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2013

Innocence lost: Class of 2013 comes of age in a weak economy

(05/15/2013) - Accounting and Business Administration graduate Steve Heiss '13 enters the shaky job market with solid footing. 

Should Washington Allow Internet Gambling?

(05/13/2013) - Critics say widespread online gambling would fuel higher rates of addiction, bankruptcies and crime. But can prohibitions even work? And would they only make matters worse? The debate over Internet gambling has been raging in the U.S. for more than a decade. Until recently, the federal government treated Internet gambling as an illegal activity. Fueled by the 50-year-old Wire Act, which bans sports betting over communication wires, and a 2006 law that made it illegal to process U.S. paymen 

Expert: State budget, pension woes tied to big gambling giveaways

(05/13/2013) - Budget and pension woes in the state of Illinois are inextricably linked to giveaways to “Big Gambling,” says professor emeritus John Kindt, a leading national gambling critic. 

Working Alone, Together

(05/03/2013) - Whitney Tingle, a New York entrepreneur, once had the common fantasy of ditching the 9-to-5 world, starting her own business and working in the serenity of her home. It did not quite work out as planned. A year after cofounding Sakara Life, an organic-meal delivery company, she discovered that “there was no beginning or end to work,” said Ms. Tingle, 27. “I would get distracted by dust bunnies under the desk and end up vacuuming in the middle of the day, or look at myself in the mirror at 7 p 

The Trick to Managing Remote Employees

(05/01/2013) - When it comes to managing remote workers, out of sight shouldn't mean out of mind, new research shows. A University of Illinois study revealed that those in charge of leading employees who work outside the office — either at home or abroad — need to change their leadership style. Illinois business professor Ravi Gajendran said managers can mitigate the isolation of virtual employees by taking a relationship-based approach to their leadership style. While companies typically use a top-down, 

Research: Common component strategy could improve profits

(04/22/2013) - When designing product lines, one important decision marketing and manufacturing managers must consider is whether to use common or product-specific components. While the use of common components can reduce manufacturing costs, firms have traditionally shied away from that strategy over concerns of intensifying what scholars call “product cannibalization.” 

Personalized leadership key for keeping globally distributed teams on task

(04/18/2013) - For companies with employees around the globe, the challenges of distance, diversity and technology may threaten team cohesiveness among their long-distance workers. But according to a new study by a University of Illinois business professor, out of sight doesn’t necessarily have to mean out of mind for virtual teams. Ravi S. Gajendran, a professor of business administration at Illinois, says leaders of globally distributed teams can mitigate the isolation of virtual employees by taking a rel 

Executive MBA Program in Chicago adjusts to global, student demands

(04/15/2013) - "Echambadi said a newly restructured curriculum includes a Global Business Horizons course designed to help students understand consumers in emerging markets. It's an eye opener when students are required in class simulations to live for a few weeks on a $4 daily budget, as many families around the world do." 

Video: UI reveals 3D technology

(04/11/2013) - The new 3D printing lab at the College of Business was recently featured on local news station WCIA. 

Six simple steps to pension reform

(04/09/2013) - Professors Jeffrey Brown and Avijit Ghosh outline their pension reform plan in this editorial in Crain's Chicago Business. 

Meet Your Maker

(03/26/2013) - A new 3D printing lab in the College of Business is a place where students gain hands-on experience with this revolutionary technology. 

John Kindt: The SEC and Illinois pensions fraud

(03/25/2013) - Professor Kindt submits guest opinion to The State Journal Register regarding the State pension system. 

Colombia’s Coffee Producers Reprise Export Protectionism

(03/22/2013) - In Bloomberg, Professor Marcelo Bucheli explores the historical economic relationship between the Columbian state and the country's coffee exporters. 

Global Business Brigade's Spring Break in Panama

(03/18/2013) - For the past couple of years, sophomore, Matthew Aulert has found a unique way to spend his spring break, and it wasn’t on the shores of Panama City Beach. Aulert put his finance skills to good use abroad as he traveled with fellow classmates to empower and educate rural communities in the Republic of Panama about financial planning. 

Six Simple Steps to Reforming the State Universities Retirement System (SURS)

(03/13/2013) - A group of scholars, which includes three faculty members from the College of Business, has developed a six-step proposal to stabilize pensions for employees of the state’s public colleges and universities. 

MBA Programs Evolve to Meet Student Needs

(03/12/2013) - U.S. News reports Illinois MBA, along with other MBA programs, is evolving to help students remain competitive in the job market. 

