MSBA research examines bias in AI résumé screening
Jun 29, 2026
A Gies Business MSBA student studied how AI-powered résumé screening tools evaluate candidates and found career gaps may negatively affect applicant scores.
The benefits of being an outsider in trade wars
Jun 22, 2026
When two giants fight a trade war, the real winners might be playing from the sidelines.
PODCAST: Business leader and Gies Business namesake Larry Gies
Jun 17, 2026
Larry Gies discusses leadership, philanthropy, innovation, and the future of business education.
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Gies Business announces first class of AI Faculty Fellows
Jun 11, 2026
The program supports our world-class faculty in developing discipline-specific AI curriculum content, and in designing and testing new models for teaching, learning, assessment, and research.
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Do FTC affiliate disclosures activate persuasion knowledge and build credibility on YouTube?
Jun 03, 2026
Study finds disclosure policy resulted in an overall decline in user engagement. But, paradoxically, affiliated content with disclosures had higher engagement than affiliated content without it.
Beardsley, Gao, Lagaras named Gies Advanced Study Scholars
Jun 01, 2026
The Gies Business Advanced Study Scholars program recognizes promising assistant professors whose research track record to date has proven to be outstanding.
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Agritourism hub Agrivoy claims Voitik Prize at Cozad New Venture Competition
May 28, 2026
Jeff and Forough Haskel, two University of Illinois iMBA students from Texas, turned a frustrating search for a Wyoming ranch vacation into a startup idea called Agrivoy — an “Airbnb for agritourism.” After developing the idea through the Cozad New Venture Competition, Agrivoy won the $3,000 Voitik Prize for online MBA-led teams.
Healthcare Innovation: How one iMBA student is improving the birthing experience
May 27, 2026
Galina Mihalkina, a Gies iMBA student, helped develop PeriAssist, a medical device aimed at reducing trauma during difficult childbirths by filling a gap between existing tools. As the project’s business lead, she handled strategy, stakeholder mapping, and commercialization, helping the team win awards and move toward funding and patents.
What the MBA "Fire Sale" conversation is missing – and what we've learned from doing this differently
May 26, 2026
What we hope is that affordability becomes a permanent feature of more programs, not a temporary response to enrollment pressure.
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From AI tutors to simulations, Gies Business faculty reimagining how business skills are taught
May 20, 2026
Gies College of Business is using AI tutors and simulations to personalize learning, improve teaching, and shift focus from technical skills to communication and decision-making.
Why review images help reduce online shopping returns
May 18, 2026
Customer review photos that show products in real-world use help shoppers make better decisions, significantly reducing return rates. Retailers can lower costs and improve customer satisfaction by encouraging more authentic, visual reviews instead of focusing only on ratings.
The future of business education with Dean Brooke Elliott & Poets&Quants Founder John Byrne
May 13, 2026
What’s next for business education in the age of AI? In this unique conversation, Gies College of Business Dean Brooke Elliott sits down with Poets&Quants Founder John Byrne to discuss affordability and innovation in higher education, the future of MBA programs, online learning, artificial intelligence, global talent.
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Driven by Experience, United by Purpose: Gies Business seniors launch lasting scholarship initiative
May 13, 2026
Four Gies Business seniors, whose friendships formed through case competitions, consulting organizations, and business fraternities, raised more than $33,000 to establish a need-based scholarship for incoming students.
How Ibeabuchi (iMBA ’19) is building scalable legacy at Major League Soccer
May 12, 2026
Chidozie Ibeabuchi’s career has evolved from supporting individual athlete transitions in the NFL to leading large-scale, proactive player engagement initiatives as Vice President at MLS, guided by his “Human First” philosophy.
Through Disruption Lab, clients are seeing AI projects come to life
May 11, 2026
Students gain hands-on experience building things like AI tools, 3D modeling systems, and chatbots, while clients get useful research and prototypes. The program has grown rapidly, especially in AI, and gives students practical skills, leadership opportunities, and strong career outcomes.
Do AI replies help influencers engage with their audience? New study says yes
May 07, 2026
Do AI-generated replies help influencers grow engagement? New research from Gies Business shows when and why AI responses actually increase audience interaction.
Schumm to deliver convocation address on finding – and opening – doors of opportunity
May 06, 2026
The founder and CEO of Vestwell will share his journey from first job to fintech innovator at this year’s Gies College of Business convocation ceremonies on May 15, 2026.
The Economics of AI Anxiety
May 05, 2026
Anxiety about AI-driven job cuts is everywhere – but badly misdiagnosed – says Robert Brunner, Chief Disruption Officer at Gies College of Business.
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Unnati Narang Named MSI Young Scholar
May 04, 2026
Narang, a scholar of quantitative marketing studying the impact of technology strategies on firms and consumers, joins a prestigious group of marketing experts selected for research excellence and field impact.
Gies Business launches AI-native, human-centered Master’s in Business Analytics
May 01, 2026
Gies Business' newest fully online program builds AI into every course so students learn to use emerging technology throughout real analytics workflows. The program is project-based, with each course contributing to a portfolio of practical work.