VCU School of Business in the News

Following is a synopsis of local, national and international media attention created by quotes and speeches given by the VCU School of Business faculty.

Dr. Peter Aiken, associate professor of Information Systems

November, 2005

“TV an increasingly solitary pursuit” by Douglas Durden, Richmond Times-Dispatch. Dr. Aiken discusses how many ways television programs can be viewed via iPod, computer, video, DVD, TiVo, etc.

December 2, 2005

The article “Evolution of TV watching” quoted Dr. Aiken on how people are watching television these days – Ipod, etc. in the Dallas Morning News and Dallas.com

December 17, 2005

“Bringing out an urban lifestyle in Henrico. Plans for Short Pump include village with shops, houses, offices” in Richmond Times Dispatch.
Discussion of mix-use market in Henrico County.

Dr. Dhillion’s speeches were reviewed on Chandigarh Newsline, an online website, and in The Indian Express, a national daily Indian newspaper.

December 16 and 31, 2005

Dr. Dhillion has completed a tour of India with lectures at Indian Institute of Management (Calcutta) and for the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) in Delhi and Chandigarh. The lectures centered around "Principles of Information Systems Security" (John Wiley & Sons, 2006) by Dr. Dhillion, and to be published this spring.

He also spoke at the ALUMNI meeting of St John’s High School at Chandigarh, India and presented the nature, scope and role of the "Conference on Information Science Technology and Management" which he is chairing, (July 16-18, 2006). He stressed the importance of this meeting in closing the digital divide.

October 30, 2005

“Don’t let mortgage merry-go-round take you for ride” Dr. Downs discusses “predicting mortgage rates” in special “Investing in your Future” section, published by Richmond Times-Dispatch.

December 27

“River rush crates cash flow” by Carol Hazard in Richmond Times-Dispatch and TimesDispatch.com. “ A high level of investment activity is a healthy sign,” said Dr. Downs in discussing Richmond’s new Riverside on the James property.

January 2, 2006

“Five Thousand Dollar Gift Inside. How to make your paycheck cover your needs.
Dr. Epps was the major source for this article that appeared in the City Edition, Richmond Times-Dispatch.

October 2

“State family-business group changes leadership, expands” appeared in the October 2 Richmond Times-Dispatch announcing the reforming of the group and its purpose. It was written by small business reporter Gail Kelley.

October 17

“Family-business lecturer speaks from experience” by Julian Benbow, who previewed the Virginia Family & Private Business Forum’s October 19 meeting.

December 2005 - January 2006
Dr. Griggs wrote the feature “Richmond War Memorial” recalling the profiles of many of the military persons who are named on the Memoral for the current issue of Richmond Guide.

October 2, 2005

“Court OKs Aftermarket Parts” in Used Car News, Auto Auction Shopper.

October 18

“ GM’s health care cuts may signal sea change” by Terry Box, The Dallas Morning News. Dr. Hoffer and others discuss whether the big older automakers can really downsize themselves to a point where they are more competitive.

October 25

“ Cush is being sold to UAG. Manufacturers must OK the sale of 7 dealerships” by Jennifer Davies in The Union-Tribune, San Diego and online in Sign OnSanDiego.com. Discusses pending sale of Cash Automotive Group to United Auto Group and what the future might hold.

October 31

“ Ashland dealer moving” by Greg Gilligan in Metro Business, Richmond Times Dispatch. Comments about Sheehy Ford moving south.

November 17

“ GM puts full-size hopes in Arlington, Plant will take lead role in production of revamped large sports utility vehicles” by Terry Box in The Dallas Morning News and online in DallasNews.com. Discusses GM putting their resources into trucks rather than midsize cars in 2002.

November 21

“Experts say GM needs new designs, new deals” by Terry Box, The Dallas Morning News and DallasNews.com. Discusses GM market share.

November 22

“GM cuts may echo in Va.” by John Reid Blackwell in Richmond Times-Dispatch.
and online TimesDispatch.com Discusses GM cuts. Virginia has a notable footprint in the auto-parts business with 100 plus firms.

November 25

“Shrinking U.S. automakers must slash fixed costs to bulk up again” by David Nicklaus in St. Louis Post-Dispatch and on STLtoday.com. Dr, Hoffer concurs that job cuts announced by GM probably won’t be the last.”

December 20

“CarMax sites could boost competition. Used-car leader likely will hurt local dealers, experts say.” By Paul Wilson in The Columbus Dispatch

January 9

“Auction site for car dealers introduced” by Paul Wilson. Dr. Hoffer comments on a new Auction house opening, The Columbus Dispatch

November 20

“KPS scholarship program promises a big shift in housing market” by Julie Mack in Kalamazoo Gazette and Mlive.com Discusses expected home cost increase in the KPS project.

Concludes a season of reviewing “The Apprentice: Donald Trump” and “The Apprentice: Martha Stewart” for Richmond.com this also marked the conclusion of three years reviewing the Donald Trump episodes.

December 26 Dr. Urban interviewed about Cyber Monday as a shopping day on WRIC-TV8, Richmond

December, 2005

Dr. Wijnholds began writing the weekly column “Money & Marketing” in December 2005 for the Metro Business section, Richmond Times Dispatch. It covers a variety of timely U.S. and European business and marketing topics.

Nov. 28, 2006: Market, not law, makes or breaks illegal immigration.

Dec. 5, 2006: Will the housing market affect holiday shopping?

Dec. 12, 2005: For U.S. automakers, it's about product, not prices.

Dec. 19, 2006: Cuts in boomers' benefits may hurt whole economy.

Dec. 26, 2005: Globalization movement slowed, but not stopped.

Jan. 2, 2006: Are the Chinese playing fair with currency policy?

Jan. 9, 2006: Housing prices, Katrina recovery cloud '06 outlook.

Jan. 16, 2006: Predicting the stock market can be hazy.

Jan. 23, 2006 Marketers run big risk by ignoring older consumers