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As leaders in their fields, Quinlan faculty and staff are often quoted in local and national publications on critical business issues.
May 2026
- Champaign Public Radio
Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk→
Director of Sport Management Noah Henderson joins the Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk show to discuss the state of NIL and college athletics. - Crain's Chicago Business
Opinion: Chicago companies offer a playbook for implementing place-based investments→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, shares how and why companies are turning to Chicago with place-based investments, and how the Baumhart Center fits into the picture. - ABC 7
Gas prices jump overnight across Chicago area→
Associate Professor of Economics Julián Díaz joins ABC 7 to explain how gas prices impact the price of consumer goods.
April 2026
- The Hockey News
The Current State of NIL in NCAA Hockey→
Director of Sport Management Noah Henderson has a Q&A with The Hockey News over the state of name, image and likeness programs in collegiate hockey. - ABC 40/29
Arkansas drops men’s and women’s tennis, reallocates $2.5 million to athletics→
Director of Sport Management Noah Henderson weighs in as the University of Arkansas ends its sponsorship of mens and womens tennis. - WBBM Newsradio
Loyola University hosts 'side hustle' showcase featuring student businesses owners→
WBBM Newsradio stops by the Schreiber Center and interviews student business owners at Ignite Lab's Side Hustles @ Schreiber Lobby. You can read more about the event on our website - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
How Chicagoans are leaning into sustainability this Earth Day→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, joins Say More where she shares how Chicagoans are celebrating Earth Day, as well as sustainability tips. - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Trump admin sues Illinois over prediction market regulations→
Director of Sport Management Noah Henderson shares why the Trump administration is suing Illinois over regulations pertaining to derivative trading, and how those regulations may protect consumers from gambling addiction. - The Diamondback
Landing an NIL deal isn’t easy. But Maryland’s non-revenue athletes find a way.→
Director of Sport Management Noah Henderson explains the difference in how athletes from revenue producing sports get NIL deals versus those from non-revenue producing sports.
March 2026
- WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Shampoo, food, and aspirin: The rising cost of oil affects a lot more than just your gas tank→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, joins "In The Loop" to discuss rising oil costs and the various ways that hits the wallets of consumers. - Bloomberg Law
Businesses Need Sound Tax Policy to Attract and Keep H-1B Workers→
Associate Professor of Management Peter Norlander shares why he is advocating for the replacement of a H-1B visa fee with a payroll tax. - FOX 32
Frank Thomas sues White Sox, others over unauthorized use of likeness→
Director of Sport Management Noah Henderson shares why a former White Sox player is suing the organization and others for improper use of his name, image and likeness. - FOX 32
WNBA reaches landmark labor deal signaling new era of growth→
Director of Sport Management Noah Henderson joins the FOX 32 studio to talk about a new contract agreement for the WNBA and how it will shape the future of the league. - WTTW
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Tassos Malliaris, professor and Economics Department chair, joins WTTW's Chicago Tonight where he shares insights on the economy, contrasts it to the stock market, and shares advice to audience on current conditions. - Univision Chicago
Pérdida de empleos / Job Losses→
Associate Professor of Economics Julián Díaz weighs in on a February job report and shares what families can expect to come.
February 2026
- WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Canada is incentivizing EV production in vacuum left by U.S. How’s that impacting the American EV industry?→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, joins "In The Loop" where they discuss EV production in the US, Canada incentives, and the Chicago Auto Show.
January 2026
- WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Back to basics: What’s fueling the surge of interest in analog hobbies→
Professor of Marketing Jenna Drenten joins "Say More" to discuss a surge of interest in analog hobbies. - Financial Times
The Beckham family feud is bending our minds→
Professor of Marketing Jenna Drenten weighs in on the Beckham family feud and how social media rewards those types of conflict. Similar coverage appears in Australian Financial Review. - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
EPA won’t consider lives saved when weighing new limits on air pollution→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, joins "In The Loop" to discuss the the EPA no longer considering the monetary cost of lives saved from regulation. - WTTW
Trump Calls for 10% Cap on Credit Card Interest Rates. What It Could Mean for Consumers→
Professor of Finance Abol Jalilvand joins the "Chicago Tonight" studio to weigh in on President Trump's call for a 10% cap on credit card interest rates. - The Washington Post
Gen Z is obsessed with Y2K fashion. These brands are winning.→
Professor of Marketing Jenna Drenten discusses how and why Gen Z is leading a "y2k" fashion revival. - Spectrum News
NIL regulations for college athletes face hurdles in Congress→
Director of Sport Management Noah Henderson discusses the Score Act, and how it would help the NCAA regulate NIL programs in wake of the college basketball gambling scandal. - NOLA
He was an LSU rising star. Now he’s accused of taking bribes and rigging games.→
Director of Sport Management Noah Henderson weighs in on a college basketball point-shaving scheme, and why some schools and athletes are more susceptible than others. - The DePaulia
Former DePaul basketball players indicted in federal court on sports gambling charges→
Director of Sport Management Noah Henderson contrasts the income some players can make from NIL programs to the money they can win from gambling schemes. - FOX 32
College basketball betting scandal with Chicago ties, expert weighs in→
Director of Sport Management Noah Henderson joins the FOX 32 studio to explain how point-shaving schemes work, and why they happen in the wake of the college basketball gambling scandal.
December 2025
- Financial Times
Is Ozempic shaping the workplace?→
Assistant Professor of Management Karyn Dossinger shares how the rising accessibility of weight loss drugs could influence how certain business sectors view potential hirees. Similar content appears in The Irish Times, Diario Financiero and Valor. - WVXU / NPR
Why college athletic departments are getting into the NIL beer industry→
Director of Sport Management Noah Henderson explains the nuances of college athletic departments creating their own beer brands to fund their NIL programs. - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
How do I make my home more sustainable?→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, joins "Say More" where she discusses making homes more sustainable - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
With federal tax credits expiring, what’s ahead for Illinois’ solar industry?→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, joins "In The Loop" where she discusses the future of the Illinois solar industry as tax cuts are set to expeire at the end of January.
November 2025
- WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
How are Chicagoans combating climate change every day?→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, joins "Say More" where she and co-hosts talk about climate change, and take calls on how every-day Chicagoans are doing their part to combat climate change. - NBC 5 Chicago
Illinois quietly increases cost of online betting, and Chicago may be next→
Director of Sport Management Noah Henderson shares how new regressive taxation in sports gambling could impact lower income Illinoisans. - CO
A Proven Key to Crowdfunding Success? Keep It Professional→
Assistant Professor Katherine Alexander's co-authored research on new entrepreneurs, crowd funding and the "leisure paradox" is highlighted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. - Wisconsin Examiner
Bipartisan online sports betting bill is speeding through the Wisconsin Legislature→
Director of Sport Management Noah Henderson discusses sports gambling and risks associated with mobile sports gambling, and the issues Wisconsin faces with the regulation of mobile sports gambling. Similar coverage appeared in Urban Milwaukee. - WTTW
Some Warn AI Market Bubble is Set to Burst→
Steven Keith Platt, director for the AI Business Consortium, Lab for Applied Artificial Intelligence, and Analytics Lab, discusses the "AI bubble" and an MIT study on generative AI and corporate profits.
October 2025
- WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Betting on gambling revenue: Illinois now second-largest market for sports wagers in U.S.→
Director of Sport Management Noah Henderson joins “Say More” where he discusses sports gambling, including recent events and economic impact. - Information Week
Why CIOs Should Follow Academic Research for Tech Trends→
Steven Keith Platt, director for the AI Business Consortium, Lab for Applied Artificial Intelligence, and Analytics Lab, explains why information executives should be paying attention to academic research and where they should look. - FOX 32 Chicago
NBA coach and player among 31 indicted in alleged gambling ring: What's next?→
Director of Sport Management Noah Henderson was live on Good Day Chicago where he spoke on sports gambling and the FBI arrests of NBA players. - Times-Picayune Nola
Louisiana colleges have started paying athletes millions. They won’t say who gets how much.→
Director of Sport Management Noah Henderson speaks on the denial of public records requests for college athlete salary data in Louisiana. - Pittsburg Post-Gazette
What James Franklin’s firing and $50M Penn State buyout say about the shifting college football landscape→
Director of Sport Management Noah Henderson speaks on the firing of Penn State football coach James Franklin and the evolving landscape of college athletics. - Bloomberg Tax
End H-1B ‘Hiring Tax’ and Make Visas Portable to Protect Workers→
Associate Professor of Management Peter Norlander publishes an article advocating for changes in how H1-B visas are processed and charged. - CNN
After years of progress on gender, the male gaze is back→
Linda Tuncay Zayer, professor of marketing and John F. Smith, Jr. Chair of Business Administration, and Katherine Sredl, lecturer of marketing, discuss gender representation in advertising and the "male gaze." - WTTW
Enhanced ACA Subsidies Are Set to Expire. What That Means for Illinois→
Assistant Professor of Economics Anuj Gangopadhyaya joins Chicago Tonight to discuss rising healthcare costs and the impact on Illinoisans and Chicagoans. - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
The feds are pausing funds for the CTA Red Line extension. What does this mean for Chicagoans?→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, talks about the freezing of federal funding for the Red Line extension, as well as the potential environmental and community impact.
September 2025
- Super Powers 4 Good
Why So Many Crowdfunded Startups Skip Financial Reporting and Why It Matters→
Assistant Professor Gregory Burke writes on crowd funding for small businesses, compliance with SEC reporting, and reasons why startups may not comply. - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Federal EV tax credits are expiring. Will Chicago area drivers stay plugged in?→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, discusses the ending of federal tax credits from the "Big Beautiful Bill" and its impact on EV owners and dealerships.
