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At Purdue University’s Daniels School of Business, we’re developing the next generation of technologically savvy leaders ready to helm, or found, great companies and transform society.

We’re doing this through impactful experiential learning opportunities, world-renowned faculty research and teaching expertise, and programs and centers of excellence that never sit stagnant. Read on for coverage of our persistent progress.

Research Highlights

Pressure to Invest = Performance Lost

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

New research by M. Deniz Yavuz reveals that pressure to meet private-market allocation targets can push pensions and other limited partners toward first-time fund managers — and weaker long-run performance.

Why Financial Expertise on Audit Committees Matters for Banks

Monday, May 4, 2026

Accounting professor Diana Choi finds that banks with financially knowledgeable audit committee members recognize loan losses more quickly.

In Print: ‘The Dharma of AI: Timeless Wisdom for Digital Ethics’

Monday, April 27, 2026

After 40 years building AI systems and decades of studying dharma in Indian ashrams, author Alok Chaturvedi learned something crucial: Our digital future desperately needs our philosophical past.

Why Your Project Outsourcing Strategy is Failing — and How to Fix it

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

New research from the Daniels School’s Mengshi Lu explains how project outsourcing, a cornerstone of modern business, can fail if incentives are not properly aligned between clients and contractors.

Turning “Small Data” into Smarter Decisions

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

New research from the Daniels School’s Pengyi Shi shows that limited data does not have to limit intelligent decision-making.

Why Vulnerability Matters for Trust in Organizations

Monday, April 6, 2026

Trust is essential to how organizations function, but it depends on something deeper: vulnerability. By understanding when and why people choose to accept risk in relationships, leaders can better build, maintain and repair trust across teams.

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What Rare Disease Prediction Can Teach Business

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Research from the Daniels School’s Qiang Liu shows how lessons from rare disease prediction can be applied in business settings beyond health care.

Co-Authorship and Co-Ownership: The End of the Human-AI Binary

Thursday, March 19, 2026

A. Laura Stef-Praun explores student creativity in a world of artificial intelligence and examines the scope of the human-AI binary.

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Measuring Trust Across Cultures

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Measuring organizational trust isn’t an academic exercise, but a strategic global tool.

Pinpointing the Rise and Fall of Bubbles

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Purdue economist Mohitosh Kejriwal unveils a clearer way to date the start and collapse of asset bubbles, helping us separate true causes from mere consequences.

The Double Dividend of Donating Inventory

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Enhanced tax deductions for inventory donations create synergy between tax strategy, inventory planning and corporate philanthropy — boosting demand learning, customer satisfaction and charitable impact while raising ESG trade-offs.

A New Playbook for Wholesale Pricing

Monday, March 2, 2026

Research from William Haskell explains how an agile wholesale pricing strategy can protect margins and keep pace with partners whose supply-chain algorithms are changing as fast as the market itself.

Building a Sustainability Strategy with Carbon Offsets

Monday, February 23, 2026

Should companies absorb the cost of carbon offsets themselves, or invite customers to help fund climate action at the point of purchase? The Daniels School’s Gökçe Esenduran has the answer.

Reverse Engineering: A Hidden Competitive Force

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Competitive intelligence is more than market research, customer analytics and benchmarking.

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Who is on the Other Side of Your Trade?

Monday, February 16, 2026

Higher order beliefs — what you think others think — can drive risky speculation unless investors remember that every trade has a buyer and a seller.

What Businesses Should Know About ‘Algorithms with Predictions’

Thursday, February 5, 2026

The Daniels School’s Billy Jin says the future of business intelligence is not just about predicting what will happen — it’s about acting on those predictions in a way that improves outcomes.

Badges, Bans and Building Better Behavior

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Daniels School research shows that carefully designed “in-group” recognition can turn social media user bans into catalysts for healthier behavior.

Do Political Ties Drive Company Value?

Monday, February 2, 2026

Political connections — whether through campaign contributions or executive appointments — can artificially boost firm value but risk significant losses when political climates change.

Why Smarter AI Needs Inference, Not Just Optimization

Thursday, January 29, 2026

AI-driven performance optimization is not enough — leaders also need to know what the system has learned and how confident it is in those conclusions.

Riskless Trades, Real Risks, Hidden Power

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Something fundamental has changed in how global dollar funding works, says finance researcher Kaushik Vasudevan.

