Author: Matt Weeks

Terry College report: Minority groups now driving US economy

In 2016, U.S. Hispanic buying power was larger than the gross domestic product of Mexico.…
UGA report: Minority groups driving U.S. economy

In 2016, U.S. Hispanic buying power was larger than the gross domestic product of Mexico.…
Economic Outlook forecast predicts bright economy for 2017 and beyond

The Athens-area economy will continue an upward trajectory this year and beyond, according to the…
Terry College of Business study: Referral networks in labor market may help perpetuate inequality

Half of all workers say they found their current jobs through a friend or social…
Most valuable colleagues: What the NBA can teach us about worker productivity

Just like former NBA MVP Steve Nash, who famously improved the output of his teammates…
UGA experts predict a bright economy for 2017

Georgia’s economy will continue its upward trajectory next year and beyond, according to the Georgia…
It matters who you know: Referral networks in the labor market

Half of all workers say they found their current job through a friend or social…
Alumnus shares approach to leadership at Mason Public Leadership Lecture

Promising to convey an unconventional approach to leadership, UGA alumnus and former Atlanta Olympics CEO…
CEO of 1996 Olympic Games to give Mason Lecture Nov. 3

Billy Payne, who served as chief executive of Atlanta’s 1996 Olympic Games, will deliver UGA’s…
Atlanta Olympics CEO to deliver UGA’s Mason Public Leadership Lecture on Nov. 3

Billy Payne, who served as chief executive of Atlanta’s 1996 Olympic Games, will deliver the…
Bonbright Center relaunched with an eye toward regulation

A research center devoted to the study of economic regulation has been relaunched by UGA’s…
UGA relaunches Bonbright Center with an eye toward regulation

A research center devoted to the study of economic regulation has been relaunched by the…
Never a dull moment: Terry professor takes energetic approach to teaching

There’s a stereotype of the introverted, dull accountant.
UGA dean wins national tax education award

The American Taxation Association honored Benjamin C. Ayers, dean of the University of Georgia Terry…
Service side effects: Volunteering can impact work environment

New research from the UGA Terry College of Business finds co-workers’ attitudes can vary depending…
Showboating vs. intrinsic motivation: Your co-workers may be judging you for volunteering

Volunteering benefits the community, but can it also harm your workplace reputation? New research from…
Terry College of Business launches Women’s Initiative

UGA’s Terry College of Business has launched the Terry Women’s Initiative, a program committed to…
UGA launches Terry Women’s Initiative

The University of Georgia Terry College of Business has launched the Terry Women’s Initiative, a…
Terry grads rank No. 1 for first-time CPA exam pass rates

Graduates of the Terry College of Business’ J.M. Tull School of Accounting ranked No. 1…
Terry offers deferred enrollment program for MBA hopefuls

Current undergraduate students interested in pursuing an MBA have a new option at the University…
UGA to name leadership suite for S. Truett Cathy

The University of Georgia’s Institute for Leadership Advancement will soon be housed in the S.…
Pro baseball team owner talks about leadership values

Ken Kendrick, the owner and managing general partner of Major League Baseball’s Arizona Diamondbacks, talked…
UGA experts predict a better Athens economy in 2016

While Georgia’s economy will grow faster than the nation’s in 2016, the pace of job…
UGA experts predict a better Georgia economy in 2016, but slower job growth

While Georgia’s economy will grow faster than the nation’s next year, the pace of job…