2005 Headlines

Professor Russo Named Filene Research Fellow

J. Edward Russo, the S.C. Johnson Family Professor of Management & Professor of Marketing and Behavioral Science, has been chosen as one of eight people named as inaugural Filene Research Fellow created by the Filene Research Institute (FRI). FRI has created this new program in an attempt to broaden its ties with top researchers on subjects related to consumer finance and public policy issues. The eight initial fellows will each serve two-year terms and may serve up to a maximum of three terms. The group will meet twice each year via conference call and once each year at a designated Filene Research Council event.

The Filene Research Institute examines vital issues affecting the future of credit unions and consumer finance. Through this unique, non profit organization, leading scholars and consultants analyze managerial problems, public policy questions, and consumer needs. The Institute's name honors Edward A. Filene, the "father of the U.S. credit union movement." Filene, a brilliant business person and wise philanthropist, relied on solid, innovative research when encouraging credit union development. His spirit lives on as the Institute pursues knowledge that will benefit credit unions, their members, and all consumers of financial services.