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Kathy is a role model of a life worth living. She was an exemplar of institutional leadership. It’s fitting that she was Professor of Organizational Character. Her death was untimely but her impact both personal and professional will endure.

Intriguing points on organizational institutionalism as I prep for a phd class on it: From "windowless & carpeted rooms where OI scholars collectively gather" Sean Buchanan ; "Institutions: Everywhere but not everything” @WillChicago Management Inquiry journals.sagepub.com/toc/JMI/0/0

Few machines change how we interact with technology. #CommandLinePod Saron tells the story of the GE 225: the mainframe milestone that inspired future innovations featuring Prof. @WillChicago. #KelloggInnovation kell.gg/c4d9e

Exciting news: William Ocasio, an award-winning, world-class researcher and teacher known for his interdisciplinary approach to strategic organizational research and education, is joining Gies College of Business! More on William: giesbusiness.illinois.edu/news/2020/06/0…. #WeAreGIES

“Over the last several years, Gies has transformed into a world-class organization; the College is very strategic and values-and purpose-driven. I look forward to building on what is already a very strong school with a rich history,” @WillChicago.

Thanks Jeff!

We're excited to welcome Professor Ocasio this fall! William Ocasio, an award-winning, world-class researcher and teacher known for his interdisciplinary approach to strategic organizational research and education, is joining Gies Business. More: giesbusiness.illinois.edu/news-articles/….

“Number one: Donald Trump refused to condemn white supremacy. Number two: The president of the United States refused to condemn white supremacy. Number three: The commander in chief refused to condemn white supremacy on the global stage.” —Van Jones #Debates2020

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The Illinois Strategic Organizations Initiative is seeking outstanding candidates for two postdoc positions at the Gies College of Business, UIUC beginning August 16. Research topics include attention, institutions, business models, org intelligence. linkedin.com/jobs/view/2354…

Special Issue in Strategic Organization on Attention 📢 By guest editors @WillChicago, John Joseph, Daniella Laureiro-Martinez, Amit Nigam, & Claus Rerup OMT Division STR - Strategic Management Division Academy of Management Strategic Management Society journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/14… Submission: 1 January and 31 January 2022

Gies College of Business invites you to attend the investiture of William Ocasio, professor of business administration, as the James F. Towey Professor of Business and Leadership in Business Administration. March 25 | 3-5 pm | BIF Register to attend: forms.illinois.edu/sec/204788969.

A review by William Ocasio on a volume edited by Christine Beckman celebrating Jim March! The volume includes an article by Markus Becker and Dan Newark on The problem of ethics. Willie writes about it:

A must read edited volume, if misnamed. Should have been called: March Escapes from Carnegie.

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𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 ⭐️ Gies Business Professor William Ocasio was chosen as the 2023 OMT Distinguished Scholar by the Academy of Management’s Organization and Management Division. More: giesbusiness.illinois.edu/news/2023/05/2…

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Please enjoy one of our most downloaded papers at Strategy Science this week—Making Sense of Corporate Purpose—by William Ocasio, Matt Kraatz, and David Chandler lnkd.in/g6WFAUdN.

My Opinion at The Point: nytimes.com/live/2025/05/1…