News Articles

Apr 14
Globally minded marketing textbook offers modern approach to reaching cultures
Gies professors Carlos Torelli and Maria Rodas lay out a roadmap on how 21st century businesses can successfully market to subcultures within the United States, as well as to consumers in foreign markets.

Apr 11
Gies management student leading business efforts for environmental startup
As the world strives to provide ways to limit landfill waste, a startup with a Gies Business connection is working to create a disposable water bottle that is biodegradable and 100 percent plastic-free.

Apr 10
How a Gies Business chatbot is transforming learning and winning awards
Professor Douglas Laney developed Cleo, an AI-powered chatbot designed to help students learn data strategy and business analytics through interactive simulations. This innovative tool has earned international recognition, becoming a finalist for the "Most Innovative Use of AI" at the DataIQ Awards.

Apr 08
Gies graduate accounting ranked #3 by US News & World Report
Gies Business has been at the forefront of accountancy education for more than 100 years. As one of the nation’s first accountancy programs, Gies boasts a proud history of innovation, advocacy, and excellence.

Apr 08
PODCAST: The hidden costs of cheating - Lessons from the Houston Astros scandal
In the second episode of the Research Reverb podcast, Gies Business professors Deepak Somaya and Joe Mahoney unpack three major factors that undermined the Astros’ efforts and draws powerful lessons for businesses.

Apr 07
Memorial fund honors Griffin James' dedication to education, community
The scholarship, aimed at helping first-generation college students and those from underserved backgrounds, reflects Griffin’s unwavering belief in education and his deep commitment to supporting those around him.

Apr 03
Dean Brooke Elliott talks leadership, purpose on WealthTech on Deck podcast
Gies College of Business Dean Brooke Elliott discussed the College's commitment to "Business on Purpose" and how it's shaping the future of business education in a recent appearance on the WealthTech on Deck podcast.

Apr 02
Gies Business ranked #5 public business school by Poets&Quants
Gies Business was ranked #5 among public business schools (#19 overall) and ranked #3 overall in academic experience.

Apr 01
PODCAST: Gies alumnus, accounting pioneer Lester McKeever
In the latest episode of the Gies Download, Gies Business alumnus Lester McKeever (ACCY '55), shares his remarkable journey from growing up in Chicago to becoming one of the first Black CPAs in the United States.