Jan 12
Medicare has spent billions on nonemergency ambulance rides for dialysis patients, many of which were fraudulent. New research from Gies Business shows that prior authorization requirements dramatically reduced this abuse without compromising patient care.
Jan 07
Gies Business researchers find that the well-known ability of options-based signals to predict stock returns disappears in real-world trading once the often-overlooked stock borrow fee is included.
Jan 05
Selection as a fellow of the AMA is a rare honor recognizing faculty who have made significant and sustained contributions to marketing theory and practice.
Dec 16
Sean Richards was a gifted, kind-hearted boy whose life and legacy inspired his family to create the Love Like Sean Foundation, dedicated to spreading joy and compassion after his tragic passing. Through the foundation and a new $1 million scholarship at Gies Business, his family hopes to support students who lead with empathy and character, ensuring Sean’s enduring impact on others.
Dec 15
Gies Business is driving a new initiative to transform rural healthcare delivery in Illinois, using its expertise in data analytics and healthcare innovation to create a scalable solution for communities that lack adequate access to primary care.
Dec 11
More than a decade after its inception, Uber isn't the same disruptor it once was. A new Gies Business study argues that the Uber of today behaves less like a disruptive tech startup and more like a traditional, mature firm.
Dec 08
AI is becoming a powerful tool for auditors, but its predictions still require human validation. A Gies Business expert says that while AI can enhance efficiency, overreliance on it may erode critical thinking and professional judgment.
Dec 03
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
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
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 24
New Gies Business research finds auditors rely more on learning algorithms—especially under high uncertainty—offering takeaways for firms adopting AI.
Nov 20
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.