Faculty in the News & Research Highlights

Three Ways to Create More Autonomy for Your Team

Executive Education Insights: Jim Roach, executive director of TCU Neeley Executive Education, shares practical strategies to challenge leadership norms, delegate effectively, and drive team success.

January 07, 2025

Empowering Students: Neeley Executive-in-Residence Connects Accounting Industry Changes to the Classroom

Through practical application, insights, and industry experience, Brent Woodford, the Hirth Family Foundation Executive-in-Residence for Accounting, is equipping Neeley students for success in a dynamic accounting landscape.

October 18, 2024

Aaron Anglin and Will Drover’s Study Reveals Complex Impact of Founder Age Perceptions on Funding

TCU Neeley Research Highlight – Combining leadership experience, Neeley faculty influence industry and academic leaders through research findings.

July 31, 2024

FOX4 Dallas-Fort Worth: Tom Seng Speaks on Impact of Hurricane Beryl on Oil and Gas

TCU Neeley finance professor and energy expert, Tom Seng provided insights on Hurricane Beryl’s path in the Texas Gulf Coast, and explained how the damage could have been worse for the oil and gas companies in the area.

July 12, 2024

Thomas Allison Explores Passion, Preparedness Perceptions with Vocal Expressions in Crowdfunding Pitches

TCU Neeley Research Highlight - Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Thomas Allison alongside other experts share research insights with industry and academic leaders.

May 31, 2024

FOX 7 Austin: Tom Seng Analyzes Pause of Natural Gas Export

TCU Neeley professor and energy expert, Tom Seng, provides perspective on a lawsuit filed by 16 states against the Biden administration's decision to pause new liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports.

April 04, 2024

Ryan Krause Unveils New Framework for Effective Board Decision-Making

TCU Neeley Research Highlight - Combining leadership experience, Neeley faculty influence industry and academic leaders through research findings.

March 31, 2024

Uncovering the Effects of Online Reviews on Hotel Demand

TCU Neeley Research Highlight - Assistant Professor of Business Analytics Sanghoon Cho alongside other experts share insights with industry and academic leaders.

March 31, 2024

Trade Policy Uncertainty Affects Firm Innovation Investments

TCU Neeley Research Highlight – Combining Leadership experience, Neeley faculty influence industry and academic leaders through research findings.

March 31, 2024

Karen Nelson and Karson Fronk’s Research Explores the Use of Visual Graphics in 10-K Filings

TCU Neeley Research Highlight – Combining leadership experience, Neeley faculty influence industry and academic leaders through research findings.

March 31, 2024

Research Highlights the Complex Impact of Accounting Estimate Changes on Earnings Reports

TCU Neeley Research Highlight – Associate Professor Anne Albrecht partnered with experts to develop research insights for industry and academic leaders.

March 31, 2024

Tyson Browning’s Research Explains Management Nonresponse after a Supply-Base Disruption

TCU Neeley Research - Professor of Operations Management, Tyson Browning, alongside other experts study supply-base disruptions, where multiple suppliers are affected simultaneously.

February 29, 2024

Paul Irvine and Jue Ren: The Beta Anomaly and Mutual Fund Performance

TCU Neeley Research Highlights – Combining leadership experience, Neeley faculty influence industry and academic leaders through research findings.

January 31, 2024

Sriram Thirumalai: Focused Care Strategies Can Cut Costs for Complex Patient Needs

TCU Neeley Research Highlight – Associate Professor of Information System and Supply Chain Management Sriram Thirumalai, alongside another expert share research insights with industry and academic leaders.

January 31, 2024

Supply Chain Visibility Research: Framework for Understanding Benefits & Limits

TCU Neeley Research Highlights – Combining leadership experience, Neeley faculty influence industry and academic leaders through research findings.

January 31, 2024

Aaron Anglin's Research Explores the Effects Political Expressions Have on Crowdfunding Success

TCU Neeley Research Highlight – Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship Aaron Anglin alongside other experts share research insights with industry and academic leaders.

January 31, 2024

History in the Making: Ralph Lowe Energy Institute Delivers Joint Research Findings to Department of Defense

The Ralph Lowe Energy Institute and an interdisciplinary team from across campus presented months of collaborative work on the Pacific Island Energy Initiative to U.S. Navy Admiral Samuel Paparo, commander of the Pacific Fleet. The milestone proposal provides an energy security plan for the nation’s strategic partners in the Southwest Pacific Islands.

December 11, 2023

Shana Clor-Proell's Research Reveals Customer Investor Reactions to Corporate Restatements

TCU Neeley Research Highlight – Professor of Accounting, Shana Clor-Proell, alongside other experts share insights with industry and academic leaders.

November 30, 2023

Cheddar News: Elijah Clark Shares Tips for Getting the Best Holiday Deals with AI Tools

With Black Friday right around the corner, Cheddar News asked TCU Neeley Marketing Instructor Elijah Clark about the advantages and disadvantages of using Artificial Intelligence to locate shopping deals.

