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Interviewing with AI? Try not to let the robot affect your behavior

A firm handshake used to be all a job candidate needed to make a good first impression, but today a growing number of firms are relying on artificial intelligence to screen applicants. Using AI to...

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Investing podcasts are super popular. But do they help people learn the market?

From game highlights to cold cases to political pontificating, podcasts provide the stage for public conversations in 2026. But are we learning anything from all that chatter? When it comes to...

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Senior lecturer brings the global market to the classroom

For more than three decades, Johannes Kohler has tracked and reacted to some of the biggest shifts in the financial markets — from the savings and loan crisis of the late 1980s to the dot-com bubble...

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Georgia’s economy, like the nation’s, will hold steady in 2026

Georgia’s economy will see growth slowing to about 1.5% in 2026. That slow rate of growth, along with some economic headwinds facing the nation, will keep the risk of a recession at an elevated level...

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NASA launches T2U collaboration with UGA

From textiles that help regulate body temperature to batteries that make solar power more reliable, NASA scientists and engineers have produced thousands of technology and software patents. But how do...

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Reimagining insurance and climate resilience

Funded by a $1.5 million NSF grant, UGA and Duke are launching the Center for Innovation in Risk, Catastrophes and Decisions. The post Reimagining insurance and climate resilience appeared first on UGA...

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Logistics pros focus on the impact of AI on supply chain management

A panel of industry and academic experts on the future of AI in supply chains spoke as part of this fall’s Supply Chain Advisory Board meeting at the Terry College Business. The post Logistics pros...

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

Cathy shares stories of self-discovery and leadership. The post Chick-fil-A CEO Andrew T. Cathy returns home to UGA appeared first on UGA Today.

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A matter of plums versus papayas

Large groceries are seen as a better deal when sold by the pound and small ones when sold individually, even if prices are the same. The post A matter of plums versus papayas appeared first on UGA Today.

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When less is more

They say you can’t judge a book by its cover, but can you judge a granola bar by its box? Although brands often use intricately designed packaging to connect with consumers, new research from the...

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AI art may lead to more lawsuits

Where’s the line between homage and copyright infringement? It may depend on whether the artist is human or an artificial intelligence system. Mike Schuster, an associate professor of legal studies at...

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Do you trust me now?

Simplified ‘terms and conditions’ contracts have a double-edged effect on consumer trust. The post Do you trust me now? appeared first on UGA Today.

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Some bosses benefit from belittling employees

Ever had a boss who seemed to thrive on yelling at her employees? Or maybe one who seemed to belittle employees to make himself feel better? If so, you weren’t imagining it. New research from the...

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Pool Protection Technologies wins UGA Venture Prize

The post Pool Protection Technologies wins UGA Venture Prize appeared first on UGA Today.

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Automated calendar takes home Idea Accelerator prize

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Leisure Hacking

“Taking the office home with you” can be a precursor to burnout and workaholism, but new research finds surprising benefits for those who mix a little of their work into their leisure time. New...

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Georgia’s economy will grow in 2025, but more slowly

A burgeoning population and sustained job growth will keep Georgia’s economy growing in 2025 — just a bit more slowly than in 2024,  according to economic forecasters at the University of Georgia Selig...

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Dawgtown Moving clinches UGA Entrepreneurship Idea Accelerator prize

The post Dawgtown Moving clinches UGA Entrepreneurship Idea Accelerator prize appeared first on UGA Today.

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Mason Leadership Lecture: Finding your focus by focusing on what’s right

Aflac CEO Dan Amos oversaw the meteoric rise of Aflac from a profitable but little-known insurance company to a health insurance brand with 90% name recognition. Aflac, still headquartered in Columbus,...

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Terry students gather to brainstorm FinTech concepts for local brands

From customer rewards points to bespoke payment apps and gamification, consumer brands have turned payments into a part of the customer brand experience. At a recent immersive coding workshop, Terry...

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