Olin Business School

Danielle Sarraf, a joint master’s of business administration and master’s of public health student at Washington University in St. Louis, was named one of 10 “Students Who Rocked Public Health 2024” by the Journal of Public Health Management & Practice.

Lori Coulter’s business expertise shapes her work as a volunteer leader and advocate for students.

A new study by Tarek Ghani, at WashU Olin Business School, found that, despite their lack of tech literacy, women in Afghanistan were able to use funds delivered directly to their phones to purchase food and other necessities.

If there is one thing that is constant in marketing, it’s that things are constantly changing, according to Michael Wall, a marketing expert at WashU Olin Business School. As social media users flock to sites that align with their political beliefs, brands face the challenge of connecting with diverse audiences.

Anjan Thakor, the John E. Simon Professor of Finance at Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis, received an honorary doctorate Oct. 25 from the University of Gothenburg’s School of Business, Economics and Law in Sweden.

With thoughtful planning and policy interventions, the impending wave of small business ownership transitions coming as baby boomers retire can create opportunities for expanded employee ownership and greater inclusivity in business leadership, according to a new report from WashU Olin Business School and the Brookings Institution.

WashU will host a conference, “Data for Good: Attracting and Retaining Talent in St. Louis,” Wednesday, Oct. 9, for local business, academic and community leaders to discuss how to build and sustain a thriving talent ecosystem in St. Louis.

Panos Kouvelis, director of Olin Business School’s Boeing Center for Supply Chain Innovation, discusses the impact of the port workers’ strike on supply chain inventory and prices.

Peter Boumgarden, director of Olin Business School’s Koch Family Center for Family Enterprise, discusses Vice President Kamala Harris’ plan to expand the small business tax credit and other ways in which the government can support existing small businesses.

Washington University in St. Louis faculty experts are available to discuss a variety of topics related to the election, politics and national and local issues.