Gies News Articles
Jan 30
Gies’ Kessler encouraging young girls to be “Crowned with Confidence”
Halfway through her freshman year at Gies, Kelsi Kessler was crowned Miss Illinois County Fair Queen. Now she’s bringing her crown and all the responsibility that comes with it, back to Gies.
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Jan 27
Alumnus Creates a Scholarship at Gies While Providing Income to His Wife and Himself
Gary and Daylene Lichtenwalter have funded 11 separate scholarships at several nonprofits, including the University of Illinois. Gary’s most recent gift directs money to benefit Gies College of Business, so students are able to enjoy the same world-class business education he did.
Jan 27
Caterpillar continuing commitment to Gies, U of I
The Deerfield, Illinois-based construction equipment manufacturer continues to solidify its commitment to the University and to the College, and it’s paying big dividends for both Gies and Caterpillar.
Jan 23
In social missions, low pay augurs high performance, study suggests
A new study co-authored by two Gies professors suggests offering below-market pay in social-mission organizations can have two under-appreciated productivity-enhancing selection benefits.
Jan 21
New study examines mortality costs of air pollution in US
A team of University of Illinois researchers estimated the mortality costs associated with air pollution in the U.S. by developing and applying a novel machine learning-based method to estimate the life-years lost and cost associated with air pollution exposure.
Jan 13
Pocket-size device could put global dent in oral health crisis
Three young entrepreneurs, supported by Gies and U of I, have built a smartphone-based device with high-contrast imaging and AI support that can improve early detection of oral cancer and gum disease.
Jan 09
Elliott to lead Gies' online programs and strategy
W. Brooke Elliott has been named associate dean at Gies College of Business, a role in which she will oversee the strategy and programs in the online space, including the iMBA, iMSA, MOOCs, and the College’s new initiatives in lifelong learning and enterprise partnerships.
Jan 02
Striking the right balance between patient and provider incentives in humanitarian healthcare services
New research co-authored by Gies College of Business professor Mili Mehrotra suggests striking the right balance between provider incentives and patient incentives can increase healthcare program performance by as much as 20 times.