Business & Economics

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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.

UA Students Highlight Research, Creativity during Annual Conference

UA Students Highlight Research, Creativity during Annual Conference

Nearly 500 undergraduate students at The University of Alabama are highlighting their research and creative projects during the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Conference March 27.

Executives Cite Education, Workforce Training as State’s Top Issue

Executives Cite Education, Workforce Training as State’s Top Issue

Alabama business executives cite education and workforce training as the top issue facing the state, according to a survey by a University of Alabama Center.

UA Report: Logistics Infrastructure Unprepared for E-Commerce

UA Report: Logistics Infrastructure Unprepared for E-Commerce

As the consumption economy shifts from brick and mortar retail to e-commerce, states that do not invest in improvements to infrastructure will lose ground in economic development, according to a new paper by the Alabama Center for Real Estate.