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Have you ever panicked after your Zoom suddenly glitched? It turns out that reaction is warranted.

According to a new study from Prof. Melanie Brucks, bugs during a video call can make people seem untrustworthy, raising questions about digital equity. https://bit.ly/49W6CKC
December 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
According to a new study by Professor Dante Donati, AI seems to be quietly reshaping how millions of consumers discover and purchase products, making businesses more profitable in the process. https://bit.ly/4pgn396
December 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Looking to level up your private equity skills?

Join Columbia Business School’s annual Deal Camp in Montauk — an oceanfront retreat where students, alumni, and pros dive into real case studies and network with industry leaders. Secure your spot now: https://bit.ly/3JxL781
November 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Searching for the perfect gift for your loved ones this #holiday season? Look no further.

The Columbia Business School holiday gift guide has something for everyone. Shop today: https://www.cbsgiftguide.com
November 28, 2025 at 2:30 PM
How much does company #culture really matter? At BlackStone, whether you fit in or not can be a dealbreaker.

Gilles Dellaert, Global Head of Blackstone Credit and Insurance, recently discussed the qualities he looks for in employees, and his top requirement may surprise you.
November 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Has #geoeconomic tension influenced corporate strategy? Yes, very much so.

A new CBS study shows that when governments impose sanctions, companies respond by reconfiguring their supply chains. What does this mean for the future of global markets? https://lnkd.in/eVFMr6cs
November 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
During the event, the two discussed the state of the #housing crisis and explored potential solutions, among other topics.

This event was presented by the Paul Milstein Center for Real Estate, in partnership with the Silfen Distinguished Leadership Series.
November 25, 2025 at 3:59 PM
“If the government really wants to tackle supply housing issues, they need a Manhattan Project for housing— they need to get serious, and they need to get nasty," Frater said to attendees.
November 25, 2025 at 3:59 PM
The 50-year mortgage is an idea that’s been around for a while, but you’re making the problem worse, not better."

This was just one takeaway from the fascinating panel discussion featuring Hugh Frater ’85 and David Benson, former CEO and President of Fannie Mae, respectively.
November 25, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Calling all investment banking, private equity, or venture capital professionals: Deal Camp is coming back December 4–7. Don't miss your chance to catch up on the latest industry trends in beautiful Montauk, New York.

Register today: https://bit.ly/3JxL781
November 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
“When you are humble, everybody wants to be a teacher.”

Intel Corporation CEO Lip-Bu Tan recently spoke with Dean Costis Maglaras about his approach to leadership at an iconic tech company that, in his words, had “missed all the big waves." https://bit.ly/43EN75h
November 20, 2025 at 3:07 PM
CBS would like to congratulate this year’s Benjamin Michaelson Prize winner, Kevin Gorton ’26.

Established in 1985 by Catherine S. Michaelson ’78, in honor of her father, this prize celebrates exceptional academic achievement and exemplary leadership in student activities.
November 18, 2025 at 6:44 PM
“You have got to be tenacious, you have got to be relentless."

Lew Frankfort '69, former Coach CEO, reflected on his career journey during a recent Distinguished Speaker Series installment, where he shared insights from his new business memoir “Bag Man." https://bit.ly/3M745D6
November 17, 2025 at 8:30 PM
During the event, Dellaert spoke with Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh, the Earle W. Kazis and Benjamin Schore Professor of Real Estate, about the impact #AI has had on the state of asset management today and how Blackstone's culture helps foster its success, among other topics.
November 17, 2025 at 3:42 PM
"We haven't replaced ourselves with the bots when it comes to investment decisions. We still think there's a fair amount of judgment that's required," Gilles Dellaert, Global Head of Credit and Insurance at Blackstone, said during a recent Distinguished Speaker Series event.
November 17, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Sign up today— a Vibe Coding Workshop presented by the CBS Tech Club can teach you how to build agentic #AI, this Wednesday, 11/19. Register now: https://cglink.me/2ca/r124477
November 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The main question facing carbon capture deployment is not whether the technology works, but whether it makes economic sense. Dive into the insights provided by the Climate Knowledge Initiative at CBS to learn more: https://bit.ly/4p4NMFc
November 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
As we head into the winter months, many of our neighbors are in need of warm jackets. This year, Columbia Community Service is hosting a coat and hoodie drive, allowing you to help a neighbor in need. Learn more about how to give today: bit.ly/4qY2kbx
November 13, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Lip-Bu Tan, CEO of Intel, recently joined CBS Dean Costis Maglaras for an installment of the Distinguished Speaker Series where he discussed the importance of collaborating with brand competitors and how far he is willing to go to recruit the best talent, among other topics.
November 12, 2025 at 3:21 PM
“I don’t have an ego. So I'll go six, seven, eight layers down to talk to the engineers to understand the issue and what the yield performances are. Unless you do that, in the board meeting everything is beautiful and green when really it’s red and in crisis.”
November 12, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Meet Scotty Bartlett ’26, a former U.S. Army Blackhawk pilot whose discipline and purpose now guide his MBA journey.

This Veterans Day, we invite you to learn more about Scotty and how you can help empower veterans like him to build what’s next. https://bit.ly/4oZkK9T
November 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Emotional intelligence may no longer be an exclusively human trait.

Research from Kamel Jedidi, the Jerome A. Chazen Professor of Global Business, shows that AI models are uncovering what truly drives satisfaction—and it’s not just price. https://bit.ly/43J07qD
November 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM
During the event, Frankfort spoke about his unconventional career path, the power of curiosity, and how rooting your brand in authenticity, instead of chasing trends, can lead to untapped success.
November 10, 2025 at 3:19 PM
CBS recently hosted Lew Frankfort, former CEO of @Coach, for an exciting installment of the Distinguished Speaker Series. With Frankfort at the helm, the designer brand we know today transformed from a small leather goods business into a $5 billion global lifestyle company.
November 10, 2025 at 3:19 PM
"For an aspirational brand to become a legacy brand, culture is essential. Everything comes down to a single product and the single consumer and the relationship that they have."
November 10, 2025 at 3:19 PM