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.

Read more about the study here: cmu.is/4v19myn

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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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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.

Learn more: cmu.is/4qRY1NC

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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.

Check out the full rankings: cmu.is/3ZFwVOE

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Leaders are earning our Certificate in Executive Leadership to strengthen their skill sets and stand out in a competitive landscape. Enroll now to strategically advance your leadership expertise: cmu.is/45etOQO

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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.

Read more: cmu.is/3Z2HL0Y

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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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Leaders are earning our Certificate in Executive Leadership to strengthen their skill sets and stand out in a competitive landscape. Enroll now to strategically advance your leadership expertise: cmu.is/45etOQO

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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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5 Tips on How to Use an MBA to Make a Pivot in Your Career Here are tips on how an MBA can help you change tracks in your career and what you can do to help yourself, from reaching out to potential employers after sending in a résumé to applying for a Leadership Development Program.

Thinking about using an MBA to pivot your career? In a new FindMBA article, Steve Rakas, executive director of our Masters Career Center, shares practical advice for navigating career change in today’s job market. 

Read more: cmu.is/4ajZwzI

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Shared Experience in Trauma Teams Links Directly to Improved Patient Outcomes A new study in Organization Science reveals that hospital trauma teams with strong "transactive memory systems"—the collective awareness of who knows what—significantly improve patient outcomes, reducing hospital stays by over three days through better-coordinated care.

CMU researchers Linda Argote and Ki-Won Haan, together with Jeremy Kahn of the Department of Critical Care Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh, uncover how shared experiences help trauma teams coordinate faster and more effectively.

Read more: cmu.is/44wgcAk

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Nominations are now open for the 2026 Tepper School Alumni Awards, which honor alumni for career accomplishments and dedicated service to the school and the alumni community. 

Submit your nomination by January 10: cmu.is/4s0fPrI

#CMUTepper #AlumniAwards #Alumni #Reunion

Tepper School Releases 2025 MBA Summary Employment Report The Masters Career Center (MCC) at the Tepper School of Business has released its 2025 MBA Summary Employment Report, showcasing the achievements of our most recent full-time MBA graduates and summer internship candidates. Tepper School MBA graduates continued to excel amid ongoing economic uncertainty and a competitive global job market.

Today we released our 2025 MBA Summary Employment Report, highlighting strong outcomes for our most recent full-time MBA graduates and summer interns, even in a highly competitive global job market.

Read more: cmu.is/3Y15pu8

#CMUTepper #MBA #Employment #CareerOutcomes #Tech #Finance #Consulting

From our table to yours, we are wishing everyone in our Tepper School community a cheerful holiday season! May the new year bring you continued success and happiness.

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A Dynamic Economist Story by John Miller On March 20, nine portraits adorned the wall of the Nobel Laureate Gallery in the Tepper School of Business. The next day, Thomas J. Sargent joined his fellow economists, colleagues, and peers as the tenth portrait in the gallery.

Nobel Laureate Thomas Sargent, in his keynote speech at the Tepper School's 75th Anniversary Academic Symposium, talks about his deep intellectual ties to his fellow Nobel winners.

Read more in the latest edition of Tepper Magazine: cmu.is/4pDet4r

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Tepper School Students Turn Ideas Into Impact in Restaurant Builder Course This fall, undergraduate students took on a unique challenge that involved designing, planning, and eventually opening a student-run on-campus restaurant.

Tepper School undergraduate students turned ideas into real impact through CMU’s new Restaurant Builder course, creating and pitching their own student-run dining concepts.

Read the full story: cmu.is/48Ma9Zr

#CMUTepper #ExperientialLearning #Entrepreneurship

On Giving CMU Day, we’re powering the Tepper School, together. Fuel big ideas, bold ambitions, and the next generation of leaders.

Let’s show what happens when we give and grow together! Make a meaningful impact this #GivingCMUDay: cmu.is/3K2cozG

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