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Bauer faculty members are renowned for creating business knowledge that both earns the respect of their peers and inspires and empowers students. Their diverse perspectives, innovative, award-winning ideas and cross-disciplinary approach combine to produce academic research with the power to move society and humankind forward.
Our faculty range from academic powerhouses known for their scholarly influence and accomplishments, to industry veterans and C-suite leaders whose real-world perspectives enhance learning and imprint an indelible impact on students’ lives and careers.
Bauer Business Minds
Must-read research-based insights for curious, organizational leaders and those who aspire to join their ranks. Bauer Business Minds captures the many ways Bauer faculty members lend influence and promote knowledge, whether through published research in top academic publications, major media appearances, or by earning honors and accolades for their work.
Wolff Center Ranked #1
The Cyvia and Melvyn Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship in the C. T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston (UH) once again has been named the best entrepreneurship program for undergraduate students in the United States, according to recently released 2025 Princeton Review rankings.
A Significant Contribution
Derek R. Avery, the C. T. Bauer Chair of Inclusive Leadership at the C. T. Bauer College of Business, has been elected to the Fellows Group of the Academy of Management (AOM) – a distinction recognizing and honoring AOM members who have made significant contributions to the science of practice and management.
Neuroticism & the Sales Profession
“Neuroticism and the Sales Profession,” published recently in Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, presents a compelling case for updating the way some firms manage and support sales teams in order to mitigate inherent stress, said Bauer’s Michael J. Cemo Associate Professor of Marketing Johannes Habel, one of six authors of the study.
Reconciling Conflicting Evidence
Latest research from the C. T. Bauer College of Business Department of Finance breaks new ground in understanding the interaction of stock markets with investment and production decisions of firms in industries such as airlines, telecommunications and others in which market power is consolidated among a relatively small number of organizations.
Selfless Service
Thomas Noland, a C. T. Bauer College of Business Department of Accountancy & Taxation faculty member for 32 years, has retired.
Back to Bauer: Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence Institute
AI is seemingly everywhere ... including the C. T. Bauer College of Business, which launched the Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence Institute (HCAII) earlier this year.
What's the Outcome?
The popularity of online learning has soared since the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic upended traditional education modes.
Star Faculty
The C. T. Bauer College of Business recently celebrated faculty members at an end-of-the-academic-year awards luncheon to honor their achievements in the classroom and the realm of research.
Advancing AI Discussions
The Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence Institute (HCAII) at the C. T. Bauer College of Business has launched a series of luncheon seminars focused on artificial intelligence (AI), aiming to inspire new ideas and research in the area among doctoral students and faculty.
AI: Threat or Opportunity?
C. T. Bauer College of Business Dean Paul A. Pavlou shared expert insight on artificial intelligence and its impact on business education during a recent panel discussion at AACSB’s International Conference and Annual Meeting (ICAM) in Atlanta, GA, this week.
Bauer Business Focus
Weekly radio broadcasts on Houston’s NPR affiliate, KUHF, showcase faculty expertise and perspectives on relevant issues of the day. The audio interviews highlight faculty research within the context of exploring broad-based topics and trends.
Read and Listen: Bauer Business Focus Read and ListenWorking Wisdom Podcast
Riveting conversations with Bauer faculty and other members of the Bauer and Houston business communities explore work/life balance and more. These conversations provide inspiration and practical tips, with a special focus on making business more accommodating to a diverse workforce.
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