August 2025
- Chicago Sun Times
Labubu hunting? Some Chicagoans are spending hundreds to snag the viral monster dolls→
Professor Jenna Drenten speaks on how Labubus give adults "permission to play," and their gambling-like allure. - La Silla Vacía
Siete puntos para una conversación humana sobre IA en Colombia→
Assistant Professor of Management Diana Acosta Navas discusses bridge systems which create spaces for discussion among divided groups, and the importance of making good collective decisions.
July 2025
- VOX
Should we feel weird about the Coldplay cheating drama?→
Professor Jenna Drenten weighs in on the Coldplay jumbotron cheating incident, and how a culture of "TikTok Tabloid" is changing expectations of privacy for ordinary people. Similar coverage appears in Yahoo Entertainment. - NPR
President Trump takes aim at college sports with a new executive order→
Director of Sport Management Noah Henderson explains how an executive order aimed at college athlete payments and scholarships signals how politics may influence college sports. - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Could tariffs change our relationship to consumerism?→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, talks about tariffs, consumerism, and circular economies in Chicago. - 96.9 The Game (Orlando)
Will We See College Coach's Salaries Impacted at the Power 4 Level?→
Director of Sport Management Noah Henderson discusses his recent article on how new revenue sharing could impact the salaries of mid-major college athletic coaches. - Univision Chicago
Economista habla de cómo afectará el bolsillo de los consumidores el plan fiscal "One Big Beautiful Bill"→
Associate Professor of Economics Julián Díaz talks about the new legislation and what it could mean for consumers. - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
How can extreme heat affect your health now and down the road?→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, joins Reset to talk about summer heat waves and how it can impact your health. - FOX 32
Early holiday shopping may help beat tariff-driven price hikes, experts say→
Professor Jenna Drenten shares how new tariffs could impact toy costs, and how concerned consumers may do their holiday shopping now as a result. Similar coverage appeared on KMSP (Minneapolis-St. Paul), KCPQ (Seattle), and WTVT (Tampa). - NBC 18 Lexington, FOX 32
Revenue sharing, NIL compliance go into effect for UK→
Director of Sport Management Noah Henderson shares how new revenue sharing rules could bring stability to college athletics.
June 2025
- Columbus Dispatch
Ohio State football walk-ons getting walked off the team as roster size drops to 105→
Director of Sport Management Noah Henderson weighs in on roster limits imposed by House vs. NCAA and how that could impact "walk-ons" for college teams. - Extra Points
How will programs navigate the new college sports salary cap?→
Director of Sport Management Noah Henderson lays out a scenario for how college athletic departments may navigate new revenue sharing rules. - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Preview of some of the outdoor activities you can plug into this June throughout Chicagoland→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, joins Reset to talk about upcoming summer activities in Chicago.
May 2025
- WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
It’s time to rethink the traditional American lawn→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, joins Reset where the topic this time is the traditional American lawn, water consumption, and new environmentally friendly alternatives. - The Conversation
‘And Just Like That…’ gives middle-aged women something media rarely does — a portrayal of their sexual lives→
Linda Tuncay Zayer, professor of marketing and John F. Smith, Jr. Chair of Business Administration and Katherine Sredl, lecturer of marketing, co-author an article on the new HBO spinoff "And Just Like That", discussing media portrayal of middle-aged women, sex, and stereotypes. - Chicago Tribune
Stressed athletes and coaches wait as deadline nears to solve NCAA’s ‘changing’ roster limits issue→
Director of Sport Management Noah Henderson shares his experience as a former college athlete and his concerns over roster limits in an NCAA settlement. - Sportico
Rise of the Roster Resistance: House v. NCAA’s Unwelcome Underdogs→
Director of Sport Management Noah Henderson is featured as a key contributor in an effort to amend an NCAA settlement that would impose immediate roster limits for collegiate athletics.
April 2025
- WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Conservationists push for stronger protections for Chicago’s lakefront→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, joins Reset where the cast discusses proposed protections from a local conservation group. - WEBZ / Chicago Public Media
Earth Day activities to consider putting on your calendar→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, joins Reset to discuss Earth Day activities in and around Chicago. - NPR / WBEZ
Landmark day for college sports as judge holds final hearing on major NCAA settlement→
Director of Sport Management Noah Henderson shares the potential impact of a NCAA settlement around the payment of student athletes. Similar coverage appeared on WGN.
March 2025
- WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Minks, beavers and 60 species of fish tell a story of recovery in the Chicago River→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, joins Reset to discuss increasing biodiversity in the Chicago River since the passing of the Clean Water Act. - The Loyola Phoenix
New AI Club Finds Footing on Campus→
Steven Keith Platt, director for the AI Business Consortium, Lab for Applied Artificial Intelligence, and Analytics Lab, is mentioned as the faculty advisor for the Loyola AI Club. - ABC 7
How will Canadian and Mexican tariffs impact Chicago-area businesses and consumers?→
Associate Professor Economics Julián Díaz explains how tariffs work and how he forsees higher costs for consumers due to new tariffs on Mexico and Canada.
February 2025
- WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Chicago-area sustainable alternatives to fast fashion→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, joins Reset with Baumhart Scholar alum Mireya Fouché, co-director of Monarch Thrift Shop, to discuss Chicago alternatives to fast fashion. - Reason Magazine
Research Says Big Federal Grants to Local Governments Breed Corruption→
Associate Professor Xiangpei Chen's research on federal grants and local government corruption is showcased in Reason Magazine. Similar coverage appeared on Yahoo. - WHYY
The Fine Art of Tailgating→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten join's WHYY's (Philadelphia NPR) "Peak Travel" during Super Bowl week to discuss tailgating. - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
What’s next for electric vehicles as Pritzker, Trump move in opposite directions on EV policy?→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, discusses possibilities on what may happen for electric vehicles in Chicago and beyond. - ESPN
Dept. of Education revokes guidance on Title IX and athlete pay→
Instructor Noah Henderson weighs in on new Department of Education guidance regarding Name, Image and Likeness funding for college athletes. - CBS 2
Gov. JB Pritzker says "working families will pay the price" for President Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China→
Tassos Malliaris, professor and Economics Department chair, talks on how there is uncertainty as t owhen consumers will feel the impact of the Trump administration's new tariffs. - ABC 7
Trump tariffs could impact hundreds of billions of dollars of trade in Illinois→
Associate Professor Juliàn Díaz speaks on the potential impact of tariffs on consumers and the economy.
January 2025
- WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
What President Trump’s ‘national energy emergency” means for Illinois→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, joins Reset to talk about the Trump administration's "national energy emergency", environmental regulations, and how it could impact Illinois. - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
First federal Environmental Justice Officer reflects on Biden administration and what’s next→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, joins Reset with outgoing Chief Environmental Justice Officer Jalonne White-Newsome to discuss the Biden administration's environmental efforts and what's to come.
December 2024
- WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Monarch butterflies could be added to the Endangered Species list. What does that mean for us in Illinois?→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, joins the Reset cast where they discuss how monarch butterflies could be added to the Endangered Species list and how protection efforts could impact Illinois. - APC Hospitalist
Same hospital, different quality→
Assistant Professor Anuj Gangopadhyaya is interviewed in a Q&A into his research on health equity between those on Medicaid and those with private insurance. - Marketplace
Pesto the penguin puffs up Australian aquarium’s bottom line→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten shares how Pesto the penguin's viral fame brought new attendees and attention to the aquarium where he lives. - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Thinking of going from gas to electric? We find out what it would take to make the switch→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, joins the Reset cast to talk about home energy sources, and transitioning from gas to electric power.
November 2024
- WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Trump’s cabinet picks vow to push for ‘energy dominance’ over climate goals→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, talks about President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks and their potential impact, as well as potential safeguards at the state level. - The Wall Street Journal
How to Spot Fake Online Reviews→
Associate Professor Shabnam Azimi shares how humans have a difficult time spotting fake reviews online. Continuing coverage can be found on Diritto Dell'informazione.
October 2024
- FOX 32
Sports betting: College students face big risks in pursuit of fast cash→
Instructor Noah Henderson shares why sports gambling has been exploding in popularity. - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
What a Trump or Harris presidency could mean for climate, the environment and energy in the Chicago area→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, discusses the environental policies of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. - The Loyola Phoenix
From a Professor: Get Involved in This Election→
Senior lecturer Eve Geroulis reflects on her time at Loyola and the current political landscape and encourages students to be involved in the upcoming presidential election. - FOX 32
NCAA’s billion-dollar settlement with colleges to allow athlete payments gets preliminary approval→
Instructor Noah Henderson speaks to FOX 32 on the impacts of a 2.7 billion-dollar NCAA NIL settlement. He provides ongoing coverage on Sports Illustrated.
September 2024
- WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Sensors in Chicago’s rivers could tell you whether it’s safe to kayak, swim→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, weighs in on sensors in the Chicago River that detect dangerous levels of bacteria. - FlagerLive
When Retirement Stirs Fears of Irrelevance→
Al Gini, professor emeritus of business ethics, speaks on how a person's career can also give the person purpose. - Crain's Chicago
Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law→
Adjunct Instructor Bobby Achettu is named to Crain's Chicago's 2024 Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law list. - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Chicago to host inaugural Urban Birding Festival→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility joins Reset as they discuss Chicago's inaugural Urban Birding Festival, as well as the challenges facing birds and biodiversity.
