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USC Marshall’s Dean Garrett speaks about the university's AI Strategy Committee and plans to lead efforts to integrate AI across multiple disciplines.
today.usc.edu
November 19, 2025 at 7:33 PM
In the wake of leaner workforces and increased CEO power, Jennifer Deal, senior research scientist at the Center for Effective Organizations, says many organizations lack democracy.
CEOs are making it clear: Get in line or get out
CEOs are taking hard stances on AI, remote work, and DEI "woke-ism," urging employees to obey or exit and signaling a shift in leadership dynamics.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Assistant Professor Luca Cascio Rizzo's research shows purposeful hand gestures during conversations can boost persuasiveness.
HMN 2025: How Hand gestures that illustrate speech boost persuasiveness – healthmedicinet
Words matter—but your hands might matter more, according to a new UBC study which found that purposeful hand gestures can make speakers appear more competent and persuasive.
healthmedicinet.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Associate Professor Florenta Teodoridis explains how AI can free up tedious tasks and foster creativity through new directions of innovation for working professionals.
Episode 75: Let ’s Use AI to Unleash Creativity
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November 17, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Associate Professor Emily Nix's research reveals that while office romances with superiors can be beneficial for the subordinate's career, the ensuing breakup can result in negative consequences at work.
Power, love and paychecks: 30 years of data from Finland reveals the dangers of dating your boss | Fortune
Starting an office romance has its perks, but breaking up brings a steep price. The subordinate’s earnings fall by an average of 18%.
fortune.com
November 17, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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From artists to engineers, every Trojan has a role in the AI revolution! Dean Garrett leads USC’s cross-campus AI Committee, guiding students about the responsible use of AI & its societal impact. 🤝
AI and higher ed: USC’s ‘big tent’ approach to AI — USC News
Dean Geoffrey Garrett talks about USC’s AI Strategy Committee and more.
today.usc.edu
November 11, 2025 at 5:11 PM
A recent study by Assistant Professor Emily Nix shows women encounter earnings and employment falls after cohabitating with an abusive partner.
The business school research reaching policymakers
How analysis of policy document citations reveals the impact of academic papers
www.ft.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Finance Professor Baizhu Chen explains how South Korea's relatively small economy makes it difficult to gain leverage in foreign trade deals.
www.reuters.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Professor S. Mark Young dissects the potential harm celebrity tell-all memoirs may cause.
Britney Spears said she was used. Kevin Federline says she needs help
Decades later, the pop star's very public unravelling is back in the limelight - but what exactly happened and why depends on who is doing the retelling.
bbc.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Assistant Professor Cheryl Wakslak explores the positive perceptions of exclamation point usage in work emails in her research.
Not another work email with exclamation marks!
It turns out there is less to worry about than you might think
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November 6, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Assistant Professor Cheryl Wakslak explores the positive perceptions of exclamation point usage in work emails in her research.
Not another work email with exclamation marks!
It turns out there is less to worry about than you might think
www.ft.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Professor Wendy Wood explains how our "second self" subconsciously controls automatic habits to free up our brains for more complex tasks.
Your Greatest Health Threat Is You. Here’s What to Do About It
New research reveals how our brain works against us when we try to change our health behaviors — and how we can succeed anyway.
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November 4, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Assistant Professor Neha Bairoliya and her fellow researcher elaborate on their study indicating that adults should wait until they are of normal retirement age to claim Social Security benefits.
Statistics Say: This Is the Best Age to Claim Social Security
The statistics don't lie. But they don't tell the full story, either.
finance.yahoo.com
October 30, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Professor Daniel Sokol and his co-author examine the potential impacts of the new H1-B visa fees on U.S. agricultural growth and innovation.
The Press Democrat
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October 20, 2025 at 8:18 PM
David Carter, adjunct professor of management and organization, explains how the global market, especially China, is crucial for the NBA's growth.
The NBA makes a splash on return to China. Now, it has to stay out of foul trouble | CNN
One of America’s most successful sporting exports, the NBA is hugely popular in China, and a rare cultural touchpoint between two nations increasingly seen as geopolitical rivals.
www.cnn.com
October 20, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Ike Silver, assistant professor of marketing, says people are more likely to recognize hypocrisy in others and less so in themselves in a recent @wsj.com interview.
How to Spot When You’re a Hypocrite
Research shows that we are quick to spot it in others, slow to recognize it in ourselves. Here are ways to check yourself.
www.wsj.com
October 16, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Ravi Iyer, research director for the USC Marshall School's Neely Center, presented on the impact of social media and artificial intelligence on children to a Georgia Senate committee.
Georgia Senate committee studying social media and AI impact on children meets again today
The third meeting of the study committee begins at 10 a.m. and will stream on the Georgia Senate website.
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October 15, 2025 at 11:53 PM
USC Marshall is collaborating with Thunder and Salesforce to launch an Agentic AI Research Lab for undergraduate students in the AI for Business program.
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October 15, 2025 at 10:50 PM
A survey conducted by Professor Pete Cardon found that business leaders who utilized AI say integrity will matter most in the age of artificial intelligence.
St. Thomas president: Teaching AI skills is important. Forming character is more important.
"As more and more cognitive skills become automated, human beings will add value to organizations in the realms of relationships, sound judgment and ethical reasoning," St. Thomas president Robert K. ...
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October 14, 2025 at 7:15 PM
USC Accounting Professor Young explains the intention behind the foreign film production tariff and questions the effectiveness of bringing production back to the United States.
Trump threatens tariffs on foreign films: What to know
Trump threatened a 100% tariff on "foreign" movies Monday.
abcnews.go.com
October 14, 2025 at 6:58 PM
USC Marshall Professor Paul Frommer, creator of the Na'vi language in the Avatar movies, explains the fundamentals behind creating a fictional language like the one used in the first season of Alien: Earth.
Alien: Earth’s Sydney Chandler on Creating the Xenomorph Language: ‘The Script Just Said Wendy Opens Her Mouth and Speaks to Aliens’ - IGN
Wendy actress Sydney Chandler and sound editor/designer Lee Gilmore discuss what went into creating the Xenomorph language for the FX series Alien: Earth.
www.ign.com
October 1, 2025 at 9:24 PM
In a recent Q&A with USC Today, Professor John Matsusaka discusses his recently published research on efforts by representatives to reduce voters’ ability to propose ballot initiatives in their states.
America and direct democracy: Q&A with John Matsusaka
USC’s Matsusaka on efforts to reduce voters’ ability to propose ballot props.
today.usc.edu
October 1, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Associate Professor Cheryl Waklsak's research explores the effects of exclamation marks in business communication and examines whether women are more likely than men to use the punctuation.
Don’t Overthink Your Use of Exclamation Points!
Do you ever hesitate before sending an email, weighing whether you should sign off your thanks with an exclamation point (friendly, eager) or a comma (cold, analytical)? You’re not alone. A new study ...
hbr.org
September 30, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Wall Street Journal cites Michael Mische’s research that projects gas prices rising to $8 in 2026.
Opinion | California’s Great Climate Backfire
Sacramento Democrats allow dirtier air to avoid gasoline price spikes.
www.wsj.com
September 30, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Associate Professor Florenta Teodoridis explains how state investment in quantum technology carries both high risks and high rewards.
How Gov. Wes Moore’s economic growth agenda bets big on quantum computing
Gov. Wes Moore continues to rally for Maryland being the “the global capital of quantum.”
www.baltimoresun.com
September 29, 2025 at 4:43 PM