The Work-From-Home Tug of War

(03/11/2013) - Profess Ravi Gajendran is quoted extensively about his research on telecommuting in this front-page article in USA Today. 

Viswanathan to receive the Sheth Distinguished Faculty Award for International Achievement

(03/11/2013) - The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will honor alumni, faculty, and students at the annual International Achievement Awards banquet on April 11 at the Alice Campbell Alumni Center. 

Pension Reform Proposals That Might Work

(03/07/2013) - College of Business Professor John Kindt authors a guest opinion in Illinois Times regarding recent pension reform efforts. 

Work from home: Women may want it, but not many get it

(03/06/2013) - The research of Professor Ravi Gajendran is cited in this article from The Globe and Mail. 

Corporations' telecommuting crackdown not a problem for most Americans

(03/05/2013) - The research of Professor Ravi Gajendran is cited in this article from The Christian Science Monitor. 

Business Alumni Among 2013 University of Illinois Alumni Award Recipients

(03/04/2013) - Thomas M. Siebel MBA ’83, and Mary Kay Kretch Haben ’77 will be honored on campus at the May 11 Commencement Dinner and during Commencement ceremonies on May 12. 

Telecommuting: A Minute With U. of I. Expert Ravi S. Gajendran

(03/04/2013) - Gajendran is a professor of business administration who has studied and published research on flexible work arrangements. He spoke with News Bureau business and law editor Phil Ciciora about the benefits of telecommuting for both employers and employees. 

John Donahoe, CEO of eBay, Delivers Hallene Lecture

(03/03/2013) - John Donahoe, CEO of eBay, delivered the Hallene Lecture at the Business and Instructional Facility last week. Mr. Donahoe, a native of Illinois, was previously managing director at Bain and Company before moving to eBay in 2005. In February, Fortune magazine named eBay in its list of most admired companies in the world. 

Kindt: States leveraging gambling on social media sites

(02/27/2013) - University of Illinois emeritus professor John W. Kindt warns that Internet gambling through social media sites, already enormously popular outside of the U.S., could lead not only to an entire new generation exposed to gambling at an early age, but also to greater worries for the economy. 

From the screen to your hand: 3-D printing lab installed in the College of Business

(02/26/2013) - The Daily Illini examines the recent opening of the 3D printing MakerLab in the College of Business, the first such lab in a business school worldwide. 

A Minute With C.K. Gunsalus, expert on professional ethics

(02/25/2013) - March is National Ethics Awareness Month – when employers and employees are encouraged to revisit the importance of good ethics in the workplace. C.K. Gunsalus is a professor emerita of business administration and a nationally recognized expert on professional ethics. 

Miller '13 Receives Lincoln Laureate

(02/15/2013) - Senior Ben Miller’s academic excellence and extracurricular involvement has earned him the most highly endowed student honorary in the state. 

Casino revenues drop; expert says local video games taking a bite out of profits

(02/13/2013) - John W. Kindt, a gambling expert at University of Illinois, said it's clear that video gambling machines at local establishments are starting to eat into casino profits. The slot and video poker machines at taverns, VFW halls, bowling alleys and similar joints have been active for only a few months, but many more are on the way. 

Dean's List honorees for the fall 2012 semester have been announced

(02/08/2013) - Dean’s list eligibility is limited to the top 20 percent of a student’s college class or curriculum. To be eligible for the Dean’s list recognition, students must complete at least 14 academic semester hours taken for a letter grade. 

Opponents of legalizing gambling say it will drain more money than bring in

(02/06/2013) - Professor John Kindt was recently invited to Honolulu, HI to discuss his research on the economic impact of legalized gambling. 

Five Questions with Keenan Kassar, University of Illinois senior

(02/06/2013) - Kassar recently was chosen a recipient for the Respiratory Health Association “Our Making a Difference” award. Joel Africk, Respiratory Health Association chief operating officer, said by “leading the way to a smoke-free campus, Keenan has created a healthier environment for more than 50,000 students, faculty and staff members at University of Illinois.” 

NASA Internship Has Business Student Flying High

(01/30/2013) - Grace Walsh is one of ten business students from across the nation participating in the agency’s Cooperative Education Program in Houston, Texas. The prestigious program is known for enhancing college students’ professional development and providing meaningful hands-on experience. 

