Gies News Articles
Apr 26
A nudge in the right direction: Using social media to influence public health
Giving people the choice of whether to wear a mask, Gies professor Anton Ivanov says, is oftentimes more effective than simply imposing mandates. It’s basically the difference between encouraging kids to eat healthy snacks and ramming them down their throat.
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Apr 24
Puente advocates for Latinos, collaborative approach to leadership
At the 2023 Leighton Lecture on Ethics and Leadership, Sylvia Puente (‘80) shared her strategies for improving the influence of the Latino community based on their economic power.
Apr 21
Gies faculty honored with GBAA teaching awards
Three Gies College of Business faculty members - Aimee Barbeau, Timothy Johnson, and Michael Yip - have been honored with Excellence in Teaching Awards from the Gies Business Alumni Association.
Apr 18
Taslitz, Petullo honored with 2023 Gies alumni awards
Two Gies College of Business alumni - Steven M. Taslitz '81 and Anthony J. Petullo '61 - have been honored by the Gies Business Alumni Association for their contributions to business and to the College.
Apr 17
Teaching with intention: 103 Gies faculty ranked excellent
The list is the result of a questionnaire students from across the university fill out each semester about their courses and instructors, and the strong Gies Business presence on the list is just one of many examples of how the College emphasizes the student learning experience.
Apr 11
FINDMBA: Do's and don'ts of applying for an online MBA
What should you make sure to do - and NOT to do - when applying for an online MBA program? Myranda Crist, senior assistant director of recruiting and admissions for Gies' award-winning iMBA, shared her thoughts with FindMBA.com.
Apr 07
Research finds thinking about money affects feelings of meaning in life
In a series of experiments, participants who were subtly primed with thoughts of money had a higher correlation between their socioeconomic status and perception of meaning in life than did participants who were not primed with thoughts of money.
Apr 03
Strange brew: Why negative branding is fueling the craft beer industry
New research from Gies professor Olga Khessina finds that in taprooms, bars, and backyards across the country, negative branding resonates more with consumers of craft beer than positive ones -- as measured by consumer product reviews and ratings.