Asper Research News Archive
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Asper School of Business
Anomaly Discovery and Arbitrage Trading
December 6, 2022 —
Asper Professor, Dr Lei Lu is interested in anomalies in asset pricing and patterns that are inconsistent with what one would expect from existing benchmark models.
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Asper School of Business
The Promise and Pitfalls of Government Guidance Funds
November 23, 2022 —
Wei’s study utilizes descriptive statistics of VC and private equity investments as well as in-depth interviews with executives in China to paint a more detailed picture of the state-private partnerships in financing innovation and entrepreneurship.
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Asper School of Business
Biscontri appointed as Asper Associate Dean, Undergraduate and International Programs
November 1, 2022 —
The University of Manitoba and the I.H. Asper School of Business have announced the appointment of Dr. Robert Biscontri as the new Asper Associate Dean, Undergraduate and International Programs.
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Asper School of Business
Three Asper faculty members receive Associates Fellowships
October 1, 2022 —
Three I.H. Asper School of Business faculty members have been named the first recipients of The Associates Fellowships for their excellence in teaching, research and professional collaboration
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Asper School of Business
Five decades of service leads to Professor Emeritus title for Asper faculty member
September 23, 2022 —
For many alumni, staff, faculty, and students, the appointment of John McCallum as Professor Emeritus isn’t a surprise. McCallum has dedicated 48 years to the Asper School of Business, seeing more students graduate, more alumni retire, and more deans move through the School than any faculty or staff member.
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Asper School of Business
Get to know the Dean of the I.H. Asper School of Business
September 20, 2022 —
We chatted with Dr. Silvestre about what excites him about the role, advice he has for students and the unique perspective he gained while growing up in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Asper School of Business
Asper School of Business mourns passing of long-time teacher and colleague
September 8, 2022 —
Asper School of Business mourns passing of long-time teacher and colleague
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Asper School of Business
Prentice to lead UM Transport Institute
September 2, 2022 —
Dr. Barry Prentice, Professor of Supply Chain Management at the I.H. Asper School of Business returns to the role of Director of the University of Manitoba Transport Institute (UMTI).
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Asper School of Business
Dr. Bruno Silvestre announced as Dean of the I.H. Asper School of Business
June 29, 2022 —
The Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) has officially announced the appointment of Dr. Bruno Silvestre as Dean of the I.H. Asper School of Business. Dr. Silvestre will begin his five-year term starting July 1, 2022.
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Research and International
The impact of social media disclosures on veteran hiring
June 22, 2022 —
Asper Assistant Professor Wenxi Pu wants to shine a light on the stigmatizing effects that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has on veterans who are looking to re-enter the workforce.