Tepper School News | Dec. 7, 2022

New Report Highlights Strong Employment Rates for Tepper School MBA Grads 

MBA students performed well in the job market this year with an increase over past employment rates and starting salaries. 

Trending Topics: Top 10 Tepper School Stories of 2022

Political propaganda; pandemic implications on the bottom line; a new master’s degree program; and a focus on tech, energy, and sustainability. We revisit the Tepper School’s most trending topics in 2022.

Listen: The Secret to Gift Giving

Jeff Galak, Associate Professor of Marketing, joins NPR’s Hidden Brain podcast to talk about why the presents we give for holidays and birthdays often miss the mark, and how to become a better gift giver.

Students and Alumni Garner Accolades at INFORMS

From best papers and student chapter honors to leadership election and service recognition, members of the Tepper School community earn distinction at the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS) annual meeting. 

David Major Joins the Tepper School as Inaugural Associate Dean of DEI&B

This new role brings Major back to his alma mater as “the professor he wishes he had when he attended school here.” He will serve as a leader to advance our commitment to DEI&B and make the school a more welcoming and inclusive environment for all to thrive. 

Shop Small This Holiday Season

Shopping small can create a big impact; support alumni-owned small businesses! Angela Bodnar’s (MBA 2016) Anacua House offers a selection of highly-curated home goods, perfect for that last-minute holiday party. Read on for additional small business features.

VOICES Podcast: Steve Feyer, Director of Customer Advocacy at Eightfold AI

What exactly is AI? Steve Feyer (MBA 2015) discusses deep learning, busts myths about AI, and reflects on how his Tepper School experience prepared him for this space.

Upcoming Events 

Navigating the Unexpected in Your Career:
Insider Career Expertise, Advice, and Planning

 
In response to recent downturns in the business community, the Tepper School is hosting two virtual panel discussions to offer insider advice and support to those who have been affected.

• On Dec. 15, experts from our Career and Admissions teams will offer practical advice, resources, and insight about navigating career shifts.
• On Dec. 16, a panel of Tepper alumni will share their experiences with navigating periods of turbulence in their respective industries. 
  

Register to attend each session:

Admissions and Career Teams | Thursday, Dec. 15, noon EST 
Alumni Panel | Friday, Dec. 16, noon EST

 

McGinnis Venture Competition Virtual Info Session

Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship
Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, 11 a.m. EST

 

Tepper Information Center

The Tepper Information Center (TIC) is an online resource for Tepper School faculty and staff. Visit TIC for announcements, operating unit information, a staff directory, HR resource links, and more.

 

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