College of Business Alumni Association Awards for Teaching Excellence

(01/29/2013) - Recipients of the College’s 2013 awards for teaching excellence, nominated by their department and selected by the College Educational Policy Committee 

Study: Store layout an important variable for retailers

(01/24/2013) - Yunchuan "Frank" Liu, a professor of business administration, says a retailer’s optimal store layout is driven by an incentive to balance the shopping process of uncertain consumers and the pricing behavior of upstream suppliers. 

Jobs and Profits Lost to Legalized Gambling

(01/14/2013) - John Kindt, professor emeritus of business administration, is cited in this story about gambling expansion in cities around the globe and the controversy it raises. 

Bad News Can Spur Strategic Change in Businesses

(01/09/2013) - Negative media coverage may prompt firms to engage in greater levels of strategic change than previously thought, according to research by Michael Bednar, assistant professor of business administration. 

Ghosh Stresses Importance of Swift Pension Reform

(01/07/2013) - Avijit Ghosh, professor of business administration, calls for immediate action to avoid destroying the state university system and the state tax base. 

Internet Gambling Will Cripple World's Economic, Financial Systems

(01/07/2013) - John Kindt, professor emeritus of business administration, authors this story run in Roll Call, the leading provider of U.S. congressional news. 

2012

Play to Extinction (Video)

(12/20/2012) - John Kindt, professor emeritus of business administration, relates the insights of the The US National Gambling Impact Study Commission. 

Billions of Dollars Owed by Gambling Interests

(12/19/2012) - John Kindt, professor of business administration, argues Illinois needs to collect money from gambling interests before attacking benefits owed to public servants. 

Reid-Kyl Internet Gambling Bill Could Enable Money Laundering

(12/17/2012) - John Kindt, professor emeritus of business administration, says a new bill legalizing online poker would be a boon to terrorist networks and organized crime syndicates. 

Ghosh Interview: University Pension Plan (Audio)

(12/13/2012) - Avijit Ghosh, professor of business administration, explains a proposal that he and Finance Professor Jeffrey Brown recently authored. The proposal would change how the State Universities Retirement System operates. 

Time to Act on the State Universities Retirement System

(12/11/2012) - Business Professors Avijit Ghosh, Jeffrey Brown, and Scott Weisbenner, and a colleague from Northern Illinois University, published a reform proposal for SURS that incentivizes the acceptance of lower benefits. 

Kindt Recommends Faculty Voice Concerns Now

(12/11/2012) - John Kindt, professor emeritus of business administration and chair of the faculty and academic staff benefits committee, recommended UIUC Senate Executive Committee members express their concerns to decision-makers before the Illinois General Assembly meets in January. 

Destructive Influence on Campus

(12/10/2012) - John Kindt, professor emeritus of business administration, responds to a DI report on the addition of video gambling at the Clybourne. 

Gunsalus Discusses Book: The Young Professional’s Survival Guide (Audio)

(12/06/2012) - C.K. Gunsalus, professor emerita of business administration, discusses her new book with host Craig Cohen on WILL Radio. 

Why Coffee Shops Spur Creativity

(12/04/2012) - Research by Ravi Mehta is referenced in this story to help readers understand how ambient sounds affect creative cognition. 

Ghosh Honored as Distinguished Alumnus

(11/26/2012) - Avijit Ghosh, professor of business administration, was honored over the weekend as an alumnus of Xavier Institute of Management in Jamshedpur. 

Business Student Wins Big Playing Golf

(11/26/2012) - Luke Guthrie ‘13 returned from a summer playing professional golf to finish up his undergraduate degree in business. Mike Small ‘89 comments on Guthrie’s strength as a golfer. 

BOT Discuss Changes in Higher Education Delivery

(11/20/2012) - Avijit Ghosh, professor of business administration, mentions fundraising and other options to attract future students. 

Job Autonomy, Trust in Leadership Keys to Improvement Initiatives

(11/14/2012) - Frontline employees will commit to improving their organization if they perceive a high degree of autonomy in their jobs and trust their leaders, says research by Gopesh Anand and Dilip Chhajed, professors of business administration. 

Communicator of the Year Award

(11/14/2012) - Tracy McCabe, assistant dean for External and Alumni Affairs, was recognized by campus Public Affairs with an ACME Award. 

Benefits and Disadvantages of Ecommerce

(11/13/2012) - Research by Nicholas Petruzzi and Frank Liu, associate professors of business administration, delves into the good and bad of Internet-based commerce. 

Money, Opportunities, and Programs Needed to Reach Top Students

(11/12/2012) - Avijit Ghosh, professor of business administration, is quoted in this story about efforts to keep tuition at ILLINOIS affordable. 

