News Articles
Oct 09
Joseph Mahoney Wins 2025 Dan and Mary Lou Schendel Best Paper Prize
The Schendel Prize honors work that has had lasting influence on management teaching, research, and practice. Mahoney received the award for his paper “Modularity, Flexibility, and Knowledge Management in Product and Organization Design."
Oct 08
Morris helping students see finance through a practitioner’s lens
Professor Matthew Morris is especially excited to bring his expertise in impact investing to Gies Business, where he’ll contribute to a faculty known for bridging academic theory and industry practice.
Oct 07
PODCAST: What's in a name? The secret to product survival in competitive industries
In this episode, we dive deep into the power of product names with Gies Professor Olga Khessina. Her research reveals that the name of a product could be the difference between success and failure.
Oct 06
Ren exploring how auditor-provided tax services impact auditor independence
Professor Bo Ren says his teaching will focus not just on the basics but also on the tools students need to succeed outside the classroom
Oct 03
Choosing the Right Online MBA Program: A comprehensive guide to asynchronous, synchronous, and hybrid programs
The rise of online MBA programs has made business education more accessible than ever. As working professionals seek flexible ways to earn an MBA degree online, it’s important to understand the different formats available.
Oct 02
The Pollution Shell Game
In an age where companies are eager to prove their environmental credibility, some are divesting "dirty assets" like plants that produce pollution. But what if that celebrated practice isn't actually addressing environmental harms? Where does industrial pollution go when companies divest?
Oct 01
Ocasio named SMS Fellow, completing elite trio at Gies Business
Gies College of Business professor William Ocasio has been named a Fellow of the Strategic Management Society (SMS), one of the field's highest honors.
Sep 30
From Banking to Barbecue: Exploring risk management from two different worlds
After nearly two decades in global banking and risk management, Tonny Thomas is now an entrepreneur and a passionate educator. Thomas teaches risk management and leadership at Gies Business, aiming to equip students with real-world skills and a sense of purpose.
Sep 29
PODCAST: Gies Business alum and Culver's CEO Julie Fussner
Culver's CEO Julie Fussner talks about her unexpected path from marketing to the C-suite. From discovering a passion for organizational behavior to navigating uncertainty after graduation, she shares how a strong foundation at Gies Business helped guide her journey.