August 2024
- WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
How Trump, Harris climate policies could affect Chicago→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility joins the discussion on Donald Trump's and Kamala Harris' environmental plans and how they could impact Chicago. - CBC
Singer Chappell Roan calls out fans for 'creepy' behaviour — and she's not the only one→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten talks about breakout star Chappell Roan and her public frustration with obsessive fans, and similar remarks from Halsey. - CNN
TikTok has fallen hard for yet another grocery store staple→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten shares how culinary influencers are using ingredients like cucumber to create recipes that viewers find creative and familiar, and how those videos influence sales. - Advertising Specialty Institute Central
How an NCAA Settlement Could Change the College Athletics Merch Game…Again→
Instructor Noah Henderson shares how the results of an NCAA lawsuit could fundamentally change how student athletes are compensated. - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Can turning trash into jet fuel make air travel more sustainable?→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, discusses the effects of air travel and pollution on the environment, and unique ways to mitigate its impact.
July 2024
- WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
How cloud computing causes environmental harm→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, talks about the increased power consumption of cloud computing and the effects on climate. - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Influencer payments hidden from taxpayers→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten talks about an infuencer campaign by the city of Las Vegas. - CBC
Anger and awe as Ambanis prepare for billionaire heir's extravagant wedding→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten offers insight into the wedding of Avant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. Similar coverage appears in Yahoo! Canada and Espanol.news. - Market Watch
Opinion: ‘Any technology stock with an AI story is rising too far and too fast,’ this veteran trader warns→
Adjunct Instructor Jeffrey Bierman shares his opinion on rising tech stocks, especially those involved with AI.
June 2024
- TechTarget
6 steps toward more sustainable supply chain practices→
Associate Professor Çerağ Pinçe speaks on the importance of sustainability in supply chains - Fast Company
Welcome to the age of the AI-optimized building→
The Schreiber Center, home of the Quinlan School of Business, is featured as an innovator for using AI to reduce energy costs and CO2 emissions. Similar coverage appeared in Bloglovin'. - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Chicago to Mars: Zooniverse invites you to discover your inner scientist→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, discusses the Zooniverse program at Alder Planetarium. - Sports Illutrated / Fan Nation
NIL Threatens the Future of European Basketball→
Instructor Noah Henderson shares how NIL programs in college basketball are having ripple effects in European basketball leagues.
May 2024
- WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Who wins during the cicada eruption of 2024? It turns out it’s the caterpillars→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility discusses the 2024 cicada double-brood event and the lasting effects on our ecosystem. - BevIndustry
NIL offers new opportunities for athletes, beverage brands→
Instructor Noah Henderson discusses the variables of NIL regulation across the country and how opportunities are arising for partnerships with beverage companies - Spectrum News
New bill would let international student-athletes benefit from NIL→
Instructor Noah Henderson discusses new federal legislation that could help international student athletes gain equal treatment in NIL deals. - Forbes
Sephora And Ulta Aren't Meeting The Needs Of Young Consumers→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten talks about early teenage consumerism, especially around beauty brands. - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Climate change is a threat to freshwater. Chicagoans are working on solutions→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, and 2022 Abrams Challenge winner and CEO of Tikal Industries Christian Guerrero spoke on the challenges of climate change and freshwater.
April 2024
- Canvas8
How South Korea’s celebrity gamers build dedicated fandoms→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten is a featured expert in a Canvas8 report on celebrity gamers in South Korea and their fanbases. - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Openlands to plant its 10,000th tree on public land on Arbor Day→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, joins Reset for a discussion of Openlands and its work to promote a healthy and vibrant Chicago. - The Loyola Phoenix
Billions of Cicadas Set to Emerge in Illinois This Summer→
Sarah Ku, assistant professor of management, shares the rarity of two broods of cicadas emerging and why they do it in such large numbers. - ABC 7
Chicago Sky excitement, draft pick salaries renew conversations about WNBA revenue, pay disparity→
Instructor Noah Henderson is featured as he talks about WNBA rookies, their salaries, and what their stardom could potentially mean for league viewership and revenue. - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Evanston high school is the third in the nation to pass a ‘Green New Deal’→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, joins Reset where they discuss an Evanston high school passing it own "Green New Deal," and how more high schools in Chicago could follow. - CNN
Caitlin Clark will head to the WNBA at a critical moment for the league→
Instructor Noah Henderson talks about Caitlin Clark's move to the WNBA, and what she could bring for growth in revenue and viewership for the league.
March 2024
- Crain's Chicago Business
Home prices keep defying gravity→
Tassos Malliaris, professor and Economics Department chair, shares how different demographics are responding to rising housing costs in Chicago. - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Can AI and drones help save the rainforests?→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, joins Reset as the crew discuss the Morton Arboretum and their efforts to build accessible tools to monitor species in forests, including the use of AI and Drones. - Marketplace / Minnesota Public Radio
Is there a market for Meghan Markle’s new lifestyle brand?→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten discusses the trend of celebrities diversifying their income through lifestyle brands. - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Chicago’s Builders Vision invests in climate solutions for energy, agriculture and our oceans→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, talks about Builders Vision, winner of an Innovator Award from the Baumhart Center. - Croatian Heritage Foundation
Predsjednik Sabora Jandroković primio izaslanstvo Mreže hrvatskih žena→
Lecturer Katherine Sredl was in Croatia serving on the panel for the Croatian Women's Network's international conference. - Chicago Sun Times
Women in Illinois make 80% of what men make, and advocates want to close the wage gap→
Professor Dow Scott was quoted in an article on Pay Equity Day, sharing contributing factors to wage gaps. - BBC
The 'unhinged' product mash-ups that sell out in hours→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten talks about what she says is an "unhinged, chronically-online marketing era" of brand collaborations. - The Loyola Phoenix
New Program Aims to Increase Financial Literacy on Campus→
Professor Abol Jalilvand discusses the Financial Literacy and Well-Being Project spearheaded by Quinlan faculty and the importance of financial literacy for students. - WalletHub
Best Online Savings Accounts →
Associate Professor KC Rakow discusses how to best approach savings accounts.
February 2024
- WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Where you bank can (indirectly) lead to climate change→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, discusses how where you bank can indirectly contribute to climate change. - Michigan News / University of Michigan
Individual tests cannot predict optimal teams→
Lu Hong, professor in finance, conducted a study with a University of Michigan that argues testing for the best individuals may not create the best teams. - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Women-led Chicago firm is pouring millions into climate-tech startups→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, examines how the women-led venture fund Bouyant Ventures is funding clean-tech startups. - Chicago Tribune
Column: With NIL, Caitlin Clark could be ushering in new era of WNBA player endorsements→
Instructor Noah Henderson shares how promotional earnings for stars like Caitlin Clark can often be larger than their NIL earnings.
January 2024
- WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Can Chicago’s power grid handle a move from natural gas to electric in homes?→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, explores if Chicago's power grid is ready as the city shifts from natural gas to electric heated homes. - Hunger Magazine
‘Chad facing’, ‘mewing’ and ‘looksmaxxing’… Are men alright?→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten explains how body standards for men are becoming increasingly highlighted, and the steps men are taking to appear attractive on social media. - Luxury Daily
YSL Beauty boosts rewilding mission in Morocco→
Lecturer Katherine Sredl discusses corporation authenticity in a time filled with greenwashing relating to YSL Beauty's environmental efforts in Morocco. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
How your investments can benefit the environment→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, discusses the companies to invest in that work to protect the environment. - El País
Colombia debates its future in the face of artificial intelligence→
Assistant Professor Diana Acosta Navas weighs in on the role ethics play in maintaining ethical standards as it relates to Colombia's legislation on artificial intelligence. - Washington Post
Tween trends get more expensive these days. Blame social media.→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten speaks on social media trends and the influence they hold over market segments such as tweens. Similar coverage appeared on WGN-TV's Early Evening News. - Wall Street Journal
What Type of Worker Are You? Government Has New Test for Who Should Be on Payroll→
Associate Professor Peter Norlander weighs in as new rules for how contracted workers are classified are implemented. Similar coverage appeared in Business Insider and Yahoo News. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
Jalonne White-Newsome is the White House’s first environmental justice officer→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility joins Reset as they discuss the Biden administration's efforts towards environmental justice and its impacts on Chicago. - Hunger Magazine
What the Golden Globes drama says about our obsession with gossip→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten gives insight into "gossip gate" surrounding this year's Golden Globe awards, and pop culture's fascination with rumors. - USA Today
Stanley cups have people flooding stores and buying out shops. What made them so popular?→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten shares how companies are strategizing their messaging and how Stanley cups are resonating with Gen Z. - Fortune Magazine
Bud Light and Target were hit with culture war backlash in 2023, but there are ways corporate America can navigate the consumer minefield in a pivotal election year→
Department of Marketing Chair Linda Tuncay Zayer explains how leading brands are shaping their messages as the idea of "culture wars" relates to corporate marketing. Similar coverage appears in Yahoo Finance.
December 2023
- Bloomberg
Fed’s Mester Says Policy in ‘Good Place’ to Assess Incoming Data→
The Policy Conference 2023 hosted by the Kaufman Center for Financial Policy Studies featured keynote speaker Loretta Mester, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, where she gave her remarks on the economy. Similar coverage appeared in Reuters, Market Watch, Seeking Alpha, RTT News, and Zero Hedge. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
Illinois scientists are fighting invasive fish with AI and unmanned kayaks→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, discusses how Illinois scientists are fighting invasive species with unmanned kayaks and AI. - Supply Chain Management Review
The Future of Supply Chains: Next-Generation Technology and Beyond→
Steven Platt, director of analytics and lecturer of AI statistics was featured for a presentation at an AI conference in Chicago.
