Author: Sara Savat

The studies that are frequently touted as proof of concept for a shortened work week are riddled with statistical flaws, according to Olin Business School’s Liberty Vittert, who testified March 13 before the U.S. Senate Committee on Heath, Education, Labor and Pensions.

Olin Business School’s annual “She Suite,” a panel discussion on women and leadership in the business world, is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 7, in Knight Hall’s Emerson Auditorium. Register to attend the event in person or virtually.

A recent study by Oren Reshef at Olin Business School finds that women are less likely than men to continue pursuing a patent after an initial rejection.

New research by Hannah Birnbaum at Olin Business School finds that one reason why more people in advantaged groups — particularly men and white people — do not engage in acts of allyship is because they underestimate how their actions will be appreciated by members of disadvantaged groups.

A new study by Margot Moinester in Arts & Sciences is among the first to find positive health benefits associated with inclusive immigration policies — a sharp contrast to the harmful effects of restrictive policies.

A team of Olin Business School professors, students and staff helped four local entrepreneurs win 2023 Arch Grants. With this year’s competition underway, they are again providing applicants with valuable feedback. The deadline to submit application materials for review is March 3.

Researchers at Olin Business School used a machine-learning model to test a better system for sharing medical supplies such as ventilators across the country in an emergency. Their work was published in the journal Annals of Operations Research.

Research by Michael Frachetti in Arts & Sciences and researchers at Sichuan University in China explores how and why ancient communities built social relationships and cultural identities across the extreme terrain in Tibet.

Legendary shoe designer and entrepreneur Stuart Weitzman will discuss his design philosophy and experience building an internationally renowned company at a free event Feb. 8 open to the WashU community.

John Sprague, the Sidney W. Souers Professor Emeritus of Government in the Department of Political Science in Arts & Sciences, died Dec. 21, 2023. He was 89.