It's May, and that means...Graduation, Galas and Gatton awards for days!
Check out the May edition of Simon Says!
The Gatton Staff Council is launching an innovative approach to helping the homeless by transforming plastic waste into warmth with 'Plarning.' What exactly is plarning?
Nargess Golshan's paper titled "Financial Transparency, Labor Productivity, and Real Wages: Evidence from Mandatory IFRS Adoption," co-authored with Inder Khurana and Felipe Bastros Gurgel Silva (both from the University of Missouri) was accepted for publication in the Journal of International Accounting Research.
It's always wonderful to celebrate the accomplishments of our students, faculty, alumni, and staff who have worked hard and achieved great success. And it's especially meaningful to honor the generosity and support of donors like Mr. John Stewart, who have made a significant impact on our college community. We hope that this month's celebrations are a time of joy and reflection. It's important to take time to recognize individuals' achievements and express gratitude for those who have made a difference. Cheers to a memorable honors season!
(Lexington, Ky, May 1) The Gatton College of Business and Economics and PNC presented the PNC Innovation Summit, which included a conference and student pitch competition. The two-day event was an opportunity for the bright minds of the UK campus and community to learn valuable life lessons from industry leaders. The pitch competition allowed UK graduate and undergraduate students to compete for seed funding by pitching innovative business plans.
(Photo: L-R, Gatton faculty, Olivia Davis, Graham and URC members, Tricia Henry, Denise Best, Raven Gibson, Angie Evilia and Shonta Phelps)
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 24, 2023)— The University of Kentucky's Gatton College of Business and Economics held its annual Honors Day on Friday, April 14, 2023, to celebrate the outstanding achievements of its students and organizations.
LEXINGTON, Ky., (April 24, 2023) The University of Kentucky Gatton College of Business and Economics added four remarkable members to its Gatton Alumni Hall of Fame. This prestigious award recognizes Gatton alumni who have earned exceptional career and community success.
(Photo: L-R, Rex Tibbens, Simon Sheather, Pin Ni, Amanda Lillie, Anthony "Champ" Kelly. Photo, Sugar Maple Photo)
Gatton College of Business and Economics held a naming ceremony for the Department of Finance and Quantitive Methods featuring John Stewart, Scot Duncan, Provost Robert S. DiPaola, and Dean Simon Sheather. Photo by Shaun Ring.
The economy of tomorrow will require business leaders to consider how societal and environmental impacts complement the bottom line. These impacts can expose companies to risks, but more importantly, they can present compelling opportunities to create new value and markets.
Duke Ferguson's paper, "Gaming the IRS's Third-Party Reporting System: Evidence from Pari-Mutuel Wagering" has been published in the Journal of Accounting Research.
