News Articles
Dec 18
Gies Business provides MBA alum the power to jumpstart energy systems company
PowerBox is designing an architecture that enables growth, the ability to scale to different dimensions, and that can universally convert and work with new energy sources.
Dec 16
Love Like Sean: Gies Business alumnus, family honors son’s legacy with scholarship
Sean Richards was a gifted, kind-hearted boy whose life and legacy inspired his family to create the Love Like Sean Foundation, dedicated to spreading joy and compassion after his tragic passing. Through the foundation and a new $1 million scholarship at Gies Business, his family hopes to support students who lead with empathy and character, ensuring Sean’s enduring impact on others.
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 09
Launch a high-growth healthcare tech career with a Gies Business master’s degree
Through focused, nine-month graduate degrees like the Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) and the Master of Science in Management (MSM), Gies Business provides a fast track into high-impact roles in healthcare technology and consulting.
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 03
PODCAST: Assistant Dean Andrew Allen talks Experiential Learning
In the latest episode of the Gies Download, Assistant Dean Andrew Allen shares how experiential learning is embedded into every year of the student journey — transforming education into action and helping students build meaningful skills before they ever graduate.
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.
Dec 01
Impactful approach to supply chain education earns Scott international acclaim
Nehemiah Scott’s impact and his philosophy of leading with passion and practicality has earned him the designation of one of the 50 Best Undergraduate Business Professors from Poets&Quants. The award highlights educators who excel in teaching and research.