The two research stories in today's newsletter provide valuable insight into important questions about the changing face of UH business. The first story sheds light on the role that the legalization of marijuana has on business innovation. The second story deals with how CEOs prioritize and tackle environmental challenges facing their industries. Our final story showcases the accomplishments of the chairman-elect and 2024-2025 chairman for the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TXCPA), Professor Mohan Kuruvilla.

Happy reading!

Dr. Vanessa Patrick
Associate Dean of Research
Bauer Professor of Marketing

Legalized Marijuana
and Innovation

The U.S. has seen a growing trend in favor of marijuana legalization in the last three decades. Decision & Information Sciences Associate Professor Ricky Tan at the C. T. Bauer College of Business discusses how that impacts other areas, such as innovation.

CEOs and Environmental Challenges

Addressing environmental challenges is an urgent corporate priority, but why are some CEOs better at tackling these challenges than others? Management & Leadership Assistant Professor Sana Chiu at the C. T. Bauer College of Business explains.

Bauer Faculty to Lead TXCPA

Senior Professor of Practice Mohan Kuruvilla, who serves as director of the college's MS Accountancy program and Certificate in Accountancy Program, has been elected the chairman-elect and 2024-2025 chairman for the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TXCPA).

The C. T. Bauer College of Business is an AACSB Accredited Business School.

The University of Houston is an EEO/AA institution.