On KMOX: SIUE Economist, Ariel Belasen, Examines Whether Betting and Social Media Sway NBA Officiating
Posted September 14, 2026
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville economist Ariel Belasen, chair of the Department of Economics and Finance, joined a KMOX business segment to discuss his research on NBA officiating in the final two minutes of games. Belasen spoke with host Megan Lynch about how legal sports wagering and social media scrutiny may be shaping referee decisions in these high-stakes moments.
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SIUE Graduate Named to St. Louis Business Journal's Inno Under 25 List
Posted September 11, 2026
SIUE Graduate Named to St. Louis Business Journal's Inno Under 25 List
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville graduate Aayush Gauba has been named to the St. Louis Business Journal's 2026 "Inno Under 25" list, recognizing young innovators in the region's technology and entrepreneurial community. Gauba founded AIWAF, an adaptive web application firewall downloaded more than 100,000 times by developers worldwide, and serves on the Board of Directors of th...
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