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KSDK-TV
Unpaid internships violate law, judge rules
Weston Career Center director Mark Brostoff is interviewed for reaction to court case involving Fox Searchlight Pictures and unpaid college interns. Brostoff believes the ruling will not prevent companies from offering unpaid internships.
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MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE
Best Buy board makes last-minute pitch to shareholders on executive pay
Hillary Sale, professor of corporate law and management, says that it’s rare for a company to lose a vote on executive pay and even more rare for shareholders to reject executive pay plans two years in a row. Best Buy wants to award stock and cash to CEO Hubert Joly without linking the payments to future performance.
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THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
Cities Hunt for Startup Magic
St. Louis and its burgeoning startup community are focus of article about new initiative to raise $100 million to invest in new ventures. Olin alumni and companies with connections to Washington University are featured in story and video.
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ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH
Game industry finds a foothold in St. Louis
Olin alum Sam Coster, co-founder of Butterscotch Shenanigans, is among a growing number of mobile and online game designers who are planting their startup roots here instead of on the more expensive coasts.
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True-believers succeed at work
New research by Stuart Bunderson, professor of organizational ethics and governance at Olin, finds that employees who believe in the mission of their company gain influence and status more than those who are not so invested.
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HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW
What is the Theory of Your Firm?
In the June issue of HBR, Todd Zenger lays out his corporate theory and how companies can continue to create value by selecting strategies to fuel sustained growth in value.
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Global business educators gather at Olin
Olin is hosting more than 100 members of the Business International Studies Network ( BisNET) at a reception during the NAFSA annual conference meeting in St. Louis this week. Study abroad is more important than ever for business school students and Olin is expanding its partnerships worldwide.
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BLOOMBERG BUSINESSWEEK
The Best Undergraduate B-Schools for Operations Management
In a student survey, Olin ungrads gave their courses and faculty top marks in Operations Management, coming in #2 behind Wharton.
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Executive MBA diploma & award ceremony is May 25
Class 39 of Olin's Executive MBA program in St. Louis will celebrate the completion of the 20-month intensive graduate degree program Saturday, May 25 in Simon Hall. John Stroup, president and CEO of Belden will be the keynote speaker.
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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
Female Breadwinners and Love in a New Economy
Prof. Lamar Pierce discusses his new research that finds that men's usage of erectile dysfunction drugs increases by 10 percent when their wives slightly out-earn them.
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ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH
With help from the community, Washington U grads pursue an entrepreneurial dream
Student co-founders of Sparo Labs featured in David Nicklaus' column include Abby Cohen who minored in entrepreneurship at Olin.
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Watch graduation LIVE
Interact with all the Commencement festivities via live streaming, webcams, social media and more on May 17. Use hashtag #WUSTL2013 and start Tweeting!
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Undergraduate 2013 Honors and Awards
157 graduating seniors from Olin Business School will receive diplomas on Friday, May 17 at the Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony. The talents and accomplishments of many students will be acknowledged with special awards and honors.
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BLOOMBERG BUSINESSWEEK
The Best Undergraduate B-Schools for Marketing
In a survey conducted by Businessweek, Olin students give their marketing faculty and courses high marks, ranking it #2.
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ST. LOUIS BEACON
Close to home: Work-at-home-moms juggle careers and kids and family
Michelle Duguid, assistant professor of organizational behavior at Olin, comments on the difficult work/life balance for women who work from home.
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