Academic Showcase
The academic showcase highlights the research, experiences and successes of the Lerner academic community. Lerner faculty produce impactful research into technological innovations, consumer behavior and global business trends.
Lerner Team Reaches Finals of Private Equity Competition - The team consisting of four Lerner students was one of four schools to reach the final round.
Lerner Welcomes New Faculty: Todd Whitlow - This year, the UD Alfred Lerner College welcomed several new faculty members into its community. Todd Whitlow is a visiting instructor; he spoke with Lerner about his passion for sales and how he got into this career field. 
Lerner Welcomes New Faculty: Saif Mir - This year, the UD Alfred Lerner College welcomed several new faculty members into its community. Saif Mir is an assistant professor of operations management. He spoke with Lerner about his research focus and what sparked his interest in supply chain management.
Lerner Welcomes New Faculty: Jim Kaden - This year, the UD Alfred Lerner College welcomed several new faculty members into its community. Jim Kaden is a visiting instructor; he spoke with Lerner his vast experience in the athletics profession and what brought him to UD. 
Lerner Welcomes New Faculty: Dawn Getty Sutphin - This year, Lerner College welcomed several new faculty members into its community. Dawn Getty Sutphin is the director of the director of trust management minor; she spoke with Lerner about her research focus and how she got into this field. 
Lerner Welcomes New Faculty: Amit Kumar - Kumar, an assistant professor of marketing and psychological & brain sciences; discussed his research focus and how he got into his career field. 
UD’s Xiao Fang’s Research Shapes Responsible AI Future - Professor Xiao Fang’s 26-year commitment to artificial intelligence research is helping businesses design transparent, accountable AI systems, offering timely solutions as new global regulations reshape how organizations deploy emerging technologies.
Jiaheng Xie Using AI to Spot High-Risk Videos - While many TikTok videos are harmless, some types of content and the platform’s recommendation algorithm contribute to worsening mental health and increase risk of self-harm and even suicidal thoughts among teenagers.
UD Economic Forecast examines risks in the U.S. economy - National experts gathered at the University of Delaware’s Economic Forecast to discuss fiscal policy, uneven growth and political incentives shaping the U.S. economy, offering insights for business leaders, educators and policymakers.
Power of paradox propels UD’s Wendy Smith - Wendy K. Smith, Dana L. Johnson Professor of Management and recipient of the UD’s Francis Alison Award — the first faculty member from the Lerner College to earn the honor — will deliver her lecture on paradox theory, exploring how “both/and” thinking strengthens leadership, decision-making and innovation in complex times.
Lerner In The News
Read the latest on Lerner faculty and staff featured in news publications.