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tyrant hand menacingly holding puppet strings from above
July 29, 2022

In the News: From Trump to Putin: Why are People Attracted to Tyrants?

For our societies to survive, we must take action to figure out the psychology behind an attraction to tyrants.

Businessman massaging his nose bridge, tired of work and struggling mental health
July 26, 2022

In the News: From COVID to the Economy — The Mental Health of Canadians is at a Breaking Point

DeGroote Professor of Human Resources & Management Catherine Connelly discusses workplace mental health in this Toronto Star article.

July 19, 2022

MBA Graduate Makes Strides in Helping Those with Osteoarthritis

Matthew Rosato (MBA '12) aims to help millions living with osteoarthritis and mobility challenges through his health tech startup.

July 18, 2022

In the News: Does Elon Musk Have a Strategy?

Goran Calic, Associate Professor, Strategic Management co-authors an article in the Harvard Business Review about Musk's business strategy.

July 14, 2022

Speaking the Language of Directorship

Earl Davis explains how the Chartered Director Program has given him the ability to truly have his voice heard around the board table.

Knowledge Lab with Francois Neville
July 13, 2022

Challenges for Female Entrepreneurs Securing Financing | Knowledge Labs: In the Know

Assistant Professor François Neville discusses challenges female entrepreneurs face when it comes to accessing financial capital.

July 5, 2022

New Gift From Power Corporation Supports Leadership Hub and Programming at DeGroote School of Business

Power Corp's new gift will be used to create experiential lab space and programming for young leaders at DeGroote.

June 30, 2022

Momentum: Moving Forward Together

Discover how DeGroote is building momentum for the future in our 2021 Annual Report.

June 30, 2022

In the News: ‘Comfort is king’: Workers are returning to the office but formal wear isn’t following suit

In this Toronto Star article, Catherine Connelly discusses the shift to more casual workplace attire.

June 30, 2022

IBH Students Tackle Real-Life Challenges for Community Organizations

The first full graduating cohort from the Integrated Business and Humanities (IBH) program helped community organizations this past term.

Image of Dean Dr. Khaled Hassanein with award recipients
June 23, 2022

Reflecting on an Evening of Accolades 2022 | Celebrating Alumni Excellence

On June 9, 2022, the DeGroote community celebrated the 2021 and 2022 recipients of the Wayne C. Fox Distinguished Alumni Award.

June 22, 2022

Making an Impact on Community

Elkafi Hassini receives 2022 DeGroote School of Business Award for Community-Engaged Scholarship for his work with the Smart Freight Centre.