News Articles
Aug 07
After The Flood: Hurricane Katrina's lessons, 20 years later
Few people have studied the consequences of Hurricane Katrine more closely than Gies Business professor Tatyana Deryugina, whose research helps unravel the impact of disasters on our lives and economies.
Aug 06
Ghosts in the Machine: The human legacy powering our digital future
On the face of it, this may seem odd. But generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude aren’t just code—they are algorithms defined by the shared knowledge of our species.
Aug 05
Gies research shaping national air pollution policy conversation
A recent white paper from the Cato Institute, a prominent libertarian think tank, cites research from Gies finance faculty Tatyana Deryugina, Nolan Miller, David Molitor, and Julian Reif.
Aug 04
Gies Business study: Corporate mobility a positive sign for investors
Research coauthored by two Gies Business professors finds that companies situated at the crossroads of employee movements provided a better return for investors.
Jul 30
Herbold’s approach to teaching Accountancy wins top award
Gies Business Teaching Professor Josh Herbold, has been honored with the 2025 Outstanding Educator Award from the Illinois CPA Society.
Jul 28
Gies Business retirement expert calls for reframing annuities conversation
Reframing annuities as reliable cash flow instead of a risky investment can significantly reduce the stress inherent in retirement planning, according to Gies Business Professor and Dean Emeritus Jeff Brown.
Jul 25
Wymer Hall centers learners at heart of its design
Steven S. Wymer Hall takes learner-centric design to the next level, from its flexible, hybrid classrooms to its intentional collaboration spaces and everything in between.
Jul 25
Four Gies Business faculty featured at NBER Summer Institute
David Molitor, Tatyana Deryugina, Julian Reif, and Riley League authored research papers that were featured at the 2025 National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) Summer Institute conference held July 7-25 in Cambridge, MA.
Jul 23
Rethinking AI through the lens of empowerment
Three Gies scholars reframe conversation by introducing a new perspective that positions AI not as a threat but a collaborative partner in human creativity.