An male executive tries to hide a toxic waste barrel under his coat while his colleagues look at him with disgust on the elevator. New research shows CEOs whose firms face EPA enforcement actions become "toxic" in the executive labor market, leading to job loss and a significant drop in corporate board seats long after they leave.

Toxic CEOs

According to new research from the University of Georgia, CEOs whose firms face Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) enforcement actions suddenly become “toxic” in the elite executive labor market.

They are more likely to lose their jobs and see a significant drop in landing lucrative seats on corporate boards of directors. In the job market for top executives, a history of pollution sticks to a CEO’s name, not just the company’s ledger.

An illustration of a piggy bank shaped house is locked up with chains and pad locks.

Who has the keys to the housing piggy bank?

New data reveals racial disparities in home equity access, with Black borrowers denied home equity credit more often, costing them access to $11.2 billion between 2018 and 2021.

Marketing professor Sundar Bharadwaj stands at the front of packed house at Studio 225 at the University of Georgia while talking aboout his book, "Good Growth"

It’s good for business

Marketing researcher Sundar Bharadwaj discusses his new book and how a sustainable business strategy leads to competitive advantage and higher profits.

Business Learning Community

Faculty Recognitons Fall 2025

Terry College faculty earned grants to fund the future of business research and awards recognizing the impact of their recent research.

From left to right, Ron Walcott, Vice Provost for Graduate Education and Dean of the Graduate School; Catherine Bradshaw; Matthew Bonds; Adrienne Madison; Bob Izlar; Caleb Adams; Sangram Sisodia; Benjamin Ayers, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost. (Photo by Nikki Mottley)

Building a healthier world

Matthew Bonds (PhD ’03), an associate professor of global health and social medicine at Harvard Medical School, holds PhDs in economics and ecology from UGA. The UGA Graduate School honored him on Oct. 23 with its 2025 Alumni of Distinction Award.

Illustration: a woman receives advice over a smart phone from a peer health educator.

Peer influencers boost cancer screening rates

A new health marketing strategy using peer health influencers and cell phones in India was able to almost triple the number of rural Indian women who received cervical cancer screening. Researchers feel the same tactics could be used globally in health promotion campaigns.

Taryn Hooks: Georgette

Taryn Hooks still remembers the feelings she had as a little girl walking up to meet a cheerleader or dancer in uniform. She was filled with awe and inspiration when her gaze was met by the glamorous performer.

A residential street in Florida flooded after a hurricane. The University of Georgia and Duke University are partnering with leaders from the insurance and climate data industries to launch the Center for Innovation in Risk, Catastrophes, and Decisions (CIRCAD), a new initiative focused on insurance innovation and large-scale climate risk mitigation research.

Reimagining insurance and climate resilience

The University of Georgia and Duke University are partnering with leaders from the insurance and climate data industries to launch the Center for Innovation in Risk, Catastrophes, and Decisions (CIRCAD), a new initiative focused on insurance innovation and large-scale climate risk mitigation research.

Mic Man to M.D.

That same big heart that directs Chip Chambers’ compassion for others also powers his lifelong love for the Georgia Bulldogs and his enthusiasm for expressing it.

Photo Gallery: Thursday speakers at TEEC

The Terry College of Business hosted two prominent business leaders on Thursday, Oct. 16 at the Terry Executive Education Center in Atlanta.

Jason Matthews portrait

Matthews named director for Full-Time MBA and MSBA

Jason Matthews, a longtime senior lecturer in the J.M. Tull School of Accounting at the Terry College of Business, has been appointed director of the University of Georgia’s Full-Time MBA and Master of Science in Business Analytics programs.

Finding AI solutions to local business problems

Teams of Terry College Management Information Systems and FinTech Certificate students spent Sept. 18-19 at UGA’s Studio 225 in an immersive learning experience created and hosted by Truist.

Jamie Shepherd stands in front of The Shepherd Center in Atlanta.

Fighting for hope

Growing up, Jamie Shepherd (BBA ’02) saw the difference the right care and support could make in the lives of those with spinal chord injuries. Today, as president and CEO of The Shepherd Center, he is dedicated to helping patients live life of their own terms.

Finance and MIS student Trey Wilson

Making the most of campus life

Finance and MIS junior Trey Wilson is a podcaster, a campus tour guide, president of the Black Business Student Association and is active in almost a dozen other student clubs. His goal is to make the most of his time at UGA. “It’s college,” he says. “Soak it all in, smile, and keep growing every day.”

Customers at Jittery Joes coffee to use purposeful payment - the payment app developed by UGA fintech students -

Payments with purpose

Purpose Payment, a payment company launched by a team of Terry FinTech students, is launching an app to help support community causes and save local merchants card processing fees.

Michael Lee poses with his office mates from Debe Haber Asociaciones in Madrid. He worked in the consultancy for non profits as part of worked in a consultancy for nonprofits as part of a Terry College international business internship program.

Internship in España

Finance and international business student Michael Lee’s was part of the first cohort of Terry College international business internship program in Madrid.

Jennifer and Mike Dollander pose with ice cream scoops in their cookie dough cafe

Love at first bite

Jennifer and Mike Dollander (BBA ’90) have a deep love for three things: each other, Athens and sweet treats. In 2019, they combined those passions to create Alumni Cookie Dough, an Athens cafe serving up cookie dough, milkshakes and ice cream.

Chick-fil-A CEO Andrew T. Cathy speaing to a ILA student, shot from above on the UGA Chapel stage with students taking notes in the foreground.

Chick-fil-A CEO Andrew T. Cathy returns home to UGA

Chick-fil-A CEO Andrew T. Cathy grew up in his family’s business, but he told UGA students at the 2025 Shoukry Leadership Speaker Series that his parents always encouraged him to find his own path.