November 2023
- WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
Chicago's efforts to remove lead service lines gets a boost→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, breaks down Chicago's initiative to remove lead in service lines and how this will impact Chicago residents. - Fox 32 Chicago
Where's the Wegovy? Weight loss medication shortage reveals pharmacy pricing pitfalls→
Associate Professor Tim Classen discussed possible regulations related to weight loss drug pricing in the market.
October 2023
- Family Business Magazine
Opportunity and Entitlement: A balancing act→
Family Business Center Director Jill McCall shares how families introduce new members to their businesess. - Luxury Daily
Loewe casts light on early spring/summer 2024 styles→
Lecturer Katherine Sredl commented on the subject of aging as it relates to fashion and society. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
Moving from eco-distress to resilience→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, talks about climate-aware therapy and climate-related grief. - Sports Business Journal
It's time for the regulation of sports gambling promotion→
Adjunct Professor Noah Henderson discussed the need for regulations to be placed on sports gambling and what has contributed to the popularity of partaking in sports gambling.
September 2023
- WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
Prime Minister of the Bahamas on efforts to slow climate change→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, spoke with the Prime Minister of the Bahamas on how countries of any size can work to mitigate the effects of climate change. Similar coverage appeared on Tribune 242 and Bahamas Press - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
More people blaming climate change for extreme weather events, new poll shows→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, discussed rising consensus surrounding the cause of extreme weather events. - WalletHub
5 Best High-Yield Savings Accounts→
Associate Professor KC Rakow gave his expert opinion on best practices relating to high-yield savings accounts and financial moves.
August 2023
- WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
How clean workforce hubs could train new workers, meet climate goals→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, discussed infrastructure Illinois can implement to reduce carbon emissions and meet outlined climate goals. - CBS 2 Chicago
Lollapalooza could be a financial bust for Chicago taxpayers→
Professor Suk Hun Lee breaks down Chicago Park District's revenue from the Lollapalooza festival. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
Youth climate activists scored a major win in Montana. Could Illinois be next?→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, weighed in on the possibility of breakthroughs in climate legislation in Illinois. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
Meet the citizen scientists mapping Chicago’s heat inequities→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, shares how Chicago is one of 18 cities where the NOAA is training citizen scientists to study urban heat islands. - Fox Business
Minneapolis Uber, Lyft drivers want minimum wage, companies say it could be worse for riders→
Associate Professor Peter Norlander gives insight into the relationship between rideshare companies and their drivers. - Illinois CPA Society
Pay to Play: Can Transparency Help CPA Firms Attract and Retain Talent?→
Assistant Professor Abraham Singer explores the rising idea of pay transparency when hiring new workers.
July 2023
- Financial Times
What is Ryan Reynolds doing on LinkedIn?→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten explains how social media is bringing ordinary people closer to celebrities - and celebrities closer to ordinary people. - Sunday Tribune
US expert on the makings of a good leader→
Al Gini, professor emeritus of business ethics shares with the Sunday Tribune of South Africa what he believes makes a successful business leader. - Financial Press
These 7 momentum stocks ignited the market. Look out when they start to fall→
Adjunct Professor Jeffrey Bierman discusses market trends and shares his advice for investors. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
What needs to happen to protect the air we breathe?→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, takes a look at air pollution in the city as wildfire smoke earlier in the month highlights air quality concerns. - Luxury Daily
Longest Longchamp launch brightens brand's Le Pliage→
Lecturer Katherine Sredl explains how an unlikely merger of two companies works for both.
June 2023
- WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
Chicago's cottonwood problem: What the fluff→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, explores why Chicago streets are covered in dandelion-like fluff.
May 2023
- WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
How will the Johnson administration tackle environmental justice and climate issues?→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, joins a panel to discuss mayor Johnson's policies with respect to environmental issues. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
The EPA's Proposed regulations could celan up the nation's power grid→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, weighs in on new EPA regulations as Chicago plans an early close to it's two coal power plants.
April 2023
- WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
How laundry is polluting the world's oceans and lakes→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, shares how laundry contributes to microplastics in our bodies of water. - Yahoo News
‘Nowadays, Everyone is in the Paparazzi’: DeuxMoi, Rumors, and the Murky Ethics of Instagram Gossip Accounts→
Assistant Professor Jenna Drenten speaks on internet culture and its contribution to misinformation. - WalletHub
Best Balance Transfer Credit Cards→
Assistant Professor KC Rakow speaks on the best credit cards with balance transfer features as an expert on WalletHub. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
Our Love of New Clothes is Harming the Planet. Here's How We Can Change That→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, elaborates on the importance of reducing consumption when making purchasing choices that impact the planet. - MarketWatch
Opinion: Why this veteran stock trader likes the oil and retail sectors now - MarketWatch→
Adjunct Professor Jeffrey Bierman gives his thoughts on inflation and how it could affect oil and and retail markets.
March 2023
- WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
Bison and prescribed burns are critical to health of tall grass prairie→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, explains the importance of the Illinois bison population to thriving biodiversity. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
Chicago leads in global conservation efforts →
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, discusses how Chicago has become home to the first designated Centers for Species Survival focused on trees and freshwater species. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
How a Carbon-Eating Microbe Can Fight Climate Change→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, spoke with the founder of LanzaTech to discuss their mission to make sustainable products accessible. - WTTW/Chicago Tonight
2 Large Banks Catering to Tech Industry Have Collapsed. Here’s What Comes Next→
Professor Tassos Malliaris answered burning questions that help customers understand the recent bank collapse and the implications that follow. - ABC 7 Eyewitness News
Dual Bank Failures Make Customers Nervous, but Experts Say There's No Need→
Professor Abol Jalilvand provides his insight into recent bank failures that have led to increased confusion and worry among customers. - Los Angeles Times
Opinion: What’s with all the ‘pantry porn’ on Instagram and TikTok?→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten's op-ed for The Conversation was picked up by the Los Angeles Times and was discussed in many national media outlets. The article explores the deeper implications of the recent social media trend that puts weight on the look of one's pantry. - NPR Planet Money
Why We Usually Can't Tell When a Review is Fake→
Assistant Professors Shabnam Azimi and Alexander Krasnikov elaborated on their recent study about how fake reviews are able to fool consumers and the science behind the deception.
February 2023
- Equitable Growth
Fair Competition in the U.S. Labor Market is Threatened→
Associate Professor Peter Norlander writes on the findings of his research which reveal new evidence of anti-competitive practices that threaten the U.S. labor market. - Luxury Daily
Dior Explores Gender Complexity, Drops New Menswear Campaign→
Lecturer Katherine Sredl broke down the efficiency of Dior's new campaign that challenges traditional masculinity. - The Week
De-Influencers Are Telling TikTok Users What Not to Buy→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten explained the value that influencers bring to brands and how influencers are holding themselves accountable to their audience. - The Washington Post
The New TikTok Trend is Convincing People Not to Buy Things→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten spoke to The Washington Post on the ever-changing definition of celebrity and how social media influencers have shifted authenticity within marketing. - WBEZ/ Chicago Public Media
What Would Happen if Chicago Leaders Brought Back the Department of Environment?→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, explained the meaning of Chicago potentially tackling environmental issues by bringing back the Department of Environment. - Luxury Daily
Dior Explores Masculinity With Robert Pattinson for 'Homme Sport'→
Lecturer Katherine Sredl explained the success behind Dior's new campaign featuring Robert Pattinson and how it challenges traditional masculinity. - BuzzFeed News
What Happens When You Become Viral Content Without Your Consent→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten broke down the rising issue of people being filmed by others without consent in the age of technology. - CNN Entertainment
How Stars Like Dolly Parton and Tom Hanks Became American Sweethearts→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten weighed in on the appeal of certain celebrities and what constitutes the 'American Sweetheart' status. - The Wall Street Journal
'De-Influencers' Want You to Think Twice Before You Buy That Mascara→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten discussed the growing sense of accountability influencers online are feeling toward their audience.
January 2023
- The Conversation
Consumers Often Can't Detect Fake Reviews→
Assistant Professor Shabnam Azimi elaborates on research that explores fake reviews. - The Depaulia
The Terrifying Rise and Inevitable Fall of Andrew Tate→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten elaborates on the reasons that contributed to Andrew Tate's rise in popularity. - The Boston Globe
For Wayfair, it's Layoffs in Boston and New Hires in India→
Associate Professor Peter Norlander employed his expertise in offshoring to provide insight into Wayfair's move to promote new hires in India. - The Washington Post
M&M's Trades 'Polarizing' Mascots for Maya Rudolph - But Why→
Department of Marketing Chair Linda Tuncay Zayer discusses the potential motivations and marketing strategies behind M&M's mascot swap. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
Why Are People Fighting Over Stoves→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, discussed the possibility and consequences of the first-ever safety regulation on gas stoves. - New York Times
Ecuador Tried to Curb Drilling and Protect the Amazon. The Opposite Happened→
Associate Professor Julian Diaz elaborated on the correlation between oil booms and debt in Ecuador. - USA Today
TikTok Tried to Solve the Idaho Murders. Instead, it Fueled an Online Witch Hunt→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten spoke to USA Today on the increasing popularity of true crime cases on social media. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
Climate Stories to Watch in 2023→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, weighed in on what are likely to be the biggest climate stories of 2023. - Time USA
How Lottery Jackpots Like the $1.35 Billion Mega Millions Are Designed to Spark 'Lottery Fever'→
Professor Sun Huk Lee discussed how lottery commissioners altered the lottery system to make jackpots more alluring.
As leaders in their fields, Quinlan faculty and staff are often quoted in local and national publications on critical business issues.
