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Southern California grapples with economic fallout from historic wildfires
Experts from Gies College of Business warn that the road to recovery will be long, with significant challenges to the local economy, housing market, and insurance industry.
Experts from Gies College of Business warn that the road to recovery will be long, with significant challenges to the local economy, housing market, and insurance industry.
In a presentation to fellow business deans at the 2025 AACSB Deans Conference, Brooke Elliott emphasized innovation, collaboration, and a focus on core educational values.
Don't miss Gies Business Signing Day on Thursday, March 2. Signing Day is the day students declare which major they have chosen to pursue. It’s a big day on our calendar, and we always bring in a special guest to help us celebrate. This year, our College's namesake Larry Gies will join us for the festivities. In 2017, Larry and his wife Beth invested $150 million into the College in an effort to create an immediate and lasting impact for current and future students.
Can't join us in person? You are welcome to join the Facebook live event on the Gies Business Facebook page and cheer on our students in the chat feature.