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Market News with Rodney Lake is the leading university-run finance podcast, combining rigorous academic analysis with real-world investing. Hosted by Rodney Lake, a finance professor and director of the George Washington University Investment Institute (GWII). Professor Lake delivers weekly breakdowns of companies in the GWIIs student-managed funds.The podcast features guests from rising students and faculty to experienced professionals, offering insight into macro trends, stock analysis, and portfolio strategy. Listeners hear how students and faculty apply academic frameworks to real investment decisions, offering educational and practical insights from the front lines of academic investing.
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Episode 77 | A Conversation with Professor Patrick Hall on Leading AI Strategy in Academia
Episode 77
Thursday, 22 January, 2026

In Episode 77 of “Market News with Rodney Lake,” Professor Lake, director of the GW Investment Institute, welcomes GW School of Business (GWSB) Professor Patrick Hall to discuss his new role as Chief AI Officer and GWSB’s evolving strategy to integrate artificial intelligence into institutional practice. Drawing on his industry and academic background, Hall outlines early priorities such as increasing visibility around AI initiatives, establishing guidelines for AI use, and expanding access to approved tools, while emphasizing the growing importance of AI-enabled technical skills for students across all disciplines. The conversation also examines differences in AI adoption across academia, government, and private industry, taking insights from Hall’s work with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and previous experience in Silicon Valley. The episode underscores the need for GWSB to prepare students for an AI-shaped workforce where human–AI collaboration enhances decision-making and efficiency.GWSB AI Forum (Faculty & Staff): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5J4y8yUo7qNoLV301vY9XWIi9Iw5lj8PwZOZEsF3C5jIG8g/viewform NIST AI Risk Management Framework: https://airc.nist.gov/ NIST ARIA: https://ai-challenges.nist.gov/aria Send us your feedbackSupport the showMore from the “Market News with Rodney Lake” Podcast: Website: https://investment.business.gwu.edu/market-news-rodney-lake LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/market-news-with-rodney-lake/ Newsletter: https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/2015754/1915550/ Follow the GW Investment Institute:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gwinvestmentinstitute/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/gwinvestmentinstitute/X: https://x.com/gw_investment TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gwinvestmentinstitute Blog: https://blogs.gwu.edu/gwsb-invest/Note: This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. Do your own research and make independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.