Offshoring a Vicious Cycle (USA TODAY)

(11/09/2012) - Frank Liu, associate professor of business administration, is quoted in this piece about offshoring protests in Illinois. 

Best in Class, College, and University

(11/08/2012) - Ben Miller '13 was awarded the 2013 Lincoln Laureate award, the third time a College of Business student has won the university-wide award in the past four years. 

Gunsalus Guide to Navigating Workplace Ethics

(11/06/2012) - A book written by C.K. Gunsalus, professor emerita of business administration, gets reviewed by a USA Today publication. 

Gambling Arrives in Campustown

(11/05/2012) - John Kindt, emeritus professor of business administration, argues that having video gambling in campus bars is a bad idea. 

Voter Education Important

(11/05/2012) - John Kindt, emeritus professor of business administration, urges voters to educate themselves for the upcoming election. 

Business Sophomore Receives Prestigious NASA Internship

(11/01/2012) - Grace Walsh '15, double major in supply chain management and marketing, will soon head to Houston for the Johnson Space Ceneter Pathways Intern Employment Program 

Miller ’13 to Receive State’s Highest Honor for Individual Achievement

(11/01/2012) - This year, business senior Benjamin Martin Miller ‘13 will receive the State’s highest student honor for excellence in curricular and extracurricular activities. 

Increasing Legal Disputes for Proposed Constitutional Amendment

(10/30/2012) - John Kindt, emeritus professor of business administration, is joined by other legal minds in questioning a proposed constitutional amendment. 

Lawsuit Identifies Constitutional Irregularities

(10/30/2012) - John Kindt, emeritus professor of business administration, enumerates problems with a proposed constitutional amendment. 

Tribune, Unions and Kindt Agree: No to Constitutional Amendment

(10/24/2012) - John Kindt, professor emeritus of business administration, is cited prominently in a Chicago Tribune editorial that makes a case for an "enthusiastic vote: No" for a proposed amendment to the Illinois State Constitution. 

Do You Trust Springfield?

(10/22/2012) - John Kindt, professor emeritus of business administration, tells voters to consider this fundamental question when voting on a constitutional amendment this November. 

The Young Professional's Survival Guide

(10/18/2012) - C.K. Gunsalus, professor emerita of business administration, authored a new book that aims to help those new to the working world avoid common workplace pitfalls. 

Former ILLINOIS Business Professor Receives Nobel Prize in Economics

(10/16/2012) - A former business administration faculty member was awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Science. 

Business and the Morrill Act at 150

(10/16/2012) - The growth of colleges of business on campuses like ILLINOIS ultimately became part of the globalizing vision that originally produced Lincoln's Morrill Act. 

Voters to Decide If Pensions Should be Tougher to Increase

(10/15/2012) - John Kindt, professor of business administration, is quoted for his expert opinion about a controversial amendment to the Illinois Constitution. 

The Next Big Speculative Financial Bubble

(10/08/2012) - John Kindt, professor of business administration, describes Internet gambling as the next big speculative financial bubble, comparing efforts to legalize online betting to the decriminalization of credit default swaps. 

Illinois Amendment Would Eliminate Constitutional Protections

(10/02/2012) - A little-publicized amendment to the Illinois Constitution on this November’s ballot could have a big impact on the pensions and health care of state workers if Illinois voters approve it, according to John Kindt, professor of business administration. 

Gamblers Only Have So Much Money to Spend, Says Kindt

(10/01/2012) - John Kindt, professor of business administration, gives insight into this story about reduced revenues for Champaign's off-track betting parlor. 

Audio: Kindt Says Legislators Trying to Trick Illinois Voters

(09/29/2012) - John Kindt, professor of business administration, talks about a recent constitutional amendment proposed by the IL legislature (Podcast: 970AM WMAY). Note: the October 2nd, 2012 09:00am show erroneously lists John Kent as the guest. 

Influence of Color on Thought

(09/19/2012) - Ravi Mehta, professor of business administration, shares insights from his research that looks at the influence of color on consumer thought. 

Dean DeBrock Addresses University Trustees

(09/14/2012) - The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois met on Friday, September 14, 2012, at the Urbana campus. At the meeting College of Business Dean Larry DeBrock presented an overview of the business school. 

Pensions Amendment Hides True Impact for Illinois

(09/13/2012) - John Kindt, professor of business administration, describes legislator's sneaky attempt to override constitutional safeguards with Amendment 49 on the upcoming November ballot in Illinois. 

