Social Impact
June 3, 2026
When Marketing to Teens, Using High-Tech Tools Brings Promise—and Peril
Marketers have more powerful ways than ever to reach people, but ethical questions abound when those people are vulnerable individuals. There’s a way to thread the needle.
Mohanbir S. Sawhney
June 1, 2026
Want More Voices to Be Heard? Turn Up the Warmth
A study of business-school classrooms shows that even subtle behavioral cues can help people feel more comfortable sharing their opinions and ideas.
Nicole Stephens and and coauthors
June 1, 2026
Even with Gender Quotas, the Glass Ceiling Hasn’t Shattered
Policies have helped increase the representation of women in certain leadership roles—but without trickle-down benefits.
David A. Matsa and Amalia R. Miller
June 1, 2026
The Enduring Cost of Gun Violence at School
Shootings have adverse consequences not just on students’ health and education but on their long-term career prospects as well.
Marika Cabral , Bokyung Kim, Maya Rossin-Slater, Molly Schnell and Hannes Schwandt
January 14, 2026
Beware AI’s Very Human Biases
Two experts discuss what you need to know about the technology’s limitations and how to avoid unforeseen consequences.
Tessa Charlesworth and William Brady
December 1, 2025
When It Comes to Giving, People Value Time over Money
Monetary donations are generally more helpful for charities. So why do people prefer to donate their time instead?
Samantha Kassirer and Rima Touré-Tillery
October 1, 2025
Work First or Family First?
A new model shows why women lag behind in leadership roles—and how two policies could help narrow the career gender gap.
Almar Frederik, Benjamin Friedrich, Ana Reynoso, Bastian Schulz and Rune M. Vejlin
September 1, 2025
Big Goals, Small Steps—Why Most Corporate Green Initiatives Fall Short
Despite making commitments to cut emissions, many companies are acting in the short term and underfunding projects.
Catrina Achilles, Peter Limbach, Michael Wolff and Aaron Yoon
September 1, 2025
How Durable Design Can Save Lives
Kellogg researchers partnered with UNICEF on target product profiles for newborn medical devices for low-resource settings.
Rebecca Kirby, Kara Palamountain and and coauthors
September 1, 2025
Why Big Problems Can Feel Small
When people hear a problem is widespread, they are less likely to consider it serious—and less inclined to act.
Lauren Eskreis-Winkler, Troncoso Peres Luiza Tanoue and Ayelet Fishbach
August 20, 2025
To Align Purpose and Profit, Company Culture Matters
An Italian energy firm’s climate campaign illustrates how to tackle social problems without sacrificing the bottom line.
Brayden King, Marco Clemente and Amy Klopfenstein
July 18, 2025
How Peace Can Be Good for Business
Expanding ESG strategies to include conflict reduction can benefit both companies and the regions in which they operate.
Cynthia S. Wang
February 1, 2025
When Distributing Aid, Consider Whether It Will Be Seen as a Handout or a Helping Hand
In-kind donations are often more welcome than cash, new research finds.
Samantha Kassirer, Ata Jami and Maryam Kouchaki
October 30, 2024
Take 5: Doing Business in a Warming Climate
What should leaders understand about sustainability? A collection of the latest research and ideas from Kellogg faculty.
Jacopo Ponticelli, Aaron Yoon, Brayden King, Adam Waytz and Meghan Busse
June 1, 2024
The Stereotypes Lurking in Our Language
A new tool can shed light on intersectional biases—and how they may change over time.
Tessa Charlesworth, Mahzarin R. Banaji and Kshitish Gate
May 1, 2024
How the Inequality Around Us Shapes Our Perceptions of Morality
Lie, cheat, steal … no big deal? When we feel like we’re not in control of our lives, it’s easier to accept unethical behavior.
Christopher To, Dylan Wiwad and Maryam Kouchaki
February 20, 2024
Podcast: Can Complexity Science Help Us Understand Organizations?
On this episode of The Insightful Leader: From climate change to neuroscience, this new approach is reshaping how we study complicated systems.
Benjamin F. Jones, Brian Uzzi and Dashun Wang
January 30, 2024
What’s Behind the Rush to Join an Internet Pile-on?
A new study investigates the reputational rewards of publicly condemning others before getting the whole story.
Jillian J. Jordan and Nour Kteily
January 17, 2024
How Will AI Reshape Our World? It’s Really Up to Us.
We need to be proactive to ensure AI supports—rather than supplants—human priorities.
Hatim Rahman
January 2, 2024
Community Revitalization Is Hard to Get Right. Here’s How It Can Succeed.
“The basic amenities people want are pretty universal, but every community has its own priorities and ideals.”
William Towns
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