Professional MBA alumna finds convenience, personal resilience through program

"By going through this experience, I learned that we're incredibly resilient and capable of accomplishing so much more than we ever thought possible," said Jessica Chiu (PMBA '18), fuel contract manager at Westinghouse Electric Company.

Ph.D. candidate thrives in collaborative atmosphere

When Patrick Flynn was looking for a Ph.D. program a few years ago, he wasn't just looking for a top research school with stellar human resources rankings. He was looking for invested faculty that truly engage with and care about their students. As a researcher deeply interested in human interactions at work, he wanted that personal edge in his program too.

Moore School faculty members publish research to benefit food banks

The work resulted in Harvest Hope's capability to deliver 1.7 million additional meals per year from the donations collected during promotional events, an increase of 41%

School of Accounting team makes finals in Deloitte AICC Competition

For the Atlanta regional competition, the University of South Carolina and Clemson University were chosen to participate in the national competition April 5-6, 2019 at Deloitte University in Dallas, Texas.

MAEcon professor finds motivation in student learning, excitement

"The most fulfilling thing in teaching isn't simply giving students knowledge but instead giving them new perspectives to consider," Master of Arts in Economics professor Chun-Hui Miao said. "When a former student tells me how what they learned in my class has helped them understand something new -- it's the ultimate reward for me."

International MBA candidate attracted to international immersion in program

International MBA candidate Kate Schaufelberger was looking for "something beyond traditional MBA classes" -- something she found at the Moore School

Moore School's one-of-a-kind award recognizes excellence in CEO talent development

"Our hope is that with this award, the Moore School begins to be recognized as the place that is most known for awarding CEOs that are trying to build leaders themselves," said Patrick Wright, faculty director of the Center for Executive Succession.

The Natural Thing To Do

Vince Mooney (B.S. '82, MACC '83), managing director at Deloitte in Charlotte, is one of the Moore School's longest consecutive donors, participating in giving in multiple capacities for the last 35 years. And he has no plans of stopping.

Professional MBA candidate applies classroom learning to job immediately

"After just five weeks of my MBA program, I was applying what I learned in meetings and projects at work," Professional MBA candidate Dipali Britton, business development manager at Upward Star Center.

UPS Foundation donates $150,000 to Moore School's Folks Center

"We know that context matters, and we know that the more diverse your team is, the better your team will be, in terms of developing strategy that's appropriate for different contexts and being successful in executing it."

The Dark-Side of User Reviews: The First-Review Effect and Incentivized Reviews

How a Moore School marketing professor is changing the way companies think about online product reviews.

MAEcon candidate found program to launch his dream career in his own backyard

Master of Arts in Economics (MAEcon) candidate Kirk LeCureux was looking for a program that would help him transition to a career in economic and financial research. He found it in the MAEcon program, which allows him to simultaneously earn his Master of Applied Statistics degree.

Doug Hanslip joins career services team to help MBA students leverage their experiences

"The depth of our graduates' true international immersion and language study programs is what allows our business school students to differentiate in a field of what can be commoditized MBA programs."

Finance lecturer uses 30 years of international business experience to engage students

After a career spanning 30 years in international business, Jim Thetford now serves as a finance lecturer for the Moore School.

Riegel & Emory Human Resources Research Center becomes 3rd educational institution to be inducted into National Academy of Human Resources

"The NAHR is essentially the hall of fame for the human resources field," said Anthony Nyberg, a professor in the Department of Management and the academic director of the Master of Human Resources (MHR). "Being inducted into the NAHR is the equivalent of a lifetime achievement award for HR practitioners."

MHR candidate takes the next step

Jewel May, a former starter on the women's basketball team, is now pursuing her Master of Human Resources degree at the Moore School.

Moore School ambassador finds success in the State House

Wilfredo Anderson, a third-year student at the Darla Moore School of Business, serves as the director of the Legislative Action Network for the University of South Carolina and as a student ambassador for the Moore School.

Moore School faculty receives prestigious award in operations research

Dr. Sanjay Ahire, a professor of operations research and management science and the co-director of the Moore School's Operations and Supply Chain Center, has received one of the most prestigious awards in operations research and management science practice.

MHR candidate learns importance of adaptability, open-mindedness

Master of Human Resources candidate Jalen Maxton has realized through the program just how important adaptability can be: "Things are ever-changing. You can't get complacent."