MBA Increases Pay, Responsibilities

(09/11/2012) - Dilip Chhajed and Raj Echambadi, both professors of business administration, agree that an MBA degree can bring with it distinct advantages for business people. 

Anti-Gambling Backlash in Ohio

(09/06/2012) - John Kindt, professor of business administration, provides insight into an anti-gambling referendum made in Ohio. 

Spring 2012 List of Teachers Ranked as Excellent

(09/05/2012) - The Spring 2012 list of teachers who were ranked as excellent by their students is out. 

Mahoney Inducted into Academy of Management

(08/28/2012) - Joseph Mahoney, professor of business administration, was inducted into the Academy of Management Fellows at the annual meeting in Boston. 

Negative Images Leading to End of Brand Relationships

(08/27/2012) - Cele Otnes, professor of business administration and advertising, is interviewed about recent research looking at outdated gender stereotypes. 

The Wide Influence of the Apple-Samsung Trial

(08/27/2012) - Deepak Somaya, associate professor of business administration, discusses what effects the highly scrutinized trial will have on the consumer technology sector. 

Pro-Gambling Rhetoric "Kinda Silly"

(08/20/2012) - John Kindt, professor of business administration, views claims that casinos keep money within a state as a specious argument. 

Gov. Quinn and 'The New Untouchables'

(08/15/2012) - John Kindt, professor of business administration, presents his thoughts on plans by Illinois' Governor Quinn to veto S.B. 1849, a gambling expansion bill facing state legislators. 

Men Respond Negatively to Depictions of Ideal Masculinity

(08/01/2012) - Research by Cele Otnes, professor of business administration, finds the male response to depictions of ideal masculinity in advertising is typically negative. 

Indian Tribes Fear Legalizing Online Poker

(07/30/2012) - John Kindt, professor of business administration, believes that online gambling is the very worst-case scenario. 

Sports Betting Known as Gateway Drug

(07/30/2012) - John Kindt, professor of business administration, explains how sports betting can lead to gambling addiction for young people. 

Peanuts in Revenue for Champaign

(07/30/2012) - John Kindt, professor of business administration, appraises taxes on video-gambling in Champaign-Urbana 

Current Casino Licenses Are Pot of Gold

(07/28/2012) - John Kindt, professor of business administration, contributes this opinion piece about undervalued gaming licenses to the State Journal-Register. 

Slot Machines Do Not Create Jobs, Says Kindt

(07/24/2012) - John Kindt, professor of business administration, is cited in this story about the fate of gambling expansion in Illinois. 

Hoeft T&M Program Team Wins 2012 Deloitte Case Competition

(07/19/2012) - Three students in the Hoeft Technology and Management Program and one from Engineering who works for Illinois Business Consulting, participated as a team in a local case competition hosted by Deloitte and won first place. 

An Economic Cancer on the Body Politic

(07/19/2012) - John Kindt, professor of business administration, describes gambling in this opinion piece about video gambling in Lincoln, IL. 

Online Retail Contributes to Decline in Product Quality

(07/10/2012) - Research by Yunchuan “Frank” Liu, and Nicholas C. Petruzzi, professors of business administration, indicates when manufacturers bypass retailers and sell directly to consumers online, product quality can suffer. 

Asia Free-Trade Agreement: A Minute With Joseph Cheng

(07/09/2012) - Joseph L.C. Cheng, professor of business administration, responds to questions about a proposed free-trade agreement between China, Japan, and South Korea. 

"Like Throwing Gasoline on the Fires of Recession," Says Kindt

(07/06/2012) - John Kindt, professor of business administration, predicts increased proliferation of Indian casinos in response to newly relaxed regulations. 

Budget Solution for Illinois: Tax Gambling, Not People

(07/03/2012) - John Kindt, professor of business administration, writes this guest column for The Rock River Times. 

Best Professor in Entrepreneurial Leadership Award

(07/01/2012) - Madhu Viswanathan, professor of business administration, was awarded as an important agent of change at the World Education Congress 2012 held in Mumbai. 

Kindt Describes Video Gambling as “Black Hole Economics”

(06/29/2012) - John Kindt, professor of business administration, comments for a story about the Franklin Park, Illinois debate to allow video gambling. 

Why Crowded Coffee Shops Fire Up Your Creativity (The Atlantic)

(06/25/2012) - Research by Ravi Mehta, assistant professor of business administration, looks at the influence of ambient sounds on creative cognition. 

