Education: Defining the Road Ahead on March 18.
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Consumers likely to benefit from joint firm
Comcast has once again extended its reach in the cable industry by acquiring Time Warner Cable in a $45.2 billion stock deal. In a Chicago Tribune editorial, Abol Jalilvand explains why this move may benefit both the industry and the consumers.
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Loyola hosts first Student-Run Business Conference
Loyola Limited, Loyola’s student-run and managed enterprise, will host the nation’s first annual Student-Run Business Conference, February 7–9. Groups from Brown University, Northwestern University, University of Pennsylvania, and University of Dayton are expected to attend, with Arsen Avakian, CEO and co-founder of Argo Tea, serving as the keynote speaker.
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Sochi Olympics by the numbers
WalletHub decided to audit the Sochi Olympics, and they asked sport management professors across the country for help—including Quinlan's own Keith Lambrecht. The result: a fascinating infographic on the 2014 Winter Olympics.
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Business officials weigh in on CVS tobacco ban
How will the move affect other unhealthy product categories? Marketing Professor Joan Phillips talks with Fox 32 Chicago.
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Hard work and dedication already paying dividends
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Class Highlight
Brainstorming better business
Over the years, students in Michael Welch's Microenterprise Consulting course have used their knowledge to serve others, helping to improve businesses and nonprofits throughout Chicago. See where the journey has taken them.
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Quinlan Ramble to Seattle
This spring break, connect with Quinlan alumni, get an inside look at corporate titans, and see what it's like to be a part of the business community in Seattle.
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Fatal consequences of unemployment
The connection between unemployment and suicide: Economics Professor Timothy Classen discusses his latest research with WBEZ.
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Julie Breckenfelder earns President's Medallion
In the classroom, Julie Breckenfelder is a cut above. Her professors often share her final projects with future students to show them what a well-polished and complete analysis should look like.
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Amazon's drones strike at heart of retail industry's biggest fear
Amazon's plans to use drones are "in line with many of the innovations that the company already has realized," Maciek Nowak writes in a Crain's editorial.
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Degrees that teach skills for in-demand jobs
Accounting and finance degrees make you indispensable to your employer, Quinlan's Brian Stanko and Serhat Cicekoglu tell Yahoo! Education.
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Evans says it's hard to thread needle on inflation
The Federal Reserve should not worry too much if inflation temporarily rises above the Fed's 2 percent goal, says Chicago Fed President Charles Evans at The Federal Reserve at 100, a panel sponsored by Quinlan.
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A very formal thank you
On Sept. 28 at its annual gala, Quinlan rolled out the red carpet—and bow ties, of course—to honor four distinguished alumni for their leadership and service to the community. See how all four are living up to Loyola’s Jesuit values by doing well and doing good.
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Dean's Speaker Series: Bethany McLean, Enron reporter
Bethany McLean, author of All the Devils Are Here and The Smartest Guys in the Room, discusses "what makes a company bad" while detailing her experience unraveling the Enron empire.
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At Ford's South Side plant, the rise of the machines
Last month, Ford's Chicago assembly plant on the city's Far South Side welcomed a new team of robots. “Everybody is looking at automation," Maciek Nowak, associate professor, tells Crain's Chicago Business. "And everything about that involves cutting out labor.”
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A new duet for Woodstock, School of Rock founders
“Having a great idea isn’t enough," Dean Getz tells the Wall Street Journal. "You need to ensure that there’s a market for what you offer.”
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Keeping ADM in Illinois means jobs
In a Chicago Tribune editorial, Dennis Nirtaut explains why he supports tax incentives for ADM to relocate to Chicago.
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Family comes second to the entrepreneur
Seventy-seven percent of new ventures start as family businesses. Is America's emphasis on entrepreneurs misplaced? Andrew Keyt, executive director of the Family Business Center, talks with the Financial Times.
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Two ways to give back this November
Save a life by donating blood at the Lawrence Metzger Memorial Blood Drive on Nov. 11. Clean up classrooms at St. Procopius on Nov. 16. November represents a month of giving thanks by giving back. And as our thanks to you, we're giving away T-shirts to everyone who helps out.
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Spotlight
One course, new direction
Three years ago, Kerry Slattery had a degree in biology and wanted to switch jobs. This fall, she packed her bags and moved to Cambodia to teach international marketing. Find out how studying abroad changed her life—and how she hopes to change others'.
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Social justice and free enterprise
"Businesses operating in a free enterprise system are well positioned to help build peace," writes Dean Getz in a new blog post on social justice.
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Leadership flavor of the month
"Leadership is a lived process affected by the chance, time, place, and specific circumstances as well as the unique personality and talents of the leader involved," says Al Gini in a Chicago Tribune editorial.
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Nine Quinlan grads to know
Nine successful businesspeople, eight insightful questions. Take a peak inside the minds of the Loyola Women’s Council and hear their top tips for networking.
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Quinlan Career Fair
Prepare for today's big event
Curious how to talk with recruiters? Wondering what to wear? Ryan Smith, assistant director of Business Career Services, offers his top tips to help you prepare for the Quinlan Career Fair today at 3 p.m. Click to hear what he has to say.
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A student's dozen
Quinlan students soon will have another place to turn when they need advice—to a newly formed fleet of Quinlan Ambassadors. “Quinlan has so much to offer, and I hope this program will help students use those resources,” says Sadia Anees, one of 12 students chosen for the program launching this fall.