November 21, 2023

Forbes Selects Neeley Professors Beata Jones and Elijah Clark to Share Insights on Artificial Intelligence

As regular contributing writers for Forbes, Jones and Clark showcase their expertise in the quickly-evolving industry of artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education and its impact on business.

October 16, 2023

Ryan Krause Examines Performance Effects of Executive Board Chairs in Corporate Governance

TCU Neeley Research Highlights - Professor of Strategy, Ryan Krause, in collaboration with other experts study the influence governance hybrid role can have on a firm’s performance.

September 30, 2023

Fort Worth Report: Paul Irvine Explains the Anomaly of GameStop's Success as a Meme Stock

The Fort Worth Report evaluated GameStop’s financial resurgence as demonstrated in “Dumb Money,” a movie based on true events. The news publication explored the future of meme stocks and interviewed TCU Neeley Professor Paul Irvine for his expertise on the topic.

September 29, 2023

Curved windows and seating in the Rogers Rotunda

Unraveling the Tax Puzzle: Stephen Lusch's Research Exposes Distorted Effective Tax Rates, Tax Avoidance Indicators

Intriguing patterns of declining effective tax rates among U.S. firms emerged from 1996 to 2015, prompting questions about the underlying reasons behind this trend. TCU Neeley School of Business Professor Stephen Lusch in partnership with an expert team embarked on a pioneering research endeavor to determine the cause, and in doing so transform our understanding of tax strategies in the corporate world.

September 11, 2023

Smith Hall and the Neeley Business Commons

Karen Nelson’s Research Explores Accruals Quality Over Time

TCU Neeley Research Highlight – M.J. Neeley Professor of Accounting Karen Nelson partnered with experts to develop research insights for industry and academic leaders.

August 31, 2023

Tyson Browning’s Research Explores Information Technology-Labor Relationships

TCU Neeley Research Highlight – Professor of Operations Management, Tyson Browning, alongside other experts share insights with industry and academic leaders.

August 31, 2023

Xiaoyan Wen Researches Financial Leverage, Information Quality, and Efficiency

TCU Neeley Research Highlight – Associate Professor of Accounting Xiaoyan Wen alongside an expert share research insights with industry and academic leaders.

August 30, 2023

The Correlation Between Information Transparency and Investment on Follow-on Innovation

TCU Neeley Research Highlight – Robert and Edith Schumacher Junior Faculty Fellow, Jeff Zeyun Chen, in collaboration with other experts share research insights with industry and academic leaders.

August 30, 2023

Ryan Krause and Others Research Machine Learning to Scale Human-Coded Data

TCU Neeley Research Highlight – Combining leadership experience, Neeley Faculty influence industry and academic leaders through findings.

July 31, 2023

Faculty Q&A: Laura Meade Invites Students to Expand their Cultural Understanding by Going Global

As fast-growing technology continues to connect our world, it becomes more crucial that students engage globally. Laura Meade, director of Neeley International Programs and a professor of supply chain practice, shares insight on the global skills taught in Neeley and how they are elevated through study abroad experiences.

July 18, 2023

Student looking out the window of Smith Hall

Wall Street Journal: Research from Keith Hmieleski Finds Anxiety-reducing Humor Can Boost Sales for Startups

Humor that eases tension can benefit a new company's sales. Research has shown that using humor to ease the strain of uncertain situations helped startup teams make more sales.

July 17, 2023

Will Drover’s Research Explores the Theory of Missed External Enablement

TCU Neeley Research Highlight - Associate professor and Department Chair of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Will Drover along with other experts dive into the understanding of missed external enablement.

June 30, 2023

In-Mu Haw and Morgan Swink Study the Role of Direct Equity Ownership in Supply Chains

TCU Neeley Research Highlight – Combining leadership experience, Neeley Faculty influence industry and academic leaders through research findings.

June 30, 2023

Student standing by window in Smith looking down on Roach Plaza

Fortune: Dual Business and Education Degree Empowers Senior-level Professionals to Lead

TCU’s unique MBA/Ed.D. program equips education leaders with business expertise to create safer, modern, and equitable environments for students and staff.

June 20, 2023

CBS11 DFW: Tom Seng Provides Insight as Triple-digit Temps Impact Texas Power Grid

TCU Neeley School of Business Professor Tom Seng remains optimistic as temperatures prepare to soar and ERCOT monitors the power grid closely in preparation for 100-degree temperatures across the state. ERCOT issued its first weather warning this month, prompting CBS11 to speak with Seng, who is also a leader in the TCU Ralph Lowe Energy Institute.

June 14, 2023

Dallas Morning News: Tom Seng Confirms that Data Affirms State’s Ability to Handle Summer Heat

State officials assured Texans that the power grid is stable despite a series of hot weather forecasts. TCU Neeley School of Business Professor Tom Seng shared ERCOT’s optimism that the power grid is prepared and ready to handle another hot Texas summer.