Ushering in New Era for Workers — and Employers

Monday, January 26, 2026

Linda Ficht explains why current employment laws no longer reflect modern work, and how the proposed Employment Rights Act of 2026 could offer a path forward.

Reframe the Problem, Find A New ‘Best’ Algorithm

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Daniels School Quantitative Methods researcher Alex Wang challenges the assumption that finding solutions to complex data problems should focus only on a worst-case scenario.

Why Monetary Policy Works Through Supply Chains, Not Just Interest Rates

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Between 55% and 85% of the total effect of monetary policy on the economy is driven by production networks, says finance researcher Michael Weber.

What Blocks Corporate Creative Destruction Today

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Market barriers, political connections and restrictive regulations block creative destruction and help incumbent firms protect their competitive advantage in today’s economy.

Why Voting Rules in Lending Agreements Matter – A Lot

Monday, January 12, 2026

Loan contracts contain much more than borrowing amounts and repayment terms. New research from the Daniels School’s Judson Caskey examines how thresholds in voting rules can either protect value or destroy it.

Social Proof Marketing in the Company of Strangers

Monday, January 5, 2026

Peer influence among strangers shapes online consumer behavior. Learn actionable strategies for product designers and marketers to boost e-commerce engagement through targeted visibility and segmentation.

How Venture Capital Insights Power Institutional Returns

Monday, December 15, 2025

The opportunity to gain early access to transformative technologies and disruptive startups before they hit the mainstream is part of the allure of venture capital (VC). But new research from the Daniels School suggests the benefits of VC participation extend far beyond the private market.

Smarter Decisions Through Data: How “E-Learning” Personalizes Choices

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

In new research, Daniels School Assistant Professor Weibin Mo shows how efficient learning leads to better outcomes for patients, customers and policymakers.

Making Better Investment Decisions for Today and Tomorrow

Monday, December 8, 2025

As detailed in ongoing research from the Daniels School’s Youngmin Kim, for those who navigate markets over months or years — not just days — the investment opportunity set offers a powerful way to see what lies beyond.

What Venting Really Means for You and Your Team

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Allison Gabriel reveals that receiving a coworker’s venting at work can trigger both empathy and personal distress.

Value and Risks of Hiring Former Government Regulators

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Finance Professor Mara Faccio says corporations that hire former government regulators can benefit from their expertise provided ethical guidelines are put in place.

Level-Setting Investors on Investing, Inflation Expectations and Over-Optimism

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Professor Michael Weber and colleagues explain how investors overestimate stock returns during inflationary periods and how financial advisors can educate them to protect purchasing power.

When Your Data Keeps Changing

Monday, November 17, 2025

New research from MIS Department head Yu Jeffrey Hu shows how the implications of adaptive algorithms for food delivery platforms extend far beyond getting your dinner on time.

Airbnb, Free Markets and the Case for Smart Regulation

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Free markets and smart regulation shape the future of short-term rentals as Ralph Siebert and co-authors unpack new research on Airbnb bans, housing prices and the delicate balance between innovation and oversight.

Silence or Noise: Segmenting for Status Signalers

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

New research reveals that product sound design is a powerful yet overlooked status signal, shaping luxury perception and brand positioning in today’s competitive markets.

Building Better Decisions Through Thought Diversity

Monday, November 10, 2025

Using 40 years of notes from FOMC committee meetings, researchers show how model diversity and structured dissent can transform committees into powerful engines of smarter decision-making.

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Daniels School faculty included in ‘World’s Top 2%’ scientists list

Friday, October 31, 2025

Seven Mitch Daniels School of Business faculty are named among the world’s top 2% most influential scientists by Stanford and Elsevier, showcasing the Daniels School’s global research impact.

