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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.