MHR alumna credits program's 'close relationships' with helping her land her job

Taylor Lawrence, '17 Master of Human Resources alumna, had several opportunities while at the Moore School to network with Fortune 500 companies, including PepsiCo, her current employer.

Professional MBA alumnus uses multiple UofSC degrees to lead confidently

Cedric Green, VP of Gas Services for SCE&G and PSNC Energy, holds four degrees from UofSC. He uses skills he gained through the Professional MBA program to better communicate with those he works with.

MHR candidate finds 'home,' 'incredible network' in accelerated program

"I've been able to build an incredible network in this program. I've met some of my best friends and amazingly bright people," said Sasha Einziger, '18 Master of Human Resources candidate.

MHR alumnus appreciates confidence gained through program

"My performance at work, as well as the confidence I have in my role, can be attributed to what I learned through earning my degree," said Master of Human Resources alumnus Robert Devane (MHR '17).

MAEcon candidate learns to better adapt to life's changes

"I've learned that doing things outside of your comfort zone will make you a better person, both personally and professionally," said Sara Dixson, Master of Arts in Economics candidate.

U.S. Department of Education awards Darla Moore School of Business $1.2 M in grant funds

The University of South Carolina's CIBER is the only one in the state and is one of 15 centers selected nationwide.

Moore School faculty translates consumer behavior research to the classroom

Moore School faculty finds relationship between beauty effort, perception of moral character in new study

MIB alumnus lands his dream job thanks to double-degree program

Alex Heise (B.S. '16, MIB '17) credits the Master of International Business Double-Degree program for launching him into the video gaming industry, where he's wanted to be since he was 13.

Finance professor enjoys 'frontier-pushing' atmosphere of Moore School

Professor Powers shares his thoughts on what the Master of Arts in Economics has to offer and what makes the Moore School distinct to him.

MHR alumnus learns to value the power of data

Master of Human Resources alumnus Gary Donald shares the most influential parts of his experiences in the MHR program and how it propelled him to his current role at The Boeing Company.

MHR alumna gains both professional, personal skills through program

Master of Human Resources alumna Valerie Lawrence shares the hard and soft skills she gained through the MHR program and how learning those put her ahead of the curve going into the workforce.

A Moore School Milestone: Undergraduate International Business program ranked no. 1 for 20th consecutive year

U.S. World and News Report announced Monday that the Darla Moore School of Business has once again earned the title of the No. 1 undergraduate international business program in the nation. This announcement marks the 20th consecutive year that the program has received the highest rank.

MHR candidate realizes importance of flexibility

Gabe Migala, MHR '18, traveled to Switzerland this summer as part of his internship with Honeywell.

MHR alumna most enjoyed 'industries, companies, perspectives' in program

Mindy Jarvis (MHR '14) shares what she's taken from her MHR experience into her role at ExxonMobil.

International MBA candidate is 'achieving his dream' through program

Sören Friede talks about who inspires him at the Moore School and how he came to the International MBA program all the way from Germany.

International MBA candidate is 'achieving his dream' through program

Sören Friede talks about who inspires him at the Moore School and how he came to the International MBA program all the way from Germany.

Professional MBA alumna enhances communication skills through program

Merrill Lynch Financial Advisor Paula Sabbagha shares what skills she uses most from the Professional MBA program.

MHR alumnus felt equipped for success in any field after program

Devon Taylor (MHR '12), now an ExxonMobil HR staffing and development advisor, shares a few pointers for current Master of Human Resources students.

MHR candidate learns to anticipate, conquer challenges through program

Samantha McFadden (MHR '18) shares her summer internship experience at Johnson & Johnson

Austin receives Outstanding Research Paper Award

While attending the 2018 American Accounting Association Annual Meeting in National Harbor, Maryland, School of Accounting assistant professor, Chelsea Rae Austin, received the 2017 Journal of American Taxation Association Outstanding Paper Award for her paper, "An Examination of Reputational Costs and Tax Avoidance: Evidence from Firms with Valuable Consumer Brands," published in spring 2017.

Alumna profile: Elizabeth Burwell

"Life isn't always fair, but I think as leaders, it's important that we be transparent and advocate for those we work with and for," she says. "They work for me, so they're looking to me."