May 2026
- Champaign Public Radio
Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk→
Director of Sport Management Noah Henderson joins the Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk show to discuss the state of NIL and college athletics. - Crain's Chicago Business
Opinion: Chicago companies offer a playbook for implementing place-based investments→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, shares how and why companies are turning to Chicago with place-based investments, and how the Baumhart Center fits into the picture. - ABC 7
Gas prices jump overnight across Chicago area→
Associate Professor of Economics Julián Díaz joins ABC 7 to explain how gas prices impact the price of consumer goods.
April 2026
- The Hockey News
The Current State of NIL in NCAA Hockey→
Director of Sport Management Noah Henderson has a Q&A with The Hockey News over the state of name, image and likeness programs in collegiate hockey. - ABC 40/29
Arkansas drops men’s and women’s tennis, reallocates $2.5 million to athletics→
Director of Sport Management Noah Henderson weighs in as the University of Arkansas ends its sponsorship of mens and womens tennis. - WBBM Newsradio
Loyola University hosts 'side hustle' showcase featuring student businesses owners→
WBBM Newsradio stops by the Schreiber Center and interviews student business owners at Ignite Lab's Side Hustles @ Schreiber Lobby. You can read more about the event on our website - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
How Chicagoans are leaning into sustainability this Earth Day→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, joins Say More where she shares how Chicagoans are celebrating Earth Day, as well as sustainability tips. - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Trump admin sues Illinois over prediction market regulations→
Director of Sport Management Noah Henderson shares why the Trump administration is suing Illinois over regulations pertaining to derivative trading, and how those regulations may protect consumers from gambling addiction. - The Diamondback
Landing an NIL deal isn’t easy. But Maryland’s non-revenue athletes find a way.→
Director of Sport Management Noah Henderson explains the difference in how athletes from revenue producing sports get NIL deals versus those from non-revenue producing sports.
March 2026
- WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Shampoo, food, and aspirin: The rising cost of oil affects a lot more than just your gas tank→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, joins "In The Loop" to discuss rising oil costs and the various ways that hits the wallets of consumers. - Bloomberg Law
Businesses Need Sound Tax Policy to Attract and Keep H-1B Workers→
Associate Professor of Management Peter Norlander shares why he is advocating for the replacement of a H-1B visa fee with a payroll tax. - FOX 32
Frank Thomas sues White Sox, others over unauthorized use of likeness→
Director of Sport Management Noah Henderson shares why a former White Sox player is suing the organization and others for improper use of his name, image and likeness. - FOX 32
WNBA reaches landmark labor deal signaling new era of growth→
Director of Sport Management Noah Henderson joins the FOX 32 studio to talk about a new contract agreement for the WNBA and how it will shape the future of the league. - WTTW
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Tassos Malliaris, professor and Economics Department chair, joins WTTW's Chicago Tonight where he shares insights on the economy, contrasts it to the stock market, and shares advice to audience on current conditions. - Univision Chicago
Pérdida de empleos / Job Losses→
Associate Professor of Economics Julián Díaz weighs in on a February job report and shares what families can expect to come.
February 2026
- WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Canada is incentivizing EV production in vacuum left by U.S. How’s that impacting the American EV industry?→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, joins "In The Loop" where they discuss EV production in the US, Canada incentives, and the Chicago Auto Show.
January 2026
- WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Back to basics: What’s fueling the surge of interest in analog hobbies→
Professor of Marketing Jenna Drenten joins "Say More" to discuss a surge of interest in analog hobbies. - Financial Times
The Beckham family feud is bending our minds→
Professor of Marketing Jenna Drenten weighs in on the Beckham family feud and how social media rewards those types of conflict. Similar coverage appears in Australian Financial Review. - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
EPA won’t consider lives saved when weighing new limits on air pollution→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, joins "In The Loop" to discuss the the EPA no longer considering the monetary cost of lives saved from regulation. - WTTW
Trump Calls for 10% Cap on Credit Card Interest Rates. What It Could Mean for Consumers→
Professor of Finance Abol Jalilvand joins the "Chicago Tonight" studio to weigh in on President Trump's call for a 10% cap on credit card interest rates. - The Washington Post
Gen Z is obsessed with Y2K fashion. These brands are winning.→
Professor of Marketing Jenna Drenten discusses how and why Gen Z is leading a "y2k" fashion revival. - Spectrum News
NIL regulations for college athletes face hurdles in Congress→
Director of Sport Management Noah Henderson discusses the Score Act, and how it would help the NCAA regulate NIL programs in wake of the college basketball gambling scandal. - NOLA
He was an LSU rising star. Now he’s accused of taking bribes and rigging games.→
Director of Sport Management Noah Henderson weighs in on a college basketball point-shaving scheme, and why some schools and athletes are more susceptible than others. - The DePaulia
Former DePaul basketball players indicted in federal court on sports gambling charges→
Director of Sport Management Noah Henderson contrasts the income some players can make from NIL programs to the money they can win from gambling schemes. - FOX 32
College basketball betting scandal with Chicago ties, expert weighs in→
Director of Sport Management Noah Henderson joins the FOX 32 studio to explain how point-shaving schemes work, and why they happen in the wake of the college basketball gambling scandal.
December 2025
- Financial Times
Is Ozempic shaping the workplace?→
Assistant Professor of Management Karyn Dossinger shares how the rising accessibility of weight loss drugs could influence how certain business sectors view potential hirees. Similar content appears in The Irish Times, Diario Financiero and Valor. - WVXU / NPR
Why college athletic departments are getting into the NIL beer industry→
Director of Sport Management Noah Henderson explains the nuances of college athletic departments creating their own beer brands to fund their NIL programs. - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
How do I make my home more sustainable?→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, joins "Say More" where she discusses making homes more sustainable - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
With federal tax credits expiring, what’s ahead for Illinois’ solar industry?→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, joins "In The Loop" where she discusses the future of the Illinois solar industry as tax cuts are set to expeire at the end of January.
November 2025
- WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
How are Chicagoans combating climate change every day?→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, joins "Say More" where she and co-hosts talk about climate change, and take calls on how every-day Chicagoans are doing their part to combat climate change. - NBC 5 Chicago
Illinois quietly increases cost of online betting, and Chicago may be next→
Director of Sport Management Noah Henderson shares how new regressive taxation in sports gambling could impact lower income Illinoisans. - CO
A Proven Key to Crowdfunding Success? Keep It Professional→
Assistant Professor Katherine Alexander's co-authored research on new entrepreneurs, crowd funding and the "leisure paradox" is highlighted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. - Wisconsin Examiner
Bipartisan online sports betting bill is speeding through the Wisconsin Legislature→
Director of Sport Management Noah Henderson discusses sports gambling and risks associated with mobile sports gambling, and the issues Wisconsin faces with the regulation of mobile sports gambling. Similar coverage appeared in Urban Milwaukee. - WTTW
Some Warn AI Market Bubble is Set to Burst→
Steven Keith Platt, director for the AI Business Consortium, Lab for Applied Artificial Intelligence, and Analytics Lab, discusses the "AI bubble" and an MIT study on generative AI and corporate profits.
October 2025
- WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Betting on gambling revenue: Illinois now second-largest market for sports wagers in U.S.→
Director of Sport Management Noah Henderson joins “Say More” where he discusses sports gambling, including recent events and economic impact. - Information Week
Why CIOs Should Follow Academic Research for Tech Trends→
Steven Keith Platt, director for the AI Business Consortium, Lab for Applied Artificial Intelligence, and Analytics Lab, explains why information executives should be paying attention to academic research and where they should look. - FOX 32 Chicago
NBA coach and player among 31 indicted in alleged gambling ring: What's next?→
Director of Sport Management Noah Henderson was live on Good Day Chicago where he spoke on sports gambling and the FBI arrests of NBA players. - Times-Picayune Nola
Louisiana colleges have started paying athletes millions. They won’t say who gets how much.→
Director of Sport Management Noah Henderson speaks on the denial of public records requests for college athlete salary data in Louisiana. - Pittsburg Post-Gazette
What James Franklin’s firing and $50M Penn State buyout say about the shifting college football landscape→
Director of Sport Management Noah Henderson speaks on the firing of Penn State football coach James Franklin and the evolving landscape of college athletics. - Bloomberg Tax
End H-1B ‘Hiring Tax’ and Make Visas Portable to Protect Workers→
Associate Professor of Management Peter Norlander publishes an article advocating for changes in how H1-B visas are processed and charged. - CNN
After years of progress on gender, the male gaze is back→
Linda Tuncay Zayer, professor of marketing and John F. Smith, Jr. Chair of Business Administration, and Katherine Sredl, lecturer of marketing, discuss gender representation in advertising and the "male gaze." - WTTW
Enhanced ACA Subsidies Are Set to Expire. What That Means for Illinois→
Assistant Professor of Economics Anuj Gangopadhyaya joins Chicago Tonight to discuss rising healthcare costs and the impact on Illinoisans and Chicagoans. - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
The feds are pausing funds for the CTA Red Line extension. What does this mean for Chicagoans?→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, talks about the freezing of federal funding for the Red Line extension, as well as the potential environmental and community impact.
September 2025
- Super Powers 4 Good
Why So Many Crowdfunded Startups Skip Financial Reporting and Why It Matters→
Assistant Professor Gregory Burke writes on crowd funding for small businesses, compliance with SEC reporting, and reasons why startups may not comply. - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Federal EV tax credits are expiring. Will Chicago area drivers stay plugged in?→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, discusses the ending of federal tax credits from the "Big Beautiful Bill" and its impact on EV owners and dealerships.
