Carlos Lamarche, Ph.D., director of graduate studies and Gatton Endowed Professor of Economics in the University of Kentucky Gatton College of Business and Economics, has been honored as a 2024-25 University Research Professor.
Lamarche studies econometrics — a combination of economics, statistics and mathematics that aims to give empirical content to economic relationships. He focuses on the development of estimation methods for a more informative and robust analysis of microeconomic data.
Research from the Von Allmen School of Accountancy faculty, (Brian Bratten, Monika Causholli, Tyler Kleppe and Hong Xie), were cited in two proposed rule changes by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB). The PCAOB is the top auditing regulator in the U.S. and is responsible for regulating audits of public companies in the U.S.
Darshak Patel and Gail Hoyt's paper, co-authored with Gatton alum Dr. Abdullah Al Bahrani, "Facilitating Authentic Practice & Content Acquisition Through Competition: The Econ Games" has been published in The American Economist.
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Nicholas Relich graduated in May 2024 with a double major in Economics and Political Science and a minor in Mathematics. This year, he was awarded the prestigious Nate Morris Fellowship, an opportunity he learned about through Gatton College’s communications and his professors.
Crank up the pomp and circumstance for this edition of Simon Says! This episode is jam-packed with our students getting real-world experience with some Discovery Visits and the PNC Wildcat Pitch Competition. This month also showcases our 2024 graduating class and a few accomplishments of our faculty, researchers, and staff! Watch now!
The Gatton College of Business and Economics is pleased to announce the Haywood & Staff Service Awards. The event took place on April 25, 2024. The following staff celebrated the following years of service:
In a significant recognition of academic achievement and impact, the Gatton College of Business and Economics proudly reveals the recipients of its Teaching and Research Excellence Awards. These distinctions underscore the Gatton College's commitment to fostering a learning culture and advancing knowledge in the business and economics.
The Teaching Excellence Awards commend individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and skill in educating and inspiring students. The 2024 recipients include:
