Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia passed away suddenly at the age of 79 last weekend, shifting the dynamic of the nation’s highest court and igniting a heated debate over his successor. Appointed to the Court […]
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Q+A: “Making a Murderer” and the Flaws in our Criminal Justice System
If you haven’t binge-watched “Making a Murderer” yet (and if you haven’t by now, you really have no excuse), beware of spoilers ahead. From conspiracy theories to petitions to the White House, the Netflix true-crime […]
Companies Take a Hit When Declining a Good Takeover Bid
Yahoo has been making headlines recently with stories about its troubling performance, and many have begun speculating that the company is failing at its attempt for a turnaround. The Wall Street Journal reported last week […]
Drexel’s Million-Dollar Scholar Named to 2016 Forbes 30 Under 30 List
Drexel’s Christopher Gray has come a long way since he first made headlines in 2013 as the million-dollar scholar who secured $1.3 million from 34 scholarships and created the Scholly app to help other students find and […]
Expert Predictions for the U.S. Economy and Financial Markets in 2016
The World Bank recently cut its forecast for global growth this year due to weakness in the developing world—including in countries like Brazil and China—but the prospects for advanced economies, including the United States, are […]
Drexel Snapshot: Therapy Dogs Help Students De-Stress As They Prepare for Finals
More than 700 Drexel University students took a break from studying for upcoming tests and finals to play with certified therapy dogs on Dec. 2. Studies have shown that playing with a therapy dog can […]
Quick Take: No Thanksgiving Start for Many Retailers This Black Friday
“Leading companies are looking beyond profit maximizing and to doing right by employees and customers. These moves are a step in the right direction.”—Daniel Korschun, PhD, associate professor of marketing at Drexel University. “Retailers like […]
Q+A: Are ‘Natural’ Ingredients Healthier? Behind the Campbell’s Soup Change
By dropping some synthetic ingredients in its signature chicken soup, Campbell’s has become the latest food company to strive for a more “natural” product. The soup-maker follows in the footsteps of companies like Kraft — […]
What the Presidential Candidates Can Learn From Market Basket
By Daniel Korschun, PhD It’s been over a year since New Englanders got their favorite supermarket back. On Aug. 27, 2014, Arthur T. Demoulas, and others on his side of the family, reached the deal […]
Quick Take: When Social Responsibility Goes Wrong
“Social and environmental responsibility should not be a competitive sport. Not every company can have the smallest carbon footprint or donate the most to charity.” —Daniel Korschun, PhD A recent New York Times article focused […]