Why media attention on climate action can backfire for clean companies
Mar 19, 2026
New research from Gies College of Business finds that for already low-polluting public companies, increased media attention on their climate actions can reduce financial performance - even when coverage is positive.
Gies Business pioneers future of healthcare with new iMBA specialization
Mar 18, 2026
Developed in partnership with the Carle Illinois College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, and the University of Illinois’ Siebel Center for Design, this collaborative effort is designed to equip the next generation of leaders with the skills to transform healthcare delivery.
Orange & Blue Ventures to collaborate with Illinois Ventures
Mar 17, 2026
Gies College of Business is teaming up with one of the largest and longest-running university-based venture capital firms in the country – Illinois Ventures – to offer students a new hands-on learning experience.
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Study reveals which factors are important in identifying cross-industry competition
Mar 16, 2026
New research from Gies College of Business explains how cultural embeddedness and social salience predict cross-industry competition.
The double bind of beauty work: Looking real in a fake-perfect world
Mar 12, 2026
Rosanna Smith, associate professor of marketing, looks at the balance between looking one’s best and being authentic in her conceptual review article, “The Double Bind of Beauty Work.”
PODCAST: How Human-Machine Teamwork is Transforming Healthcare
Mar 10, 2026
Eren Ahsen's research finds that a "delegation" model (where algorithms triage low-risk cases and flag the tricky ones for human experts) could cut mammogram screening costs by up to 30% without sacrificing clinical accuracy.
Leading Midwest research universities launch innovation hub in San Francisco
Mar 10, 2026
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has joined seven other leading Midwestern research universities in launching Third Coast Foundry, a collaborative San Francisco-based innovation hub.
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What CES 2026 Reveals About the Future of Business Education
Mar 09, 2026
CES has always been a place to see what’s new – and it was – but this year it felt a little less like a glimpse into the future and more like a preview of what’s about to feel routine.
When adjusted earnings make for smarter deals
Mar 06, 2026
Adjusted earnings are often criticized, but new research suggests they can actually lead to smarter M&A deals when used responsibly. Gies Business professor Ciao-Wei Chen explores how high-quality, transparent non-GAAP disclosures reduce information gaps and improve acquisition outcomes.
Morningstar contributes nearly $5 million to Gies Business, brings real-world investing closer to classroom
Mar 05, 2026
The collaboration includes an in-kind contribution from Morningstar that provides professional grade access to Morningstar Direct, hands-on training with real investment data used by analysts worldwide, and scholarship support for Gies Business students.
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How Aric Rindfleisch is helping shape digital marketing education through Gies Business iMBA program
Mar 03, 2026
Professor Aric Rindfleisch explains how digital marketing, online learning, and human insight power Gies Business’ globally recognized iMBA program.
Standard-Setting Excellence: PhD alum Cathy Shakespeare Appointed to FASB
Mar 02, 2026
Her five-year term marks the pinnacle of a career defined by academic rigor and a commitment to excellence in her field. Shakespeare will play a vital role in establishing and improving Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in the US.