Olin AI News

For more than a decade, WashU Olin faculty have been studying how artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are changing business. Today, that work spans disciplines and industries — from the future of work and decision-making to healthcare, finance, marketing, supply chain, and entrepreneurship.

Whether you’re interested in the latest developments in AI or exploring how businesses and leaders are putting it to work, Olin can connect you with faculty experts, research, and insights.

• To connect with an Olin AI expert, contact our Press and Media team.

• To explore Olin faculty expertise, browse our faculty directory.

• To discover the latest research and insights, explore faculty research from across Olin.

Looking for an expert on a specific AI topic? Olin faculty and school leaders have vast expertise on AI’s evolving role in business and society. Contact our Press and Media Team, and we’ll connect you with the right expert.

Recent Press: AI at Olin

Emerson gives $4M to WashU’s Olin Business School for endowed AI professorship

The endowed professorship will be held by Dennis Zhang, who joined Olin in 2016. Emerson’s CEO is a WashU trustee and Olin graduate.

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KSDK: WashU launches AI business degree

WashU Olin is making graduate business education more affordable by launching a one-year MS in AI for Business with a $10,000 scholarship to prepare students and displaced professionals for an AI-driven workplace.

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St. Louis Magazine: WashU launches new master’s programs

WashU Olin has launched accelerated master’s programs in AI for Business, the Business of Sports, and Wealth Management to equip students with in-demand skills and strengthen the St. Louis talent pipeline.

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The Source: 2026 Olin Award highlights excellence in AI research

WashU Olin’s Xiang Hui won his second consecutive Olin Award for research showing that AI copilots can improve real estate transaction speed, value, and customer experience, especially for less-experienced agents.

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Experts in AI Research

WashU Olin faculty aren’t just studying how AI is changing business; they’re helping shape how leading organizations use it.

Faculty such as Dennis Zhang bring expertise spanning cutting-edge academic research and industry collaboration, creating opportunities for organizations to apply AI to real business challenges.

Across Olin, faculty expertise spans the business functions where AI is having significant impact. Our partners can tap into this expertise through research collaborations, consulting and business solutions, and executive education tailored to their goals.

Operations, Supply Chain & Marketplace Analytics
Dennis Zhang, Jacob Feldman

Finance
Guofu Zhou, Asaf Manela

Accounting
Jeremy Bertomeu, Xiumin Martin

Strategy, Organizational Behavior & the Future of Work
Lamar Pierce, Oren Reshef

Business Analytics & Applied AI
Salih Tutun, Liberty Capito