Why CEOs delay sharing bad news—and how to stop it

examines why CEOs delay the release of bad news and how that can change.
Top managers face a double-edged sword when they communicate news to shareholders. Being open about a firm’s recent trajectory is good for investors, but can be harmful for a CEO’s career.

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Terry student receives Marshall Scholarship

University of Georgia Honors student Meredith Paker has been named a recipient of the Marshall Scholarship to pursue graduate studies in the United Kingdom.

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Terry grads get a boost from Shark Tank

A community-minded clothing company started by Terry graduates got a $150,000 boost from famous investors during their recent appearance on ABC’s Shark Tank.

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MIS student group receives two national awards

Terry’s MIS student chapter of the Association for Information Systems has received the organization’s Outstanding Careers in IS Award and the Outstanding Fundraising Award.

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EMBA Program rises in rankings

The Terry College’s Executive MBA Program ranked among the best in the nation, according to the latest findings from the London magazine Financial Times.
Terry’s program was 22nd among U.S. programs, a jump from its previous position at 28th.

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Terry professor Dawn Bennett-Alexander receives prestigious Beckman Award

Two University of Georgia professors—Dawn D. Bennett-Alexander in the Terry College of Business and Melisa “Misha” Cahnmann-Taylor in the College of Education—are among 10 professors nationwide to be honored with a 2015 Elizabeth Hurlock Beckman Award for teaching excellence.

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Two CEOs discuss successful leadership at Mason Public Leadership Lecture

Terry alumni Daniel P. Amos (BBA ’73), CEO and chairman of Aflac, and A.D. “Pete” Correll (BBA ’73), chairman emeritus of Georgia-Pacific, candidly talk about how hard work, managed risk, flexibility and a willingness to give back are crucial ingredients in a recipe for success.