Features and From the Dean http://www.smeal.psu.edu/report/ The Next CEO, Smeal's annual executive simulation competition, has students acting as CEOs as they lead their companies through major glabal challenges. To prepare for the ocmpetition, semi-finalists study international trends at one of Washington's most influential think tanks. http://www.smeal.psu.edu/report/archives.php?section=feature&id=14 http://www.smeal.psu.edu/report/archives.php?section=feature&id=14 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Beta Alpha Psi, a financial information fraternity at Smeal, raised $19,734.33 for the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) as part of the Big Four Challenge. The Smeal Report spoke to Beta Alpha Psi about the Challenge and the overall THON experience. Read student blogs, see photos of THON, and hear personal accounts here. http://www.smeal.psu.edu/report/archives.php?section=feature&id=13 http://www.smeal.psu.edu/report/archives.php?section=feature&id=13 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Smeal recently established a new research center dedicated to the study of sports business, a $375 billion industry. The Smeal Report explores some of the research projects currently underway and outlines the opportunities that the Center for Sports Business Research is creating for students. http://www.smeal.psu.edu/report/archives.php?section=feature&id=12 http://www.smeal.psu.edu/report/archives.php?section=feature&id=12 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 During the first week of March, Smeal's firts-year MBAs scattered around the world as part of the program's intensive international business immersion experience. Students visitied Istanbul, San Francisco, Santiago, and Shanghai. Leave your passport behind and join the journeys. http://www.smeal.psu.edu/report/archives.php?section=feature&id=11 http://www.smeal.psu.edu/report/archives.php?section=feature&id=11 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 A standing-room-only crowd welcomed Boeing's Robert J. Pasterick to Smeal in February. The college's Executive Insights guest speaker program is helping to fuel Smeal's strategic persuit of distinction. http://www.smeal.psu.edu/report/archives.php?section=dean&id=10 http://www.smeal.psu.edu/report/archives.php?section=dean&id=10 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 As the spring semester gets underway, Smeal seniors and second-year MBA students are finalizing their future plans and the rest of the college is preparing for another 15 weeks of study. The last half of the fall semester was a busy time at Smeal, and we hope to carry that positive momentum into the spring. http://www.smeal.psu.edu/report/archives.php?section=dean&id=9 http://www.smeal.psu.edu/report/archives.php?section=dean&id=9 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Two years after its launch, Smeal's student-managed investment fund continues to out-perform the S&P 500. In the process, the Nittany Lion Fund has become a valuable source of young talent for top investment firms. http://www.smeal.psu.edu/report/archives.php?section=feature&id=8 http://www.smeal.psu.edu/report/archives.php?section=feature&id=8 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 With its classrooms, research, and teaching labs, Trading Room, and Blue Chip Bistro, Smeal's Business Building has been identified by The Princeton Review as the best business school facility in the nation. http://www.smeal.psu.edu/report/archives.php?section=feature&id=7 http://www.smeal.psu.edu/report/archives.php?section=feature&id=7 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Need-based scholarships ease the financial burden of attending college and help Smeal students achieve their academic and career goals. A recent gift from alumnus Edward Anchel '60, and his wife, Judith Anchel, illustrates what these scholarships can accomplish. http://www.smeal.psu.edu/report/archives.php?section=feature&id=6 http://www.smeal.psu.edu/report/archives.php?section=feature&id=6 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 An upcoming conference at University Park celebrates women in business and gives attendees the chance to discover new perspectives and insights. Powerful Women Paving the Way: Penn State Celebrates Women in Business will take place March 27-29. The Smeal Report recently spoke to three women to get their unique perspectives on business and leadership. http://www.smeal.psu.edu/report/archives.php?section=feature&id=5 http://www.smeal.psu.edu/report/archives.php?section=feature&id=5 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500