Why Nice Guys Can Finish First in Business

(06/21/2012) - William Qualls, professor of business administration, contributed to research in The Journal of Product Innovation that shows nice project managers get better performance from team members. 

Sports Betting Means Crime, Addiction, and Costs for Taxpayers (US News)

(06/16/2012) - John Kindt, professor of business administration, shares researched insights into the prospect of legalizing sports betting. 

Video: Is Gaming Expansion a Job Creator or Job Killer?

(06/05/2012) - John Kindt, professor of business administration, is interviewed for this story on a local television station. 

Illinois Pension Restructuring Battle Reviewed

(06/01/2012) - Jeffrey Brown, professor of finance and Avijit Ghosh, special assistant to the president of the University of Illinois and professor of business administration are cited in this Gazette story about legislative changes to Illinois' public pension systems. 

What Innovation Really Is

(06/01/2012) - Bruce Vojak responds to a Wall Street Journal story that derides the use of "innovation" to describe common company behavior. 

The Young Professional's Survival Guide: From Cab Fares to Moral Snares

(06/01/2012) - C. K. Gunsalus, professor emerita of business administration, authored this book which is published through Harvard University Press. 

Budget Solution for Illinois: Tax Gambling, Not People

(05/31/2012) - John Kindt, professor of business administration, submitted this guest commentary to the News Gazette. It appeared in the May 31, 2012 commentary section. 

Champaign City Ignores ILLINOIS Faculty Senate and Student Resolutions Against Slots

(05/29/2012) - John Kindt, professor of business administration, submitted this guest commentary to the News Gazette. It appeared in the May 27, 2012 commentary section. 

Regulatory Oversight Can Keep Processes Consistent

(05/29/2012) - Gopesh Anand, assistant professor of business administration, is an author of new research that claims regulatory oversight can prevent the deterioration of operational routines. 

Illinois' Best Bet

(05/23/2012) - John Kindt, professor of business administration, provides details of the revenue lost to gambling interests in the state and ideas for improving the budget. 

USC Awards 2011 Page Prize Honorable Mention Award to Viswanathan

(05/23/2012) - Madhu Viswanathan, professor of business administration, received the 2011 Dr. Alfred N. and Lynn Manos Page Prize Honorable Mention Award for Sustainability Issues in Business Curricula. The prize is administered by the University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business. 

Higher Education in Illinois on the Brink

(05/16/2012) - Jeffrey Brown, professor of finance, and Avijit Ghosh, professor of business administration, submit a letter to the News Gazette. 

Champaign City Council Choose Gambling

(05/16/2012) - John Kindt, professor of business administration, shared with the council his fears of video gambling. 

Too Much, Too Little Noise Turns Off Consumers, Creativity

(05/14/2012) - According to published research from Ravi Mehta, professor of business administration, ambient background noise turns out to be an important factor affecting creative cognition among consumers. 

Cause Related Marketing

(05/11/2012) - Now the fastest-growing category of corporate sponsorship spending, cause marketing is a powerful business strategy for both corporations and non-profit organizations. 

Horse Racing and Videotapes

(05/10/2012) - John Kindt, professor of business administration, says horse racing is disappearing just like videotapes. 

Does Cloud Computing Matter?

(05/08/2012) - A recent study by Ali Tafti, professor of business administration, shows each dollar spent on IT resulting in greater than a 12 dollar increase in sales. The study is referenced ("recent study") in this story about the pivotal nature of cloud computing. 

IT Investment More Rewarding Than R&D

(05/08/2012) - Research by Ali Tafti, assistant professor of business administration, and colleagues published a paper in the March issue of MIS Quarterly addressing IT profitability. (Original story in German: http://www.cio.de/strategien/2877517/) 

Background Noise Helps People Think More Creatively

(05/07/2012) - Ravi Mehta, assistant professor of business administration, co-authored a study that looks at the effects of ambient noise on cognition. 

Small '89 Named Coach of Year 4th Consecutive Time

(05/02/2012) - Head golf coach Mike Small was named Coach of the Year for a record fourth consecutive year and record fifth time overall. 

UI Senate Backs Principles for Pension Reform

(05/01/2012) - John Kindt, professor of business administration, is quoted in this story about a faculty group endorsing a resolution that says any pension reforms being considered should maintain benefits promised to current participants. 

