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Darla Moore School of Business

2016 News

Student teams gain practical experience, fresh perspectives through Moore School's Capstone supply chain projects

This semester's GSCOM Capstone students presented their semester-long project summaries to 13 partnering companies.

Moore School marketing student looks forward to working at Target after graduation

After interning with Target, for six months, fourth-year marketing student Ellie Smith will be getting that coveted Target discount by taking on a full-time position with one of the Columbia stores.

Moore School international business student takes on the globe

International business and economics Honors student Stefanie Feltwell has been in three study abroad programs and done two internships — a great start for her career aspirations in global economic and social development.

Moore School international business professor earns book prize

Darla Moore School of Business professor Stanislav Markus has won this year's Stein Rokkan Prize for his 2015 book on what he considers the "single most important factor for economic development and business success at the country level" -- secure property rights.

USC startups win top prizes at the Proving Ground 2016

Six teams of young entrepreneurs pitched their ideas before judges and a large audience at the Darla Moore School of Business' Proving Ground Thursday (Nov. 17) for the opportunity to win cash prizes and startup support.

Moore School alumnus helps bring back the light in the wake of Hurricane Matthew

Cedric Green ('02 PMBA) works to repair damage after Hurricane Matthew.

Moore School Economic Outlook Conference to examine ramifications of presidential election

Each year, the members of the Division of Research at the Moore School present their economic predictions for South Carolina at the Economics Outlook Conference.

Moore School Marketing graduate presents sports fan research at NACDA conference

Alex Derrig, a recent Moore School marketing and business management graduate, gained in-depth, practical experience through an independent study on sports fan home game attendance that he took part in during his senior year.

Research examines relationship between pay-for-performance and future performance pay

Research by Moore School human resources professor Anthony Nyberg suggests that employees seem to respond better to bonuses than overall pay raises.

International MBA student develops a taste for multinational business in Peru

Learning how people live is an essential part of the cultural immersion unique to the Moore School's International MBA program.

Moore School Masters of Human Resources students win first place in $20,000 NAHR essay contest

Ellie Gardner, Will Oncken and Lauryn Overton will split the $20,000 prize for their essay on the gig economy after beating out over 50 other submissions from around the world.

Peace Corps volunteers come to Moore School to polish international experience

Three Moore School graduate students join the program after serving in the Peace Corps.

Moore School international business professor examines the future of manufacturing in the world's workshop

Darla Moore School of Business international business professor Michael Murphree predicts greater efficiency in Chinese manufacturing.

Finance Scholars spend fall break in the Big Apple

This year's Carolina Finance Scholars took their annual trip to New York City to visit banks and network with Moore School alumni.

CHRO Conversations engage students, faculty in discussion on business challenges, opportunities

"CHRO Conversations" are recorded during visits to the Moore School by Chief Human Resources Officers who come to the school to share their insights with students in the Masters of Human Resources program.

Moore School connects finance student to flagship Bank of America internship

Fourth-year finance and global supply chain and operations management student Tyler Bankhead secured a Bank of America internship last summer thanks to the Office of Career Management.

Professional MBA students hone business skills through flexible program

Professional MBA students Josh Montoya and Eric Thompson bring diverse business knowledge to the program.

Moore School international business professor builds Hitotsubashi University relationship

This summer Moore School international business professor Omrane Guedhami worked with faculty from Hitotsubashi University to design and organize the two schools' first collaborative conference on corporate governance.

Moore School alumnus applies international business skills to nonprofit work for Nigeria

Moore School alumnus Alex Sullivan's nonprofit "Project Cyma" offers Nigerians an alternative to violence.

Moore School International MBA student learns to relax in Germany

Sometimes fitting in with the business climate in other nations means learning how to slow down.

Moore School International MBA student lives like a local wherever she goes

International MBA student Brittany VanderBeek is learning firsthand how immersing yourself in local cultures creates adaptability and confidence.

Folks Center for International Business brings multinational board to Columbia for inaugural meeting

Leading multinational companies on the Moore School's Folks Center Corporate Partner Advisory Board are working with the school's international business faculty to build closer relationships between the Moore School and global industry.

Moore School leadership certificate program kicks off classes

The Moore School's new Certificate in Leadership Excellence program is designed to bolster leadership skills of professionals in middle management positions.

Moore School alumni reflect on value of international business program

International business graduates of the Moore School say it's the resiliency, interpersonal skills and adaptability played out on a global stage gives them a competitive edge.

Moore School offers a smooth transition from military to business

Moore School MBA programs offer a path from success from military to civilian life.

Finance Scholars program looks to continue growth as it begins second year

A successful first year for the Moore School's Carolina Finance Scholars program has the school looking at strategies for growth.

Moore School international business program earns No. 1 ranking for 18th consecutive year

The undergraduate international business program at the University of South Carolina's Darla Moore School of Business has been named No. 1 in the nation for the 18th year in a row by U.S. News and World Report.

Moore School alumna channels her drive at Textron in Charlotte

A 2015 marketing and management alumna didn't expect to go into the world of sales, but at Textron, she has discovered that she has quite a knack for it.

New Dean for Diversity and Inclusion explores how understanding builds communities

Cultural diversity is something Alice Leri has been exposed to her whole life, having been born in Italy to a traditional Italian family and traveling from Italy to wherever her interests have taken her.

Moore School human resources professor named associate editor for Academy of Management Journal

Darla Moore School of Business human resources Professor Anthony Nyberg has been chosen to be one of the next associate editors for the Academy of Management Journal. He started the three-year term at the beginning of July.

