News Articles
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.
Nov 26
Kerri Elson: MAS degree drives client education, community focus
Elson was recently promoted to an Investment Advisor Representative at the Bloomington, IL office of Virtus Financial Group, where she conducts complex tax research and provides guidance for holistic wealth planning.
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.