Leading with Purpose: Angela Blanton on Career, Change, and Carnegie Mellon For Carnegie Mellon University Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer Angela Blanton (MSIA '99), the path to leadership has been anything but linear. Trained as an engineer and later earning her MBA from the Tepper School of Business, Blanton built a career that blends analytical rigor and cross-disciplinary thinking with a commitment to purposeful and empathetic leadership.

Angela Blanton (MSIA ’99) has had a leadership journey grounded in purpose, perspective, and possibility.

From engineer to CFO of Carnegie Mellon, her path reflects the power of embracing change, leading with empathy, and redefining what a successful career can look like. Read more: cmu.is/4tabEd6

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Tepper School Maintains Top 20 Ranking for U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate Schools of Business The Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University continues to solidify its place among the nation’s best MBA programs, earning a top 20 spot in the U.S. News & World Report’s latest Best Graduate Schools of Business rankings. The program was ranked No. 16 this year, up from No. 18 in 2025.

We are excited to share that the Tepper School continues to solidify its place among the nation’s best MBA programs, ranking No. 16 in the U.S. News & World Report’s latest Best Graduate Schools of Business rankings!

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Empowering Professionals Through an Online Hybrid MBA Program An online hybrid MBA from the Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business helps working professionals advance their careers with flexible learning, leadership development, and real-world application of experience.

Advance your career, without putting it on hold.

Our Online Hybrid MBA program is designed for working professionals who want flexibility, real-world application, and long-term ROI. Read more: cmu.is/4bYS0Jx

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Research Uses AI to Examine Social Exchanges and Interactions Researchers used generative AI to map thousands of everyday social interactions into a first-of-its-kind, data-driven taxonomy of social behavior.

Taya Cohen, Professor of Organizational Behavior and Business Ethics, and her team of researchers are using generative AI to analyze thousands of real-world interactions and build a data-driven framework to understand everyday social behavior.

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Small, Medium-Sized Independent U.S. Firms Adapted Well to Minimum Wage Hikes, as Did Workers New research proves that small and medium-sized U.S. firms are surviving minimum wage hikes and successfully retooling for higher productivity and increased worker retention without sacrificing owner profits.

It may be easier to adapt to minimum wage increases than many people assume. New research from Max Risch, Assistant Professor of Accounting, highlights how independent firms adjust and what workers gain.

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McGinnis Venture Competition Announces 2026 Winners, Launches New Morgenthaler Prize The Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship hosted the final round and awards ceremony of the annual McGinnis Venture Competition on March 17. The event brought together a diverse lineup of ideas, with emerging entrepreneurs presenting their ventures across the Graduate, Undergraduate, and Social Enterprise tracks.

So many impressive ideas were highlighted at this year’s McGinnis Venture Competition! Hosted by the Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship, the finals brought together student founders from across CMU to pitch innovative ventures. Read more: cmu.is/47nFRwm

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Congratulations to Aditi Mahajan, MBA '20, on being named as a Carnegie Mellon Tartan on the Rise! As a director at AlixPartners, Aditi brings clarity and solutions when businesses hit their biggest growth challenges.

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2026 Women of Influence honorees announced - Pittsburgh Business Times The Pittsburgh Business Times has announced its 2026 Women of Influence award winners, recognizing regional leaders driving organizational and community change.

We are proud to share that Dean Bajeux-Besnainou has been named a 2026 Pittsburgh Business Times Women of Influence award honoree!

Please join us in congratulating her on this well-deserved honor. Read more and view the full list of honorees: cmu.is/4bNiVJt

A new accelerated program will allow undergraduates to earn both a bachelor’s degree and a Master of Science in Computational Finance (MSCF) in just 4.5 years.

Learn more about the new pathway helping students build advanced finance skills: cmu.is/4scWNOD

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Each March, we honor Women’s History Month by celebrating the achievements, leadership, and lasting impact of our women students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

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Registration is officially open for the 2026 MBA Alumni Reunion! Join us in Pittsburgh from April 30–May 2, 2026, for a weekend of reconnection and celebration! We look forward to welcoming you back to campus! Register today: cmu.is/4koWjBO

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Our Certificate in Executive Leadership is more than a credential, it's recognition of their commitment to continuous growth and top-tier executive education. These leaders earned a designation that sets them apart.

