Death and taxes
Benjamin Franklin once said that “in this world, nothing is certain but death and taxes.” During the presidential election cycle, we have heard proposals ranging from flat taxes to the “Buffett Rule” to Herman Cain’s 9-9-9 plan.
Will investors “like” Facebook?
A recent Wall Street Journal article along with the release of Facebook’s S-1 filing has raised a huge question in the marketplace: What is the social media giant worth?
Living our mission … all over the world
A critical element of our mission at Mays Business School relates to preparing our students for a global society. As I recently embarked on a trip to teach in a Mays executive program in Lagos, Nigeria, it struck me just how global a state university in College Station, Texas can become.
Steve Jobs’ legacy
Since his untimely death on October 5, 2011, much has been written about Steve Jobs and the legacy he created as an innovator and leader. His impact on our lives has led many to compare him to Henry Ford and refer to him as the “Michelangelo” of our times. In fact, a Google search using the terms “Steve Jobs Michelangelo” reveals over 1 million results!
Cash is king…and bigger than ever
Much has been made of the significant amounts of cash being held on Corporate America’s balance sheets. While this trend has been observed for some time, this issue reached a crescendo when Apple released its second quarter reports, showing a total of over $76 billion in cash and liquid investments.
Not research vs. teaching, but research + teaching
Nationally, higher education and the role of faculty research have come under heavy scrutiny. Much of this scrutiny suggests that time faculty spend on research is additional time that could be spent in the classroom. While that argument seems logical, what is missing from the discussion is how research faculty integrate their teaching and research expertise.
Proxy season: How much are they making?
Like many of you, my mailboxes, physical and electronic, are filling with proxy statements as companies plan their annual shareholder meetings. And, each year, executive compensation seems to attract a greater level of attention in these proxies and meetings.
Can going green put companies in the black?
Very few would argue that corporations should not consider the social and environmental considerations of their business practices, but the question remains: how do these practices affect cash flow, profitability, and shareholder value?
Balancing innovation and regulation
A recent agreement between Facebook and Goldman Sachs to create a special investment vehicle has raised questions as to whether Facebook is attempting to receive the benefits of broad investment without the downsides of being a publicly traded company. With all such discussions, it does not take long for both sides to bring up Sarbanes-Oxley and the costs of being a public company.
What makes a great business school great?
Faculty, current students, prospective students, parents, and rating agencies all ask this question. While quantitative measures all have merit, one factor, while difficult to measure, stands the test of time – what level of success do our students experience after their graduation?
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