New Moore School department chairs to take helm of finance and management this fall

Starting the Fall 2018 semester, DH Zhang will be serving as the chair of the Darla Moore School of Business' Department of Finance, and Sherry Thatcher will become chair of the Department of Management.

International MBA students intern with UPS Europe, find data analytics indispensable

"It's a great experience, being in school for a year and then being able to jump into a full-blown project with an international company," Broker said.

Management science professor pilots use of program R in sophomore class

"It looks a little scary at first," Hendrix said, "but an overwhelming number of students appreciated coming out of the class with that skill."

Jason Caskey (B.S. '90) named president, CEO of UofSC Foundations

The University of South Carolina Foundations announced Monday that Jason Caskey of the Elliott Davis accounting firm will serve as the new foundations president and chief executive officer.

MIB student, IB professor surprised at large differences in car safety in emerging markets

Which would you rather have in your car: airbags or a DVD player? Priorities differ across countries.

Moore School faculty, AARP work to benefit South Carolina retirees

Recently AARP approached Dean Peter Brews about a feasibility study for a multi-employer retirement plan for South Carolina employees. This idea has worked well in other states where employees did not have access to a retirement plan through their employers.

Moore School marketing professors find outstanding car dealer customer service doesn't necessarily equal superior performance

Darla Moore School of Business marketing professors Rafael Becerril-Arreola and Chen Zhou looked at the monthly sales of almost all cars on the market to determine who benefits -- the car dealers or the car manufacturers -- from improvements in facilities and interactions with service staff.

Harvard, Ivey business schools win Page Prize grand prize

The Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina is pleased to announce the winners of the 2017 Page Prize for Sustainability Issues in Business Curricula. Due to the quality of submissions this year, two grand prizes and three honorable mentions were awarded.

School of Accounting graduates four Ph.D. candidates in May 2018

May 2018 saw four of the School of Accounting's Ph.D. candidates walk to receive their diplomas, ready to embark on careers of teaching and research.

2018 Palmetto Symposium brings more than 70 accounting researchers to campus

The symposium brought together more than 70 leading researchers and Ph.D. students across five disciplines of accounting research (Tax, Financial, Auditing, Managerial, and AIS). More than 30 universities were represented from all over the country including Cornell, Illinois, Texas, and Washington.

Jean Duke moves into USC-Business Partnership Foundation president role

Jean Duke, former Board of Trustees chair of the USC-Business Partnership Foundation, has moved into the president role as of early April of this year.

Graduating IB, marketing student reflects on 'well-rounded' experience at Moore School

What makes a university a home? Is it the people you meet? The classes you take? The programs you get involved with?

Marcelo Frias moves into Moore School director of doctoral programs role

An alumnus of the Moore School's International MBA program, Marcelo Frias has moved into the role of director of doctoral programs at the Moore School. Previously, he served as managing director of the One-Year and International MBA programs.

Moore School marketing professor's research finds customer loyalty is big player in customer data breach announcements

As you might expect, sales decline overall; that was their first finding. But in re-examining the data, they also found that multichannel retailers -- businesses that sell their products in-store, online, through catalogs, etc. -- could potentially see channel migration. Their final finding was that loyal customers are more forgiving.

Moore School professors recognized by Student Disability Resource Center

Several Moore School professors received the "Two Thumbs Up" Award from the USC Student Disability Resource Center (SDRC). Each year, the SDRC recognizes faculty who have gone above and beyond to improve the lives of these students.

Management professors write global talent book with unique blending of research, application

"This book is really intended to be for people who are doing this or for students who could see themselves doing this someday, so it's a very conscious attempt to blend the research side and the practical application side," Ployhart said.

Moore School's Paul Bliese named fellow for Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Moore School Management associate professor Paul Bliese has been named to a short list of fellows for the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP).

Moore School IBCE freshman wins Palmetto Chinese Star Student Award, goes on to represent SC in next round of competition

Katie Rose Dionne, Moore School freshman international business major and International Business Chinese Exchange (IBCE) student, won the Palmetto Chinese Star competition - a state-level contest put on by USC's Confucius Institute to give students learning about Chinese culture and language the opportunity to prove their skills.

Moore School economics professor finds link between 1854 London cholera epidemic, current housing prices

If 70% of the people in your neighborhood died from some epidemic, what would happen to the prices of their houses?

