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Miranda J. Welbourne Eleazar is an Assistant Professor in both the Law Department and the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship at the Tippie College of Business, University of Iowa. Her interdisciplinary work bridges business, law, and ethics, with a focus on decision-making during organizational crises.
Education:
- PhD in Entrepreneurship and Strategic Management, University of Texas-Dallas
- JD, University of Michigan
- BA in Political Science, University of Michigan
Her research centers on entrepreneurship, strategic management, and ethical decision-making, particularly how individuals and firms respond to adversity and crisis. She investigates psychological and institutional factors influencing resilience, moral intensity, and strategic adaptation.
Her recent publications span top journals such as the Strategic Management Journal, Academy of Management Journal, and Journal of Business Ethics, revealing trends in crisis response, media influence on corporate behavior, and innovation under constraints. Her work often integrates legal, ethical, and strategic perspectives.
Scientific Awards:
- Best Reviewer Award - Academy of Management Entrepreneurship Division (2024)
- Best Reviewer Award - Academy of Management Entrepreneurship Division (2022)
- Track 5 Best Paper Award - Southern Management Association (2020)
- Outstanding PhD Student Teacher - UT Dallas (2019)
- Safe Haven Award - Immigration Equality (2009)
Dr. Welbourne Eleazar has been principal investigator on multiple funded research projects, including the OVPR Early Scholar Award and several Tippie Research Excellence Grants. She currently holds the Social Impact Community Grant (2025–2025) and previously led the Research Excellence Grant (2024–2025). She has advised no students listed publicly but is actively engaged in research mentorship and scholarly development.
She is affiliated with the Tippie College of Business research ecosystem and contributes to seminars and academic discourse through presentations at the Academy of Management. Her work is supported by institutional funding and reflects a strong commitment to socially impactful scholarship at the intersection of law and business.
