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The Miami Herbert Newsletter

We are delighted to unveil a new initiative, the Miami Herbert Newsletter. Scheduled for monthly release at the beginning of each month. This newsletter aims to foster a sense of community by sharing news, updates, and upcoming events.

We are also excited to present the "Name the Miami Herbert Newsletter" contest, inviting our community to help define the newsletter's identity. To suggest content or participate in the contest, please send your ideas to businessdean@miami.edu.

 

Miami Herbert MAKING NEWS

Miami Herbert celebrates as the school climbs through the ranks

Poets&Quants ranks Miami Herbert among top 25 undergraduate business schools, #1 in Florida. Read more.

The Princetown Review ranks Miami Herbert #19 in undergraduate entrepreneurship programs. Read more.

Transformative gift bolsters student success at Miami Herbert Business School

A generous endowment from the Jaffee family establishes the Jaffee Center, offering tailored services that shape a new era of academic and professional excellence for undergradute business students. Read More.

Allan Herbert graduates

Philanthropist and entrepreneur Allan Herbert graduates with a Ph.D. from his namesake School. Read More.

 

FACULTY HONORS & AWARDS

Recognition for life-long contributions to scholarship in cross-cultural management and emerging markets

Luo selected as the 2024 International Division (Academy of Management) Hyundai Motor Eminent Scholar.

Much-deserved kudos and accolades keep rolling in for Miami Herbert professor

Ullmann honored with lifetime achievement award. Read More.

Award-winning research sheds light on digital infrastructure growth

Henfridsson honored for digital insights. Read More.

 

 

FACULTY IN THE MEDIA

DR. DAVID ANDOLFATTO | Featured on ABC News and the Associated Press discussing Americans' economic outlook as inflation slows and wages outpace prices.

DR. ANDREA HEUSON | Cited multiple times in the Miami Herald providing insights on the Miami real estate market and the potential impact of court rulings on buyer-seller fees in Florida.

DR. KAROLINE MORTENSEN | Quoted for Forbes article, "Meet The Healthcare Startup That Crowdfunds Medical Expenses."

DR. STEVEN ULLMANN | Mentioned in Modern Healthcare article, "Cigna, HCSC in talks for Medicare Advantage deal: WSJ."

 

TOP SCHOLARSHIP

DR. UZMA KHAN | "Brand Loyalty in the Face of Stockouts" published in the Journal of Academy of Marketing Science.

DR. TERRI SCANDURA| New Edition of book "Management Today" 2/e published in January 2024.

DR. MARCO TESTONI | "Transportation Networks and Competition in the Market for Corporate Control" published in the Strategic Management Journal.

 

ACADEMIC SEMINARS

Academic Seminars Information

To encourage idea sharing, our business school's academic departments arrange seminars that bring together faculty for interdisciplinary research exploration. You can access the seminar schedule here.

 

WELCOME

BRIANA COUSINS | Program Coordinator, Graduate Career Placement

ZAHIR DOSSA | Lecturer, Business Technology

KOBI PATMAN | Office Manager, Finance

LULU RODRIGUEZ | Program Coordinator, Graduate Admissions

JOHANNA TURNBULL | Career Services Advisor, Undergraduate Career Advancement

JEAN-PAUL “JP” WONG | Assistant Director, Graduate Programs

 

UPCOMING Conferences, Symposia & Forums

Feb
16

7:00 am

2024 BUSINESS OF HEALTH CARE CONFERENCE

Feb
23

12:00 pm

2024 REAL ESTATE IMPACT CONFERENCE

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Feb
13

9:00 am

Feb 13-15 | EQUIS Accreditation Visit | Location: MHBS

Feb
21

6:00 pm

JAELI Leadership Lecture: Caroline O`Connor | Location: Finker-Frenkel Promenade

 

WHAT DO I DO?

MICHELLE RUALES

Many of you think of Michelle as the staff lead for the Finance Department. But since mid-January, Michelle has joined the Faculty Affairs team. Her responsibilities now include overseeing the submission process for faculty promotion and tenure reviews, coordinating the faculty annual review process, and facilitating the recruitment and rehiring of adjunct faculty members. Michelle also offers vital support to the Vice Dean of Faculty and Research, Dr. DJ Nanda, moving special projects forward.

 

STAFF ADVISORY COUNCIL CORNER

FACULTY & STAFF BOOK CLUB | Meeting Date: TBD | Location: AGB 328/Zoom

 

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Volunteers needed to assist with the annual conferences on Feb 16 and Feb 23. To volunteer, kindly email Jillian Garcia at jxg1557@miami.edu.

Join the Miami Herbert team as we participate in this year's Dolphins Challenge Cancer Fundraiser. For more information, please contact Bryan at bxm971@miami.edu.

Help a Cane in need. Food Drive collection boxes are available in each Department, and collections will be delivered weekly to the Canes Community Food Pantry.

 

LIFE EVENTS

Congratulations, Dr Miguel Minutti-Meza!

Lucia Ixchel Minutti born on Friday January 26, 2024.

 

THE FIVE VANESSAS | Who is who?

VANESSA ASOREY

Vanessa A. is a Sr. Financial Analyst in the Budget Office. Her responsibilities include financial reporting, account reconciliation, and active involvement in the annual budget development and quarterly forecasting. Vanessa A. also oversees faculty planning forecasts, manages DARTS accounts, and supervises Miami Herbert's capital expenses.

 

VANESSA GUZZI

Vanessa G. has been a full-time lecturer in the Business Law Department since 2005. Vanessa teaches BSL 212 - Introduction to Business Law and BUS 401 - The Law of Commercial Transactions. In her nearly 20 years at Miami Herbert, Vanessa G. has taught thousands of undergraduate students to think clearly and logically and has spent countless hours mentoring many of them.

VANESSA KANIA

Vanessa K. is an Assistant Director on the Student Life and Success team. She works with the HEMBA, MSSB, and PhD Programs, helping students through the student life cycle from orientation through graduation. Her responsibilities include enrollment, graduation clearance, event planning, and more. Vanessa K. has also worked with graduate student organizations at Miami Herbert.

VANESSA LOPEZ

Vanessa L. serves as the Sr. Program Coordinator in Lifelong Learning & Executive Education, where she plays a vital role in planning and managing the logistics of executive education programs, from development to execution. This includes coordinating with faculty, handling enrollment, managing program materials, and cultivating strong relationships with corporate clients and participants.

VANESSA SEPTIEN

Vanessa S. is a Lecturer in Business Law, teaching BUS 300 - Critical Thinking and Persuasion. She loves working with her students to continue developing their skills to address business audiences. Vanessa S. has over 25 years' law practice experience.

 

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