Business and Management

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Serious money for women's rights

As executive director of Women Moving Millions, a U of M alum is bridging the gap between funders and organizers in the fight for women’s rights.

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Student earns U of M’s first online MBA

The U of M’s evolution in the online space allows the University to offer working professional students the opportunity to engage where and when they choose.

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Innovating during a pandemic

These savvy alumni are building business models and products that can help their businesses—and their customers—thrive, even during a global pandemic.

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$50 million scholarship fund positions U of M’s Carlson School to fuel future workforce

With the creation of a new, $50 million endowed scholarship fund, the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management is now better able to attract, retain, and train top scholars who will become future business leaders in Minnesota and beyond.

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Star employees and high performers positively impact peers up to a point

Carlson School of Management Assistant Professor Elizabeth Campbell found that having star employees in workgroups positively influenced non-star job performance up to a certain point. After that, there are diminishing returns.

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Talking local retail with U of M

The holiday shopping season is a critical time for American small businesses. According to the National Retail Federation, the holidays generate about 20% of some businesses’ annual sales.

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COVID-19 negatively impacting well-being, say U.S. adults

Symptoms of depression are up and life satisfaction is down for U.S. adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study by University of Minnesota researchers.