June 13, 2023

Second floor of Hays Hall looking at the Rogers Rotunda

FOX4 Dallas-Fort Worth: Elijah Clark Speaks about Artificial Intelligence in the Retail Landscape

As Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the retail landscape, it is important for consumers to be aware of the benefits as well as the privacy concerns. In a recent news media interview, Elijah Clark, a TCU Neeley School of Business marketing instructor shared his expertise on the effect AI has on businesses and consumer purchasing behavior.

June 06, 2023

Professor Tom Bates Provides Insight on Energy MBA Study Abroad Stop at European Union

More than 25 Energy MBA students traveled to Europe in May for an information-packed study abroad opportunity, where they navigated four countries and 16 companies over 12 days, including a visit to the European leadership organization.

June 02, 2023

Third floor of Hays Hall by the Rogers Rotunda

FOX7 Austin: Elijah Clark Explores the Future of Retail with Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been around for some time and its impact continues to expand, including the way we shop. Elijah Clark, a TCU Neeley School of Business marketing instructor, joined KTBC-FOX Austin for an in-depth discussion on the ways AI can make shopping more efficient and the potential concerns.

May 31, 2023

Tyson Browning’s Research on Diversity, Inequity, and Exclusion in Supply Chains

TCU Neeley Research Highlights - Professor of Operations Management, Tyson Browning, alongside other experts share research insights with industry and academic leaders.

May 31, 2023

WFAA-TV/ABC News: Beata Jones Provides Insight on Digital Parenting

Beata Jones, TCU Neeley professor and artificial intelligence (AI) expert, shed light on the evolving landscape of AI and offered ways for parents to support learning with AI tools.

May 16, 2023

Gretchen Ross Dives into the Influence Tiered Discounts Have on Consumer Spending Behavior

TCU Neeley Research Highlight – Assistant Professor of Marketing, Gretchen Ross partnered with an expert to develop research insights for industry and academic leaders.

April 28, 2023

Ryan Krause Leads Discussion on Implications of Board Chair Leadership Styles Amidst Crises

During the COVID-19 pandemic, corporate environments were forced to adapt to a new and unknown reality with little guidance. In fact, historically, there has been insufficient research on organizational leadership during a crisis. So, when faced with an unprecedented challenge, such as a global pandemic, an opportunity to research the decision making of board chairs and derive valuable insights arose.

April 04, 2023

Tyson Browning’s Research Focuses on Empirically Grounded Analytics

TCU Neeley Research Highlight – Professor of Operations Management Tyson Browning partnered with other experts to develop research insights for industry and academic leaders.

March 31, 2023

Rotunda Second Floor of Hays Business Commons

Insider: Abbie Shipp Speaks About Battle Over Return to Office Work Requirements

As companies increase the call for workers to return to the office, employees are pushing back. The challenge is creating a battle over what the future of work looks like in the United States.

March 29, 2023

Beata Jones with her classroom in the BIS lab

KRLD-1080 Radio: Professor Beata Jones Incorporates ChatGPT in her Classroom

ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence application in the early adoption process across the nation and TCU Neeley is on the cutting edge as Jones provides her business students with the knowledge to properly use the tool.

March 22, 2023

KBTX/CBS: Beata Jones Shares Expertise on Impact of ChatGPT for Business, Higher Education

ChatGPT technology is an artificial intelligence application that is quickly growing in popularity as businesses and educators experiment with real-world applications. Jones introduced ChatGPT in her classroom and encourages other professors to do the same to teach the proper way to use the tool.

March 08, 2023

Jennifer D’Angelo’s Research Unveils New Strategy that Enhances Combinatory Recommendations

TCU Neeley Research Highlight – Assistant Professor Jennifer D’Angelo partnered with another expert to develop research insights for industry and academic leaders.

February 28, 2023

Faculty Q&A: TCU Neeley Professor Beata Jones Breaks Down ChatGPT

ChatGPT has significant implications for businesses and classrooms, offering the potential to redefine how we work and play, increasing productivity, improve operation, save money and create new revenue streams. However, it’s important to be aware of the technology’s risks and limitations.

February 27, 2023

KBTX/CBS News: Kelly Slaughter Explains Cryptocurrency, Future of Bitcoin

Slaughter, an expert on cryptocurrency and an associate professor at the Neeley School of Business, provides insight into the world of bitcoin and the increase of peer-to-peer finances.

February 24, 2023

Students and Professor Elijah Clark watch Super Bowl ads

Marketing Students Evaluate Super Bowl Commercials, Effectiveness of Trendy Advertising

TCU Neeley Professor Elijah Clark showed his marketing classes a sampling of Super Bowl LVII commercials one day after the game as part of a timely lesson on the effectiveness of reaching intended audiences.

February 16, 2023

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