Moore School IBCE freshman wins Palmetto Chinese Star Student Award, goes on to represent SC in next round of competition

Katie Rose Dionne, Moore School freshman international business major and International Business Chinese Exchange (IBCE) student, won the Palmetto Chinese Star competition - a state-level contest put on by USC's Confucius Institute to give students learning about Chinese culture and language the opportunity to prove their skills.

SC Econ Day encourages student interest in economics through high school competition

The third annual SC Econ Day brought more than 100 state finalists from 10 high schools around South Carolina to the Darla Moore School of Business to put their economics knowledge to the test.

Moore School Risk Management and Insurance program ranked 3rd largest in nation

In Business Insurance's 2017 rankings, the Darla Moore School of Business' globally recognized Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) program is ranked third largest in the country with 350 undergraduates enrolled in the major and eight courses being offered.

Moore School, Harvard alumna follows her passion to reduce student loan debt

Seven out of 10 students leave or graduate their undergraduate programs with more than $37,000 in loan debt. According to Bloomberg, the cost of a bachelor's degree is 1,120 percent more expensive today than it was in 1978.

Moore School international business MBA still No. 1

The International MBA program, ranked No. 1 in this newest batch of rankings, has been ranked in the top three for the last 29 years.

Moore School freshman basketball player hopes to use language skills to start his own company

Ibrahim Famouke Doumbia is not your typical college freshman - towering over most people at 6'6", the Moore School student plans to study international business while at USC as well as play forward for South Carolina's men's basketball team.

IB students clean up Congaree National Park as part of ongoing give-back efforts

With the arrival of beautiful weather here in South Carolina, it's no surprise that many USC students spent the weekend outside. What you might not expect is what more than 50 of the Darla Moore School of Business' international business students were doing with their sunny Saturday: picking up litter throughout Congaree National Park.

Professor incorporates world exploration into strategic management classes

"I can go places that you can't go here. You can't do these things here, and you can't take a picture of it. You can't describe these places to people. You just can't."

Moore School Center for Sales Success officially launches with five corporate partners

Since Fall 2016, the Darla Moore School of Business' Center for Sales Success (CSS) has been building partnerships and putting students through the Certified Professional Sales Person (CPSP) program in preparation for the center's official launch on March 1 of this year.

Moore School international business professor examines drug trade, illegal immigration in Mexico

"What happens if you impose rules that no one can comply with?" McDermott asks. "It can push those societies toward accelerated growth in crime, drug trades and illegal practices -- essentially an undermining of the institutional trade order."

Interdisciplinary master's program will help STEM students bring their business ideas to life

"No single college has all the answers. We saw a need to bring engineering and business together to empower STEM students to bring ideas to fruition and determine if they represent a potential business."

Hark family makes entrepreneurship seem easy, prioritizes encouraging students

Have you ever wondered how solving some operations problem within your business could grow into a booming business of its own? Read on to hear the Hark's story and how they use their success to give back to Moore School students.

Your Voice Matters: The Impact of User Reviews

In some instances, an objectively lower quality product could sell for more than a higher quality product from a different company because of the influence of user reviews.

Moore School team strikes gold at inaugural case competition in Ireland

Judges unanimously awarded first place to the Moore School team in the inaugural Dublin Institute of Technology International Case Competition held earlier this month.

Diversity and inclusion efforts expanding at Moore School

At the Moore School, the Student Council on Diversity and Inclusion and Associate Dean of Diversity and Inclusion Alice Leri are pursuing an ambitious campaign to increase the diversity dialogue through new workshops and programs that will be introduced over the coming year.

Moore School students dominate Soda City Startup, look to continue entrepreneurial endeavors

In the age of "There's an app for that," it might be easy to give up on any creative ideas you have and assume someone else out there has already done them. But, as these two Moore School students discovered, there's always more to be done.

Morrisette family endowment allows more students to build a network studying abroad

The Morrisette family understands the importance of not only networking internationally, but also of giving back, which is why, when John Morrisette graduated from the Moore School in May 2017, they decided to donate $100,000 for a study abroad endowment.

Moore School alumnus changing the world one well at a time

Moore School IB professor talks award, importance of international study

Tatiana Kostova, Buck Mickel Chair and Professor of International Business at the Darla Moore School of Business, was recognized this past year by the university as a Carolina Distinguished Professor, one of the highest faculty honors at USC. Kostova's involvement above and beyond her requirements as a professor and her dedication to her field set her apart.