Korean executives complete Moore School Executive International MBA program

After taking most of their courses at Chonnam National University, the 30 students in the program -- all leaders from the Korea Electric Power Corporation -- came to Columbia for three weeks to take the final two courses.

Moore School management professor named editor for Organizational Research Methods

Darla Moore School of Business management Professor Paul Bliese has been named the next head editor for Organizational Research Methods, published in association with the Academy of Management.

Moore School adds eight international partnerships to exchange programs

The Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina, has announced eight new international business programs in partnership with leading business schools worldwide.

Moore School hiring initiative brings in new faculty to accommodate student growth

The Darla Moore School of Business will be welcoming many new faculty members in the coming academic year as part of a three-year hiring initiative.

Pangea Swimwear is making waves in the world of men's bathing suits

Nick Bradley (BS '10) was living in Los Angeles when he realized there was something missing from his wardrobe: a polished, sophisticated bathing suit that would be functional on the beach and appropriate for more professional arenas.

International MBA student learns about Brazilian business culture through preparation for 2016 Summer Olympics

Tim Christmann, a marketing and data analytics International MBA student at the Darla Moore School of Business, is interning with a sports marketing company based in Rio de Janeiro this summer.

More-demanding businesses demand more from students

Ask Dean Peter Brews what keeps him awake at night, and he'll tell you it is the young professionals he is responsible for.

Moore School Leadership Excellence Certificate offers blended approach to developing leadership skills

A new Certificate in Leadership Excellence program will be offered at the University of South Carolina's Darla Moore School of Business to equip business leaders to effect change in their organizations.

University of Vermont receives Moore School's Page Prize for sustainability MBA program

The Sustainable Entrepreneurship MBA program from the Grossman School of Business at the University of Vermont has been awarded the 2015 Dr. Alfred N. and Lynn Manos Page Prize for Sustainability Issues in Business Curricula.

Accounting alumna running across the country in 4K for cancer

Bailey Wilhelm has been running since the beginning of high school. After eight years of doing regular runs, she was ready for a challenge and was looking for a way to make a positive impact before starting work in the fall. That's when she remembered hearing about 4K For Cancer.

2016 Business at Moore students explore business, teamwork, and personal boundaries

On a hot Saturday afternoon in June, 30 rising high school seniors arrived at the University of South Carolina Honors College dorm to begin the 10th annual Business at Moore program held by the Darla Moore School of Business.

Business ethnography gives students deeper insight into customer behavior

Ken Erickson, clinical assistant professor in the Department of International Business at the Moore School, recalls the first time he used his anthropological expertise in the business world. It was for Hallmark.

One-year MBA program placed among best in nation by Poets & Quants

Poets & Quants has named the Darla Moore School of Business' one-year MBA program one of the best in the United States for 2016.

Moore School Welcome Center named after former dean James Kane

To commemorate the life and work of James F. Kane, dean and former professor of marketing, the Darla Moore School of Business officially dedicated the Kane Welcome Center in mid June.

'Business at Moore' sparks a life's calling

For Moore School freshman Kayla Werts, a career in business was never her calling. That is, until she attended the Business at Moore (BAM) program in the summer of 2013

Moore School supply chain research ranked in top 10 by SCM Journal List

The Darla Moore School of Business was recently ranked among the top 10 business schools worldwide in empirically focused supply chain management research by the SCM Journal List.

Building the bridge to international business

Aldor "Al" Lanctot calls his decision to join the Moore School a natural choice. Lanctot, who has joined the school as the executive director for the Center for International Business is no stranger to the world of international business.

Alumna hits the mark with new book

Jill Griffin (BS '77, MBA '79, Distinguished Alumna '03) moved to Austin as a young woman in 1985 looking to make a name for herself in the male-dominated business world.

Paying it forward: Alumnus gives back to the Moore School, and the community

William Ellerbe "Trey" Ackerman III ('97, MTax '98) believes the greatest gift in life is the gift of giving back and helping others. It's something he has experienced first-hand.

From marketing success to motherhood

For 15 years, Kim Buckner Land ('98, MBA '02) served as marketing director for a group of New York Times newspapers in the North and South Carolina markets. With the future of the newspaper industry uncertain, Land was looking for something more fulfilling.

Joel Smith: Taking the risks that shaped a career

"The more self-awareness you have, the better prepared you are to meet challenges," says Joel A. Smith, III, who served as dean of the Darla Moore School of Business from 2000 to 2008.

UofSC graduate programs among nation's best

The University of South Carolina's Darla Moore School of Business once again boasts the top-ranked International MBA program in the nation, according to the newly released U.S. News & World Report's Best Graduate Schools.

October flooding brings out the best in Moore School graduate Mac Bennett

The morning of Sunday October 4, 2015, is one Mac Bennett (BSBA '80), United Way of the Midlands president and CEO, will never forget. Amid the historic 1,000-year flooding of South Carolina, Bennett's phone rang.

Supporting more pathways to education

Ed Littleton grew up in the Upstate of South Carolina and graduated from USC in 1985 with an accounting degree. But he jokes that he had to move to Texas to reconnect with his alma mater.

Sharing an artistic vision with USC and the community

On a chilly January afternoon, Dot Ryall, a USC alumna and Columbia philanthropist, shares her hopes for public art in the Midlands.

Alumni living abroad make meaningful connections with study abroad students

The Darla Moore School of Business boasts alumni living and working in more than 80 countries, creating a global network - and an invaluable knowledge resource about international business.

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