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Hedge funds oppose SEC’s reform plans after GameStop debacle

“Speculators are not the only ones harmed when a bubble collapses. There is collateral damage to innocent bystanders including buy-and-hold retirement investors in index,…

January 16, 2022

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Why are MBA salaries so high?

Georgetown MBA graduates are among those who manage to bag high paying MBA jobs and their alumni have played a key role in the process. So we reached out to the business school…

January 10, 2022

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It’s resolution time. We asked D.C.-area business leaders what they’re planning for 2022.

By removing barriers to success in the college search, we aim to increase the number of diverse applicants and admitted students at top-tier colleges and universities, which in…

January 7, 2022

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The Crystal Ball: B-Schools Acknowledge Challenges, Put Positive Shine On 2022

Shelly Heinrich, associate dean of MBA and MS-ESM admissions at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, says 2022 will bring four main developments for B-schools.…

January 3, 2022

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‘A Crucial Role To Play’: Top B-School Deans Share 2022 Resolutions

Paul Almeida, dean of Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, says 2021 proved at least one thing: predictions for 2022 must be predicated on the notion that…

December 28, 2021

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Business School To Boardroom: How An MBA Helped These Women Make The C-Suite

An MBA from Georgetown University helped INAP CFO Lisa Mayr and Everlane CMO Sophie Bambuck break the glass ceilings of the corporate world and enter the C-suite. With a record…

December 16, 2021

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Georgetown McDonough Dispels Common Myths for Women Pursuing an MBA

Women belong in business and the Georgetown McDonough School of Business supports women every step of the way through their MBA programs. In this piece, Georgetown McDonough MBA…

December 3, 2021

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Sticker shock over holidays could shake up how retailers, consumers think about sales

Luc Wathieu, a professor of marketing at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, said retailers don’t need to dangle discounts in the same way this holiday. In…

November 26, 2021

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Sitting Out the Season: A Record Number of Americans Say They Won’t Be Buying Holiday Gifts This Year

Karthik Easwar, an associate professor at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business who specializes in consumer psychology, said he agrees that the pandemic's economic…

November 25, 2021

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The Surge in Demand for MBAs, Driven by Covid, Has Led to Historic Gains for Diversity and GMAT Averages

“When you’re analyzing a case study about Fortune 100 company, you want someone in your class that has worked there,” says Shelly Heinrich, associate dean for MBA…

November 22, 2021