Ricke '04 Attended the International Anti-Corruption Conference in Washington, DC

Fighting corruption across the globe is an enormous challenge, yet that’s precisely what motivates Derek Ricke '04, an Executive PhD student in the Daniels College of Business. With funding from the Daniels Alumni Advisory Board (AAB), Ricke recently attended the International Anti-Corruption Conference in Washington, DC, a biannual conference hosted by Transparency International. Experts from government, private and nonprofit institutions gather at the conference to discuss the current state of efforts in fighting corruption. While in attendance, Ricke met with academic and industry professionals and discussed his doctoral work, increasing the likelihood that his research will produce results to help move the industry forward. “I'm pursuing a PhD in business and looking to better understand corruption in the corporate environment and how firms can leverage the ideas of leadership, ethics, and corporate culture to better prevent corruption within their own organization,” Ricke explains. Read more.