BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The Kelley Direct Online MBA program at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business has returned to its familiar No. 1 ranking by Poets&Quants, a leading news site about business education. This is the fourth time that Kelley Direct has held the No. 1 position since Poets&Quants launched their ranking nine years… Read more »
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Leading with AI: Kelley Executive Education Launches New Leadership Series for 2026
BLOOMINGTON and INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana University’s Kelley Executive Education Programs, a leader in professional development courses, will release a complete series of AI leadership courses in 2026. The short, practical courses focus on applying artificial intelligence to key business areas such as finance, negotiation, and operations. They are designed for mid- to senior-level… Read more »
Kelley School’s Sports Industry Workshop welcoming two IU alumni and sports marketers to discuss FIFA World Cup 26
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Soccer fans worldwide will converge on the United States next June as it serves as primary host of FIFA World Cup 26, along with Canada and Mexico. It will be the first time in the history of the tournament – played every four years – that it will be hosted by three… Read more »
Research presents differences between merger types, market outcome implications
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Merger announcements often lead to concerns about whether competition will be reduced, which can lead to higher prices and reduced service quality for consumers. But a new research study co-authored by an Indiana University Kelley School of Business economist is attracting attention for highlighting important differences between two types of mergers and… Read more »
‘Fake News’ is a growing concern for companies and financial markets
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Six years ago, Carvana made a startling admission, reporting in a prospectus that it might be subject to the effects of “so-called ‘fake news.’” The online car seller went on to say that while using “all available tools to defend the company,” there was little they could do to control it, “making… Read more »
Study examines two of the world’s largest ridesharing markets – the U.S. and China – and how user data is regulated
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Launching a rideshare app and hailing a lift to your destination may seem convenient and sometimes affordable. But you may be overlooking hidden personal costs arising from potential abuse of your private data, especially with the advent of artificial intelligence. “Apps like Uber and Lyft can quietly gather enormous amounts of personal… Read more »
Professor hopes her research leads to better gamification systems for users, companies
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Gamification is being widely adopted, engaging consumers to earn points toward a free beverage, employees to be more efficient and online learners studying another language. Although seemingly promising, the success of this online marketing technology doesn’t always lead to successful engagement with a product, service or program. Sometimes, the reason relates to… Read more »
Kelley School hosting 24 teams participating in the National Team Selling Competition
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Students from 24 colleges and universities across the country will compete this week in the 19th annual National Team Selling Competition, hosted by the Indiana University Kelley School of Business. Considered the premier event for students studying professional sales, the competition takes place Oct. 15-17 and is organized by Kelley’s Center for… Read more »
IU, Kelley School and Whirlpool mark 15 years of building homes together with Habitat
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Amid the colorful autumn leaves and campus excitement for football, another Indiana University tradition – now established after 15 years – continues, with the construction of a new home for a Bloomington family, built by students, faculty and staff from IU and the Kelley School of Business. With support from Whirlpool Corporation,… Read more »
Meet Bridget Stomberg, associate dean for Kelley undergraduate education
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana University Kelley School of Business students have an exceptional mentor in Bridget Stomberg. As the associate dean for undergraduate education, Stomberg says she’s “uniquely positioned to be an empathetic ear for Kelley women.” She’s eager for students to discover the broad menu of opportunities at Kelley. “With 20 majors and eight co-majors, it’s… Read more »