Gies News Articles
Oct 07
PODCAST: What's in a name? The secret to product survival in competitive industries
In this episode, we dive deep into the power of product names with Gies Professor Olga Khessina. Her research reveals that the name of a product could be the difference between success and failure.
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Oct 06
Ren exploring how auditor-provided tax services impact auditor independence
Professor Bo Ren says his teaching will focus not just on the basics but also on the tools students need to succeed outside the classroom
Oct 03
Choosing the Right Online MBA Program: A comprehensive guide to asynchronous, synchronous, and hybrid programs
The rise of online MBA programs has made business education more accessible than ever. As working professionals seek flexible ways to earn an MBA degree online, it’s important to understand the different formats available.
Oct 02
The Pollution Shell Game
In an age where companies are eager to prove their environmental credibility, some are divesting "dirty assets" like plants that produce pollution. But what if that celebrated practice isn't actually addressing environmental harms? Where does industrial pollution go when companies divest?
Oct 01
Ocasio named SMS Fellow, completing elite trio at Gies Business
Gies College of Business professor William Ocasio has been named a Fellow of the Strategic Management Society (SMS), one of the field's highest honors.
Sep 30
From Banking to Barbecue: Exploring risk management from two different worlds
After nearly two decades in global banking and risk management, Tonny Thomas is now an entrepreneur and a passionate educator. Thomas teaches risk management and leadership at Gies Business, aiming to equip students with real-world skills and a sense of purpose.
Sep 29
PODCAST: Gies Business alum and Culver's CEO Julie Fussner
Culver's CEO Julie Fussner talks about her unexpected path from marketing to the C-suite. From discovering a passion for organizational behavior to navigating uncertainty after graduation, she shares how a strong foundation at Gies Business helped guide her journey.
Sep 25
Douglas Hannah joins Gies Business to study change in action
Gies Business is a fitting next step for a scholar like Hannah, whose research focuses on strategy and entrepreneurship: how people organize to have an impact.
Sep 24
PODCAST: Can clinical trial transparency stunt drug novelty?
In our latest episode, we're diving into the complexities of transparency in drug development and its surprising impact on innovation. Professor Hanu Tyagi explores the tension between openness and creativity in the pharmaceutical industry.
Sep 23
Gies Business Accountancy ranked #1 in nation by US News
Gies College of Business’ undergraduate accounting program is ranked #1 in the nation, in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. These rankings are based on surveys of deans and senior faculty members of business programs around the country.
Sep 23
Gies Business ranked as #6 public business school, #12 overall by US News
Gies Business is ranked #12 in the nation and #6 among all public business school in the latest undergraduate rankings by U.S. News & World Report, continuing Gies Business’ longstanding legacy of ranking in the Top 20 of all business schools and Top 10 among public schools.
Sep 22
Flourishing or Languishing? What Gies Experts Say About Workplace Well-Being
A 2025 Workplace Well-Being Report from Gies College of Business found a divide in the American workforce: 57% of employees report that they're languishing at work, while only 43% are flourishing.