INDIANAPOLIS –The Randall L. Tobias Center for Leadership Excellence at Indiana University has welcomed Amy Kamwendo as its new associate director. In her role, Kamwendo is responsible for the operations and strategic priorities of the center, including special event and conference coordination; curriculum development and facilitation for clients; marketing and social media management; and oversight…… Read more »
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Kelley Evening MBA helps launch Indy Ignite
Written by Kyle Anderson, assistant dean for academic programs Indianapolis and faculty chair of the Evening MBA Program Professional volleyball is coming to Indianapolis next year, and the Kelley Evening MBA program is helping the team get launched. In November, Kelley students worked with Indy Pro Volleyball as part of the Kelley Evening MBA…… Read more »
Tobias Leadership Center announces 2024 cohort of Tobias Fellows
INDIANAPOLIS — The Randall L. Tobias Center for Leadership Excellence at Indiana University today announces the 19th class of Tobias Fellows, an exclusive cohort designed to enhance the leadership skills of high-talent, experienced leaders. “We welcome the 2024 Tobias Fellows,” said Julie Manning Magid, executive and academic director of the Tobias Leadership Center and vice…… Read more »
Expert Commentary: the new Circle Center Mall redevelopment is a win-win-win
by Sara Coers, lecturer in real estate and associate director of the IU Center for Real Estate Studies. The planned redevelopment of Circle Centre Mall will bring a multimillion-dollar investment to our city, but it may be better than simply a redesign and a large investment for downtown Indianapolis. The city has an opportunity to…… Read more »
Indiana Manufacturers hope to see growth, prepare for possible 2024 recession
INDIANAPOLIS — Inflation and the corresponding high interest rates are causing the state’s manufacturing industry to shift operations and future plans, according to the findings of the “2023 Indiana Manufacturing Survey: Sailing in Troubled Waters.” Conducted by Katz, Sapper & Miller in partnership with Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business Indianapolis and the Indiana Manufacturers…… Read more »
Accounting professor honored for his impact on teaching, service, and research at annual awards ceremony
John Hassell, an accounting professor at Indiana University Kelley School of Business Indianapolis, was honored by his peers for his impact on teaching, service, and research for more than a quarter century. Hassell, who earned an MBA and a PhD in accounting in 1983 from the Kelley School in Bloomington, received the Academic Excellence Award…… Read more »
From Military Service to Business Student: A Journey of Perseverance and Leadership
Kelley senior shares keys to success and why you shouldn’t be afraid to ask for help As the oldest of six kids, William Cardona, BS’24, was a self-described undisciplined teenager trying to find his way after high school. His story is one of academic achievement, but also perseverance, mentorship, and the impact of giving back…… Read more »
Tobias Leadership Center creates, appoints new Fellows Advisory Board
INDIANAPOLIS – The Tobias Leadership Center is proud to announce the formation of the Tobias Fellows Advisory Board to provide guidance to and identify annual objectives for the yearlong, interactive program that brings together seasoned leaders from diverse sectors and industries to form a peer-learning cohort. “Establishing the Tobias Fellows Advisory Board is a significant…… Read more »
Kelley Futurecast: US economy will slow slightly in first half of 2024, but end year stronger
INDIANAPOLIS — Buoyed by an expected steady decline in inflation, an economic forecast from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business is optimistic in projecting that the economy will slow modestly in the first half of 2024 and then reaccelerate in the second half of the year. The Kelley School forecast predicts inflation will fall…… Read more »
Kelley Indianapolis seeking industry panelists for innovative, student-led generative AI product development projects
Although some Americans are pessimistic about AI’s potential impact on the job market, the Kelley School of Business Indianapolis is embracing it while also innovating the cornerstone of the school’s renowned undergraduate education. Integrated Core, or I-Core, is a unique block of four courses Kelley Indianapolis students take in their junior year. It includes a…… Read more »