Innovation Powers Corporate Success

(05/01/2012) - Raj Echambadi, associate professor of business administration, shares the stage in this piece on corporate success. 

Win-Win Strategy of Negotiation

(05/01/2012) - Jeff Lowenstein, associate professor of business administration, Gregory Northcraft, professor of business administration and two alumni contribute to this instructive piece on negotiation. 

Taking a Gamble

(05/01/2012) - John Kindt, professor of business administration, delves into a pivotal change to gambling policy by the Federal Department of Justice. 

Walmart Meeting with NFL Quarterback Tim Tebow

(04/30/2012) - Students in the Hoeft Technology and Management Program recently visited the Walmart/Sam’s Club corporate headquarters in Bentonville, AR. 

Michael and Viswanathan Honored with Campus Award for Excellence in Teaching

(04/27/2012) - Steven Michael, professor of business administration received an award for undergraduate teaching and Madhu Viswanathan, also a professor of business administration, was honored for graduate teaching. 

Toast to Madhu Viswanathan

(04/20/2012) - Dean Larry DeBrock congratulates Madhu Viswanathan for being named the Diane and Steven N. Miller Professor of Business. 

Rindfleisch Rated Top 10 Best Professor

(04/10/2012) - Princeton Review and RateMyProfessor.com teamed up to profile the 300 best college professors in the country. Aric Rindfleisch, professor of business administration, ranked number 10. 

How to Win an MBA Scholarship

(04/09/2012) - This story, running on the Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education website, details how Felipe Penna won an ILLINOIS MBA Scholarship. 

Innovation in Multi-Invention Contexts: 2012 Best Article Award

(04/09/2012) - Deepak Somaya, assistant professor of business administration, received California Management Review's 2012 Best Article Award. 

Bad Social and Economic Policy of Internet Gambling

(04/02/2012) - John Kindt, professor of business administration, is quoted in this Christian Science Monitor story about the ills of legalizing online gambling. 

MBA Stories Told in Video

(04/02/2012) - A local videography company is spotlighted in this story that covers their contract to capture MBA students working on projects overseas. 

5K to Benefit Pine Ridge Indian Reservation Youth

(03/30/2012) - The MBA program will host its first April Fools’ 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, April 1 to benefit the Kola Foundation. The race will take place at noon at the University of Illinois Arboretum. 

Offshore Gambling Identified as Contributor to Hospitality Executive's Death

(03/26/2012) - John Kindt, professor of business administration, discusses operating practices of offshore gambling businesses. 

Impact of IT Investments on Profits

(03/21/2012) - Ali Tafti, assistant professor of business administration, coauthored a study that provides insight into company IT investments. 

Nine Compete for Full MBA Scholarship

(03/20/2012) - On Friday, March 9, nine prospective students for the University of Illinois MBA program competed for top scholarship prizes. 

Impulsive Behavior Prompted by Strong Motivations

(03/15/2012) - Research by Dolores Albarracin finds that people primed with words suggesting action were more likely than others to make impulsive decisions that undermined their long-term goals. In contrast, those primed to “rest,” to “stop” or to be inactive found it easier to avoid impulsive decisions. 

Video Entry Highlights Business and Campus Commitment to Sustainability

(03/14/2012) - "Like" the linked video with your Facebook account to vote for it in Second Nature's Climate Leadership Awards. 

BP Settlement Right Step, But Won't Curtail Corporate Greed

(03/12/2012) - John Kindt, professor of business administration, says the recent settlement of claims by BP from the Deepwater Horizon oil disaster of 2010 is a step in the right direction, but it won’t solve the most pernicious problem of the entire debacle – corporate greed. 

Sustainability Principles Need to Be Integrated into Business Education

(03/05/2012) - Madhu Viswanathan, professor of business administration, believes environmental and poverty issues will likely be among the biggest challenges for tomorrow’s leaders of industry. 

Federal Indictments Designed to Cool Online Gambling

(03/05/2012) - John Kindt, professor of business administration, believes a recent indictment against a major online gambling site is a message for gamblers. 

Aric Rindfleisch, Head of the Department of Business Administration

(02/28/2012) - Aric Rindfleisch has been appointed as the new head of the Department of Business Administration and J. M. Jones Professor of Marketing. 

Lowenstein Research: 'Repetition-break' Plot Structure Makes Effective TV Ads

(02/28/2012) - It turns out that a plot structure found in folktales is potent in television advertisements, according to published research by Jeffrey Loewenstein, associate professor of business administration. 