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Registration is now open for Carnegie Mellon University Reunion Weekend! Taking place during Spring Carnival, Reunion Weekend offers a chance to reconnect with friends through special events such as Buggy, Mobot, Midway, and Booth. Register today: cmu.is/4bAzhWj

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We’re proud to share the latest Financial Times Global MBA Rankings results! The Tepper School has climbed to No. 41 overall and No. 18 in the U.S.

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Each year, Black History Month honors the achievements and contributions of Black Americans to the culture and life of the United States. This month, we celebrate the voices, experiences, and lasting impact of our Black alumni, students, faculty, and staff.

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What does the future of business education look like? The latest Tepper Magazine cover story, written by undergrads Grace Conard and Hector Chacon, explores that question through insights from global business school leaders.

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Our MS in Business Analytics program has maintained its No. 1 ranking in the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Online Graduate Non-MBA Business Programs! We are also proud that our Online Hybrid MBA was ranked No. 2 among online MBA programs.

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Thank you to everyone who attended the Golub Capital Board Fellows Community Mixer hosted by the Accelerate Leadership Center here at the Tepper School!

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From the Tepper School to Industry Trailblazer Story by Danielle Braff Photography by Michael Will When Melissa Marshall (MBA 2006) arrived at the Tepper School of Business 21 years ago, she was searching for an MBA program that valued rigorous analysis over soft skills and embraced collaboration over competition.

Melissa Marshall (MBA 2006) credits the Tepper School’s distinctive culture with shaping the leader she’s become and inspiring her to give back. Read more from our latest Tepper Magazine: cmu.is/4jsTQpi

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Our MS in Business Analytics program builds your analytics skills to help you become a leader who can make strategic, data-informed business decisions across industries.

Finish your application for the Round 2 deadline TOMORROW: cmu.is/4j33AXi

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There is still time to apply for our MS in Management program! Take the next step toward building your fluency in business, leadership, and teamwork.

Finish your application before the Round 2 deadline on January 15: cmu.is/4qgNQCz

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Short-Term Moves, Long-Term Vision Story by Suzi Morales Photography by John Madere Inspired by a Tepper School professor, alumnus Cevdet Aydemir (Ph.D. 2005) navigates the fast-paced world of Wall Street with an eye on the future. Combining the scholarly perspective of a Ph.D. in finance with the pragmatic view of a career on Wall Street, Cevdet Aydemir (Ph.D.

Inspired by Tepper School professor Richard (Rick) Green, alumnus Cevdet Aydemir (Ph.D. 2005) brings a scholar’s mindset to the fast-paced world of Wall Street.

Read more of Cevdet's story in Tepper Magazine: cmu.is/49bqI2F

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TOMORROW is the Round 2 deadline for our Full-Time and Online Hybrid MBA programs! Take the next step toward accelerating your career and building the leadership skills needed to drive innovation in a global business environment: cmu.is/4pOWOHq

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Poets&Quants asked deans from leading business schools to share resolutions that reflect what matters most in management education. Explore Dean Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou's perspective on preparing students for a rapidly evolving world: cmu.is/3Lsc2CW

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Happy New Year from the Tepper School! Wishing our entire community an excellent 2026. Here's to a bright and Intelligent Future!

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2025 in Review: Top Stories from the Tepper School Tepperspectives is the center of thought leadership at the Tepper School of Business. It features research, articles, and insights on how artificial intelligence and machine learning connect with business, management science, and organizational behavior. Guided by The Intelligent Future℠, Tepperspectives reflects a data-informed, human-driven approach to innovation and problem solving for today and the future.

2025 was a year filled with ideas, impact, and stories that resonated across our community! Explore our 10 most-read stories of the year: cmu.is/4rVeS3P

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