BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The role of private equity investment in medical facilities has raised concerns about costs passed on to patients as well as decisions by physicians, but research from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business found little evidence that it affects approaches to treatment. Haizhen Lin, professor and associate chairperson of business economics… Read more »
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Professor identifies gaps in the law affecting those not ‘disabled enough’ to qualify for benefits, yet unable to stay employed
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Angélica Guevara recently spoke with the CEO of an Indiana company that was facing a dilemma over a worker who was neurodivergent. The employee, who dealt with anxiety and autism, wasn’t meeting any of the goals being set for them despite many accommodations being made by the company. “Because disability is close… Read more »
Kelley School and Master of Science in Information Systems present the AI in Business Global Case Competition
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The Indiana University Kelley School of Business and its Master of Science in Information Systems program is presenting a case competition featuring top talent from universities worldwide. The AI in Business Global Case Competition kicks off on Aug 24 — the application deadline. The case for the first round of competition –… Read more »
Ten students from Indiana chosen for prestigious Kelley Scholars program
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Ten incoming Indiana University freshmen from across the Hoosier state have been selected as Kelley Scholars at the Kelley School of Business. The Kelley Scholars, who intend to major in business at IU Bloomington, will receive standard tuition and fees, a stipend for living expenses and funding for academic activities such as… Read more »
Princeton Review ranks Kelley Direct Online MBA Program No. 1; Full-Time MBA Program ranked in the top 10 in six categories
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business again has been recognized by the Princeton Review for its efforts to deliver their signature MBA programs online and in-residence through their latest “best business schools” rankings. For the sixth consecutive year, its Kelley Direct Online MBA Program is ranked No. 1 in the Princeton Review’s… Read more »
Graduate Accounting Programs celebrates 25 years of developing strategic advisors
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The Indiana University Kelley School of Business is marking the silver anniversary of Graduate Accounting Programs and the graduation of its first successful alumni. More than 150 alumni are expected to return to Bloomington for a two-day celebration on July 11-12 at IU Bloomington, which will culminate with a gala dinner at… Read more »
Earning a top 20 MBA at Kelley is a path that Abby Koski, MBA’20, readily recommends
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — In her first six months in the Kelley Full-Time MBA Program at Indiana University, Abby Koski, MBA’20, secured an internship with her top-choice company—EY. Aligning herself with a prestigious business school and taking early advantage of Kelley Graduate Career Services, Abby rapidly changed the trajectory of her career. Exceeding her own expectations,… Read more »
Investors generally underestimated the risk and impact of hurricanes, prior to feeling “Superstorm” Sandy’s fury on Wall Street
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Weather experts are warning that this year’s Atlantic hurricane season, which officially began June 1, could be among the most active on record. Hurricanes annually cause millions of dollars in damage to households and public infrastructure, but also to businesses. Hurricanes and other extreme weather events also create spikes in uncertainty that… Read more »
Research offers guidance on where companies should position energy storage, which lessens reliance on fossil fuels
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The International Energy Agency reports that battery storage was the fastest growing technology in the power sector in 2023. Many storage projects involve large lithium-ion batteries that can absorb excess renewable energy from the power grid and redirect it back to the grid, lessening reliance on fossil fuels. But what’s the best… Read more »
Kelley accounting professor studies how corporate ESG efforts and goals are viewed, and how they relate to market value
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – When companies announce plans to use a certain percentage of renewable energy, address greenhouse gas emissions or other environmental, social, and governance initiatives, they presumably present a commitment to these issues and a desire to build trust with stakeholders. But whether a firm is meeting ESG expectations of investors, clients, and other… Read more »