Sep 27
Study authored by Gies professor Julian Reif reveals that Chicago has seen a 25% reduction in air pollutant levels over the past 20 years, which could lead to significant increases in life expectancy and quality of life.
Sep 23
Fonseca says it is helpful to view the housing market as a ladder - from rental to starter home to larger home. But high interest rates are still causing a lock-in effect and disrupting supply and demand in the housing market.
Sep 19
Tekita Bankhead brings extensive experience in DEI work and mental health advocacy, directing teams and developing programming at the University of Illinois and across the US.
Sep 19
After six years at the University of Pittsburgh, Lagaras couldn’t pass up the opportunity to return to his alma mater at Gies. He is now extending his research on entrepreneurship in the post-pandemic era.
Sep 17
Riley League, new assistant professor in the Department of Finance, comes to Gies after spending a year as a postdoctoral fellow at the NBER, a nonprofit organization that facilitates research and analysis of major economic issues.
Sep 16
Designed to help students explore their passions for real estate, the Real Estate Finance Academy offers the freedom to customize education in a way that aligns with unique career goals.
Sep 12
Dr. W. Brooke Elliott was installed as the 11th dean of Gies College of Business and invested as the Josef and Margot Lakonishok Professor in Business, on September 12. She is the first woman hold this position.
Sep 12
Avantika Pal’s research shines a light on the importance of advocating for homeowners facing foreclosure. Her work demonstrates how granting them extra time can significantly improve their chances of staying afloat financially.
Sep 11
The program, launched in early 2024, offers a series of fully online business courses to learners in war-torn Ukraine through a partnership with Prometheus World University.
Sep 09
New research finds that nudges do increase enrollment in autopay; however, consumers become more likely to just pay the minimum payment, according to working paper from Gies Professor Jialan Wang.
Aug 28
Twin brothers Chris and Kyle Stefani were oceans apart during their study abroad trips, but they ended up with the same takeaway: a great experience isn’t determined by where you go, but rather how open you are to new possibilities once you get there.
Aug 21
Nehemiah Scott talks about what drove him toward a career in academia and how he's using his position to make a lifelong impact on students at Gies.