Companies located in more economically troubled states provide a greater opportunity for investors than companies in other states according to new research from the School’s Department of Finance.

The best among the School’s MBA classes of 2013 along with their favorite professors have been honored as part of an annual MBA awards program.

Seniors graduating from the School of Business and top faculty members were honored at the 2013 Celebration of Excellence Awards, held to celebrate the accomplishments of students as they prepare for life after college.

A team of UM student entrepreneurs including a School of Business senior is among 76 teams vying for $1 million in start-up funding to launch their social ventures as part of the Clinton Global Initiative

Al Checchi, who played a key role in the success of major corporations such as Marriott, Disney and Northwest Airlines, spoke to School of Business students and alumni about his experience in leadership roles as part of the School’s Cobb Leadership Lecture Series on Mar. 27.