Research Articles
At Gies College of Business, research is more than theory. From entrepreneurship and auditing to healthcare economics and supply chain logistics, Gies Business professors and scholars are shaping the future through innovative business research. Explore how their work informs industry practice, public policy, and the education of the next generation of business leaders.
US drinking water is getting cleaner, Gies Business research finds
Oct 15, 2026
A sweeping study of US drinking water finds pollution has fallen by half and federal infrastructure loans reduce pollution and improve health.
What flourishers do differently: Three habits for handling workplace stress
Oct 14, 2026
Flourishing employees manage stress through three learnable habits: Reframe setbacks by putting them in perspective, Reach Out for advice and emotional support, and Reset through movement, nature, mindfulness, or deliberate breaks. These habits can help keep stress from compounding.
PODCAST: Navigating AI in accounting firms
Oct 13, 2026
Research finds that experienced auditors may discount sound AI advice when they feel their expertise is being displaced and how organizations can help professionals embrace AI as a partner.
Drug shortages, social media, and nursing home care highlight healthcare conference topics
Oct 12, 2026
The Midwest Healthcare Management Conference hosted by Gies Business and Carle Illinois College of Medicine highlighted research on three healthcare challenges: mapping pharmaceutical supply chains to address rural drug shortages, using social media to support mental health, and tackling nursing home staffing shortages.
Artificial intelligence and its impact on creative content
Oct 09, 2026
Generative AI can help creative marketplaces deliver more personalized content and increase profits, potentially allowing platforms to charge a premium. These benefits rely on work contributed by human creators, who may receive little or no compensation when their content is used to train AI.
How Gies Business designs ultimate stage for Accountancy research
Oct 07, 2026
By bringing together diverse methodologies, connecting academia with practice, and opening doors for the next generation, Gies Business ensures that its top-ranked status is something proven and earned with every hosted event.
New research explores how AI changes what we think we know
Oct 05, 2026
AI assistance can improve accuracy as much as reading the material, yet even using AI once may make people feel less confident in their understanding. New research from Gies Business suggests polished output does not reveal whether someone can independently explain, defend, or apply the underlying knowledge.
Van Landuyt joins Gies Business to study human side of accountancy
Oct 01, 2026
Drawing on his experience as a professional auditor, Ben Van Landuyt uses experimental research to explore auditors’ decisions and teaches students how to navigate accounting’s real-world gray areas.
PODCAST: Why media attention on climate action can backfire
Sep 29, 2026
Media coverage of climate action can hurt already low-polluting companies by raising expectations, operational costs, expenses, and debt. The same attention can help high-polluting firms improve efficiency, reduce regulatory costs, and strengthen their reputations.