M. Douglas & V. Kay Ivester Institute for Business Analytics and Insights
Business analytics helps leaders turn data into actionable insight. As new technologies like artificial intelligence reshape business operations, organizations must adapt to succeed. Business education is no different.
The M. Douglas & V. Kay Ivester Institute for Business Analytics and Insights brings together Terry’s initiatives in analytics, AI, and data-driven decision-making. Building on the Ivesters’ vision of “connecting dots” for better informed business decisions, the IIBAI advances analytics education, supports faculty research, and creates opportunities for students, faculty, and industry partners to explore emerging technologies and ideas.
The institute also leads Terry’s Strategic Plan for AI Integration, coordinating the college’s efforts to prepare students to use AI responsibly and effectively. Through the Terry Analytics Lab, the IIBAI provides hands-on learning, training, events, and guidance that help the entire Terry community put analytics and AI into practice.
Students
The IIBAI serves students by coordinating AI and analytics instruction across Terry College academic programs, overseeing the Terry Analytics Lab, sponsoring external speakers, and organizing experiential learning opportunities.
Faculty
The IIBAI serves Terry faculty by sponsoring academic seminars, workshops and conferences, assisting in the acquisition of proprietary data, and supporting research through seed grants.
Industry and Community
The IIBAI serves industry and community leaders by sharing consulting expertise, sponsoring workshops and educational opportunities, and coordinating industry and community engagement.
IIBAI Contact
- Director, M. Douglas and V. Kay Ivester Institute for Business Analytics and Insights
Simon S. Selig Jr. Chair for Economic Growth and Professor, John Munro Godfrey, Sr. Department of Economics
AI and Analytics Events
- Oct 2, 2026, 12:00 p.m.
Part of a series of AI lunch-and-learns for faculty, staff,…
Sanford and Barbara Orkin Hall, D207 - Oct 5, 2026, 4:30 p.m.
ENTR Create Club is a weekly, hands-on AI workshop hosted…
Studio 225 - Oct 12, 2026, 4:30 p.m.
ENTR Create Club is a weekly, hands-on AI workshop hosted…
Studio 225 - Oct 13, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
Join Terry Analytics Lab students and moderators Chris Cornwell and…
Correll Hall, 315 - Oct 16, 2026, 12:00 p.m.
Part of a series of AI lunch-and-learns for faculty, staff,…
Sanford and Barbara Orkin Hall, D207 - Oct 19, 2026, 4:30 p.m.
ENTR Create Club is a weekly, hands-on AI workshop hosted…
Studio 225