Almost Home Shelter Project Wins Spark:Concept Gold Award

(02/27/2012) - A group of students in Madhu Viswanathan's Sustainable Products and Business Plans course won a Spark Gold Award. The group was sponsored by Ralph Hammann from Architecture. 

Kindt Urges Larger Casino Licensing Fees

(02/20/2012) - John Kindt, professor of business administration, is urging Illinois to raise casino licensing fees to $500 million each, up from just $150,000 that is now being proposed. 

Fang Discusses Economic Perspectives of China with Illinois Agricultural Leadership Program

(02/20/2012) - Eric Fang, professor of business administration, shared his knowledge of China's economic perspectives with students in the ACES Illinois Agricultural Leadership Program. 

Qualls: Innovation and Marketing Work Together (Translated)

(02/15/2012) - William Qualls, professor of business administration, is quoted in this story about the importance of innovation, marketing, and technology in increasingly competitive markets. 

Video: Kindt Joins PBS Hawaii Panel Examining Legalizing Gambling

(02/15/2012) - John Kindt, professor of business administration, talks about gambling research in this hour-long PBS Hawaii show. Go to "Thursday, February 9, 8:00 pm Legalized Gambling" at bottom of page. 

Slots Bad for Hawaii Economy Says Kindt

(02/13/2012) - John Kindt, professor of business administration, was recruited by the Hawaii Coalition Against Legalized Gambling to help explain detriment of legalized gambling as support for gambling legislation rises. 

White Sees Support for People with Disabilities as a Great ILLINOIS Achievement

(02/12/2012) - B. Joseph White, former ILLINOIS president and current professor of business administration, is quoted for this story on Jean Driscoll's appointment as a Lincoln Laureate. 

White Heads Search for Moyer Club Director

(02/10/2012) - B. Joseph White, president emeritus and professor of business administration, will head the search committee to replace the executive director of the Don Moyer Boys & Girls Club. 

Kindt Stands With Honolulu Government Opposing Legalized Gambling

(02/07/2012) - John Kindt, professor of business administration, stood in the Hawaii State Capitol rotunda, backed by Honolulu's mayor, police and others who want legalized gambling kept out of the state. 

Noel and Viswanathan Give Super Bowl Commercial Insights

(02/07/2012) - Hayden Noel, assistant professor of business administration, and Madhu Viswanathan, professor of business administration respond to questions about Super Bowl Commercials 

Echambadi: Innovation is Commercialization of Invention

(02/07/2012) - Jeffrey Carter '84 describes a lunch talk given by Raj Echambadi, professor of business administration. 

Kindt: An Early Casino State, IL Has Worst Budget Problem

(02/07/2012) - John Kindt, professor of business administration, is quoted in this story about opponents of legalizing gambling in Hawaii. 

Kindt: Most Lottery Tickets Sold to "Problem Gamblers" During a Recession

(02/06/2012) - John Kindt, professor of business administration, is quoted in this story about the Hoosier Lotto and its 3rd-longest run without a big winner. 

Kindt Explains "The Casino Effect"

(02/06/2012) - John Kindt, professor of business administration, is interviewed for this probing story on Miami's consideration to allow new "destination resorts." 

Northcraft Research: Balance Technology for Better Communication

(01/27/2012) - Research done by Gregory Northcraft, professor of business administration, suggests clients trust high tech communications less than traditional forms. 

"Online Gambling is Going to Cost the U.S. Hundreds of Billions, If Not Trillions, of Dollars," Says Kindt.

(01/25/2012) - Business Administration Professor John Kindt is quoted in this story about the future of gambling in Danville, Illinois. 

Audio: Outrageous Justice Department Opinion, Says Kindt on NPR.

(01/24/2012) - Business Administration Professor, John Kindt, is quoted in this NPR story about state lotteries moving online. 

Video: Kindt Supports Beacon Council Opposition to Resort Casino

(01/09/2012) - Business Administration Professor John Kindt speaks to Miami-Dade County's official economic development partnership, the Beacon Council, about a mega international corporation's proposal to build resort casinos in Miami. 

Feds Legalize Online Gambling: Kindt

(01/09/2012) - Business Administration Professor John Kindt tells why a recent Department of Justice move that gives states the power to allow online gambling could hurt the economy. 

Gambling Revenue Projections Widely Exaggerated as PR Mechanism

(01/02/2012) - John Kindt, professor emeritus of business administration, is quoted in this story about pro-gambling marketing efforts and the realities of gambling expansions in the U.S.