Faculty News

March 4, 2015 —Professor Paul Vaaler was interviewed by WCCO TV's Natalie Nyhus about the history and achievements of five prominent Minnesotans on the Forbes World Billionaires List: Whitney MacMillan, Stanley Hubbard, Glen Taylor…

February 25, 2015 —Professor Paul Vaaler joins WCCO News Radio's Dave Lee every Wednesday morning to discuss the latest topics in business in their segment entitled "Business By Carlson."

February 11, 2015 —Professor Paul M. Vaaler commented on Fox9 News on Target's announcements today and last month to lay off more than 700 employees after deciding to close all stores and related operations in Canada in mid-January…

January 28, 2015 —Professor Paul Vaaler was interviewed by WCCO Radio's Dave Lee on the recent election in Greece of a left-wing populist government pledged to re-negotiate and write off a substantial percentage of sovereign debt…

January 12, 2015 —Professor Paul Vaaler's research on the venture investment impact of migrant remittances to developing countries has been featured in the World Bank's recently published Country Economic Memorandum (CEM) for the…

January 5, 2015 —Professor Paul Vaaler appeared in the "Good Question" segment on WCCO-TV News, answering the question "Why Do We Still Have Fuel Surcharges?" Vaaler talked specifically about the recent decrease in gasoline and…

October 6, 2014 —Professor Paul Vaaler was quoted in the Pioneer Press on the investment banking work of the Minnesota GOP candidate for U.S. Senate, Mike McFadden. The campaign of his opponent, DFL incumbent Senator Al…

June 16, 2014 —Professor Paul M. Vaaler commented on motivations for Minnesota-based medical device maker Medtronic's proposed acquisition of another medical products giant, Covidien PLC, in local media outlets:…

May 5, 2014 —Professor Paul Vaaler appeared in the "Good Question" segment on WCCO-TV News, answering the question "Why Do We Pay CEOs So Much To Leave?" Vaaler talked specifically about the recent resignation of Gregg Steinhafel,…