August 2025
- Chicago Sun Times
Labubu hunting? Some Chicagoans are spending hundreds to snag the viral monster dolls→
Professor Jenna Drenten speaks on how Labubus give adults "permission to play," and their gambling-like allure. - La Silla Vacía
Siete puntos para una conversación humana sobre IA en Colombia→
Assistant Professor of Management Diana Acosta Navas discusses bridge systems which create spaces for discussion among divided groups, and the importance of making good collective decisions.
July 2025
- VOX
Should we feel weird about the Coldplay cheating drama?→
Professor Jenna Drenten weighs in on the Coldplay jumbotron cheating incident, and how a culture of "TikTok Tabloid" is changing expectations of privacy for ordinary people. Similar coverage appears in Yahoo Entertainment. - NPR
President Trump takes aim at college sports with a new executive order→
Director of Sport Management Noah Henderson explains how an executive order aimed at college athlete payments and scholarships signals how politics may influence college sports. - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Could tariffs change our relationship to consumerism?→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, talks about tariffs, consumerism, and circular economies in Chicago. - 96.9 The Game (Orlando)
Will We See College Coach's Salaries Impacted at the Power 4 Level?→
Director of Sport Management Noah Henderson discusses his recent article on how new revenue sharing could impact the salaries of mid-major college athletic coaches. - Univision Chicago
Economista habla de cómo afectará el bolsillo de los consumidores el plan fiscal "One Big Beautiful Bill"→
Associate Professor of Economics Julián Díaz talks about the new legislation and what it could mean for consumers. - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
How can extreme heat affect your health now and down the road?→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, joins Reset to talk about summer heat waves and how it can impact your health. - FOX 32
Early holiday shopping may help beat tariff-driven price hikes, experts say→
Professor Jenna Drenten shares how new tariffs could impact toy costs, and how concerned consumers may do their holiday shopping now as a result. Similar coverage appeared on KMSP (Minneapolis-St. Paul), KCPQ (Seattle), and WTVT (Tampa). - NBC 18 Lexington, FOX 32
Revenue sharing, NIL compliance go into effect for UK→
Director of Sport Management Noah Henderson shares how new revenue sharing rules could bring stability to college athletics.
June 2025
- Columbus Dispatch
Ohio State football walk-ons getting walked off the team as roster size drops to 105→
Director of Sport Management Noah Henderson weighs in on roster limits imposed by House vs. NCAA and how that could impact "walk-ons" for college teams. - Extra Points
How will programs navigate the new college sports salary cap?→
Director of Sport Management Noah Henderson lays out a scenario for how college athletic departments may navigate new revenue sharing rules. - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Preview of some of the outdoor activities you can plug into this June throughout Chicagoland→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, joins Reset to talk about upcoming summer activities in Chicago.
May 2025
- WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
It’s time to rethink the traditional American lawn→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, joins Reset where the topic this time is the traditional American lawn, water consumption, and new environmentally friendly alternatives. - The Conversation
‘And Just Like That…’ gives middle-aged women something media rarely does — a portrayal of their sexual lives→
Linda Tuncay Zayer, professor of marketing and John F. Smith, Jr. Chair of Business Administration and Katherine Sredl, lecturer of marketing, co-author an article on the new HBO spinoff "And Just Like That", discussing media portrayal of middle-aged women, sex, and stereotypes. - Chicago Tribune
Stressed athletes and coaches wait as deadline nears to solve NCAA’s ‘changing’ roster limits issue→
Director of Sport Management Noah Henderson shares his experience as a former college athlete and his concerns over roster limits in an NCAA settlement. - Sportico
Rise of the Roster Resistance: House v. NCAA’s Unwelcome Underdogs→
Director of Sport Management Noah Henderson is featured as a key contributor in an effort to amend an NCAA settlement that would impose immediate roster limits for collegiate athletics.
April 2025
- WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Conservationists push for stronger protections for Chicago’s lakefront→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, joins Reset where the cast discusses proposed protections from a local conservation group. - WEBZ / Chicago Public Media
Earth Day activities to consider putting on your calendar→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, joins Reset to discuss Earth Day activities in and around Chicago. - NPR / WBEZ
Landmark day for college sports as judge holds final hearing on major NCAA settlement→
Director of Sport Management Noah Henderson shares the potential impact of a NCAA settlement around the payment of student athletes. Similar coverage appeared on WGN.
March 2025
- WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Minks, beavers and 60 species of fish tell a story of recovery in the Chicago River→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, joins Reset to discuss increasing biodiversity in the Chicago River since the passing of the Clean Water Act. - The Loyola Phoenix
New AI Club Finds Footing on Campus→
Steven Keith Platt, director for the AI Business Consortium, Lab for Applied Artificial Intelligence, and Analytics Lab, is mentioned as the faculty advisor for the Loyola AI Club. - ABC 7
How will Canadian and Mexican tariffs impact Chicago-area businesses and consumers?→
Associate Professor Economics Julián Díaz explains how tariffs work and how he forsees higher costs for consumers due to new tariffs on Mexico and Canada.
February 2025
- WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Chicago-area sustainable alternatives to fast fashion→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, joins Reset with Baumhart Scholar alum Mireya Fouché, co-director of Monarch Thrift Shop, to discuss Chicago alternatives to fast fashion. - Reason Magazine
Research Says Big Federal Grants to Local Governments Breed Corruption→
Associate Professor Xiangpei Chen's research on federal grants and local government corruption is showcased in Reason Magazine. Similar coverage appeared on Yahoo. - WHYY
The Fine Art of Tailgating→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten join's WHYY's (Philadelphia NPR) "Peak Travel" during Super Bowl week to discuss tailgating. - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
What’s next for electric vehicles as Pritzker, Trump move in opposite directions on EV policy?→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, discusses possibilities on what may happen for electric vehicles in Chicago and beyond. - ESPN
Dept. of Education revokes guidance on Title IX and athlete pay→
Instructor Noah Henderson weighs in on new Department of Education guidance regarding Name, Image and Likeness funding for college athletes. - CBS 2
Gov. JB Pritzker says "working families will pay the price" for President Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China→
Tassos Malliaris, professor and Economics Department chair, talks on how there is uncertainty as t owhen consumers will feel the impact of the Trump administration's new tariffs. - ABC 7
Trump tariffs could impact hundreds of billions of dollars of trade in Illinois→
Associate Professor Juliàn Díaz speaks on the potential impact of tariffs on consumers and the economy.
January 2025
- WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
What President Trump’s ‘national energy emergency” means for Illinois→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, joins Reset to talk about the Trump administration's "national energy emergency", environmental regulations, and how it could impact Illinois. - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
First federal Environmental Justice Officer reflects on Biden administration and what’s next→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, joins Reset with outgoing Chief Environmental Justice Officer Jalonne White-Newsome to discuss the Biden administration's environmental efforts and what's to come.
December 2024
- WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Monarch butterflies could be added to the Endangered Species list. What does that mean for us in Illinois?→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, joins the Reset cast where they discuss how monarch butterflies could be added to the Endangered Species list and how protection efforts could impact Illinois. - APC Hospitalist
Same hospital, different quality→
Assistant Professor Anuj Gangopadhyaya is interviewed in a Q&A into his research on health equity between those on Medicaid and those with private insurance. - Marketplace
Pesto the penguin puffs up Australian aquarium’s bottom line→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten shares how Pesto the penguin's viral fame brought new attendees and attention to the aquarium where he lives. - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Thinking of going from gas to electric? We find out what it would take to make the switch→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, joins the Reset cast to talk about home energy sources, and transitioning from gas to electric power.
November 2024
- WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Trump’s cabinet picks vow to push for ‘energy dominance’ over climate goals→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, talks about President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks and their potential impact, as well as potential safeguards at the state level. - The Wall Street Journal
How to Spot Fake Online Reviews→
Associate Professor Shabnam Azimi shares how humans have a difficult time spotting fake reviews online. Continuing coverage can be found on Diritto Dell'informazione.
October 2024
- FOX 32
Sports betting: College students face big risks in pursuit of fast cash→
Instructor Noah Henderson shares why sports gambling has been exploding in popularity. - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
What a Trump or Harris presidency could mean for climate, the environment and energy in the Chicago area→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, discusses the environental policies of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. - The Loyola Phoenix
From a Professor: Get Involved in This Election→
Senior lecturer Eve Geroulis reflects on her time at Loyola and the current political landscape and encourages students to be involved in the upcoming presidential election. - FOX 32
NCAA’s billion-dollar settlement with colleges to allow athlete payments gets preliminary approval→
Instructor Noah Henderson speaks to FOX 32 on the impacts of a 2.7 billion-dollar NCAA NIL settlement. He provides ongoing coverage on Sports Illustrated.
September 2024
- WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Sensors in Chicago’s rivers could tell you whether it’s safe to kayak, swim→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, weighs in on sensors in the Chicago River that detect dangerous levels of bacteria. - FlagerLive
When Retirement Stirs Fears of Irrelevance→
Al Gini, professor emeritus of business ethics, speaks on how a person's career can also give the person purpose. - Crain's Chicago
Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law→
Adjunct Instructor Bobby Achettu is named to Crain's Chicago's 2024 Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law list. - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Chicago to host inaugural Urban Birding Festival→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility joins Reset as they discuss Chicago's inaugural Urban Birding Festival, as well as the challenges facing birds and biodiversity.
