AI Dissertation Competition Winners announcement for Mays Business School's 2026 AI Dissertation Proposal Competition.

Competition awards a total of $60,000 to six doctoral students whose research is building a better future through AI and business.

Illustration of a standout employee highlighted by a magnifying glass among a group of professionals.

Mays Business School research finds that star employees’ greatest contributions change over time, offering lessons for how organizations manage and develop top talent.

Back-to-school supplies and displays fill an Office Depot store in Cedar Park, Texas.

Mays Business School retail expert explains the biggest trends shaping this year’s shopping season.

Regenerative hospital campus with gardens, walking paths and outdoor spaces for healing.

Smarter hospital design isn’t just better for patients and staff, it can return millions in savings in as little as two years.

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What research reveals about effective leadership in an age of disruption.

Vintage computer displaying “AI” before a crowd of business professionals.

New research suggests understanding how people respond differently to artificial intelligence could help organizations build more effective AI strategies.

Illustration by Raymond Biesinger of two stylized figures connected through digital matchmaking, featuring hearts, charts, profile icons and app interface elements in red, blue and black.

Rajiv Mukherjee looks at the science behind matching services — for love and business.

Hari Sridhar (center) with Mays colleagues researching AI strategy and return on AI.

Mays researchers and collaborators are building the strategic frameworks for how firms actually profit from AI.

Audit senior balancing financial review, leadership pressure, and team communication.

A close look at how mid-level accounting professionals balance people, performance, and professional standards.

Family socioeconomic status and the search for better jobs

Young workers without degrees are trying to move up, but the job search itself can be shaped by what they start with.