News Archive
Smeal's Ketz Coauthors Amicus Brief in California Pension Case
July 20, 2010
J. Edward Ketz, associate professor of accounting at the Penn State Smeal College of Business, has co-written a brief of amicus curiae submitted to the California 2nd District Court of Appeal in the case of County of Orange v. Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs, et al.
INFORMS Renames Practice Prize to Honor Smeal's Lilien
July 19, 2010
The INFORMS Society on Marketing Science (ISMS) has renamed its MSI-ISMS Practice Prize in honor of Gary Lilien, Distinguished Research Professor of Management Science at the Penn State Smeal College of Business.
Business Faculty from Vietnam Visit Smeal
July 16, 2010
A group of 17 faculty from Duy Tan University in Da Dang, Vietnam, visited the Penn State Smeal College of Business recently as part of an academic exchange program between Penn State Greater Allegheny and Duy Tan.
A Passion for Teaching
July 12, 2010
Do what you love. Love what you do. Such is the case for Jennifer Chang Coupland, Paiste Learning Fellow and clinical associate professor of marketing at Smeal. She combines her love of consumer culture, brands, marketing, and teaching into a job she says she “intrinsically loves.” Coupland incorporates her fondness of nostalgic brands and creativity into the classroom, creating an environment that students enjoy.
'It's Your Time: Find Your Future' to Air July 11 on Big Ten Network
July 8, 2010
College students and recent graduates preparing to enter the most challenging job market in decades, take heart. A new Big Ten Network series produced by Penn State called "It's Your Time: Find Your Future" is bringing you information, resources and guidance.
Building the Next Generation of B2B Marketing Scholars
June 23, 2010
The Institute for the Study of Business Markets is one of Smeal's founding research centers. Under the direction of Drs. Ralph Oliva and Gary Lilien, the ISBM has become a center of excellence. Networked with researchers, educators, and practitioners from businesses and universities around the world, their mission is to improve the practice of business-to-business marketing in both industry and academia.
First Issue of IRES Newsletter Available Online
April 23, 2013
The Institute for Real Estate Studies at the Penn State Smeal College of Business has began publishing a biannual newsletter for its members and interested Smeal alumni. The first edition of the newsletter is available online here.
Fong Named Marketing Chair
June 10, 2010
The Penn State Smeal College of Business has named Duncan Fong, professor of marketing, chair of the college's Department of Marketing effective July 1. Fong replaces William Ross, who has served has the Marketing chair since January.
No Private Health Insurance?
June 10, 2010
Smeal’s Keith Crocker predicts that the elimination of medical underwriting—which will occur in 2014 when exclusions for preexisting conditions are prohibited—will completely destroy the individual market for health insurance. He also discusses the risks, mandates, and fines associated with the new health care legislation, as well as the potential for a resurgence of the public option.
Penn State Names Steve and Nancy Sheetz Philanthropists of the Year
June 4, 2010
Penn State has named Altoona residents Stephen G. and Nancy L. Sheetz its 2010 Philanthropists of the Year in recognition of their exceptional commitment to the University as donors and volunteers.