News Articles
Sep 18
Study: How creative engagement boosts brand loyalty
Research coauthored by Jack Goncalo and Maria Rodas shows consumers who actively contribute creatively feel more connected to a brand than those who passively engage. However, this connection only holds if they believe their ideas will be seen or considered by the brand.
Sep 17
Quane bringing a world of experience to risk management
After a successful global career in insurance, University of Illinois alum Bob Quane is now returning to his roots—bringing his real-world expertise back to campus as a professor at Gies College of Business.
Sep 16
Going the Distance: How commutes shape who governs
The source of the gender gap in government representation has been a topic of debate, but new research from Gies Business points to one possible cause that’s surprisingly simple: distance to the state capitol.
Sep 15
For Gies alumna Marla Dickerson, the facts add up to a Pulitzer Prize
Now an enterprise editor at the news agency Reuters, Gies finance alum Marla Dickerson and her team were recognized with the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting.
Sep 12
How two Gies professors’ unconventional journeys shape ‘Crafting Your Purpose’ capstone course
The undergraduate capstone course BUS 401: Crafting Your Purpose in Business showcases the thoughtful and inspiring teaching styles of Gies Business professors Sandra Corredor and Heather Swenddal.
Sep 11
Gies Business adds growing influencer in macrofinance
An authority in macrofinance and banking, Andres Sarto joins Gies Business after stops at NYU Stern and Chicago Booth.
Sep 10
Gies Business launches new program to strengthen student success
Business Pathways Academy promotes critical skill building to help learners thrive in their foundational studies, transition to upper-level coursework successfully, and hone their leadership styles.
Sep 10
The Litigator's Lens: A new perspective on audit risk management
Audit engagement risk is something all auditors think about and incorporate into their decisions, but recent research suggests that auditors might not be thinking about it as broadly as they should.
Sep 09
PODCAST: The Surprising Truth Behind Loving your Favorite Food
In our latest episode of Research Reverb, Gies College of Business professor Maria Rodas explains why "love" might just be blinding when it comes to taste.