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Purdue embraces bold experiment in rethinking STEM education

Cornerstone for Business programming brings together policymakers, students, Mitch Daniels and more

Purdue receives $20M commitment from Ricks Family Foundation to establish Daniels School institute

Student entrepreneurs receive $50,000 from Purdue Innovates Incubator

Mohit Tawarmalani among six honored with 2026 Walk the Talk Awards

96 first-year PhD students named Presidential Excellence Award fellows

Legacies and Leaders: Daniels School celebrates alumni and donors

Purdue students get a front-row seat to Indianapolis real estate in action

Daniels School economic education program sets stage for young entrepreneurs

Tuition reduction announced for school’s online Supply Chain Master’s program

Purdue business students deliver big impact with community partnerships

Trustees approve faculty promotions, resolutions of appreciation and namings

Stephan Biller elected to 2026 SME College of Fellows

12 Purdue graduate programs ranked in top 10 in U.S. News & World Report 2026 lists

Remembering Purdue alumnus and business school benefactor Tom Howatt

Daniels School affirms standing as Indiana’s No. 1 business school

Tom Spurgeon, respected former Purdue trustee and generous benefactor, dies at 87

Daniels School Career Treks turn connections into opportunity

The Power of Price: Daniels School course connects data to decisions

Michelle Xiao Wu appointed executive director of the Data Science Center for Decision Making

Building a career through leadership, service and giving back

A Winning Culture: Leadership lessons from Coach Lou Holtz

8 Midwestern universities launch Third Coast Foundry to connect startups with Bay Area venture capital

Redefining Corporate Purpose

Real estate leader Marc Hagle talks career, leadership and legacy

CBE Showcase celebrates entrepreneurial efforts of Indiana students

Daniels School launches new program for leaders navigating today’s changing workplace

Explore Purdue's new Data Science Center for Decision Making

Doing the Right Thing: Leadership Lessons from Marshall Larsen

Hacking for Defense brings high-stakes national security issues into classrooms

Turning Ziploc into a brand community

White Family Foundation commits $25M to support ‘Victories & Heroes’ campaign

Kennedy Wilson executive shares career insights with Real Estate Scholars

Students earn $50k in prizes at Burton Morgan competition

NAI Fellows Program celebrates work of Distinguished Professor Stephan Biller

Daniels School MBT student a finalist in Moonshot Pitch Challenge

Purdue's CHORUS Center advances resilient cyber-physical systems for autonomous transportation

Austin Trek explores fast-emerging real estate market

Purdue’s online Master of Business and Technology program adds Indianapolis option

Building careers through alumni engagement

Daniels School scholars honored for pioneering work on employee well-being

New institute provides executive-level coaching to undergrads

Purdue and Wabash explore innovative collaborations, AI, talent development

Westwood Lecture Series spring lineup announced

How Purdue ECE is teaching engineers to turn ideas into intellectual property

Daniels School professor recognized for ‘sustained impact on industry’

Purdue master’s program in finance earns CFA Institute affiliation

National Academy of Inventors names three Purdue faculty as 2025 fellows

Kasie Roberson on Keeping an Authentic Voice in an AI World

Purdue Alumni Around the World Raise a Glass at the 2025 Business Toast

Three Studies Earn Center for Working Well Research Awards for 2024–25

Purdue University Takes First Place at 2025 NAIOP Indiana University Case Challenge

Spike! MBT program assists grad with volleyball, career

Erin Yetter brings a lifelong passion for economic education to Purdue

Purdue’s EconReads program brings economics alive for young learners

From Lafayette to Leadership: Executive in Residence Erika Steuterman on discipline, self-belief and more

New course fuses data-driven consulting and AI to prepare future supply chain leaders

Driving Academic Excellence: Daniels School's nine department heads look to the future

STEM-Powered Business Innovation: Purdue accelerates growth of business school

Meet Purdue United Way Champion Jim Bullard

Kate Fitzsimmons finds breadth of experience on cross-functional team

Professor Allie Gabriel Featured on “This Is Purdue” Podcast

Trustees ratify distinguished professor

Carrying Forward a Family Tradition: Dakota Michel’s journey to Purdue

Purdue United Way Board Fellows: Strengthening boards, developing leaders, and advancing community impact

Building community one LEGO at a time

New Investment Banking Academy to open doors on Wall Street for finance students

Purdue offering new online Graduate Certificate in Business and Technology

Building Futures Through Mentorship: Students gain real-world insight at Edward Jones

Daniels School online MBA program ranked 18th in North America

Purdue Daniels School project advances AI-driven logistics innovation

Purdue launching academic programs in Indianapolis to fill workforce needs

From Boilermaker to budding corporate counsel

Daniels School professor earns prestigious honor

Governor reappoints trustees to Purdue board; appoints next student trustee

Partnership lights the way to real-world business insight

Experiential learning project takes online supply chain students to Germany

Powered by Partnerships: PepsiCo and Daniels School join forces for supply chain project