Gies 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.
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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 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 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.
Sep 04
Access the focus of the 2025 Midwest Healthcare Management Conference
In addition to generating ideas, the conference is designed to serve as a jumping-off point for future partnerships and discussion.
Sep 02
Zhang examines the intersection of machine learning and business
Jingwen Zhang’s research interests lie at the intersection of causal inference, machine learning, and digital platforms. Her recent work focuses on how to correct estimation bias when utilizing machine learning or AI technologies.
Aug 28
Yang brings retail insight, investigator's eye to Gies Business
Nathan Yang has taught across formats at Cornell, McGill, and Yale, but Gies will still bring firsts. After years of teaching at legacy institutions, the innovation of business education at Gies was a major draw.
Aug 27
Dancing in the Dark: Academia’s reckoning with Generative AI
Generative AI has shattered the protective walls of academia’s "Ivory Tower," challenging faculty to adapt quickly to a rapidly evolving technological landscape that directly impacts knowledge work.
Aug 26
PODCAST: Why High-Status Teams Get More Effort (and What Leaders Can Do About It)
New research reveals that group status within an organization is a major driver of how much effort we put in. In this episode of Research Reverb, Gies Business professor Jeff Lowenstein discusses his work on nested group dynamics, where we explore how our group’s standing (high or low) influences our choices and behaviors at work.
Aug 22
Gies Business reaches 70K learners in Ukraine through free online courses
The program, launched in early 2024, offers a series of fully online business courses to learners in war-torn Ukraine through Prometheus World University.