Gies Business News and Stories
Explore the ideas, people, and impact shaping Gies College of Business. From faculty research and student experiences to alumni achievements and donor impact, these stories highlight how our community is advancing business knowledge and creating real-world change.
ESG transparency and the decline of investment efficiency
Oct 03, 2023
Yifei Lu joined Gies from the University of Rochester’s Simon Business School, where he earned his PhD and master’s degree. He is teaching a graduate course, ACCY 570: Data Analytics Foundations, this fall and will pursue interdisciplinary research with an interest in areas outside of traditional accounting, like environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives.
A sage, a guide, or a curator — Pioneering AI Use in the Business Classroom
Oct 02, 2023
“We have known that we are no longer the sage on the stage, but a guide on the side,” said Professor Vishal Sachdev. “But I think we’re getting a little further out, where you’re essentially a curator of an experience that you want the students to have."
Brown announces plans to step down as Dean of Gies College of Business
Sep 26, 2023
“Gies College of Business is a special place," said Brown, who announced this academic year will be his last as Dean. “The last eight years as dean have been the most rewarding years of my entire career."
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Gies Blueprint: A new way of thinking about corporate engagement
Sep 23, 2023
Top scientists, engineers choose startups over tech behemoths for reasons other than money
Sep 21, 2023
Non-monetary benefits such as independence, autonomy and the ability to work on innovative technologies are among the key selling points for talented scientists and engineers who spurn working for a bigger technology firm in favor of a startup.
Gies ranked Top 10 public business school by U.S. News
Sep 20, 2023
Among the specialty rankings by US News & World Report, Gies has 7 programs inside the nation's Top 20. Accounting is once again ranked No. 2 in the nation.
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NSF awards grant to support commercialization of university-developed technologies
Sep 15, 2023
To improve the capability for new technologies to successfully enter the marketplace, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) announced a three-year, $5 million grant to Gies professor Joe Cheng,
Gies Business professors bring new level of engagement to iMBA digital marketing course
Sep 14, 2023
Rather than teaching specific data or marketing skills, professors Aric Rindfleisch and Steve Raquel encourage learners to think more broadly about how the digital and analog world affect each other, using real examples, like artificial intelligence and non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
Study: Air pollution via wildfire smoke increases suicide risk in rural counties
Sep 13, 2023
Each 10% increase in airborne particulate matter in rural counties causes monthly suicide rates to rise by 1.5% on average, according to David Molitor, a professor of finance at the Gies College of Business at Illinois and co-author of the study.
Designing healthcare for a post-pandemic world
Sep 12, 2023
The third Midwest Healthcare Conference was held August 17, 2023, at the I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center in Champaign.
Eight selected as Gies Teaching and Learning Faculty Innovation Scholars
Sep 11, 2023
The program identifies and supports faculty who undertake innovative learning activities and develop educational materials that advance the Colleges commitment to fostering excellence in business education.
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FINDMBA: Preparing for an online MBA program
Sep 11, 2023
To excel in the virtual classroom, whether you're considering enrollment or already on the journey, you must set clear goals, develop effective study habits, and fully engage with a diverse network of peers.