Erin Towery

Dr. Towery goes to Washington

Accounting professor Erin Towery has always loved Washington D.C. — the monuments, the museums, the history, and the sense of pride that comes with serving one’s country. Towery, the J.M. Tull School of Accounting KPMG-Atlanta Partners’ and Employees’ Professor, will get a chance to immerse herself in D.C.’s culture of service in August when she […]

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Business in Scandinavia

UGA Entrepreneurship students traveled to Denmark, Finland and Sweden this summer to find what makes the area a hub for innovation.

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Startups, saunas and the social safety net

In May, Terry College of Business students traveled to Sweden, Finland and Denmark to see how a region with a radically different regulatory structure and cultural norms support a booming innovation ecosystem. 

40 Under 40

Nine Terry alumni on UGA’s 40 Under 40 list for 2024

The 2024 honorees of the University of Georgia’s 40 Under 40 include nine graduates who earned a degree from the Terry College of Business. The 40 Under 40 program celebrates the personal, professional and philanthropic achievements of successful UGA graduates under the age of 40. The honorees will be recognized during the 14th annual 40 […]

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From internships to real impact

Each Terry Full-Time MBA student takes a different path during their career. With thousands of industry connections and a 75,000-person alumni network, Terry’s MBA career advisors can help MBA candidates find the right fit for internships and jobs.

Dudley Moore Jr.

Remembering Dudley Moore Jr.

Dudley L. Moore Jr., the founder, chairman, and CEO of Atlanta-based Omni Insurance Group Inc., died June 25, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla. He was 88.

Trio of Terry alums lead Altera Investments

Altera Investments recently placed first in the University of Georgia’s Bulldog 100, a ranking of fastest-growing businesses owned or operated by UGA alumni. David Fershteyn BBA ’17 is co-founder and CEO, Carlos Alcala BBA ’17 is CFO, and Mitch Reiner BBA ’05 is a co-founder and board member.

Remembering Abit Massey

The Terry College of Business is remembering the legendary Francis “Abit” Massey (’49 BBA), who passed away Saturday. He was 96.

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Crisis and risk communication partnership

UGA’s new interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate in Crisis, Risk and Disaster Communication (CRDC) taps expertise from Terry College’s Risk Management and Insurance program, the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication and the College of Public Health.

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Game on

For four Terry students hoping for a spot on the global stage at this year’s Summer Olympics, their dedication shaped their athletic life and also influenced their academic and professional pursuits.

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‘Stress bragging’ backfires at work

Management researcher Jessica Rodell found people who brag about their stress levels are seen as less competent and less likable by their co-workers.

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Seed grants for faculty research cultivate new external funding at Terry College

Supported by private donations, seed grant funding for the college’s Business, Systems, and Technology Innovation Initiative and then its Sustainability Initiative was offered to faculty to support key goals in the college’s five-year strategic plan. To date, 21 grants have been awarded to 31 faculty members, representing all of Terry College’s academic departments. 

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Greener pastures

You don’t expect it to be here. Not after passing subdivision after subdivision with names culled from the merging of random adjectives and natural objects: Longleaf, Brightwood, Hickory Hills.

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A lasting impact

It was a gray November 2023 afternoon, chilly and damp. But inside the Business Learning Community, the mood was festive and bright. A crowd gathered inside Amos Hall’s Casey Commons to celebrate a milestone for the Terry College of Business: the University of Georgia’s Department of Economics had a new name.

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Meet the ‘Godfrey Grads’

The John Munro Godfrey, Sr. Department of Economics has a reputation for excellence that well predates its naming. Here are three of the many alumni using their UGA Economics training to make a difference in their careers and communities.

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The next generation

Home to the 10th largest undergraduate program at UGA, the John Munro Godfrey, Sr. Department of Economics has long been known for producing top scholars. As the department enters a bright new era, these three students are among the many continuing a legacy of excellence.

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2024 Terry College Top Research Rankings

Scholarly contributions by the Terry College faculty are an important measure of the college’s impact. This sample of recent research rankings is based on the number of publications appearing in the premier journals in their fields.

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CSR signals reveal more than a company’s values  

Debates about ESG or corporate social responsibility (CSR) campaigns often pit a company’s shareholders against its stakeholders, but evidence from the markets paints a different picture.