Michael Cox ‘77 is a self-described “propeller head.” “I’ve always been fascinated by airplanes.” His passion for his work is hard to miss as he shared some of his career highlights with Mays students, such as saving an airline from going under in one week, or remaking South African Airways into a profitable business with a new corporate culture.
The past, present, and future of Mays Business School were embodied in the three guests of honor as the Benton Cocanougher Chair in Business was dedicated at a luncheon on October 23. Special guests by invitation of Dean Jerry Strawser were in attendance, as well as the men of the hour: Lowry Mays ’57, founder of Clear Channel Communications and benefactor of Mays Business School; Benton Cocanougher, dean of Mays Business School from 1987 to 2001 and current dean emeritus and professor emeritus at Texas A&M; and Luis Gomez-Mejia, professor of management and inaugural holder of the Cocanougher Chair.
As Congress debates historic changes to the health care system, the business community prepares to react. How will the pending legislation affect businesses?
This is the topic of the panel discussion “The business of health: expert insights and perspectives,” to be presented Thursday, November 12, in Houston. Hosted by the Executive MBA Program from Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School, the event is free and open to the public, though seating is limited.
The 100 fastest-growing Aggie-owned or Aggie-led businesses in the world will be recognized Nov. 6 at the 5th Annual Aggie 100 program, sponsored by Mays Business School’s Center for New Ventures and Entrepreneurship at Texas A&M University.
In a culture that lauds the beautiful, wealthy, and entertaining, the work of scholars and educators often goes unnoticed. To give honor where honor is due, Mays Business School presented their Outstanding Doctoral Alumni award to three individuals whose work has had a significant impact on thousands of students, as well as the marketplace.
The Benton Cocanougher Chair in Business will be dedicated this Friday, October 23, at Mays Business School. The inaugural chair holder is Luis Gomez-Mejia, professor of management. The chair was funded by a gift from the school’s namesake, Lowry Mays ’57, who recently provided $7.5 million with matching funds to create a $12 million gift; this gift is dedicated to faculty support and will provide six faculty chairs and three eminent scholar chairs.
In a culture that lauds the beautiful, wealthy, and entertaining, the work of scholars and educators often goes unnoticed. To give honor where honor is due, Mays Business School at Texas A&M University will present their Outstanding Doctoral Alumni award to three individuals whose work has had a significant impact on thousands of students as well as the marketplace.
Washington D.C. is not only the nation’s capitol, but it is also a thriving business sector. Residing in a city crawling with lawyers and politicians might not sound like the average American’s dream, but the economic success of D.C. throughout the recession has attracted many young professionals.
A program is only as good as its faculty. That’s why hiring and retaining the very best faculty members is a primary goal at Mays Business School. For the 2009-2010 school year, ten full-time tenure/tenure-track faculty members have been added to the roster from a variety of locations and a wide range of research interests. What they all have in common is a dedication to their profession that distinguishes them from their peers.
As employers downsize in these tough economic conditions, some employees are being let go via “reduction in force” (RIF). What can you do if you believe your company made RIF decisions based on discriminatory factors such as age or race? Statistical evidence can be helpful in building your court case, says a recent article from Ramona Paetzold and a colleague, which appeared in the June 2009 Harvard Law Review forums section.
