WashU Olin Business launches dual AI initiatives to prepare workers, companies
The school is offering $10,000 scholarships to support affected professionals enrolled in the new AI for Business master’s program, while new corporate development offerings help organizations redesign work and reskill teams.
Class Acts: Hongzhe (Zachary) Wen
During his time at WashU, Hongzhe (Zachary) Wen, a senior majoring in finance and financial engineering at Olin Business School, built a trove of academic research that demonstrates the potential for integrating digital assets into the financial mainstream while addressing associated risks.
Class Acts: ‘Sri’ Gopalsamy Ramaswamy
At WashU, Sri Gopalsamy Ramaswamy combines public health and business to examine why care falls short — and how to design solutions that reach patients.
Looser mortgage lending rules, regulation will destabilize financial system
A new executive order signed by President Donald Trump threatens to destabilize the financial system by reducing lending regulations and rolling back oversight, according to Brittany Lewis at WashU Olin Business School.
2026 Olin Award recognizes continued excellence in AI research
This year’s Olin Award winner is Xiang Hui, who studied how an artificial intelligence (AI) tool can improve outcomes in the real estate market for buyers and sellers. It’s one of many AI-focused research projects making an impact at Olin.
Baer installed as Knight Family Professor
Markus Baer, vice dean of executive education at Olin Business School, has been installed as the Knight Family Professor of Organizational Behavior.
Research highlights who wins, loses in AI-influenced job market
A survey conducted by WashU graduate students shows workers are using artificial intelligence not just to do tasks faster, but to help them learn new skills, plan career moves or transition into new fields.
Mackey to deliver annual Brauer Lecture
John Mackey, co-founder of Whole Foods Market, will deliver the keynote address April 14 for WashU Olin Business School’s annual Brauer Lecture Series.
Mazzeo installed as Judy and Jerry Kent Dean
Mike Mazzeo, the Knight Family Professor of Economics and dean of WashU Olin Business School, was installed Feb. 3 as the inaugural Judy and Jerry Kent Dean.
Olin to host ‘Business of Being Well’ March 31
WashU Olin Business School will host its annual spring symposium, aimed at improving health outcomes. The daylong event offers participants business-driven perspectives on health and the chance to connect with peers from WashU and beyond.
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