Join us for the latest edition of Simon Says! It's award season for our students, faculty, staff, and outstanding alumni! You won't want to miss the blue-carpet edition at the annual Alumni Hall of Fame event. Plus, dive into the Gatton Americas Initiative and discover how it's shaping the future. Don't miss out on all the exciting updates and happenings.
Bringing together 105 students from 19 dynamic teams representing 11 universities, the 2024 Econ Games proved to be a testament to the spirit of collaboration and innovation in academia. Hosted by the University of Kentucky's Gatton College of Business and Economics, this prestigious event provided an unparalleled platform for students to apply classroom concepts to real-world challenges.
LEXINGTON, Ky., (April 16, 2024) —The University of Kentucky’s Gatton College of Business and Economics recognized five remarkable alumni at its annual Alumni Hall of Fame. This prestigious lifetime award recognizes Gatton alumni who have earned exceptional career and community success.
Managing teams in the creative industries—which contribute over $700 billion to the US economy—is often compared to herding cats.
Some argue that formal leadership can enhance creativity by directing and synthesizing the work of others. However, the presence of formal leaders may impede the self-organization that fuels creativity in creative teams.
An alternative is for the team to rely on "network leaders," who lack formal authority but are influential because of their centrality in the broader field.
The LINKS Center for Social Network Analysis offers a series of workshops on social network analysis (SNA) every summer. Our renowned workshops are going virtual this summer, offering you the opportunity to learn the intricacies of network research from the comfort of your home. The workshops and dates are shown below.
LEXINGTON, KY, 10 April 2024; As another academic year draws to a close, Gatton College of Business and Economics is proud to recognize the exceptional achievements of its students, faculty, and staff members. Each year, the annual student awards day takes place in the spring before graduation to honor those who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance, leadership, and service within the Gatton community.
Imagine two companies that produce clothing – one uses 50% less water in manufacturing than the industry average, and the other disposes 50% less water than the industry average.
Spring is in the air --- and in this March edition of Simon Says, we follow our students across the globe for spring break travels and shine the spotlight on our students and alumni making a difference. Watch now! This episode is jam-packed with upcoming events and discussions you won't want to miss!
According to recent research from Gatton doctoral student Mark Cheng, climate risk disclosures are informative. Working with Gatton Professor Brian Bratten, Cheng studied how managers’ disclosures about climate risks in conference calls are incorporated by investors.
