Dec 15
Gies Business tackles rural healthcare crisis with new digital kiosk initiative
Gies Business is driving a new initiative to transform rural healthcare delivery in Illinois, using its expertise in data analytics and healthcare innovation to create a scalable solution for communities that lack adequate access to primary care.
Dec 11
When Disruption Grows Up: Examining Uber’s shift from radical startup to mature firm
More than a decade after its inception, Uber isn't the same disruptor it once was. A new Gies Business study argues that the Uber of today behaves less like a disruptive tech startup and more like a traditional, mature firm.
Dec 08
Auditors leveraging AI in productivity and fraud detection still need human validation, says Gies Business expert
AI is becoming a powerful tool for auditors, but its predictions still require human validation. A Gies Business expert says that while AI can enhance efficiency, overreliance on it may erode critical thinking and professional judgment.
Dec 02
Study: Why ‘Mindful Gifting’ should be the next big thing in holiday cheer
Mindful gifting isn't about scrimping or ditching holiday cheer, but about cultivating awareness — buying and sharing gifts in ways that reflect empathy, ethics, and sustainability.
Nov 24
Study: Auditors trust adaptive AI more when uncertainty rises
New Gies Business research finds auditors rely more on learning algorithms—especially under high uncertainty—offering takeaways for firms adopting AI.
Nov 20
Study: Geopolitical tensions mute corporate transparency for foreign investors
Research coauthored by Gies Business professor shows that as geopolitical tensions rise, foreign investors find it measurably harder to access meaningful information from the firms they fund.
Nov 18
PODCAST: Short Trips, Big Shifts: E-Scooter rollout study raises mobility, safety concerns
A small scooter can have a big impact. Gies Business professor Unnati Narang digs into the surprising ripple effect of Chicago's 2019 e-scooter rollout - from rideshare jumps to bikeshare dips and hidden side effects for consumer mobility and safety.
Nov 17
Platforms launch chatbots to help users ‘socialize’, but do they work?
Through the study, Gies professor Yang Gao provides insights for users and makes recommendations to platforms as to who the bot should best target for interactions.
Nov 14
Too much media coverage can have adverse effects on startups
Study argues that too much early media attention can cause startups to become rigid and less likely to change, which is most often necessary in the early stages.