August 2024
- WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
How Trump, Harris climate policies could affect Chicago→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility joins the discussion on Donald Trump's and Kamala Harris' environmental plans and how they could impact Chicago. - CBC
Singer Chappell Roan calls out fans for 'creepy' behaviour — and she's not the only one→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten talks about breakout star Chappell Roan and her public frustration with obsessive fans, and similar remarks from Halsey. - CNN
TikTok has fallen hard for yet another grocery store staple→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten shares how culinary influencers are using ingredients like cucumber to create recipes that viewers find creative and familiar, and how those videos influence sales. - Advertising Specialty Institute Central
How an NCAA Settlement Could Change the College Athletics Merch Game…Again→
Instructor Noah Henderson shares how the results of an NCAA lawsuit could fundamentally change how student athletes are compensated. - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Can turning trash into jet fuel make air travel more sustainable?→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, discusses the effects of air travel and pollution on the environment, and unique ways to mitigate its impact.
July 2024
- WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
How cloud computing causes environmental harm→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, talks about the increased power consumption of cloud computing and the effects on climate. - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Influencer payments hidden from taxpayers→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten talks about an infuencer campaign by the city of Las Vegas. - CBC
Anger and awe as Ambanis prepare for billionaire heir's extravagant wedding→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten offers insight into the wedding of Avant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. Similar coverage appears in Yahoo! Canada and Espanol.news. - Market Watch
Opinion: ‘Any technology stock with an AI story is rising too far and too fast,’ this veteran trader warns→
Adjunct Instructor Jeffrey Bierman shares his opinion on rising tech stocks, especially those involved with AI.
June 2024
- TechTarget
6 steps toward more sustainable supply chain practices→
Associate Professor Çerağ Pinçe speaks on the importance of sustainability in supply chains - Fast Company
Welcome to the age of the AI-optimized building→
The Schreiber Center, home of the Quinlan School of Business, is featured as an innovator for using AI to reduce energy costs and CO2 emissions. Similar coverage appeared in Bloglovin'. - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Chicago to Mars: Zooniverse invites you to discover your inner scientist→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, discusses the Zooniverse program at Alder Planetarium. - Sports Illutrated / Fan Nation
NIL Threatens the Future of European Basketball→
Instructor Noah Henderson shares how NIL programs in college basketball are having ripple effects in European basketball leagues.
May 2024
- WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Who wins during the cicada eruption of 2024? It turns out it’s the caterpillars→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility discusses the 2024 cicada double-brood event and the lasting effects on our ecosystem. - BevIndustry
NIL offers new opportunities for athletes, beverage brands→
Instructor Noah Henderson discusses the variables of NIL regulation across the country and how opportunities are arising for partnerships with beverage companies - Spectrum News
New bill would let international student-athletes benefit from NIL→
Instructor Noah Henderson discusses new federal legislation that could help international student athletes gain equal treatment in NIL deals. - Forbes
Sephora And Ulta Aren't Meeting The Needs Of Young Consumers→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten talks about early teenage consumerism, especially around beauty brands. - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Climate change is a threat to freshwater. Chicagoans are working on solutions→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, and 2022 Abrams Challenge winner and CEO of Tikal Industries Christian Guerrero spoke on the challenges of climate change and freshwater.
April 2024
- Canvas8
How South Korea’s celebrity gamers build dedicated fandoms→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten is a featured expert in a Canvas8 report on celebrity gamers in South Korea and their fanbases. - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Openlands to plant its 10,000th tree on public land on Arbor Day→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, joins Reset for a discussion of Openlands and its work to promote a healthy and vibrant Chicago. - The Loyola Phoenix
Billions of Cicadas Set to Emerge in Illinois This Summer→
Sarah Ku, assistant professor of management, shares the rarity of two broods of cicadas emerging and why they do it in such large numbers. - ABC 7
Chicago Sky excitement, draft pick salaries renew conversations about WNBA revenue, pay disparity→
Instructor Noah Henderson is featured as he talks about WNBA rookies, their salaries, and what their stardom could potentially mean for league viewership and revenue. - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Evanston high school is the third in the nation to pass a ‘Green New Deal’→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, joins Reset where they discuss an Evanston high school passing it own "Green New Deal," and how more high schools in Chicago could follow. - CNN
Caitlin Clark will head to the WNBA at a critical moment for the league→
Instructor Noah Henderson talks about Caitlin Clark's move to the WNBA, and what she could bring for growth in revenue and viewership for the league.
March 2024
- Crain's Chicago Business
Home prices keep defying gravity→
Tassos Malliaris, professor and Economics Department chair, shares how different demographics are responding to rising housing costs in Chicago. - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Can AI and drones help save the rainforests?→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, joins Reset as the crew discuss the Morton Arboretum and their efforts to build accessible tools to monitor species in forests, including the use of AI and Drones. - Marketplace / Minnesota Public Radio
Is there a market for Meghan Markle’s new lifestyle brand?→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten discusses the trend of celebrities diversifying their income through lifestyle brands. - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Chicago’s Builders Vision invests in climate solutions for energy, agriculture and our oceans→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, talks about Builders Vision, winner of an Innovator Award from the Baumhart Center. - Croatian Heritage Foundation
Predsjednik Sabora Jandroković primio izaslanstvo Mreže hrvatskih žena→
Lecturer Katherine Sredl was in Croatia serving on the panel for the Croatian Women's Network's international conference. - Chicago Sun Times
Women in Illinois make 80% of what men make, and advocates want to close the wage gap→
Professor Dow Scott was quoted in an article on Pay Equity Day, sharing contributing factors to wage gaps. - BBC
The 'unhinged' product mash-ups that sell out in hours→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten talks about what she says is an "unhinged, chronically-online marketing era" of brand collaborations. - The Loyola Phoenix
New Program Aims to Increase Financial Literacy on Campus→
Professor Abol Jalilvand discusses the Financial Literacy and Well-Being Project spearheaded by Quinlan faculty and the importance of financial literacy for students. - WalletHub
Best Online Savings Accounts →
Associate Professor KC Rakow discusses how to best approach savings accounts.
February 2024
- WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Where you bank can (indirectly) lead to climate change→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, discusses how where you bank can indirectly contribute to climate change. - Michigan News / University of Michigan
Individual tests cannot predict optimal teams→
Lu Hong, professor in finance, conducted a study with a University of Michigan that argues testing for the best individuals may not create the best teams. - WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Women-led Chicago firm is pouring millions into climate-tech startups→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, examines how the women-led venture fund Bouyant Ventures is funding clean-tech startups. - Chicago Tribune
Column: With NIL, Caitlin Clark could be ushering in new era of WNBA player endorsements→
Instructor Noah Henderson shares how promotional earnings for stars like Caitlin Clark can often be larger than their NIL earnings.
January 2024
- WBEZ / Chicago Public Media
Can Chicago’s power grid handle a move from natural gas to electric in homes?→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, explores if Chicago's power grid is ready as the city shifts from natural gas to electric heated homes. - Hunger Magazine
‘Chad facing’, ‘mewing’ and ‘looksmaxxing’… Are men alright?→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten explains how body standards for men are becoming increasingly highlighted, and the steps men are taking to appear attractive on social media. - Luxury Daily
YSL Beauty boosts rewilding mission in Morocco→
Lecturer Katherine Sredl discusses corporation authenticity in a time filled with greenwashing relating to YSL Beauty's environmental efforts in Morocco. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
How your investments can benefit the environment→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, discusses the companies to invest in that work to protect the environment. - El País
Colombia debates its future in the face of artificial intelligence→
Assistant Professor Diana Acosta Navas weighs in on the role ethics play in maintaining ethical standards as it relates to Colombia's legislation on artificial intelligence. - Washington Post
Tween trends get more expensive these days. Blame social media.→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten speaks on social media trends and the influence they hold over market segments such as tweens. Similar coverage appeared on WGN-TV's Early Evening News. - Wall Street Journal
What Type of Worker Are You? Government Has New Test for Who Should Be on Payroll→
Associate Professor Peter Norlander weighs in as new rules for how contracted workers are classified are implemented. Similar coverage appeared in Business Insider and Yahoo News. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
Jalonne White-Newsome is the White House’s first environmental justice officer→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility joins Reset as they discuss the Biden administration's efforts towards environmental justice and its impacts on Chicago. - Hunger Magazine
What the Golden Globes drama says about our obsession with gossip→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten gives insight into "gossip gate" surrounding this year's Golden Globe awards, and pop culture's fascination with rumors. - USA Today
Stanley cups have people flooding stores and buying out shops. What made them so popular?→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten shares how companies are strategizing their messaging and how Stanley cups are resonating with Gen Z. - Fortune Magazine
Bud Light and Target were hit with culture war backlash in 2023, but there are ways corporate America can navigate the consumer minefield in a pivotal election year→
Department of Marketing Chair Linda Tuncay Zayer explains how leading brands are shaping their messages as the idea of "culture wars" relates to corporate marketing. Similar coverage appears in Yahoo Finance.
December 2023
- Bloomberg
Fed’s Mester Says Policy in ‘Good Place’ to Assess Incoming Data→
The Policy Conference 2023 hosted by the Kaufman Center for Financial Policy Studies featured keynote speaker Loretta Mester, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, where she gave her remarks on the economy. Similar coverage appeared in Reuters, Market Watch, Seeking Alpha, RTT News, and Zero Hedge. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
Illinois scientists are fighting invasive fish with AI and unmanned kayaks→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, discusses how Illinois scientists are fighting invasive species with unmanned kayaks and AI. - Supply Chain Management Review
The Future of Supply Chains: Next-Generation Technology and Beyond→
Steven Platt, director of analytics and lecturer of AI statistics was featured for a presentation at an AI conference in Chicago.