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On Labor Day, sales are plentiful for bargain seekers
Mary Ann McGrath discusses how and why retailers get consumers in stores over the Labor Day holiday.
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What makes a leader great?
Al Gini discusses his new book, 10 Virtues of Outstanding Leaders, on Chicago Tonight.
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What's in a name?
As we celebrate our one-year anniversary of becoming the Quinlan School of Business, we take a look at nine areas that have experienced sweeping changes.
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Do well and do good with an MBA in Healthcare Management
"I think more and more people want to be involved in work that contributes to the good of the whole," Quinlan's Pamela McCoy tells U.S. News & World Report. "And in healthcare, you're certainly enabled to do that." Read the full story.
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Off the patent cliff
Economics Professor Tim Classen discusses the effect of US healthcare reform on pharmaceutical investments.
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Video
Congratulations, Class of 2013!
Miss commencement? Want to relive the memory? Watch the full ceremony and see what our wise speakers had to say.
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New Program
Baptism by hire
Quinlan launches real-world accounting program to take place during the peak of tax and auditing season. "We want more of our students to intern during the busy season," says Alyson Ryan, director of Business Career Services. "The experience is better, and they earn and learn more."
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SPECIAL EVENT
The Story of Your Stuff
Curious how your smartphone gets made? How about your clothes? Your food? Your furniture? Then stop by "The Story of Your Stuff" on June 4 from 6–7 p.m. at our Water Tower Campus, and learn about the growing field of supply chain management. Reserve your seat now.
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Reforming the reform
Economics Professor Tim Classen addresses how new taxes on medical equipment manufacturers may affect research and development as well as prices and profits.
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Building plan moves forward with city backing
A new home for Quinlan is on the horizon, and it's "going to establish a major presence for our world-class school of business," says Wayne Magdziarz, vice president of capital planning.
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Chinese markets perking up
Mary Ann McGrath, director of Quinlan's Intercontinental MBA program, discusses the growing presence of Starbucks and Caterpillar in China.
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Quinlan in the Wall Street Journal
Dean Getz speaks with the Wall Street Journal about plans to better support international students. Her vision: strengthen connections with global companies while instituting a "buddy" program to ease cultural adjustment.
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Submit your business idea, win up to $5,000
Have a business plan that could change the world? Share it with us—and you could win up to $5,000. Deadline: April 5.
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Speaker Series
Dean Getz to host forum on social enterprise and responsibility
You're invited! Join us for the 11th chapter in our Dean's Speaker Series, Cross-Sector Collaboration in Addressing Social Concerns, on April 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the University Club.
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Pamela McCoy is 'moving on up'
Congratulations to Pamela McCoy, highlighted by the Chicago Tribune for her new role as assistant dean for executive degree programs, overseeing the Executive MBA and MBA in Healthcare Management.
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Quinlans on list of most generous U.S. donors
Following a $40 million investment in Loyola's business school, the Quinlans have been named among the top 50 donors in America for 2012—alongside Warren Buffett and Steven Spielberg.
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John Boatright is 'moving on up'
Congratulations to John Boatright, highlighted by the Chicago Tribune for his new role as director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility.
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Quinlan named among the Top 100 Most Social Media Friendly MBA Schools
We're wired in and rising in rank. For 2013, Quinlan comes in at No. 52 out of more than 400 business schools surveyed for social media.
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Frederick Kaefer on USPS Saturday delivery
What impact, if any, will the USPS's decision to eliminate Saturday mail have on local business? Professor Frederick Kaefer weighs in.
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Profile
Why an MSF?
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Port strike threat
Maciek Nowak, director of Quinlan's Supply Chain Management program, on risks to East Coast ports as laborers threaten to strike.
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Economic forecast 2013
Quinlan professors on what to expect in the Eurozone and China.
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Profile
Meet Katie Nadeau (MBA), Ryder Cup intern
"Our primary task was to assist the PGA of America in ensuring that everything ran smoothly for the event's corporate clients and their guests in the various hospitality areas at Medinah Country Club." -
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#Q mania
What does $40 million mean to Loyola's business school? Our friends on Facebook and Twitter have said it best, offering an outpouring of congratulations and support. Click here for the complete social media recap of Loyola's historic Quinlan announcement.
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In the news: Research on Election Day aftermath
Timothy Classen, Quinlan professor of economics, takes a sobering look at the psychological effects of presidential elections.
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In the news: Business fraternity 'best' in nation
Quinlan's Alpha Kappa Psi was recently named "best chapter of the year" for 2011-12 out of more than 300 organizations nationwide.
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In the news: Decision 2012
Joan Phillips, professor of marketing and director of Quinlan's MSIMC program, talks with The Daily Herald about CEO contributions in the presidential election.
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Announcing the top family businesses of 2012
For 19 years, the Family Business Center at Quinlan has presented the Illinois Family Business of the Year Awards. It is with great excitement that we announce this year's winners ...
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Profile
Meet Reed Patterson, ambassador for Chicago Ideas Week (Oct. 8–14)
"I'm excited to get students involved with Chicago Ideas Week. In the past, there have been a lot of great speakers at the event, including former President Bill Clinton. This year, we have Edward Norton, General Colin Powell, and Rudy Tanzi, PhD, coming out to speak. It's going to be great." -
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Leaving his comfort zone—and landing a new job
After a few years in pharmaceutical sales, Vinny Gossain was ready to advance his career. Today, he’s on the fast track to success as a budding business exec with Trinity Health.
