Warren Buffett and Bill Gates Participate in Community Forum
In a community forum event on November 12, Buffett and Gates responded to student body questions on a variety of topics, including the economy, investing during an economic downturn and the fruitful careers and industries of the future.
In an op-ed in the Financial Times, Dean Glenn Hubbard calls for policies designed to support local business in the fight against global poverty.
Only local business can end global poverty
Financial Times
Top Prize in Case Competition 2009 Awarded
Members of the winning team were Ahmad Bakri '10, Francesco Braggiotti '10, Erica Brailey '10, Micael Calatrava '10 and Alexandre Domange '10.
CBS Launches Efforts with Goldman Sachs to Strengthen Business Education for Women in Africa
The School's strategic partnerships with two leading African universities will focus on building capacity for business and management education, with an emphasis on entrepreneurship.
Columbia Business School Hosts Inaugural Pan-Asian Reunion
The event's focus, "Asia and the World Economy," highlighted the growing importance of Asia due to its remarkable economic growth and development.
EMBA-Global Announces Expansion to Asia
EMBA-Global Asia incorporates HKU Business School into the existing partnership between Columbia Business School and London Business School, establishing the first executive MBA program jointly located in the three cities that drive global business.
Synchronized Alumni Event Unites Clubs Around the World
On June 11 and 12, Columbia Business School alumni clubs around the world hosted social gatherings and celebrations as part of the second annual synchronized worldwide alumni club event.
CBS Team Wins Global Social Venture Competition with Clean Energy Plan
Out of a record field of 245 teams from 23 countries, a student team from CBS won the $25,000 grand prize at this year’s Global Social Venture Competition.
Social Enterprise Student Speaks on Leadership at World Leaders Forum
CBS student Melissa D’Agostino was featured in a panel discussion hosted by Columbia University’s World Leaders Forum and moderated by President Lee C. Bollinger the evening of April 16.
Professor David Beim says highly leveraged companies are finding themselves in a precarious position.
Executives Find Ways to Keep Moving Ahead Despite Economic Fears
The Wall Street Journal
Goldman Sachs Announces Global Women's Education Initiative and CBS Partnership
CEO Lloyd Blankfein said the firm pledges $100 million to provide 10,000 underserved women with education and mentoring in business, management and entrepreneurship.
Columbia Women in Business Conference Defines Success with New Perspectives
Avon CEO Andrea Jung delivered the keynote address, emphasizing the importance of passion, humility, balance and social responsibility.