November 2023
- WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
Chicago's efforts to remove lead service lines gets a boost→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, breaks down Chicago's initiative to remove lead in service lines and how this will impact Chicago residents. - Fox 32 Chicago
Where's the Wegovy? Weight loss medication shortage reveals pharmacy pricing pitfalls→
Associate Professor Tim Classen discussed possible regulations related to weight loss drug pricing in the market.
October 2023
- Family Business Magazine
Opportunity and Entitlement: A balancing act→
Family Business Center Director Jill McCall shares how families introduce new members to their businesess. - Luxury Daily
Loewe casts light on early spring/summer 2024 styles→
Lecturer Katherine Sredl commented on the subject of aging as it relates to fashion and society. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
Moving from eco-distress to resilience→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, talks about climate-aware therapy and climate-related grief. - Sports Business Journal
It's time for the regulation of sports gambling promotion→
Adjunct Professor Noah Henderson discussed the need for regulations to be placed on sports gambling and what has contributed to the popularity of partaking in sports gambling.
September 2023
- WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
Prime Minister of the Bahamas on efforts to slow climate change→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, spoke with the Prime Minister of the Bahamas on how countries of any size can work to mitigate the effects of climate change. Similar coverage appeared on Tribune 242 and Bahamas Press - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
More people blaming climate change for extreme weather events, new poll shows→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, discussed rising consensus surrounding the cause of extreme weather events. - WalletHub
5 Best High-Yield Savings Accounts→
Associate Professor KC Rakow gave his expert opinion on best practices relating to high-yield savings accounts and financial moves.
August 2023
- WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
How clean workforce hubs could train new workers, meet climate goals→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, discussed infrastructure Illinois can implement to reduce carbon emissions and meet outlined climate goals. - CBS 2 Chicago
Lollapalooza could be a financial bust for Chicago taxpayers→
Professor Suk Hun Lee breaks down Chicago Park District's revenue from the Lollapalooza festival. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
Youth climate activists scored a major win in Montana. Could Illinois be next?→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, weighed in on the possibility of breakthroughs in climate legislation in Illinois. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
Meet the citizen scientists mapping Chicago’s heat inequities→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, shares how Chicago is one of 18 cities where the NOAA is training citizen scientists to study urban heat islands. - Fox Business
Minneapolis Uber, Lyft drivers want minimum wage, companies say it could be worse for riders→
Associate Professor Peter Norlander gives insight into the relationship between rideshare companies and their drivers. - Illinois CPA Society
Pay to Play: Can Transparency Help CPA Firms Attract and Retain Talent?→
Assistant Professor Abraham Singer explores the rising idea of pay transparency when hiring new workers.
July 2023
- Financial Times
What is Ryan Reynolds doing on LinkedIn?→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten explains how social media is bringing ordinary people closer to celebrities - and celebrities closer to ordinary people. - Sunday Tribune
US expert on the makings of a good leader→
Al Gini, professor emeritus of business ethics shares with the Sunday Tribune of South Africa what he believes makes a successful business leader. - Financial Press
These 7 momentum stocks ignited the market. Look out when they start to fall→
Adjunct Professor Jeffrey Bierman discusses market trends and shares his advice for investors. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
What needs to happen to protect the air we breathe?→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, takes a look at air pollution in the city as wildfire smoke earlier in the month highlights air quality concerns. - Luxury Daily
Longest Longchamp launch brightens brand's Le Pliage→
Lecturer Katherine Sredl explains how an unlikely merger of two companies works for both.
June 2023
- WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
Chicago's cottonwood problem: What the fluff→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, explores why Chicago streets are covered in dandelion-like fluff.
May 2023
- WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
How will the Johnson administration tackle environmental justice and climate issues?→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, joins a panel to discuss mayor Johnson's policies with respect to environmental issues. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
The EPA's Proposed regulations could celan up the nation's power grid→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, weighs in on new EPA regulations as Chicago plans an early close to it's two coal power plants.
April 2023
- WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
How laundry is polluting the world's oceans and lakes→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, shares how laundry contributes to microplastics in our bodies of water. - Yahoo News
‘Nowadays, Everyone is in the Paparazzi’: DeuxMoi, Rumors, and the Murky Ethics of Instagram Gossip Accounts→
Assistant Professor Jenna Drenten speaks on internet culture and its contribution to misinformation. - WalletHub
Best Balance Transfer Credit Cards→
Assistant Professor KC Rakow speaks on the best credit cards with balance transfer features as an expert on WalletHub. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
Our Love of New Clothes is Harming the Planet. Here's How We Can Change That→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, elaborates on the importance of reducing consumption when making purchasing choices that impact the planet. - MarketWatch
Opinion: Why this veteran stock trader likes the oil and retail sectors now - MarketWatch→
Adjunct Professor Jeffrey Bierman gives his thoughts on inflation and how it could affect oil and and retail markets.
March 2023
- WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
Bison and prescribed burns are critical to health of tall grass prairie→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, explains the importance of the Illinois bison population to thriving biodiversity. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
Chicago leads in global conservation efforts →
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, discusses how Chicago has become home to the first designated Centers for Species Survival focused on trees and freshwater species. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
How a Carbon-Eating Microbe Can Fight Climate Change→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, spoke with the founder of LanzaTech to discuss their mission to make sustainable products accessible. - WTTW/Chicago Tonight
2 Large Banks Catering to Tech Industry Have Collapsed. Here’s What Comes Next→
Professor Tassos Malliaris answered burning questions that help customers understand the recent bank collapse and the implications that follow. - ABC 7 Eyewitness News
Dual Bank Failures Make Customers Nervous, but Experts Say There's No Need→
Professor Abol Jalilvand provides his insight into recent bank failures that have led to increased confusion and worry among customers. - Los Angeles Times
Opinion: What’s with all the ‘pantry porn’ on Instagram and TikTok?→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten's op-ed for The Conversation was picked up by the Los Angeles Times and was discussed in many national media outlets. The article explores the deeper implications of the recent social media trend that puts weight on the look of one's pantry. - NPR Planet Money
Why We Usually Can't Tell When a Review is Fake→
Assistant Professors Shabnam Azimi and Alexander Krasnikov elaborated on their recent study about how fake reviews are able to fool consumers and the science behind the deception.
February 2023
- Equitable Growth
Fair Competition in the U.S. Labor Market is Threatened→
Associate Professor Peter Norlander writes on the findings of his research which reveal new evidence of anti-competitive practices that threaten the U.S. labor market. - Luxury Daily
Dior Explores Gender Complexity, Drops New Menswear Campaign→
Lecturer Katherine Sredl broke down the efficiency of Dior's new campaign that challenges traditional masculinity. - The Week
De-Influencers Are Telling TikTok Users What Not to Buy→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten explained the value that influencers bring to brands and how influencers are holding themselves accountable to their audience. - The Washington Post
The New TikTok Trend is Convincing People Not to Buy Things→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten spoke to The Washington Post on the ever-changing definition of celebrity and how social media influencers have shifted authenticity within marketing. - WBEZ/ Chicago Public Media
What Would Happen if Chicago Leaders Brought Back the Department of Environment?→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, explained the meaning of Chicago potentially tackling environmental issues by bringing back the Department of Environment. - Luxury Daily
Dior Explores Masculinity With Robert Pattinson for 'Homme Sport'→
Lecturer Katherine Sredl explained the success behind Dior's new campaign featuring Robert Pattinson and how it challenges traditional masculinity. - BuzzFeed News
What Happens When You Become Viral Content Without Your Consent→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten broke down the rising issue of people being filmed by others without consent in the age of technology. - CNN Entertainment
How Stars Like Dolly Parton and Tom Hanks Became American Sweethearts→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten weighed in on the appeal of certain celebrities and what constitutes the 'American Sweetheart' status. - The Wall Street Journal
'De-Influencers' Want You to Think Twice Before You Buy That Mascara→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten discussed the growing sense of accountability influencers online are feeling toward their audience.
January 2023
- The Conversation
Consumers Often Can't Detect Fake Reviews→
Assistant Professor Shabnam Azimi elaborates on research that explores fake reviews. - The Depaulia
The Terrifying Rise and Inevitable Fall of Andrew Tate→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten elaborates on the reasons that contributed to Andrew Tate's rise in popularity. - The Boston Globe
For Wayfair, it's Layoffs in Boston and New Hires in India→
Associate Professor Peter Norlander employed his expertise in offshoring to provide insight into Wayfair's move to promote new hires in India. - The Washington Post
M&M's Trades 'Polarizing' Mascots for Maya Rudolph - But Why→
Department of Marketing Chair Linda Tuncay Zayer discusses the potential motivations and marketing strategies behind M&M's mascot swap. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
Why Are People Fighting Over Stoves→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, discussed the possibility and consequences of the first-ever safety regulation on gas stoves. - New York Times
Ecuador Tried to Curb Drilling and Protect the Amazon. The Opposite Happened→
Associate Professor Julian Diaz elaborated on the correlation between oil booms and debt in Ecuador. - USA Today
TikTok Tried to Solve the Idaho Murders. Instead, it Fueled an Online Witch Hunt→
Associate Professor Jenna Drenten spoke to USA Today on the increasing popularity of true crime cases on social media. - WBEZ/Chicago Public Media
Climate Stories to Watch in 2023→
Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility, weighed in on what are likely to be the biggest climate stories of 2023. - Time USA
How Lottery Jackpots Like the $1.35 Billion Mega Millions Are Designed to Spark 'Lottery Fever'→
Professor Sun Huk Lee discussed how lottery commissioners altered the lottery system to make jackpots more alluring.