New research from the Penn State Smeal College of Business suggests that firms are likely to emulate competitors led by charismatic CEOs and less likely to emulate competitors led by narcissists, according to a recent study.
Bruce and Lori Herold have created the Herold Chick-fil-A Leadership Scholarship in the School of Hospitality Management (SHM) in the College of Health and Human Development. The scholarship will go to SHM students with financial need who demonstrate evidence of experience and passion for the hospitality industry.
Penn State online learners will come together this month to learn how to be better leaders at the first Penn State World Campus Student Leadership Conference.
The Rock Ethics Institute is accepting nominations for its 2018 Stand Up Awards, which recognize undergraduate students who demonstrate ethical leadership in taking a stand for a person, cause or belief.
Becky Halstead, retired brigadier general, United States Army, shared her thoughts on leadership in a presentation, “Inspiring Courageous Leadership,” on Nov. 8 at Penn State York.
Don Graham, York business leader, philanthropist, and longtime supporter of Penn State York, has made a major gift to advance entrepreneurship and economic development at the campus and in the community. Graham’s gift will provide a dedicated building on campus for The Graham Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership Studies (The Graham Center), which his support helped to found in 2013.
Gary Eberle, owner of Eberle Winery in Paso Robles, California, is a Penn State alumnus, an entrepreneur, and an award-winning winemaker. He will share his story about the challenges and successes in his life, and in the winemaking industry he loves, during a noon-hour program Sept. 27 at Penn State York.
The Office of Student Activities, a unit of Student Affairs, will host "Lead the Pride: A Student Leadership Experience," from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 7 at the Business Building.
Penn State Learning announced the Outstanding Guided Study Group Leader Award recipients for the 2016-17 academic year.
Penn State has added two new graduate certificates to its graduate program in organization development and change.
Is fouling a constitutive element of the game? Why do we play sports in college? This week’s column discusses these questions along with providing some advice on what players could consider when they are asked to intentionally foul another player.
Robert Ricketts, senior lecturer in Penn State's Department of Kinesiology, has created the Robert D. Ricketts Student Leadership Award in the College of Health and Human Development, for undergraduate students in the department. The award recognizes exceptional student leadership, community engagement and service. Ricketts will retire in June after more than 40 years in the department.
It can be difficult for students attending busy career fairs to stand out from the crowd. Faculty in Penn State's Engineering Leadership Development program interviewed recruiters to better understand the behaviors displayed by successful students that attend career fairs.
What do you stand up for? What do your peers stand up for? The Rock Ethics Institute at Penn State announces a call for nominations for its 10th annual Stand Up Awards in recognition of undergraduate students at the University’s campuses who have demonstrated ethical leadership in taking a stand for a person, cause or belief.
2016 Stand Up Award honorees
