Michigan Ross experts take on gender diversity and pay; health care; consumer impact of social media; and the future of business education.

Frank Beaver replies to a recurring request and recommends some must-see films.

Frank Beaver showcases some of his favorite indie films and the artist who made them.

Victor Katch shows how plant-based compounds often serve as precursors for our medicines.

Have you ever: Forwarded photos taken by one friend to another? Watched a clip from a TV show on Facebook? Quoted a published work in a research paper?

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Victor Katch discusses how industry funding may lead to conflict of interest, manufactured uncertainty, and weakened policies.

What happens to democracy when militarized police send signals that dissent is dangerous to security?

Michigan universities pumping out entrepreneurs; U-M seeks participants for diabetes study; Rethinking the twice-yearly dental visit; Five things to remember in salary negotiations; Boomers hold key to auto industry; U-M study links social media and narcissism; Surprise! When the rich get richer, taxes go lower; Companies awash in cash, when will they spend it?