Business & Economics

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Developing ‘Third Wave AI’ to Improve Human Performance

A management researcher at The University of Alabama is part of a federally funded project to use machine learning to examine how improvement methods affect all workers.

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NASA, UA Strengthen Relationship for Work on In-Space Manufacturing

An agreement between The University of Alabama and NASA will enhance inventive research assisting space exploration and strengthening education of tomorrow’s aerospace workforce.

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Business Analytics Symposium Offers a Day for Data

Data scientists and business analytics-oriented executives will converge at the Culverhouse Business Analytics Symposium for a day of discussion about how their respective companies and institutions incorporate big data research and analysis practices

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UA Aligns Inventor Resources, Collaboration with Business Incubator

The robust push by The University of Alabama to promote entrepreneurship both on campus and throughout the region is increasing with an alignment of resources to better support innovators.

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Expanded CFO Roles a Plus for Corporate Governance

Managers from a financial background can fulfill operational roles admirably, according to a new study of corporate governance led by a University of Alabama business professor.

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Through the Glass Ceiling

There is a wealth of research into the factors influencing the climb up the corporate ladder, but not much study of what happens after women become chief executive officers.

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Female CFOs May Be Better Than Males at Preventing Financial Fraud

Companies with female chief financial officers are less likely to misreport key data in financial statements, according to research from The University of Alabama.

Mark Crews, of Alabama Power, makes a presentation to UA President Stuart R. Bell and Dr. Russell Mumper.

$1.4 Million Grant Establishes Alabama Power Innovation Fund

The University of Alabama has been awarded a $1.4 million grant from the Alabama Power Foundation to support business innovation, entrepreneurship, small business growth and talent retention in the state.

World-Renowned Statistics Professor Wins Burnum Award

World-Renowned Statistics Professor Wins Burnum Award

Chakraborti’s contributions to the field in his 35-year career have earned him many prestigious awards, recognitions and elite organization invitations, and now, it’s earned him one more: the Burnum Distinguished Faculty Award.

Business Executives Express Confidence in Second Quarter Growth

Business Executives Express Confidence in Second Quarter Growth

Read details from UA’s CBER.