December 2025 Issue

Research Funding Opportunities
We are pleased to announce the continued success of the McCombs Undergraduate Research Assistant Program.

Upcoming Research Events
Join us throughout the month of December for upcoming research events, lunches and seminars.

A Special Thank-You!
The 2025 Ph.D. Conference was an outstanding success, made possible by the invaluable participation and contributions of our supportive dean, Lillian Mills, esteemed faculty, dedicated Ph.D. students, and distinguished alumna, Dorothy E. Leidner. We were deeply honored to have them share their profound insights, experiences, and expertise.

Ph.D. Student Spotlight
This month we are highlighting Ph.D. student Nathan Herrmann

Ph.D. Student Spotlight
This month we are highlighting Ph.D. student John-Patrick Akinyemi

Complexity: Friend or Foe of Information Systems?
Problems arise when systems form adaptive, unstructured connections

Happy Accidents
Sometimes our biggest advances in understanding arise from unexpected places